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Charter & Fractional

NATA Rolls Out Partner Platform To Support Members

Program is designed to help aviation businesses find resources to address a range of issues
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Develops Kits for Starlink Installs on Globals

Kits are certified for the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 6000, 6500, and 7500
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Airports

LA Officials Ponder Whiteman Airport Closure

But the airport is not going away anytime soon
Los Angeles-area Whiteman Airport
Training and Workforce

IADA's NextGen Committee Makes Strong Start to Its Work

Group has held in-person and virtual events for newcomers to the industry
Avionics

FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System

Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness
Avionics

FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System

Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Aircraft

Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF

Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
KC-135
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft

Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
Electra eSTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

LCI Places Two H145D3 Helos in Papua New Guinea 

Pacific Helicopters will operate the helicopters on behalf of Santos' Oil Search (PNG) subsidiary
Airbus H145D3 helicopters leased by LCI
Safety

NTSB Calls for Certified Dispatchers, Expanded Manifests in Part 135

NTSB's new safety report explored more than 500 Part 135 accidents
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Maintenance and Modifications

Prime Appearance Acquires Elite Aero Services

Deal expands market for the aircraft detailing company
Prime Appearance
Environment

Avflight's U.S. FBOs Go Green

22 of the company's U.S. locations are now environmentally sustainable aviation businesses
Avflight FBO
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Launch of Viasat Satellites To Expand Arctic Coverage

The Ka-band payloads are expected to enter service in mid-2025
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching two Viasat satellites
Aircraft

Piper's Flagship M700 Gets FAA Nod for Unpaved Surfaces

Company also progressing on international validations for the turboprop-single airplane
Piper M700 Fury
ATC

DNC Brings Restrictions to Chicago Airspace Next Week

General aviation traffic at Midway International Airport will be affected
ForeFlight digital map showing Chicago TFR for the 2024 DNC
Aircraft

As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck

2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.
Rendering of Boom Supersonic Overture airliner in flight
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade Earns Approval for EC120, H125 Helo Mx

Company is adding more helicopter types to its Part 145 certificate
Rotortrade's European helicopter maintenance center
Cabin Interior and Electronics

True Blue Power Converter Approved for Gulfstreams

Unit weighs 30% less and offers 15% more power compared with those it replaces
True Blue Power TFC4000 frequency converters installed in Gulfstream jet
Accidents

NBAA To Honor Flight Attendant for Saving Lives of Two Passengers

Sydney Bosmans helped two passengers escape safely from a burning aircraft
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Charter & Fractional

Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Van Nuys Friendly Flyer Fivepeat

Company received award for eighth time
Clay Lacy
Training and Workforce

PNBAA Launches Summer Bizav Internship Program

Hillsboro Aviation has agreed to host the first summer intern
Hillsboro Aviation
Avionics

New KPWK RNP Approach Serves Windy City Arrivals

Approach offers a safer way to fly to Chicago Executive Airport when winds favor Runway 34
Final approach to Chicago Executive Airport's Runway 34
Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Card Comparisons Launches Custom Reports

PDF report matches private jet clients with the best flight program for them
Aircraft

Volocopter's Versailles eVTOL Flight Is a Step Towards Service Entry

The German company had hoped to demonstrate its two-seat vehicle in the center of Paris
Volocopter eVTOL at the palace of Versailles
Airports

Skyportz Reports Orders for New eVTOL Aircraft Vertipad Concept

Australia-based company said three customers have committed for 1,000 vertipads
Skyportz vertiport concept
Regulations and Government

NATA Webinar To Guide on Obtaining Part 135/145 Nod

Webinar is aimed for organizations seeking a new certificate or expanding an existing one
FAA headquarters building
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Moving into New Dallas Digs

Dallas Executive Airport is a growing alternative to other Dallas airports
Jets MRO new facility at Dallas Executive Airport
Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation Adds Second Longitude Sim in Columbus

Adding the second simulator doubles Longitude pilot training capacity
TRU Simulation Longitude business jet flight simulator
FBOs

Sky Harbour To Develop Hangar Campus at Salt Lake City

The complex is part of rapid expansion plans the company revealed in 2020
Salt Lake City International Airport (Photo: Salt Lake City International Airport)
Rotorcraft

Helibras Continues To Dominate Brazil's Helicopter Market

Airbus subsidiary has 47% market share of turbine helicopters in the country
Helibras at LABACE 2012