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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Doors in Italy

The opening marks the company’s 35th global office
Air Charter Service
Charter & Fractional

VIP-Fly Expands Concierge Services to Manchester Airport

Premium lounges, optional chauffeur service also offered
VIP-Fly
Aircraft

New Business Aviation Leaders Set for BAAFEx 2025 Show

BAAFEx 2025 to host Boeing, VistaJet, Lufthansa, and more in Singapore
Singapore Airshow
Avionics

Boost Systems Gets EASA Approval for Carrying Device

Company 'received overwhelming support from European operators'
BOOST Systems
Safety

ACSF To Host SMS Workshops with Symposium

Workshops will delve into regulatory requirements, managing risk, and using data
ACSF Safety Symposium
Maintenance and Modifications

Satys Unveils New Aircraft Painting Facility in Dubai

New facility eliminates the need to fly aircraft to Europe for livery work
Satys aircraft paint facility in Dubai
Safety

EASA Adds Tasks to European Plan for Aviation Safety

New safety topics related to cybersecurity, ground handling, and VTOL aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Pilot Who Crashed into CL-415 Waterbomber Pleads Guilty

Pilot " is “deeply remorseful for his mistake”
Canadair CL-415 aerial firefighter
Aircraft

Airbus Admits Hydrogen Airliners Could Take Longer to Deliver

European aerospace group says it will not meet target of certifying a hydrogen-powered aircraft in 2035
Airbus ZeroE hydrogen airliner concept
Regulations and Government

Nav Canada To End ATIS Phone Service by March

Information will be available on the NC-AeroView site
Safety

Hero Pilot Apprehends Teen Gunman at Arkansas Airport

Quick thinking and decisive action led to a peaceful conclusion
Hangar surveillance of Texarkana gunman appehension
FBOs

FBO Special Event Fees on Tap for Super Bowl in New Orleans

For private aviation, the extra tariffs are now ingrained in the ‘Big Game’ experience
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
Regulations and Government

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Tackles Drones

Hearing comes amidst high public awareness of drone use
Chris McLaughlin, Executive Vice President of Operations, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW
Accidents

Low Maneuvering Cause of Fatal 2023 Bell 407 Crash

Steep turn over terrain caused main rotor blade to contact ground
Video still from Bell 407 crash showing steep bank
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Inks Connectivity Deal with Gogo/SD for ACJ Operators

Agreement covers Gogo’s air-to-ground and satellite airborne connectivity solutions
Airbus ACJ Gogo/Satcom Direct connectivity
Avionics

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity
Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades for Citation CJs, XLS+
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Business Aviation Outlook Shows Wider Transatlantic Gap

U.S. executives hail ‘Trump bump’ but acknowledge some cause for concern
Corporate Jet Investor London 2025 conference
Aircraft

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

Oita's local government partners with SkyDrive and Kyushu Railway Company
A map comparing travel times between Beppu and Yufiun via eVTOL, road, and rail
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Honeywell Outlines Plan To Separate Aerospace, Automation

Company will become three publicly listed entities in the second half of 2026
Vimal Kapur Honeywell chairman and CEO
Safety

Aviation Orgs Pledge Safety Commitment, Urge Full Funding

Groups say NTSB, FAA, and controllers must have adequate resources to do their jobs
ATC tower
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024

Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024
200th Bombardier Global 7500 business jet (Photo: Bombardier)
Airports

Eve and Vertiport Partners Start eVTOL Sandbox Exercise in Brazil

PRS Aeroportos and VertiMob Infrastructure are supporting Eve Air Mobility
Eve vertiport concept in Brazil
Aircraft

With Tariff Uncertainty, Bombardier Defers 2025 Guidance

Montreal airframer believes impact of tariffs would be felt equally across the U.S. and Canadian border
Bombardier Challeger 3500 business jet
Operations

Argus Sees Weak European Bizav Traffic Growth in 2025

Business aircraft traffic at European airports is set to creep up by just 0.3% this year
Jetex London Biggin Hill Airport
Aircraft

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.
Flexjet Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
Regulations and Government

GACA Opens Saudi Air Charter Market to Foreigners

Changes are set to take effect May 1, 2025
Imtiyaz Manzary portrait
Avionics

Collins Upgrading Pro Line 21 Avionics in CJs, XLS+

EFB integration and wireless database updates are among the new features
Collins Pro Line 21 upgrade for Cessna Citation business jets
Aircraft

Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity

France-based group is investing in recruitment and training to support growth
Daher production line in Stuart, Florida
FBOs

Freeman Jet Center FBO in Louisiana Undergoes Upgrade

The facility was renewed inside and out
CSR Desk at Freeman Jet Center wth new artwork
Avionics

Universal FMS GPS Rollover Date Coming Due May 31

Failure to upgrade could cause service interruptions
Universal Avionics flight management system for aircraft