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VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green

Mark Huber

CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.

Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet

Gregory Polek

An order for 16 Dreamliners by China Airlines calls for first delivery in 2025.

China Airlines Orders 16 Boeing 787-9s

Jerry Siebenmark

West Star Aviation has hired A&P technicians after their completion of an FAA on-the-job training apprentice program offered by the MRO provider.

West Star Adds To A&P Corps through OJT Program

C&L Aerospace has become the exclusive distributor for the ATR’s rear tail cone lens assembly.

C&L Aerospace Expanding PMA Parts

Kerry Lynch

Velo3D is supplying its traditional Sapphire and large-format Sapphire XC to Hermeus for the Mach 5 Quarterhorse aircraft and its Chimera engine.

Hermeus Acquires 3D Printers for Quarterhorse, Chimera

New hangar adds 20 percent more capacity for Lufthansa Technik Philippines. 

Lufthansa Technik Adds Mx Capacity in the Philippines

Curt Epstein

Rise Aviation, the sole service provider at North Texas Regional Airport has opened its new FBO terminal. 

North Texas FBO's New Terminal Now Active

Blue Sky Network's SkyLink antenna also received FAA technical standard orders approval.

Blue Sky's SkyLink Satcom Passes Qualification Testing

Chad Trautvetter

SmartSky Networks’ high-speed, air-to-ground (ATG) broadband network is now available for business aircraft users across the entire continental U.S.

SmartSky Achieves 100% Continental U.S. Coverage

Gama Aviation has introduced in-house security screening at its FBO at Scotland’s Glasgow International Airport.

Gama Aviation Brings Glasgow FBO Screening In-house

Matt Thurber

Blue Sky Network has qualified its SkyLink 7100 Iridium satcom to DO-160G, and the antenna has received FAA TSO C159d approval.

SkyLink 7100 Qualified for Crewed Aircraft

Cathy Buyck

Brussels argues that the recovery of air traffic to pre-Covid levels no longer warrants the relief from the usual 80:20 slot use requirement.

European Commission Seeks Return to Normal 80:20 Slot Rule

Neelam Mathews

Asia-Pacific airlines seek new market opportunities to compensate for the loss of the Chinese market.

China's Covid Policy Curbs Traffic Rebound in Asia-Pacific

Execujet Flight Services in St. Thomas has new managers as it reopens in a new location at King Airport while it awaits completion of a permanent home.

Execujet Reopens with New Managers in St. Thomas

David Donald

The Gripen E program is now into the serial production phase, while work progresses at pace to bring the aircraft into operation.

Gripen E Fires Meteor as Air-to-Air Combat Approval Nears

PHI's new regional headquarters in Perth will oversee operations in the Asia Pacific. 

PHI Opens Regional Headquarters in Perth

Defense systems on Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A triggered the need for multiple STCs.

FAA Grants HOGE Utility Power STC for AW139 

Gordon Gilbert

For the fifth year in a row, there were no fatal business jet accidents in Canada in 2021.

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2021

Wichita-based Aeronautix has developed a starter/generator that will increase power and decrease maintenance for the Beechcraft King Air 350.

Aeronautix Seeks King Air 350 Starter/generator STC

The 20th Daher TBM 960 delivery comes a little more than two months after receiving FAA type certification.

Daher Delivers 20th TBM 960 Turboprop Single

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

Air bp has introduced an all-electric refueling truck for customers lifting jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Australia.

Brisbane First Aussie Airport with Electronic Refueler

Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.

Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50

Through a partnership with animal rescue charity Pilots N Paws, Sheltair will offer fueling discounts on rescue flights.

Sheltair Offers Animal Rescue Flight Fuel Discounts

Satellite network and airborne connectivity company Viasat has strengthened its services to the business jet market in Brazil.

Viasat Builds on Brazil Business Jet Connectivity

Mirai Flights has signed three new charter brokers in the Middle East region.

Charter Booking Firm Mirai Expands to Middle East

Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.

FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System

With the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling recognition, AviationManuals expects to be able to serve more FBOs.

AviationManuals Earns IS-BAH Recognition

An order for eight 767 Freighters brings UPS’s order total for the widebody cargo haulers to 108.

UPS Orders Eight Boeing 767 Freighters

New two-seat Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter—a successor to the AW129 Mangusta—made its first flight on August 12 in Vergiate, Italy. 

Leonardo AW249 Makes First Flight

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

A visual approach in a large turbine-powered aircraft can be a challenge.

AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad

The newly certified PW127XT-M will power all new-build ATR turboprops.

Pratt Canada’s PW127XT-M Gains Transport Canada Approval

French Transport Minister Clément Beaune has called for higher taxes or even limited bans on business aircraft operations in Europe.

French Transport Minister Calls for Bizjet Restrictions

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report examining the FAA's response to the growing laser strike menace.

GAO Faults FAA on Laser Strike Response

The U.S. Air Force MH-139 will be used to protect intercontinental ballistic missile bases and transport government officials and security forces.

Air Force Takes First Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A

Fractional provider NetJets is expecting to accept delivery of 80 business jets this year.

With More Aircraft, NetJets Adds New Lease Option

The plane pull hosted by C&L Aviation Group and Bangor International Airport is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine.

C&L Aviation To Host Plane Pull Fundraiser

More than a third of the U.S. business jet fleet—which is the largest worldwide—comprises heavy/ultra-long-range jets, boding well for ACJs, the OEM said.

Airbus Corporate Jets Eyes Growing U.S. Market

Volato's new Stretch Jet Card offers rewards to users who are flexible in their travel plans.

Flexible Booking Behind Volato's New Stretch Jet Card

ASTM International's revision is intended to "level the playing field" for OEMs.

ASTM Revises GA Aircraft Systems, Equipment Standard

Eugene Gerden

Despite ongoing sanctions, Russian business aircraft market has improved

Russian Business Jet Activity Sees Recovery

NATA president and CEO Timothy Obitts will end his term on September 1. He will be succeeded by NATA board member Curt Castagna.

Castagna To Succeed Obitts as NATA Head

The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.

FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB

First-half deliveries of business jets and turboprops are up year-over-year, according to statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

GAMA: 1H Jet and Turboprop Deliveries Climb

HAI issued a request for information for partnerships in the areas of safety risk management, training and certification, and flight data management.

HAI Seeking Safety Services Partnerships through RFI

Global Sky Media's second-quarter report found countries in Southeast Asia led rebound in business aviation activity but industry optimism dipped.

Singapore Driving Traffic Gains in ASPAC

Vladimir Karnozov

Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate. 

Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program

The Australian government is offering up to AUS$5,000 to help offset costs of installing ADS-B equipment in crewed VFR aircraft.

Australia Offers VFR Pilots ADS-B Avionics Subsidy

Bluetail is recruiting A&Ps from across the U.S. to perform mobile scanning of business aircraft records.

Bluetail Builds Records Scanning Through Crowdsourcing

The STC was awarded following the installation and testing of SmartSky Network's hardware on a flyExclusive Citation X.

SmartSky Adds STC for Cessna Citation X Bizjet

 During BACE, Earnhardt is slated to speak to his leadership lessons as a third-generation Nascar champion, as well as lessons from the Citation 680 crash.

Nascar's Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NBAA-BACE Keynote

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

New and returning users, flourishing new and used aircraft sales, and strong values are steering bizav through economic uncertainties in Q2, GJC said.

GJC: Industry Remains Strong Despite Economic Concerns

Eve's planned eVTOL simulation in Chicago with Blade is similar to the one it conducted with Brazilian operator Helisul Aviation in Rio de Janeiro.

Eve Charts eVTOL Simulation in Chicago with Blade

Colleen Mondor

Although the probable cause has yet to be released, the NTSB's factual report details flights by the VFR airline in IFR weather.

NTSB Cites Weather as Issue in Yute Alaska Crash

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft

A day after ceasing operations, ExpressJet filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

U.S. Regional Airline ExpressJet Declares Bankruptcy

The UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers will bolster the Czech fleet as the nation's Soviet-era helicopters are gifted to support Ukrainian forces.

Czech Republic Takes More Viper and Venom Helicopters 

The additional square footage in North Carolina will help Pilot John International meet rising demand.

Pilot John Expands North Carolina Distribution Center

Precision Aviation Group's acquisition of PTB Group will expand its markets in turboprop engines as well as supply chain services.

Precision Aviation To Acquire PTB Group

Reported laser strikes increased nearly 42 percent from 2020, and the GAO is concerned about incomplete FAA reporting of these incidents.

GAO: FAA Can Do More To Address Laser Strikes

Bakersfield Jet Center in California is the latest FBO to achieve Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.

California FBO Latest To Earn IS-BAH Stage 3

The G550 business jet platform is taking over the communications intelligence and jamming role from the EC-130H Hercules.

Compass Call Gulfstream on Track for Service in 2023

After suspending six lucrative routes to Russia in March, Air Astana has turned its attention to domestic and alternative international markets.

Air Astana Resumes Growth after Pivot from Russia 

Hillsboro Aviation near Portland, Oregon, is the first service provider in the state to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

Oregon FBO First in State to Offer SAF

AIN Staff

Changes at XTI Aircraft have prompted a new approach to the TriFan family, with plans for an off-the-shelf engine and delay in deliveries.

XTI Reboots Plans for TriFan Family 

Jefferies is seeing a 33 percent year-over-year decline in preowned business jet sales as inventories continue to dwindle and prices strengthen.

With Inventories Down, Preowned Sales Drop

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

The 20-year-old Part 135 operator looks to build on its charter and aircraft management business as well as add air ambulance services.

Generation Jets Relocates, Plans Air Ambulance Expansion

Guam district court judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood will hear a defense motion for a mistrial in the Hansen Helicopter trial on Tuesday morning.

Prosecutor's Late Gambit Prompts Hansen Mistrial Hearing

The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.

Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook

AviationManuals noted an increase in clients' risk assessments in 2021.

Lack of Recency a Risk for Flight Departments

Flying the Dassault Falcon 6X

Flexjet has unveiled a bespoke interior and paint livery on one of its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters based on the Bentley Bacalar luxury automobile. 

Flexjet Unveils New Helicopter Interior

Richard Pedicini

Brazil auctioned 30-year concessions for 15 airports on August 18 including the three most vital to business aviation in the country’s two largest cities.

Brazil Airport Auction May Leave Some Bizav Homeless

CrewBlast's new subscription service will provide operators unlimited access for their staffing needs.

CrewBlast Rolls Out Subscription Service for Operators

CHC Group's debt restructuring will provide more than $100 million in new capital and liquidity for the company.

CHC Helicopter Restructures Finances

Magellan Jets is adding several benefits and a new membership program as corporations face uncertainties in their travel plans.

Magellan Adds Membership Program, Jet Card Benefits

AviationManuals says it has seen a marked increase in use of its SAFA manuals as Europe expands ramp inspections.

AviationManuals Updates SAFA Inspection Guidance

The International Civil Aviation Organization reports a 9.8 percent drop in the rate of accidents and a 66 percent decline in fatalities last year.

Civil Aviation Sees Big Drop in Accident Rate in 2021

The A321 cargo conversion project is an extension of a partnership between National Institute for Aviation Research and Erickson Precision Ventures.

NIAR Werx To Add Airbus A321 Conversions

Minneapolis-area Lake Elmo Airport has inaugurated its new 3,500-foot Runway 14/32, which replaces the previous 2,850-foot airstrip.

Minneapolis GA Airport Opens New Runway

ACI Jet started with a tiny building and has grown into a multi-location FBO, charter/management, and maintenance provider.

ACI Jet Celebrates Long-awaited Grand Opening

The U.S. Forest Service will use the new King Air 260s for wildfire mapping missions.

Textron Aviation Delivers King Airs to Forest Service

James Wynbrandt

Tailwind's New York to Washington DC flights will serve College Park Airport in Maryland with Cessna Caravans on amphibious floats.

Tailwind To Launch NY to D.C. Seaplane Service

Sheryl Barden

Should the airlines should raise the mandatory pilot retirement age past 65?

AINsight: Age 67 or Bust?

Aero offers semi-private charter flights to three destinations in North America and three in Europe.

Aero Raises $65M for Expansion

The complex infrastructure requirements required for the widespread adoption of advanced air mobility could be the sector's greatest challenge.

Infrastructure Could Be AAM's Greatest Challenge, Say Experts

XO saw a significant surge in shared charter flights during the first half of the year.

XO Sees Growth in Memberships, First-time Fliers

A federal court has issued the latest ruling in a long-running FBO dispute at Masschusetts' Norwood Memorial Airport.

Federal Court Issues Ruling in Massachusetts Airport Dispute

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