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Maintenance and Modifications

Garmin Introduces GHA 15 Altitude Reader

Garmin’s new radar-based altitude callout system is designed to help pilots know how far their aircraft is from the ground during landing.
Garmin's GHA 15 height advisor
Aircraft

Supply-chain Woes Weigh on Gulfstream Deliveries

Company now expects to miss 2023 delivery forecast of 145 by up to six business aircraft due to supply-chain issues.
Gulfstream G500
Safety

House FAA Bill To Boost Alaska Aviation Safety

The House version of the FAA reauthorization places a spotlight on weather-reporting equipment and ADS-B in Alaska.
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
Aircraft

Diamond's Electric eDA40 Trainer Makes First Flight

The two-seat Diamond eDA40 should complete type certification by early 2024.
Diamond Aircraft's eDA40 electric light aircraft makes its first flight.
Charter & Fractional

JetASAP: Hourly Air Charter Flight Prices Rose in June

Aircraft Charter Marketplace JetASAP Reports That Hourly Prices Increased in June
Embraer Phenom 300 taking off
Aircraft

Tecnam Bringing P-Mentor Trainer to U.S. Market

Tecnam says its Rotax-powered two-seat trainer will significantly reduce costs.
Tecnam P-Mentor training aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Completes Expansion of Tennessee Facility

An expansion push at West Star Aviation saw the addition of 57,000 sq ft of space in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
West Star Aviation principles celebrate expansion of Chattanooga, facility.
Avionics

Cessna Caravans Get Garmin Avionics Software Upgrade

New 2024 models of the Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand Caravan EX will feature additional enhancements to their Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight decks.
A digital rendering of a Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand Caravan EX in flight
Aircraft

Airshare Doubles Down on Challenger Orders

Airshare, exercising all the options on a previous order for up to 20 Bombardier Challenger 350s, has made another deal for up to 20 more of the successor aircraft, the 3500.
Airshare Bombardier Challenger 350 (Photo: Airshare)
Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 challenges Leonardo AW139

FAA certification in hand, Airbus H160 takes on the competition.
Airbus Helicopters H160
Aircraft

AIN Launches New Website

The AIN team has been working on its new website for the past two years, and now it's ready for action.
laptop with new AINonline
Fuel

SAF Producer LanzaJet Joins Transport Action Group

SAF technology pioneer LanzaJet is the first fuel producer to join the Air Transport Action Group of industry stakeholders promoting sustainability.
LanzaJet's Freedom Pines refinery in Georgia
Aircraft

Diamond DA50 RG Gets FAA Nod

Diamond Aircraft delivers the first DA50 RG to a U.S. customer.
Diamond DA50 RG
ATC

Biz Leaders Voice Objections to ATC Privatization

A recent editorial raised concerns from a group of business leaders and pilots that ATC could become an issue once more.
Controller at Washington Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)
Aircraft

HondaJet Elite II Makes EAA AirVenture Debut

For the first time, Honda Aircraft brought its latest model, the Elite II, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
HondaJet Elite II
Engines

P&WC PT6 Hits 500 Million Flight Hours

Pratt & Whitney's ubiquitous turboprop engine turns 60.
Pratt & Whitney technician working on PT6A engine
Aircraft

Delayed Beechcraft Denali Could Have $7M List Price

The new Beechcraft turboprop single aircraft is now expected to enter service in 2025 after some delays with its new engine and autoland system.
Beechcraft Denali single-engine airplane
Engines

Blackhawk Launching TBM Engine Upgrade Program

Blackhawk Aerospace will offer the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D engine for installation in the TBM 700 series aircraft.
Blackhawk Aerospace Pilatus PC-12 engine modification
Aircraft

Epic Gradually Raising Production of Turboprop Single

Epic Aircraft plans to deliver 20 of the E1000 GX model in 2023 and 24 next year, and is close to getting clearance to fly into known icing conditions.
Epic Aircraft E1000
Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Sees Record Demand

Piper Aircraft forms a high-tech manufacturing division as it sees high demand for general aviation airplanes.
Piper M600 SLS
Aircraft

Daher Confirms Kodiak and TBM Production in Florida

Daher intends to establish second production lines for TBM and Kodiak aircraft at a new facility in Stuart, Florida, acquired from Spirit AeroSystems.
Daher TBM 960 five-bladed propeller
Regulations and Government

EAA Leader Predicts Tough Time For FAA Reauthorization

Experimental Aircraft Association chairman and and CEO Jack Pelton thinks the FAA reauthorization bill may not get passed by the U.S. Senate.
Corsair and Boeing Dreamlifter
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Embry-Riddle Study Examines Drone, Aircraft Close Calls

A new study by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers examined near-midair collisions between drones and aircraft.
A light aircraft in flight near a drone.
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2023

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2023
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO 2Excel Gains UK CAA Nod To Train Mechanics

2Excel Engineering has secured a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 147 approval for maintenance training at its Hampshire, UK base at Lasham Airfield.
A 2Excel mechanic works on a Boeing 727
FutureFlight

Shenzhen's Bao'an District Bids To Become Advanced Air Mobility Hub in China

Local officials have signed three cooperation agreements with eVTOL aircraft developers, including AutoFlight, EHang, and Lilium.
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FutureFlight

Supernal Opens New Engineering Headquarters In California For eVTOL Aircraft Development

Supernal, Hyundai’s advanced air mobility subsidiary, aims to hire at least 100 employees at its new engineering headquarters in Irvine, California, this year.
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FutureFlight

Whisper Aero Breaks Ground on New Flight Test Center in Tennessee

The Whisper Aero Flight Test Center will be an 8,000-square-foot hangar located at Crossville Memorial Airport (KCSV), right next door to the company’s headquarters in Crossville, Tennessee.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iridium Introduces Certus for Range of Applications

Iridium is making its Certus L-Band in-flight connectivity service available for a range of commercial, business aviation, and uncrewed applications.
Iridium satellite network
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Make Big Moves into MRO

Millions being invested in aircraft maintenance
Dassault hangar