Content Archive: December 2023
Aircraft
Piaggio Commissioners Set Jan. 30 Deadline for Bids
Commissioners narrowed field of bidders to 13 in July
Training and Workforce
Thrive Aviation Joins Southwest Airlines Pilot Pathways Program
The program allows cadets to earn flying hours in single- and multi-engine aircraft
Environment
Textron Aviation To Roll Out New Sustainabilty Program for Aircraft Owners
It is open to owners of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft
Regulations and Government
City Controller Blasts LAPD Helicopters
Police chief says LAPD helicopters save lives, protect property
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Marks PT6’s Diamond Anniversary
The versatile turboprop has amassed more than 500 million flight hours
Avionics
Reliable Robotics Flies Caravan Without a Pilot on Board
The start-up has completed its first completely uncrewed flight in California
Environment
Boeing Adds 'Insights' to Cascade Climate Impact Modeling Tool
Cascade update adds user-friendly features to improve accessibility
Charter & Fractional
KinectAir Launches AI-Powered Empty Leg Marketplace
The system will allow users to comb operators' schedules to craft round trips
Avionics
Universal Avionics Claims i-FMS Tests A Success
The test regime showed the system's compatibility with RNAV, RNP, and VNAV platforms
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet's Simulation with Eve Paves Way For eVTOL Services
Helicopter flights were used to assess how eVTOL aircraft might be operated
