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Embraer Sees Strong Q1 Revenues and Deliveries

Airframer had its highest revenues in nearly a decade
Embraer E195 airliner
Accidents

Philadelphia Learjet Crash Claims Eighth Victim

Woman succumbs to injuries three months after accident
Aerial image with the airplane’s ADS-B flight track and the accident location overlaid.
Airports

Lawmakers Call on FAA To Pave Way for TFR Reimbursements

Congress issues $3.5 million annually for businesses harmed by certain presidential restrictions
Aerial view of Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Grants PMA for Gogo Galileo FDX Antenna

Antenna optimized for multi-user broadband cabins
A family in a business jet cabin, all using different devices
Security

Airspace Warnings Issued as India-Pakistan Conflict Rises

Security experts warn of dangers of civil aircraft shootdowns
Osprey Flight Solutions airspace warning
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Marks 25 Years in Private Aviation

Fractional operator highlights growth, sustainability
AirSprint
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Office in Cologne, Germany

Company expands operations with fourth location in Germany
Melanie Hentschel,
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Forum Considers the State of the Industry

The Air Charter Association is running its annual forum event as part of the EBACE show
The Air Charter Forum at Biggin Hill in September 2024
Charter & Fractional

Airbus Adds Fokker Services to ACJ Outfitters Network

New partnership expands completions options
Airbus
Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Adds Full-service Mx for Citation XL/XLS

Expands company’s capabilities under Textron Aviation authorization
Cessna Citation 560 XLS business jet
Engines

Kawasaki’s Clean-sheet Aero Engine Design Draws on Motorcycle Engineering Expertise

Principals in motorcycle engine design make sense for aviation.
Kawasaki hydrogen engine and motorcycle on display
Engines

Wright Prepares To Expand Electric Propulsion System Tests

Thrust test stand has been manufactured and is being installed in New York
Wright Electric test stand
Charter & Fractional

Fly Alliance and Thrive Aviation Launch Citation Jet Card

Program offers fixed-rate Cessna Citation access
Unsplash
Environment

Boeing and NASA Shelve X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Focus of research and development work will shift to ground-based testbed for thin wings
NASA X-66 wind tunnel testing
Safety

Cirrus Unveils First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

The system is standard equipment on the SR Series G7+
Autoland-equipped Cirrus SR-22 G7+
Aircraft

Whisper Reveals ‘Collaborative Logistics Aircraft’ Family

U.S. Air Force funds work on quiet, autonomous, hybrid-electric cargo aircraft
Whisper Aero Collaborative Logistics Aircraft (CLA)
Charter & Fractional

FlyUSA Acquires TRYP and MySky Aviation

Fleet expands to 28 managed aircraft
FlyUSA
Environment

Wheels Up Adds SAF Option for Charter Customers

Through a Delta Air Lines deal, its charter customers can now book SAF anywhere
Wheels Up Jet on ramp
Safety

Priester Aviation Chooses AirTera for SMS, ERP Project

Q3 2025 launch planned to follow BASS preview
Priester Aviation Ops Center
FBOs

PHI Aviation Cuts Ribbon on Terminal in Houma, Louisiana

Investment boosts PHI’s regional infrastructure
(left-right) Steve Simpson, Governor Jeff Landry, Scott McCarty, Carol Suggs, Julia Fisher-Cormier, Bryan Buchanan
Fuel

Argus Charts Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage Worldwide

The most ambitious mandated targets for SAF usage are in the European Union
Neste sustainable aviation fuel
Fuel

Helicopter SAF Trials Show Reduced Soot Emissions

Emergency medical operator ADAC partnered with aerospace research group DLR
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
FBOs

Sacramento Mather Airport Gets Second FBO Option

The airport becomes the first in the area to offer two FBOs
Mather Jet Center's ownership poses by refueler
Charter & Fractional

Bestfly Quits African Business Aviation Association

Association’s board said it is investigating allegations made by its former chairperson
Alcinda Pereira and Nuno Pereira
ATC

FAA: Newark ATC Failures Prompt Controller Trauma Leave

Agency reiterates need for tech upgrades after Newark failures
Newark Airport in the New York City area experienced significant disruption.
Regulations and Government

Senate Commerce Advances Isaacman Nomination for NASA

NBAA endorsed the nomination
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Revenue Grows 10.4% in 1Q

Costs weigh on otherwise strong quarter
NetJets Challenger jet
Environment

New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative Targets APAC

Green Fuel Forward aims to spur demand for SAF
Initial signatories to the Green Fuel Forward initiative on stage in Singapore
Engines

StandardAero Takes 1,500th HTF7000 for Heavy Mx

HTF7000 turbofan fleet hit 10 million flight hours last year
Honeywell HTF7000 engine
Maintenance and Modifications

Epic Aircraft Taps Victory Lane as 1st Gold Star Provider

Gold Star Authorized Service Center is a new tier within the Epic's aircraft support network
Victory Lane Aviation