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Aircraft

January Bizjet Departures Up but Corporate Flights Drop

North America led gains in business aircraft departures, Jefferies reported
FlyExclusive CJ3
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa in Johannesburg
FBOs

Freeman Holdings Group Branches Into Texas FBOs

The Lubbock and Abilene facilities represent its first in the state
Abilene Aero, one of two recent additions to Freeman Holdings Group's FBO network
Regulations and Government

Markey Reintroduces Business Jet ‘Fat Cat’ Tax Bill

Bill would increase fuel taxes to $2 per gallon to assist public transportation needs
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft
business aircraft on static display
Environment

Regional Airline and Thales Reduce Contrail Emissions

Altitude changes have reduced climate impact by at least 40%
Amelia Embraer ERJ145 regional airliner
Operations

Vellox Launch Consolidates Aviation Software Entities

Spidertracks, Air Maestro, Flight Vector, and Complete Flight are part of the new company
Helicopter
Environment

Airfoils Generate Electricity from Jet Thrust at Airports

Energy Capturing Pods are installed close to engine ground run locations
JetWind Power Corporation’s Energy Capturing Pods
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Falcons will Fly with Honeywell JetWave X Satcom

Uncapped service is available and speeds will be up to 200 Mbps
Honeywell JetWave X satellite communications
Environment

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
National Air Mobility Center of Excellence
Engines

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year
Airbus A321XLR
Aircraft

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year
NasJet Gulfstream G450
Regulations and Government

GAMA: ‘Debilitative’ Policies Cloud Thriving Industry

Taxes in Europe, tariffs, and regulation roadblocks threaten industry
GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce
Training and Workforce

AINsight: From DOM to DOA

Don’t overlook maintenance directors’ skills when looking for a flight department leader
Phil Balmer, TAG Aviation director of maintenance and Vincent Picard, maintenance manager
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopter and Defense Divisions Boost Leonardo Earnings

Italian aerospace and defense group grew revenues by 16.2% last year
Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter
Regulations and Government

Senator Ted Cruz Calls for U.S. ATC System Overhaul

Doesn’t specifically mention ATC but Cruz said the system must be changed
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
Aircraft

First Flight-test HondaJet Echelon Begins To Take Shape

Aircraft wing assembly is coming together in anticipation of first flight next year
HondaJet Echelon wing build
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lilium Closes eVTOL Business As New Investment Falls Through

Group of investors fail to complete takeover of German company assets
Lilium Jet at EBACE 2024 show
Aircraft

Bombardier Finalizing Global 8000 Flight-test Campaign

Company is offering $3 million retrofit kit to bring Global 7500 in line with the 8000
Global 8000 FTV in Salzburg, Austria (Photo: Bombardier)
Airports

Operators Warned over Summer Restrictions in Athens

Parking times will be reduced and slot delays of at least an hour should be expected
Athens International Airport
Regulations and Government

AOPA Urges FAA To Stop Abuse of ADS-B Data

Frivolous private lawsuits and punitive action against legal activities among concerns
Map of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S.
ATC

U.S. Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose ATC Privatization

Industry groups expressed concern about spate of recent accidents
ATC tower
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact
PwC
Regulations and Government

Deputy DOT Secretary Nom Bradbury Faces Dem Concerns

Sen. Cantwell questioned Bradbury’s role in slowing SMS rules, waterboarding authorization
Steven Bradbury, deputy secretary of transportation nomination
Regulations and Government

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights
AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Owners Risk UK Bans for Flying Illegal Charters

Celebrity charter flight was deliberately filed as a private operation
UK charter flights
Aircraft

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results
Airbus A321XLR for Iberia
Avionics

Merlin and Quikjet Team on Pilot Fatigue Study

Results could inform development of Merlin's autonomous flight control system
A Quikjet pilot wears a Whoop wearable fitness tracker
Charter & Fractional

Flying Privately: What Is a Jet Card and How Do They Work?

Jet cards can be a step up in convenience over one-off charter bookings.
Bombardier Challenger in VistaJet livery on runway
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Expands Burbank Maintenance Services

Increasing demand drove move to add technicians and another hangar
Thornton Aviation