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Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: January 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, January 2024
rural runway
Maintenance and Modifications

Under New Ownership, Jet East Continues Rapid Growth

Combination of Jet East and West Star creates a broadly capable MRO operation
Jet East
Safety

FBO Partners Transitions Online Safety Officer Program to Polaris Aero

The move is part of FBO Partners' evolution into a pure FBO business consultancy
marshaling aircraft on FBO ramp
FutureFlight

EHang Carries Passengers on Demonstration Flights Ahead of First Commercial eVTOL Services

The company announced the next phase of plans for urban air mobility services in Shenzhen, as local government agencies in China step up support.
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Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Goes Public Following SPAC Merger

The company announced its plans to grow its fleet and go public in October 2022
FlyExclusive CJ3+ (Photo: FlyExclusive)
Regulations and Government

Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024

While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Ed Bolen NBAA-BACE 2023
Accidents

NTSB: Unknown Emergency Preceded Meridian Fatal Crash

An investigation did not find mechanical failures
Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, Kansas (Photo: Johnson County, Kansas)
Charter & Fractional

Volato Expands HondaJet Fleet by 50 Percent to 24 Aircraft in 2023

Another 22 HondaJet Elite IIs are due for delivery in 2024 and beyond
Volato expects to take another 22 HondaJet Elite IIs by early 2026.
Aircraft

FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category

The certification will help Icon sell the A5 in other countries
Icon A5 amphibious airplane
Aircraft

Clock Running Out for Gulfstream G700 Deliveries by Year-end

'Zero' chance that company will deliver 19 G700s by year-end, says analyst
Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023
Safety

No Clues as to Status of Missing GIII

The GIII disappeared off radar seven minutes after taking off from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Canouan Airport (Photo: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Avionics

FAA Grants STC for Wearable Head-up Display on 737NG

The STC enables a 50 percent reduction in minimum visibility requirements
Universal Avionics ClearVision in Boeing 737NG
Maintenance and Modifications

Sherpa Air Preps for Entry into Bizav Maintenance

Construction of a 30,000-sq-ft hangar completed in November
Sherpa Air hangar Georgetown, South Carolina
Sustainability and Environment

Jet Aviation Opens the SAF Tap In Arizona, Montana

The company expands its U.S. SAF footprint to three states
Jet Aviation's FBO at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana
Aircraft

Bombardier Caps Off 2023 Deal for 12 Challenger 3500s

Deliveries are to begin in 2025 on the latest order
Bombardier Challeger 3500 business jet
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint’s 15th Praetor 500 Joins Fractional Fleet

The new jet is the sixth addition this year to AirSprint's fleet
AirSprint's 15th Embraer Praetor 500
Training and Workforce

ExecuJet Honored at South Africa Civil Aviation Awards

The company's Africa division earned top awards in four categories
ExecuJet Africa staff accepting awards at last month's South Africa Civil Aviation Industry Awards
FBOs

Sheltair Starts Another Hangar Complex at KISM

Multi-million dollar project will add more than 40,000 sq ft of light general aviation hangars
Sheltair's planned Phase IV hangar development at KISM
FBOs

Canada's Skyservice Completes Miami FBO Deal

The purchase of a majority share in Fontainebleau Aviation's KOPF FBO was announced at NBAA-BACE
Fontainebleau Aviation at KOPF
Aircraft

Amstat: Bizav Inventory Continues To Creep Up

Inventory levels still remain well below the 10-year average
Bombardier Challenger 350
Maintenance and Modifications

Hillsboro Aviation Appointed Airbus Helicopters Mx Center

Suite of services includes maintenance, upgrades, warranty work, aircraft completions, and OEM part sales
Hillsboro Aviation
FutureFlight

EHang Receives Airworthiness Certificate For EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft

The approval cleared the way for a delivery to Eton, which will now start tourist flights in Guangzhou.
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FutureFlight

Rolls-Royce and EasyJet Start Hydrogen Fuel Delivery Testing

The UK aircraft engine manufacturer and the low-cost airline are committed to hydrogen powertrains being available for new narrowbody aircraft from mid-2030.
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FutureFlight

In 2024 Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Embark on Another Pivotal Year

Experts from Honeywell , SMG Consulting and Alton Aviation share their expectations and concerns for an industry sector that now needs to be fuelled by more than hype.
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FutureFlight

NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Simulation Exercise Around Dallas-Fort Worth

At its peak, the simulation involved 120 virtual eVTOL flights each hour in the central terminal area of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EASA Publishes Updated Proposals Special Condition VTOL Aircraft Means of Compliance

Industry stakeholders have until March 1, 2024, to comment on the European aviation safety agency's additional means of compliance proposals for new eVTOL aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Centers Epps Selling Pilatus Mx and Sales Ops

The deal does not include Epps' FBO or non-Pilatus maintenance services
Epps Aviation at DeKalb-Peachgtree Airport in Atlanta
Charter & Fractional

NJASAP: NetJets Pilots Plan Exodus without a Pay Hike

The pilots' union and NetJets disagree about salary and working conditions
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: Reflections and Celebrations

End of the year is the perfect time for a personal audit
Two people interviewing
Safety

Airbus H160 Swashplate Bearings Trigger EASA Emergency AD

Inspections are required every 15 flight hours after 'premature degradation' detected
Airbus H160 helicopter