Content Archive: December 2023

Aircraft

The Fast, the Far-reaching, and the Future

A range of technologies forwarded in 2023
FBOs

While Hangar Space Remains Tight, FBOs Face Challenges in Adding Capacity

Supply chain issues, airport demands, and rising interest rates are issues faced
Airports

Early Winter Snow Stops Flights at Munich Airport

All flights into Munich were canceled on December 2 due to snowstorm
Avionics

FAA Proposes Increase in CVR Recording to 25 Hours

Rule would not expand CVR applicability in the general aviation fleet
Charter & Fractional

After SPAC Merger, Fractional Jet Provider Volato Goes Public on NYSE

Company operates the world's largest HondaJet fleet
Regulations and Government

Former FAA Head David Hinson Flies West

Hinson, 90, had amassed more than 9,000 fight hours on 70 types
Aircraft

First Falcon 6X Enters Service

The Falcon 6X can fly up to 5,500 nm
Avionics

ForeFlight Oceanic Plotting Now Available

The plotting feature can help pilots eliminate paper charts
Rotorcraft

Air Ambulances Fly Through Economic Turbulence

Below cost reimbursements threaten the industry
Accidents

Departing European Rotors Helicopter Crashes

Three injured as Enstrom crashes onto busy Madrid motorway