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Regulations and Government

NOAA Seeing Probationary Employee Layoffs

More than 800 of 12,000 NOAA employees are reported in line with the layoffs
Charter & Fractional

Dubai Helicopter Operator and SkyDrive Plan eVTOL Tourist Flights

Rotorcraft service group says it may buy up to 50 of the three-seat SD-05 vehicle
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft in Dubai
ATC

DOT Secretary Announces Plan To Supercharge ATC Hiring

Aviation organizations have expressed resounding support for the initiative
Controllers work inside a control tower
Aircraft

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.
Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator aircraft in flight
Aircraft

Abu Dhabi Aviation Will be First Archer eVTOL Aircraft Operator in the UAE

Business aviation services group will receive a ‘Launch Edition’ Midnight eVTOL aircraft this summer
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Engines

GE Catalyst Turboprop Engine Gets FAA Nod

Powerplant is 18% more fuel efficient than others in the 1,200- to 1,400-shp class
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Aircraft

Bombardier Reaches 1,000th Mark for Challenger 300/350/3500 Family

Milestone aircraft was handed over to JM Family Enterprises
Bombardier Challenger 3500
Airports

FBO Chains Working To Build Vertiports for eVTOL Ops

City-center eVTOL landing sites could be as small as one acre
Vertiport panel at NBAA regional forum in Orlando, Florida
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Rising Bizjet Deliveries Boost Embraer’s 2024 Results

Brazilian group delivered 130 Phenom and Praetor jets last year
Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft
Engines

FAA Approves GTF Advantage Engine For A320neo Airliners

Manufacturer says new geared turbofan delivers higher thrust and lower fuel burn
Airbus A320neo aircraft
Aircraft

Phenom 300 Claims Another GAMA Best Seller Title

Brazilian manufacturer hailed multi-year success in latest GAMA aircraft delivery data
Embraer Phenom 300 light jet
Regulations and Government

Technology Tackles Supply Chain Import/Export Compliance Headaches

Tariffs and sanctions mean aerospace companies have to be transparent
Airbus final assembly line in Alabama
Airports

Orlando Readies for Advanced Air Mobility Takeoff

eVTOL air service seen as a regional solution for Central Florida
NBAA Orlando Regional forum AAM session
Operations

Jeppesen Sale Drawing Interest from Aerospace Giants

GE, Honeywell, RTX, and TransDigm all are eyeing potential Jeppesen acquisition
Jeppesen operator flight plan system
Safety

SWA 737 Goes Around after Midway Runway Incursion 

Incident took place after a Flexjet Challenger crossed the active runway while the airliner was landing
Southwest Airlines 737 going around due to runway incursion
Fuel

MOL Group Advances SAF Production with Slovnaft Test

Successful HVO and SAF production tests pave way for energy transition
An image of a SAF refinery in Slovakia
Training and Workforce

NBAA’s Ed Bolen Receives Alpha Eta Rho’s Highest Honor

The professional collegiate aviation fraternity presented the award during its symposium this week
Ed Bolen, NBAA
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Launches New Parts Exchange Feature

Industry professionals can complete exchange transactions entirely through the DuncanAviationParts website
Duncan Aviation
Aircraft

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

April 9 to 12 event in southern Germany features an enlarged enclave for business aviation
Aero Friedrichshafen show
Environment

Azzera Adds ReFuelEU Tool to Sustainability Platform

Module helps operators to comply with demanding European Union carbon requirements
Azzera's Celeste aviation sustainability platform
Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens Marks Anniversary by Growing Managed Fleet

Business aviation services group also provides maintenance and aircraft sales support
Oriens Aviation at London Biggin Hill Airport
Engines

Draco Selects PT6A-135A Engine To Power Short Takeoff Wilga Upgrade

Polish start-up is breathing new life into the out-of-production PZL 104 aircraft
Mike Patey flying his modification of the PZL-104 Wilga aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amprius Inks $15 Million Battery Deal with Drone Maker

Unspecified fixed-wing UAS will feature SiCore battery cells
A generic drone is pictured in flight
Avionics

Atlantic Jet STCs AeroNav Upgrade for Citation Cockpits

SkyVue 1000 package adds new displays, FMS, and audio panel
SkyVue 1000 avionics upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Aviation Picks Bluetail Mx Records System

Digitizing logbooks preserves critical aircraft information
Metro adopts Bluetail aircraft maintenance recordkeeping
Avionics

Universal and ForeFlight Team on Flight Plan Integration

Integration expected to launch in late 2025
Universal Weather and Aviation integration agreement with ForeFlight
Charter & Fractional

FAA Approves Hera Flight for Class II Global Operations

Approval allows the company to expand its reach
A charter airplane at rest on an airport ramp
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets Logs More Growth in 2024 as Revenues Climb 9.1%

Pre-tax earnings percentages fall amid higher service costs, lower sales
Netjets Gulfstream G550
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Takes on Gogo Name after $375M Acquisition

Developing a unified brand under the Gogo name, the company retained the Satcom Direct blue