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Training and Workforce

Pioneers in Flight Simulation Synergize for Future Success

In 1951, corporate pilot Albert Lee Ueltschi rented a Link trainer to provide pilot training training in the Marine Air Terminal at New York’s LaGuardia Airport under the name FlightSafety, Inc.
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Regulations and Government

Skyryse Ramps Up Automated Flight Tests with R66 Helo

Skyryse has kicked off a flight-test campaign for its FlightOS highly-automated flight control system on a Robinson R66 helicopter.
R66 helicopter with Skyryse FlightOS
Training and Workforce

CAE: Aviation Industry Needs 1.3M New Professionals by 2032

CAE predicted that business aviation alone will need 106,000 pilots and maintenance technicians to join the segment by 2032.
Captain and First officer in flight deck
Avionics

Airbus Helicopters Selects Thales Next-gen Standby Units

Airbus Helicopters has selected Thales third-generation integrated electronic standby instrument for its new-production aircraft.
Thales Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument installed in helicopter flight deck
ATC

FAA Seeks Comments on Draft Tower Environmental Review

The FAA has opened for comment a draft environmental assessment for the replacement of 31 aging air traffic control towers at small airports.
Digital rendering of sustainable tower design
Avionics

Nationwide 5G Helicopter Restrictions Begin June 30 in U.S.

The use of a variety of helicopter flight procedures that rely on legacy radio altimeters will be banned under the new FAA 5G restrictions.
Radio altimeter cost estimate by FAA
Aircraft

NASA Wraps Up X-57 Program without a Flight

NASA's experimental electric airplane, the X-57 Maxwell, will not achieve a first flight before the agency cuts the program in September.
NASA's all-electric X-57 "Mod II" prototype in hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Installs G5000 on Brazilian Citation XLS

The installation of a Garmin G5000 in a Citation XLS is modernizing the flight deck, solving parts obsolescence issues, and meeting equipment mandates.
Citation XLS flight deck equipped with Garmin G5000
Charter & Fractional

Verijet Expands Vision Jet Service To Canada

Air Taxi service provider Verijet has increased its operational footprint to include Canada.
Verijet Vision Jet on airport taxiway at hold short line with ATC tower in background
Maintenance and Modifications

Eagle Copters Selects Camp's Aircraft Health Management

Camp Systems’ Aircraft Health Management has been selected by Eagle Copters to provide services for its fleet of 50 helicopters.
Eagle Copters Bell 407 Helicopter in flight near snowy mountains
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Dart Fire Attack System for Airbus H145

The FAA has granted STC approval for installation of Dart's Fire Attack System on the Airbus Helicopters H145.
 Fire Attack System (FAS) on Airbus Helicopters H145 dropping water
Maintenance and Modifications

Five Bell 407GXi Helicopters Delivered to Nautilus Australia

Australia’s Jet Aviation has delivered five customized Bell 407GXi helicopters to Nautilus Aviation.
Australia’s Jet Aviation Bell 407GXi
Regulations and Government

Los Angeles Fire Department Takes First Bell 505

The Los Angeles Fire Department will use a Bell 505 for command and control during aerial firefighting operations.
Los Angeles Fire Department Bell 505 atop large boulder in creek surrounded by mountains
Rotorcraft

LCI Delivers Helicopters for U.S. Offshore Wind Ops

A pair of Leonardo AW169s from aircraft lessor LCI will be used to support offshore wind turbines in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
 Leonardo AW169 on Helipad
Maintenance and Modifications

API Taps West Star Chattanooga for Falcon Winglets

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, now serves as an authorized winglet installation center for Falcon 50s, 900s, and 2000s.
API winglet on Falcon
Avionics

Honeywell Adding HUD to Its Avionics Portfolio

Honeywell's purchase of Saab's head-up display will bring new competition to the HUD market for business aviation, airlines, and military platforms.
Honeywell head-up display
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Banyan Named SmartSky Installation Partner

Banyan Air Service has been named as an authorized sales and installation partner for SmartSky Networks' air-to-ground connectivity systems.
Business jets on airport ramp at Banyan Air Service, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charter & Fractional

AeroVanti Shutters Amid Fraud Charges

Private aviation membership company AeroVanti has grounded its fleet following filing of a civil fraud suit and ongoing FAA investigation.
AeroVanti branded Piaggio Avanti P.180 in flight
Regulations and Government

Senate Measure Would Link FBO Pricing To Airport Grants

A Senate measure would require full disclosure of FBO chains on pricing and mandate reasonable fees.
U.S. Capitol building
Avionics

Sporty's Intros Backup Aviation Radio with Lemo Jack

The L6 COM handheld radio from Sporty's Pilot Shop has built-in Lemo jacks, making it a suitable emergency backup for business jet pilots.
L6 COM Radio with headset displayed on aircraft wing with other aircraft in background
Avionics

Sporty's Intros Backup Aviation Radio with Lemo Jack

Sporty’s Pilot Shop unveiled the handheld L6 COM Radio that features a built-in Lemo jack.
A radio and headphones sit on the wing of an airplane.
Charter & Fractional

JetASAP: Charter Hourly Rates Climb 7 Percent in May

Billable charter hours in May jumped by 7 percent over April with turboprop trips seeing the largest increase followed by light jets.
Embraer Phenom 300 on airport taxiway
Airports

Air bp Adds Five Fueling Bases in New Zealand

The aviation fuel supplier now offers service at Thames Aerodrome, Oamaru Airport, Motueka Aerodrome, Albany Helipad, and Nelson Airport.
Air bp has fueling truck parked at Nelson Airport in New Zealand
ATC

DOT IG Finds Planning Lacking To Address ATC Staffing

NATCA is calling on the FAA to take action to address ATC staffing shortfall, noting latest DOT IG report finds a lack of planning on the issue.
Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)
Rotorcraft

FAA Approves Schweizer's Crash-resistant Fuel System

Schweizer received FAA approval for crash-resistant fuel systems on its S300 series helicopters, opening the door for helicopter sales in the U.S.
Schweizer S300 helicopter lifts off from airport with hangar in background
Charter & Fractional

Tampa Bay Aircraft Management Firms FlyUSA, 3B Aviation Combine

FlyUSA has bought fellow Tampa Bay-area air charter management firm 3B Aviation, bringing the former company's fleet to 15 business aircraft.
Business Jet parked in front of hangar with door open as flight crew greets business passenger
Aircraft

Patriot Proves Counter-hypersonic Capability

Two batteries of the Raytheon SAM system sent to Ukraine immediately proved their worth, shooting down Russia’s vaunted Kinzhal hypersonic missile.
Rayhteon Patriot
Accidents

Falcon 900 Accident Inquiry Reveals Non-certified PIC

The pilot-in-command of a Falcon 900EX EASy that crashed in February 2021 had his certificates revoked two years earlier for records falsification.
Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy
ATC

Leesburg Moving On from Its Remote Tower

The town of Leesburg, Virginia will use an FAA mobile tower to temporarily replace the remote tower that had operated at Leesburg Executive Airport.
Aerial view of Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia
Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie FBO Alliance Adds Atlanta Location

Fly Louie, which looks to bring savings to the Part 135 market, has added another location to its network of affiliated FBOs.
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