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Regulations and Government
NATA Partners with KGG To Guide Members on Reg Issues
KGG has expertise a range of areas including SMS and certification
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Officials Start Due Diligence For Lilium's Loan Guarantees
New funding of at least €100 million may soon be released for the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer
Environment
Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program
Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Lands European Nod
$81 million twinjet can now be delivered to European customers
Avionics
Southeast Aero STC Amended for SPZ-equipped Hawker 800s
Upgrade breathes new life into a venerable airframe
FBOs
Sonoma Aviation Adds Two FBOs To IS-BAH Stage 3 List
Two California FBOs are the latest to rise to the ground handling safety program's top rung
FBOs
Pittsburgh-area FBOs Join Phillips 66 Network
Founded in 2007, AirQuest operates two Pennsylvania FBOs offering a variety of services
Training and Workforce
FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April
Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Environment
Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX
The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Taps Spirit Aeronautics’ Avionics Expertise
Companies sign agreement to collaborate on complementary maintenance support
Engines
U.S. Government Backs Piasecki's Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft Study
The Department of Energy is funding further research for urban air taxi missions
Engines
P&WC Secures Transport Canada Nod for PW545D
Engine will power Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend business jet
Safety
ACSF Safety Symposium Highlights Risks, Opportunities
The annual gathering was held at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus
Aircraft
Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL Aircraft Could Fly in 2025
The company's Nuuva cargo drone is approaching its first flights, too
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gauzy To Shed Light on Shade Tech at Cabin Interiors Show
The company will feature products at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg
Rotorcraft
Milestone Leasing Two AW169s to Northern Rescue
The two helicopters are the leasing company's first placement in New Zealand
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Enidine Showing HIC Damper and UltraLoc Buttons at AIX
The new components offer designers more flexibility and customization
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Ascend Progresses with FAA Certification Testing
The Ascend prototype has completed 350 flight test hours
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France May Provide Funds for Lilium eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
The German company is in negotiations with French officials over subsidies and loan guarantees
Aircraft
Duncan Aviation Hands Over Refurbished Gulfstream G650ER
Aircraft was delivered with new paint, maintenance work
ATC
Collins Debuts Surface Air Traffic Management System
The new product tracks the movements of aircraft and ground equipment in real time
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Continues To Bleed Red Ink
Cash on hand and active members both saw decreases in first quarter
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Personal Liability of Aircraft LLC Owners
Piercing the veil isn't as difficult as many LLC owners assume
Aircraft
Archer Expects To Cut eVTOL Aircraft Development Costs in Q2
Q1 expenses were bloated by non-recurring payments to suppliers and lawsuit charges
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Set To Expand Operations with Aircraft Hangar
Project to double size of dedicated maintenance space
Aircraft
Piper Taps Troyes Aviation as Approved Service Center
Partnership with Flying Smart Aero forged at Aero Friedrichshafen
Training and Workforce
NBAA Announces 900th Certified Aviation Manager
The program was launched in 2003
