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Sustainability and Environment

LanzaJet Announces Milestone in SAF Plant Construction

Sustainable fuel technology pioneer LanzaJet is nearing completion of its Georgia facility which will bring SAF production to the U.S. East Coast.
LanzaJet's new SAF production facility in Soperton, Georgia
Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Delivers Last PC-6 Porter

Pilatus marked the end of a 63-year production run for the PC-6 Porter on Dec. 12, 2022, with the last delivery of the venerable turboprop single.
Pilatus PC-6 Porter in hangar
Aircraft

United Turns to Boeing for Reboot of Long- and Short-haul Fleet

The U.S. airline will add up to 200 of Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet and 100 of the 737 Max single-aisle jets in a deal worth at least $65 billion.
United Airlines is ordering a mix of new Boeing 787 and 737 Max airliners.
Engines

Engine Makers Team on Contamination Research

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce participate in Virginia Tech program studying the impact of environmental contaminants on aircraft engines.
Researchers at Virginia Tech conduct aircraft engine testing

NBAA Offers Small Operator Online Educational Series

NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
Cessna Citation CJ4 in flight

NBAA Offers Small Operator Online Educational Series

NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
Cessna Citation CJ4 in flight
Regulations and Government

Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Piloting without License

Despite having his pilots license pulled by the FAA, a Massachusetts man continued to fly a helicopter, earning himself a prison sentence.
Antonio Santonastaso piloting a Robinson R22 helicopter from unapproved landing zone in his back yard

Airbus Survey Predicts Higher Corporate Bizav Usage in 2023

A recent survey by Airbus among corporate aircraft using companies predicts higher usage in 2023.
Partial view of Gulfstream business jet on airport ramp
Aircraft

German Team Performs Remote Carrier Air Launch Test

The launch was the first inflight test of remote carrier technology destined for the Future Combat Air System.
Airbus remote carrier
Safety

Boeing Addresses Jeppesen 'Cybersecurity Incident'

In a Form 8-K, Boeing acknowledged that a cybersecurity incident affected its Jeppesen subsidiary and said that safety was not compromised.
Aerial view of Boeing Corporate offices in northern Virginia
Sustainability and Environment

Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets

Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.
view of runway 25R at Brussels National Airport with airliners parked at gates in background
Aircraft

Elvis's Jet Hits the Auction Block Again

A Lockheed Jetstar, one of two once owned by the late Elvis Presley, will feature in an auction in January.
Lockheed JetStar once owned by Elvis Presley parked on overgrown airport ramp in the New Mexico desert
Aircraft

Airbus Set To Fly Morphing Wing Testbed

Airbus expects to start flight testing early next year of a Cessna Citation VII demonstrator that will be used to test new wing technologies.
Airbus UpNext morphing wing Cessna Citation VII demonstrator on airport ramp
Aircraft

Used Aircraft Values Continue To Climb in November

The higher values come at the same time business jet and turboprop inventories increase.
view down side of business jet facing another at airport terminal

2022 MEBAA Show Hailed as a Success

MEBAA 2022 drew attendees from more than 95 countries and more than 100 exhibitors, with the show host deeming the show a success.
Overhead view of attendees on exhibit floor at MEBAA Show 2022
Rotorcraft

Atlanta Police Department Upgrades to MD 530F

The Atlanta Police Department will purchase two MD 530F helicopters and upgrade its MD 500E.
MD 500E Helicopter operated by the Atlanta Police Department in hangar on tow cart
Accidents

Anti-collision Equipment Needed To Cut Ground Support Damage

IATA says a transition to anti-collision ground support equipment will reduce damage repair costs for airlines and also improve safety and sustainability.
A Singapore Airlines widebody airliner on the ground at London Heathrow Airport.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Los Angeles' Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Share Their Inside Track on Transforming Public Transportation

Integrating Advanced Air Mobility: a Primer for Cities is a new publication from the Urban Air Movement Labs public-private partnership working to lay the ground work for eVTOL air taxi services in southern California.
FutureFlight

Ampaire Gains Further Funding for Hybrid-Electric Powertrain Development

Ampaire, which recently received a $9 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy, has received another $150,000 from NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to fund its development of hybrid-electric powertrains.
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Sustainability and Environment

Azzera To Launch Sustainability Solutions Platform in 2023

Azzera will introduce its SaaS business aviation sustainability solutions platform by mid 2023.
Business jet landing at airport
Aircraft

Etihad to Reactivate Airbus A380s Next Year

Four Airbus A380 superjumbos operated by Etihad will fly the Abu Dhabi-London Heathrow route beginning in summer 2023.
Airbus A380 in flight over cloud layer
Charter & Fractional

Partnership Offers By-the-seat New York to Miami Flights

Imperium Jets customers will have access to round-trip flights between New York and Miami through a partnership made with charter provider Flying Zebra.
Flying Zebra PC-12 on airport ramp

IBAC Begins Enrollment for IS-BAO RPAS Audit Course

After rolling out the RPAS extension of IS-BAO earlier this year, IBAC is offering auditor training for the program under a partnership with USI.
Phoenix Air Unmanned drone operator flies drone near company van
Aircraft

Japan Joins Forces with UK and Italy for Future Fighter

Growing industrial cooperation between the two future fighter teams has led to a more formal collaborative approach between the Tempest and F-X programs.
GCAP Tempest
Sustainability and Environment

Industry Orgs Query IRS Over SAF Production Incentives

With two major SAF production tax incentive programs on the horizon, NBAA and other aviation stakeholders are seeking IRS guidance and assurance.
Lab at World Energy SAF production facilty
FBOs

Yingling Teams with Ortega for Employee Flight Training

Wichita Eisenhower National Airport FBO Yingling Aviation to subsidize employees' flight training through Ortega Aviation Services.
Ortega Aviation Cessna 172 at Yingling Aviation
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Partners with AEG Fuels for SAF

The VistaJet and AEG Fuels agreement builds on the aircraft charter provider's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2025.
Photo illustration of SAF tanker and VistaJet aircraft
Aircraft

China Eastern Takes Delivery of First Comac C919

China’s Comac ships first of five C919 narrowbodies to launch customer China Eastern Airlines.
Comac C919 on takeoff
Aircraft

Brunei Expands Airlift Capability With Airbus C295s

The order for new transport aircraft will increase Brunei’s ability to not only conduct airlift missions, but also other roles such as search and rescue.
CN235 Brunei
Regulations and Government

Vancouver Airspace Redesign Project Takes Flight

Nav Canada is seeking feedback on its Vancouver airspace modernization project.
Vancouver Airport Control Tower