Content Archive: December 2021
FBOs
Signature Buys Colorado Ski Country FBO
Signature Flight Support has expanded its U.S. FBO network with the acquisition of Vail Valley Jet Center at Colorado’s Eagle County Regional Airport.
Training and Workforce
APS Virtual Reality Upset Training Wins Top Flight Award for Training Innovation
APS Virtual Reality Upset Training Wins Top Flight Award for Training Innovation
Senate Confirms Sullenberger as U.S. Rep to ICAO
Sullenberger brings 20,000 flight-hour experience to his new role representing the U.S. before ICAO.
Aircraft
Yingling Gets Into Beech 1900D Cargo Conversions
The Wichita-based FBO and MRO is converting Beech 1900Ds from passenger to cargo operations for Alpine Air Express.
Regulations and Government
ACA: UK CAA Seeks Comments on Flight Cost-sharing Rules
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is now taking comments about its newly released consultation for proposed amendments to current cost-sharing flight rules.
Preowned Bizjet Inventory Now at 3.2% of Active Fleet
The overall number of preowned business jets for sale last month fell by 53 percent from a year ago, according to data from Jefferies and Amstat.
Bizav Groups Pay Tribute to the Late Bob Dole
Bizav groups noted Dole's advocacy for the aviation industry during his life long dedication to public service and veterans.
Charter & Fractional
Sydney Seaplanes Opts for 50 Embraer Eve eVTOLs
Sydney Seaplanes has agreed to add 50 of Eve Urban Air Mobility’s four-passenger eVTOLs to its fleet from 2026.
Aircraft
Airbus Completes Structural Assembly of First A321XLR
The first Airbus A321XLR has undergone final structural assembly ahead of final testing and interior finishing.
Avionics
Garmin Smart Glide and Smart Rudder Bias Wins Top Flight Award for Technology
Garmin Smart Glide and Smart Rudder Bias Wins Top Flight Award for Technology
