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Charter & Fractional
Majority Oppose FAA's Change to Part 380 Flight Rules
Trade groups NBAA, GAMA, HAI, and NATA among those opposing a switch to Part 121 scheduled operations
Aircraft
Echelon Is Bigger, Faster Honda Light Jet
Timeline calls for certification and entry into service in 2028
Sustainability and Environment
SAF On Tap at All Three Las Vegas Airports during NBAA-BACE
Aircraft departing the show will be able to fly on SAF
Training and Workforce
Embraer-CAE To Add Phenom Sims in London and Las Vegas
Joint venture expects Burgess Hill sim to enter service during next year’s first quarter.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bluetail, JSSI Integrate Aircraft Management Platforms
Platform bridge aids records tracking function
Sustainability and Environment
IBAC Adds More Industry Partners
4Air, Daher, and Metrojet become IBAC industry partners
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Completes 150th Caravan Engine Upgrade
Horsepower increase expands the Caravan’s scope of operations
Avionics
SmartSky Airborne Connectivity System on Display in Citation CJ3+
Owner-pilot David Natinsky is on hand to meet showgoers
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Industry Experts and Analysts Share Predictions for Business Aviation
Jefferies’ 2024 forecast is only 5% above 2019 levels
Aircraft
Boeing Business Jets Intros Modular Cabin Completion Program for 737-7
Program promises to streamline completions and reduce costs
Rotorcraft
Airbus ACH160 Helicopter Marks Its First BACE
Airbus Corporate Helicopters getting more business from jet owners
Engines
EcoPulse Readies for First Electric Flight
The EcoPulse technology demonstrator has hitherto only flown on turboprop power
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
New Ownership Spurs JetNet Expansion
The company has bought three data providers over the past year
Safety
Baldwin Adds Features to Safety Management System
Mapping, FDM/FOQA data integration now included in Baldwin SMS
Sustainability and Environment
Business Aviation Groups Criticize EU Green Investment Criteria
Standards exclude business aircraft from sustainability investment
Safety
IBAC To Offer New IS-BAO Workshop Format in 2024
Initial and recurrent special advance bookings available for IS-BAO workshops at NBAA-BACE
Safety
APS Spotlights Training Collaboration To Address Loss of Control Inflight
Initiative aims to improve operational safety
Regulations and Government
Carr: More Needs To Be Done To Dispel Mental Health Myths
FAA is combating pilot fears on seeking help
Training and Workforce
NGPA at Forefront of Industry's Struggle for More Diversity
The NGPA claims to have 5,000 active members and 11,000 supporters in its network.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Lite Is Latest Addition to Connectivity Lineup
NBAA-BACE attendees can try out the Lite system at the static display
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Expands BizJet Support and Services Business
The Brazilian airframer is expanding its aftermarket service capabilities
Security
MedAire Clients Get More Direct Control of Security Information
Live demos of digital assessment kit for inflight medical emergencies at NBAA-BACE
FBOs
Flight Ops Customers Get Direct Access to Trip Support
Flight details will be automatically transferred to MyAirOps's trip support team
Avionics
Cirrus Adds Auto Radar to Vision Jet G2+
Radar upgrade simplifies building a picture of thunderstorm activity
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Hangars Full as Demand Grows
Design work underway for VIP versions of the widebody Boeing 777-9
Regulations and Government
Flight Pro Releases Trip-planning Tablet App
Flight Pro Connect app consolidates trip planning information
Avionics
Genesys Aerosystems Makes Moog Transition
While pursuing special-missions work, Genesys still supports its GA products
Safety
Wyvern Awards Flight Leader Certificate to Sun Air Jets
Wyvern's collaborative safety program gains popularity
