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Bombardier Completes Global 8000 Flight-test Campaign

Company is offering $3 million retrofit kit to bring Global 7500 in line with the 8000
Global 8000 FTV in Salzburg, Austria (Photo: Bombardier)
Airports

Operators Warned over Summer Restrictions in Athens

Parking times will be reduced and slot delays of at least an hour should be expected
Athens International Airport
Regulations and Government

AOPA Urges FAA To Stop Abuse of ADS-B Data

Frivolous private lawsuits and punitive action against legal activities among concerns
Map of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S.
ATC

U.S. Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose ATC Privatization

Industry groups expressed concern about spate of recent accidents
ATC tower
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact
PwC
Regulations and Government

Deputy DOT Secretary Nom Bradbury Faces Dem Concerns

Sen. Cantwell questioned Bradbury’s role in slowing SMS rules, waterboarding authorization
Steven Bradbury, deputy secretary of transportation nomination
Regulations and Government

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights
AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Owners Risk UK Bans for Flying Illegal Charters

Celebrity charter flight was deliberately filed as a private operation
UK charter flights
Aircraft

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results
Airbus A321XLR for Iberia
Avionics

Merlin and Quikjet Team on Pilot Fatigue Study

Results could inform development of Merlin's autonomous flight control system
A Quikjet pilot wears a Whoop wearable fitness tracker
Charter & Fractional

Flying Privately: What Is a Jet Card and How Do They Work?

Jet cards can be a step up in convenience over one-off charter bookings.
Bombardier Challenger in VistaJet livery on runway
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Expands Burbank Maintenance Services

Increasing demand drove move to add technicians and another hangar
Thornton Aviation
Aircraft

Industry Billings Top $31B as Bizjet Shipments Increase

Airplane billings soar 14.3%, helicopters climb 7.6%
Pete Bunce, GAMA president and CEO
Fuel

SAFII Created To Unite SAF Stakeholders in Aviation

Organization to offer technical expertise and networking
NBAA SAF
Aircraft

Teal Group Sees Double-digit Bizav Market Growth in 2025

While market grew last year and is expected again this year, business aircraft deliveries will flatten out long-term
Gulfstream G700 first deliveries
Aircraft

EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show

Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news
EBACE 2024 conference
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Pilatus Boosts Revenues, Responds to Supply-chain Issues

Swiss manufacturer delivered 153 aircraft in 2024, including PC-12s and PC-24s
Pilatus PC-24 aircraft
Aircraft

Seaplane Industry Sets Course for Sustainable Revival

There’s no shortage of a need for aircraft that can take off and land on water, supporters say
Tidal Flight Polaris seaplane
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Yingling Aviation Adds Challenger 600 to Starlink Menu

Company’s first installation was on a Bombardier Global XRS
Starlink antenna on Bombardier Global XRS business jet
Safety

Aerox Expands O2 Services with Omnigas Acquisition

Deal adds MRO capabilities for oxygen and fire-suppression systems
Aerox oxygen systems
Regulations and Government

FAA Rule Takes Step toward Digital Aircraft Registration

Agency expects CARES portal to be fully implemented later this year
generic partial aircraft photo (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Training and Workforce

Archer Aviation’s Pilot Training Academy Wins FAA Nod

Archer’s flight school can start training eVTOL pilots on a Bell 206 JetRanger
The FAA granted Archer its Part 141 certificate during a ceremony at the company’s flight test facility in Salinas, California.
Fuel

EBAA Demands Clear Plan for SAF Book-and-claim in Europe

Accounting process could help to speed up adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, says coalition
Article image
Engines

ZeroAvia To Deliver Electric Propulsion for Jetcruzer 500E

Hydrogen-electric six-seater aircraft is targeted for 2028 service entry
Jetcruzer International 500E model
Charter & Fractional

French Helicopter Operator Signs For Volocopter's VoloCity eVTOL

Sales agreement signed as German manufacturer seeks funding to avoid insolvency
Volocopter eVTOL aircraft in Paris
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Eviation ‘Pauses‘ Alice Electric Aircraft While Seeking New Funds

30 staff at the Washington-based company were laid off last week
Eviation CEO Andre Stein with Alice technology demonstrator
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo/SD Extends Luxaviation Group Connectivity Deal

Preferred supplier agreement was renewed for three more years
Gogo|SD
Regulations and Government

Hundreds of FAA Employees Drawn into Mass Layoffs

Both PASS and NATCA said their members were affected
FAA headquarters building
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Expands Asia Pac MRO Support at Melbourne Base

Enlarged and modernized Australian maintenance facility is set to open in early 2026
Textron Aviation service center at Melbourne Essendon Fields Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

TrustFlight Signs Heartland Aviation for MEL Manager

Software helps aircraft operators manage the minimum equipment list process
Heartland Aviation Bombardier Challenger 350