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Sustainability and Environment

SAF Is Key To Reducing Bizav's Direct Emissions

Sustainable aviation fuel is the only pathway for flight departments to meaningfully reduce Scope 1 (direct) emissions, according to a fuel expert.
Sustainability and Environment

Europe, U.S. Take Differing Approaches to SAF Incentives

Europe is taking a “stick” approach to reducing aircraft CO2 emissions, while the U.S. is going the “carrot” route.
Aircraft

Some Sustainability Steps Can Lower Bizav Ops Costs

Improving aircraft efficiency is also a way for business jet operators to become more sustainable.
Avionics

Garmin Secures Flight Deck for Electric Airliner

Heart Aerospace has selected Garmin's G3000 avionics suite for its ES-19 electric regional airliner.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter Presents Blueprint for Urban Air Mobility Ground Infrastructure

The eVTOL aircraft developer says partners can use a handbook based on its VoloPort concept to develop landing sites for air taxi operations in cities.
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FutureFlight

Heart's Electric Regional Airliner Will Use Garmin Flight Deck

The U.S. avionics manufacturer's G3000 integrated flight deck is gaining traction in the advanced air mobility sector, having now been selected by electric aircraft manufacturers Heart Aerospace and Joby Aviation.
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Training and Workforce

Simcom Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters

Simcom's relocated headquarters in the Orlando area will provide expanded space for simulators.
Airlines

A4E Calls Out EC for Lack of Single European Skies Progress

Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Engineering Clark Opens New Hangar

Metrojet Engineering Clark's new hangar can accommodate up to 10 Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets.
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NBAA Warns of Holiday Disruptions to Aircraft Transactions

NBAA is working with other associations to help minimize the effect this year's holiday schedule could have on an unprecedented surge of aircraft closings.
Aircraft

Western Wraps Up Milestone Gulfstream Inspection

Western Aircraft has completed its first 192-month inspection of a Gulfstream jet.
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Sustainability and Environment

Jet Aviation Launches SAF Book-and-claim Program

Jet Aviation has partnered with sustainable aviation fuel provider SkyNRG to launch its book-and-claim service.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Completions Firm RAS Earns EASA Part 145 Approval

Avia Solutions Group's MRO provider, Jet MS, acquired RAS earlier this year.
Airlines

IATA Rails against New Omicron-driven Travel Rules

International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh says data does not support the rationale for “kneejerk” Covid travel restrictions.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Plans 'Significant Expansion' at Three Sites

West Star Aviation expects to add a combined total of 240,000 square feet to three MRO sites.
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FutureFlight

Ameriflight Will Convert Freighter Fleet for Autonomous Flight

The U.S. cargo carrier has become the second prospective operator for the autonomous flight system being developed by Merlin Labs for service entry in 2023.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EASA Seeks Input on Flight Crew Licensing and Training

The European agency's notice of proposed amendment covers changes to pilot licensing requirements for aircraft it classes as gyroplanes and is open for industry comment through mid-January.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter Wins Top Flight Award for Excellence in Innovation

Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter Wins Top Flight Award for Excellence in Innovation
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Training and Workforce

APS Virtual Reality Upset Training Wins Top Flight Award for Training Innovation

APS Virtual Reality Upset Training Wins Top Flight Award for Training Innovation
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FutureFlight

Rolls-Royce Achieves 1MW Mark in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Testing

The aircraft engines manufacturer is aiming to generate 2.5 MW of power from its beer-keg-sized Power Generation System being developed to power new regional airliners.
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FutureFlight

Tier1 Chooses MagniX Propulsion System for Electric R44 Helicopter

The start-up has taken delivery of the first of the MagniX Magni350 electric propulsion units that it will use to convert piston-powered Robinson R44 helicopters.
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FBOs

Signature Buys Colorado Ski Country FBO

Signature Flight Support has expanded its U.S. FBO network with the acquisition of Vail Valley Jet Center at Colorado’s Eagle County Regional Airport.
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Aircraft

Boeing Lands 30-aircraft Max Order from 777 Partners

A $3.7 billion deal for thirty 737 Max jets brings the total number of the narrowbodies ordered by 777 Partners to 68.
Aircraft

Falcon Aircraft Operators Group Growing Rapidly

The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association has gained 55 more members since its soft launch in September.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues New 5G Interference Airworthiness Directives

New FAA rules would prohibit certain aircraft operations where 5G interference is encountered or likely.
Safety

ARC Integrates NASA ASRS into SMS Offerings

ARC Safety Management's integration of NASA ASRS into its SMS software will eliminate duplication efforts.
ATC

Thales Buys Moog's Salt Lake City Navigation Aids Unit

Thales's acquisition of Moog's ground-based navigation aids business comes not quite six months after the companies signed a definitive agreement.
Regulations and Government

Notam Gets Gender-neutral Name in FAA Procedures Update

The FAA has retained the notam acronym but changed its wording from Notices to Airmen to a gender-neutral Notices to Air Missions.
Safety

MedAire Adds More Medical Scenarios to Aviation App

MedAire's new medical scenarios include in-flight fainting, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions.
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Now Available at Jet Aviation Amsterdam

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider Neste has signed an agreement to provide its SAF product at Jet Aviation’s FBO at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
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