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Bombardier, Gulfstream Pass on EBACE, but Bolen Sees Other Strong Support

All other airframers that traditionally exhibit are returning to EBACE
Bombardier at EBACE 2023 (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN)
Aircraft

AutoFlight Delivers First Prosperity eVTOL and Certifies Freighter

China's air safety regulator issued a type certificate for the CarryAll aircraft on March 22
AutoFlight delivers Prosperity I eVTOL to Japanese customer
Charter & Fractional

Southern Sky Aviation Expands Footprint with Second FBO

The company provides an option at Florida's Panama City
New Southern Sky FBO at KECP
Engines

Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X Engine Takes Flight

The engine, the third in Rolls-Royce's Pearl line, will power the Dassault Falcon 10X
Pearl 10X on Rolls-Royce 747 flying testbed
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Aviation Gets Loud with In-seat Audio System

System will be demoed at AIX 2024
Rosen seat
Maintenance and Modifications

Vref: Smart Link Plus Enrollment Boosts Aircraft Value

Aircraft health monitoring service adds about 5 percent to aircraft value
Bombardier
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Australia Completes Global Express 20-year Check

Check involves removal of interior for access to inspection and testing of fuselage
Global Express at ExecuJet Melbourne
Environment

Bombardier Completes Portfolio with Challenger 650 Environmental Declaration

The Challenger 650 EPD details the business jet's environmental footprint from raw material to end-of-life
Challenger 650 Exterior Cloud and Mountain (Photo: Bombardier)
Rotorcraft

Three Killed in Swiss Helicopter Ski Tourism Accident

Seven rescue rotorcraft were sent to the scene of the accident on Petit Combin mountain
Maintenance and Modifications

Sheltair Opens New Hangar Complex Near Denver

Expansion consists of three hangar and office space structures
Sheltair Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Accidents

Bizav Fatal Accidents, Fatalities Spike in Q1

Forty-three killed in 12 accidents of business jets and turboprops in first three months
Charter & Fractional

Desert Jet, Titan Aviation Fuels Partner To Offer Sustainable Fuel

Eco-friendly jet fuel will be offered at Palm Springs FBO
Desert Jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation Announces Retrofit System for Gulfstream G200

Retrofit replaces obsolete Honeywell or Collins cabin management systems
ALTO Aviation
Avionics

Lilium Fits Garmin Standby Instruments in eVTOL Aircraft Cockpit

Manufacturer aims to start flight testing full-scale prototype by the end of 2024
Lilium Jet cockpit
Regulations and Government

Web Manuals To Upgrade Document Searches with AI Functions

New AI search capability could be rolled out before the end of spring
Web Manuals is adding artificial intelligence-based search functions to its digital documentation system for aircraft operators.
Safety

Mental Health ARC Outlines Means To Break Down Barriers

FAA said the work of the ARC is building on its priorities to support pilot mental health care
Man surrounded by pills
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Atlas and Gogo Team To Bring Galileo Broadband to Europe

Partners are working on EASA STCs for Citation and Phenom aircraft
Atlas Air Service Citation CJ1+ aircraft
Airports

Moonware Gets Funding for AI-based Ground Handling Software

Venture capital groups have provided $7 million in fresh capital
Moonware's Halo ground handling system
Engines

GE Aerospace Marks Independence with Spinoff of GE Vernova

The now standalone companies rang the opening bell together at the NYSE to mark the occasion
Rotorcraft

Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter

Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Piasecki's PA-890 hydrogen-powered helicopter
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Diamond DA50 RG

The diesel-powered single packs a lot of performance into a sleek-looking package
Diamond DA50-RG in flight
Regulations and Government

Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links

Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate
Pilot in cockpit
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

David Smith takes over at Robinson Helicopter Company and Wheels Up Experience promotes Dave Holtz
People in Aviation - April 2024 headshots
Rotorcraft

VR Simulators Fly into Helicopter Training Space

Even with motion bases and control loading, these devices cost a fraction of the price of full-flight simulators
Leonardo simulator at Heli-Expo 2024
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: April 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2024
rural runway
Training and Workforce

CAE Says Extended Reality Is Key to MRO Technician Training

Training group and Xennial have published a new white paper
CAE is using virtual reality technology to improve training for maintenance technicians
Fuel

SAF Deliveries Set To Increase for UK Military Aircraft

UK Ministry of Defence orders a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
UK Royal Air Force aircraft
FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2024 Americas and EMEAA

Pentastar and Farnborough take the top spots in AIN's FBO Survey.
business jet in hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Plane Place Aviation Taps into Surging Demand for Airframe MRO

The Texas-based company expands at Dallas Love Field and beyond
Plane Place Aviation mechanic
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation Opens ExecuJet Facility in Kuala Lumpur

Factory service center will support as many as 15 aircraft at once
ExecuJet Kuala Lumpur MRO