Content Archive: January 2024

Aircraft

Pilatus To Take Over Ruag Workforce, Equipment in Emmen

Swiss aircraft manufacturer plans to start the takeover process in the second quarter
Ruag Aerostructures in Emmen, Switzerland
Rotorcraft

Aero Asset Sees Strong Single-engine Helicopter Pricing

Prices remained steady while sales numbers dropped significantly
Airbus AStar helicopter
Training and Workforce

West Star Open House Welcomes First Academy Class

Many maintenance companies are opening their own technician training programs
West Star Aviation Academy's inaugural class
Accidents

All Safe after Pilot Lands Caravan on Virginia Highway

Copilot declared mayday minutes after takeoff
Cessna Caravan off-airport landing Dulles
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Internships Help Launch Bizav Careers

Programs expose college students to what corporate aviation can offer as a career
Charter & Fractional

India's JetSetGo Commits to More Electric/Hybrid Aircraft

The Indian charter operator could add up to 280 new aircraft to its fleet from around 2028
Overair's Butterfly eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Opens North Florida HondaJet MRO at Volato Base

The deal represents Banyan's first expansion beyond Fort Lauderdale in its 45-year history
Banyan's MRO facility
Aircraft

Bizav Traffic Sees Continued Slide, WingX Reports

Business aviation traffic has trended down by 4 percent globally over the last four weeks
Gulfstream G650/650ER (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Regulations and Government

Congress OKs Stopgap Funding Measure

Congress now has until March 1 to pass FAA budget
Washington, D.C. overview
Accidents

Cause of Challenger's Uncommanded Flap Failure Unknown

Charter flight landed safely after departing Farnborough Airport
Failures in the No 1 flap retract relay on a Challenger 604