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NATA Updates Its Misfueling-prevention Program

Given the recent changes in aviation fuels available at airports, NATA has updated its free, online misfueling-prevention program.
close up of fueling an aircraft with avgas.

HAI Announces 2023 Mx, Comms Award Recipients

Helicopter Association International has named Mike Iven and Lawrence "Skip" Robinson as Salute to Excellence Award recipients.
Photo collage Mike Iven left and Lawrence “Skip” Robinson in helicopter on right
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct HQ Turns to Solar Power

The business aviation connectivity provider has installed a 1,200-panel solar farm at its Florida headquarters.
Aerial view of Satcom Direct's solar farm
Safety

FAA Revises 5G AD Based on New Information

In its analysis of 5G cellphone network interference, the FAA found about 100 incidents where aircraft avionics were affected.
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Airports

Savannah Org Forms To Address Aircraft Storage Issues

A Savannah, Georgia aviation group launched to advocate for aircraft owners and operators, NBAA reported.
Entrance sign at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Charter & Fractional

JSX Progresses On Adding Starlink Wi-Fi to Fleet

JSX began equipping its fleet with Starlink airborne connectivity in early December following FAA approval.
Image of JSX Engine and Tail
Rotorcraft

FAA Issues New Heliport Guidance

FAA issues new advisory circular on heliport planning, design, and construction
Helicopter rotor head
FutureFlight

Destinus Files New Flight Plan to Bring Hypersonic Aircraft to Market

The European start-up expects to begin flight testing the latest prototype of its hydrogen propulsion system in February, as it prioritizes work on a passenger airliner that could shrink the globe by flying at five times the speed of sound.
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Aircraft

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer
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Used Business Aircraft Inventories Climb, Values Slip

With pre-owned business aircraft inventories climbing, asking values are slipping, albiet remaining higher than a year ago.
Preowned G650 for sale
FBOs

St. Croix FBO Hosts Air Force One

While Bohlke International Aviation has hosted many celebrities in its 65-year history, none compare to its special guest over the year end holidays.
Air Force One departs from St. Croix's Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
Regulations and Government

Slot Reservations Required for Superbowl LVII

With hundreds of private jets expected to descend on Arizona for the big game in February, a slot reservation system is now in effect for the area.
Airport ramp packed with private aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

NorthPoint To Buy Soloy Aviation

Soloy will continue to operate in Olympia under its brand but will transfer support functions to NorthPoint in Minnesota after its acquisition.
Soloy-converted Cessna 206h (Photo: Soloy Aviation Solutions)
Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Card, Membership Prices Continue To Climb

Prices for fixed and capped hourly rate jet cards and memberships increased 4.9 percent in the final three months of 2022.
Private jets on airport ramp at Kahului Airport in Maui, Hawaii
Training and Workforce

NBAA Touts Speakers at 2023 Leadership Conference

A lineup of “preeminent experts” in personal development and management strategies are scheduled as keynote speakers at NBAA's 2023 Leadership Conference.
Keynote speaker on stage at past NBAA leadership conference
Charter & Fractional

Nomad Adds Five Aircraft to Charter Fleet in 2022

The long-range, large-cabin business jets join Nomad's charter fleet consisting of a Gulfstream G450, a Bombardier Global 5000, and an Airbus ACJ319.
Cabin of Nomad Aviation's Global 5000
Airports

London Airports Aim To Boost Business Aviation Workforce

Farnborough and Biggin Hill are both holding careers events in a bid to recruit talent to the industry.
Farnborough Airport and companies on-site employ around 1,200 people.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boost Gets Canada STC for Personnel Carrying System

Boost Systems has received Transport Canada STC approval for its personnel carrying device system for transport category rotorcraft.
5 persons inflight secured to Boost Systems' Helicopter External Cargo hoist
Aircraft

Comac Readies C919 for Spring Service Launch

The Comac C919 program has started its second round of cabin crew training as the first production example participates in flight validation trials.
Comac C919 takes off from Shanghai airport
FutureFlight

Drone Flight Trials in Cornwall Could Build a Template for a Nationwide UK Network

The flight trials will aim to demonstrate how uncrewed air vehicles could be used for missions such as making deliveries for the National Health Service and the Royal Mail.
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FutureFlight

Ryse eVTOL Aircraft Takes Flight at Consumer Electronics Show

Ryse Aero Technologies' Recon ultralight personal aircraft just became the first eVTOL to fly at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Air-SOS Offers Crisis Mission Coordination and Support

Air-SOS, a recenlty-launched program from Fireside Partners, coordinates medevac and other high-sensitivity missions.
private jet receiving water salute

Bizav Activity Slides in December, Argus Reports

Argus: business aircraft activity slowed by 5 percent globally in December, led by a 6.2 percent decline i North America and 15.8 percent drop in Europe.
Gulfstream G500/G600 (Photo: Jet Aviation)
Airports

Air Culinaire Expands London Locations

Air Culinaire—Universal Weather and Aviation's catering arm—has announced major upgrades to its London-area facilities.
Air Culinaire catering kitchen line in London
Aircraft

AINsight: Preowned Bizcraft Pricing Is Anybody’s Guess

After two frenetic years, Mesinger Jet Sales CEO Jay Mesinger expects business aircraft pricing and transactions to return to a more normal state in 2023.
Grandview Aviation Phenom 300s on airport ramp with doors open
Safety

AviationManuals Updates International Flight Planning Codes

The Rockville, Maryland company has updated its international operations procedure service to comply with new FAA flight planning codes.
Image of earth at night
FBOs

FlightServ Opens Permanent FBO in Trenton

FlightServ, which has served the private aviation market at New Jersey's Trenton Mercer Airport since 2017, has debuted its $30 million FBO.
FlightServ's new FBO at Trenton Mercer Airport
Regulations and Government

Russian MRO Set to Make Parts for Western-built Aircraft

No international mechanism exists to prohibit the manufacture of Boeing and Airbus parts by Russia’s A-Technics.
An Aeroflot Airbus A330 lands at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in May 2019.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Completes Buy of German MRO, Supplier

ZF Luftfahrttechnik—which was acquired by Airbus Helicopters—has delivered more than 10,000 gearboxes.
Airbus H135 on static display at Farnborough Air Show
Aircraft

Falcon Deliveries, Backlog Rise at Dassault Aviation

Dassault saw Falcon deliveries rise modestly in 2022 to 32 units, while the backlog for its business jets climbed nearly 60 percent to 87 aircraft.
Dassault Falcon 7X, 8X, and 2000 business jets fly in formation