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Avionics

FAA Certifies Universal Avionics Wi-Fi-enabled FMS Tech

Connected flight management system incorporates comprehensive security measures
Charter & Fractional

Real ID Mandate Impacts Part 135 Charter Operations

As of May 7, Part 135 charter flights/nonscheduled commercial operations must comply with Real ID
Real ID
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 3 Ways To Buy a Plane Amid Tariff Uncertainty

But with cash, financing, or leasing?
business jet
Regulations and Government

Duffy’s U.S. ATC Plan Draws Unified Industry Support

Bipartisan leaders, industry groups back ATC system upgrade plan
Sean Duffy addresses the public at a May 8 briefing on NAS modernization
Accidents

VFR into IMC, Poor Preflight, and ADM Led to Helo Crash

Flight continued under VFR despite known radio altimeter issue
Final segment of flight track data with time, altitude (msl), ground speed, and heading information.
Rotorcraft

Greece Buying Airbus H215s for Firefighting Operations

Super Puma can drop more than four tonnes of water at a time
Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopter
FBOs

AEG Fuel Network Expands in Oregon

Launched in 2022, AEG Connect now has 28 members
City of Burns
FBOs

Signature Unveils Revamped Savannah FBO

A second phase of development is slated for 2027
Lobby in Signature's new Savannah FBO
Aircraft

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.
Luftwaffe Bombardier Global 5000 taking off
Fuel

National Academies Call for U.S. Contrail Research Plan

Report seeks shared models and data systems to investigate contrail impact and mitigation strategies
Artist rendering of the concept of operations for the 2024 NASA–GE Aerospace Contrail Optical Depth Experiment (CODEX)
Charter & Fractional

Global Bizav Flying Continues Ascent in April, Says Argus

Despite erosion in Europe, flying activity rose 3.2% last month
VistaJet
Maintenance and Modifications

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work

Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators
Ivan Lim, ExecuJet MRO Services' vice president for Asia
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet, Dr. Barbara Sturm Partner on Skincare

Program includes in-flight facial treatments
VistaJet
Safety

Eclipse Owners and Aerocor Launch FOQA Analysis Program

Capturing flight data to improve pilot performance should help with insurance coverage
Eclipse 500 jet
Aircraft

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Embraer Sees Strong Q1 Revenues and Deliveries

Airframer had its highest revenues in nearly a decade
Embraer E195 airliner
Accidents

Philadelphia Learjet Crash Claims Eighth Victim

Woman succumbs to injuries three months after accident
Aerial image with the airplane’s ADS-B flight track and the accident location overlaid.
Airports

Lawmakers Call on FAA To Pave Way for TFR Reimbursements

Congress issues $3.5 million annually for businesses harmed by certain presidential reimbursements
Aerial view of Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Grants PMA for Gogo Galileo FDX Antenna

Antenna optimized for multi-user broadband cabins
A family in a business jet cabin, all using different devices
Security

Airspace Warnings Issued as India-Pakistan Conflict Rises

Security experts warn of dangers of civil aircraft shootdowns
Osprey Flight Solutions airspace warning
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Marks 25 Years in Private Aviation

Fractional operator highlights growth, sustainability
AirSprint
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Office in Cologne, Germany

Company expands operations with fourth location in Germany
Melanie Hentschel,
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Forum Considers the State of the Industry

The Air Charter Association is running its annual forum event as part of the EBACE show
The Air Charter Forum at Biggin Hill in September 2024
Charter & Fractional

Airbus Adds Fokker Services to ACJ Outfitters Network

New partnership expands completions options
Airbus
Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Adds Full-service Mx for Citation XL/XLS

Expands company’s capabilities under Textron Aviation authorization
Cessna Citation 560 XLS business jet
Engines

Kawasaki’s Clean-sheet Aero Engine Design Draws on Motorcycle Engineering Expertise

Principals in motorcycle engine design make sense for aviation.
Kawasaki hydrogen engine and motorcycle on display
Engines

Wright Prepares To Expand Electric Propulsion System Tests

Thrust test stand has been manufactured and is being installed in New York
Wright Electric test stand
Charter & Fractional

Fly Alliance and Thrive Aviation Launch Citation Jet Card

Program offers fixed-rate Cessna Citation access
Unsplash
Environment

Boeing and NASA Shelve X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Focus of research and development work will shift to ground-based testbed for thin wings
NASA X-66 wind tunnel testing
Safety

Cirrus Unveils First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

The system is standard equipment on the SR Series G7+
Autoland-equipped Cirrus SR-22 G7+