Content Archive: April 2023

Aircraft

Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace Sign Merger Deal

A merger between the UK’s Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) would result in an injection of £10 million into the new company.
Environment

Scottish Airport Introduces Steady Flow of SAF

Inverness Airport in Scotland is the first of the HIAL Group's 11 airports to offer a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

GA Leaders See Opportunity in 'Existential Threat' to Industry

Panelists at a GAMA event stressed the opportunities to tell a better story and push toward new technologies as the industry faces threats.
Aircraft

Airbus, P&WC To Participate in e-SAF Testing, Studies in Quebec

The Quebec-based SAF+ Consortium has joined with Airbus Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada on power-to-liquid e-SAF testing and feasibility studies.
FBOs

Naples Airport To See Nighttime Main Runway Closures

A major drainage project at Florida's Naples Airport will close down its main runway overnight on weekdays until October.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet's Temp Terminal at PGA Masters Scores Big

To serve its customers heading to this year's PGA Masters Tournament in Georgia, Flexjet established a temporary terminal at Augusta Regional Airport.
Regulations and Government

FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen To Depart Agency

Citing a desire to spend more time with family, FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen said he would leave the agency when a permanent nominee is named.
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Does Size Really Matter?

To help retain business aviation pilots, it might be time to decouple aircraft size with compensation and then pay enough to keep pilots from jumping ship.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Rapidly Expanding Aircraft Approval List

SmartSky anticipates that at least seven more aircraft will be approved for installation of its in-flight ATG connectivity equipment by the end of 2Q.
Regulations and Government

EASA Updates Third Country Operator Rules

EASA cleans, clarifiess, removes inconsistencies, and improves coherence of third-country-operator requirements.