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Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research

Human factors guide enhancements to the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system
Merlin engineers Josie Cater, Nick Lepore, and Carl Pankok pose for a photo in front of a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Charter & Fractional

China's Shanxi Province Will Fly Tourists in EHang's eVTOL Aircraft

An agreement calls for up to 500 of the two-seat pilotless aircraft to be delivered
EHang's main production plant for eVTOL aircraft is at Yunfu in China
Safety

TrustFlight Releases Centrik 5 SMS Upgrade

The new release is the largest since the platform was introduced in 2012
TrustFlight's Centrik 5 safety management system platform
Avionics

Garmin STCs Cockpit Upgrade for Citation CJ2

Dealers can now install a new Garmin avionics system in the CJ2
Garmin avionics for Citation CJ2 business jet
Training and Workforce

Survey Highlights Benefits of Home Flight Simulation

Low-cost flight simulators can help improve training outcomes
Home flight simulation benefits
Charter & Fractional

Opul Jets Seeks Charter Market Edge With Starlink Connectivity

The UK-based operator is installing the SpaceX technology on its Bombardier fleet
Opul Bombardier Global XRS with Starlink
Aircraft

Archer Joins Korean UAM Challenge with Kakao Mobility

Kakao has ordered up to 50 of Archer's electric air taxis
A digital rendering of a Midnight eVTOL air taxi with a Kakao logo flying over Seoul
Fuel

London Oxford Airport Now Stocks SAF

New tenant OXCCU will produce synthetic aviation fuel on-site
SAF tanker at London Oxford Airport
Safety

European Bizav Dominates Web Manuals Business

European business aviation clients make up a large portion of Web Manuals’ customer base
Bizjet in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

High Tech Finishing Shines at Geneva Show

Company recently celebrated 40th anniversary
High Tech Finishing filler
Aircraft

Pilatus' Upgraded PC-24 Arrives at EBACE 2024

The upgraded PC-24 began delivery earlier this year
Pilatus PC-24 at EBACE 2024
FBOs

SEA Prime Launches SAF Incentives, To Expand at Linate

The company has seen a rising growth trend since the pandemic
Artist rendering of expanded Milano Prime GAT at Milan Linate Airport
Fuel

Sparfell Offers Book-and-claim Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The aircraft management and charter group's fleet of aircraft is growing
Sparfell Global aircraft
Aircraft

Tecnam P2012 STOL Gets Steep Approach Nod

Tecnam P2012 growing expanded market globally
Tecnam at EBACE 2024
Avionics

EASy IV Paves Way for Dassault Falcon 10X’s Nexus Avionics

The Falcon 10X’s flight deck is based on the field-leading EASy IV of the 6X and 8X
Dassault's EASy IV flight deck
Training and Workforce

NGPA Brings Pride to EBACE

Organization hopes to encourage companies on LGBTQ inclusion
David McIntosh
FBOs

AviaVIP Adds Omega Aviation to Network

Move brings the AviaVIP network to 55 locations in seven European countries
Omega Aviation and Aviapartner heads sign purchase agreement
Maintenance and Modifications

Busy Times for AMAC Aerospace

Wide-body work at the Basel facility typically sees five or so heavy business jets being worked on
AMAC Aerospace
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Introduces ESA Pricing Plan as Tests Continue

Among the offers is a nothing-up-front three-year plan with a monthly fee
Viasat satelite
FBOs

Menzies Aviation Launches Pearl FBO Brand

New FBO chain will debut with 40 locations
Pearl branded limousine next to private jet
Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Bizliner Specialist Citadel Completions Expands Workspace

Company is leasing an additional 10,000-sq-ft faclity, freeing up another work bay
CItadel Completions facility at Louisiana's Chennault International Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Showcases Innovations, Collaborations at EBACE

The company celebrates the approval of Satcom Direct's Ka-band tail mount terminal for the G650
Viasat satelite
FBOs

General Aviation Services Expands African Footprint

Company celebrates its 40th anniversary this year
passenger exiting business jet
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Marines Will Evaluate Elroy's Autonomous Resupply Drone

The Chaparral aircraft heads to the Arizona desert in July
Elroy Air Chaparral C1 prototype is pictured during a flight test at dawn
Regulations and Government

IBAC Guide, Webinar Strives To Clear Up ETS, CORSIA Confusion

Multiple ETS programs that continue to evolve is confusing and overwhelming operators
Bizjet flying
Aircraft

Bizav's Middle East Growth Boosting MEBAA Show

Business jet movements at Dubai South reached their highest level in 2023
MEBAA
Airports

Aria Hotels To Establish Four Vertiports in Greece

The Libra Group subsidiary will lease 10 Beta Alia eVTOL air taxis
PIC16 Aria
Environment

SAF Slowly Grows in Europe, but Questions Abound

Opinions vary as to whether the industry can meet the required demand
SAF panel EBACE 2024
Security

Enhanced Security Deployed at London City FBO

Next-generation scanners remove the restrictions on liquid carriage and large electrical items
London City Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alliance Makes ‘Waves’ with Yacht-Inspired Global 6000 Design

Plane features a QR code that details carbon offset
AllianceJet's Bombardier Global 600 design featured at EBACE 2024.