Content Archive: September 2022

Aircraft

Comac Wins Certification of C919

After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.
Regulations and Government

House Passes Aviation Workforce Development Bill

Following House passage, the aviation workforce development bill heads next to the Senate, where Sen. James Inhofe has introduced similar legislation.
Aircraft

GlobeAir Joins Growing List of Lilium eVTOL Customers

GlobeAir signed an agreement to acquire 12 Lilium for operation in the French Riviera and Italy.
Engines

Product Support Engines 2022

GE takes top spot in this yearโ€™s AIN Engine Product Support Survey.
Environment

Researchers Unlock New Abundant SAF Feedstock

A team of researchers have developed a process to convert previously unusable lignin into a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.

Florida Airports Shake Off Ian's Aftermath

After Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida, airports in the affected area are working to restore services.
Rotorcraft

HAI Slams National Parks Air Tour Plan

HAI president James Viola believes a proposed parks overflight plan could put air tour operators out of business.
Aircraft

Flexjet Europe Receives Its First Gulfstream G650

The company plans to take delivery of a second one in six months.
Aircraft

Textron, ZeroAvia Team on Caravan Hydrogen Conversions

Under a new partnership, Textron Aviation will electrify its Cessna Grand Caravans using the ZeroAvia ZA600 hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
Charter & Fractional

4Air To Offer Carbon Offsetting to ACA Members

Member companies of the Air Charter Association will have access to four, carbon-offsetting schemes under partnership with 4Air.