Content Archive: February 2024

Aircraft

Restoration Commences on First Production Lear Jet

Volunteer-led project could take up to five years
Volunteers in Wichita removing components from 23-003
Aircraft

Piper Unveils M700 Fury M-class Turboprop Single

FAA certification is expected by the end of March
Piper M700 Fury single-engine airplane
Airports

FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024

Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Detroit area Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Gama Aviation To Acquire UK’s Specialist Aviation Services

Deal valued at nearly $355,000
Environment

EBAA, GAMA Urge Increased Tempo for SAF Adoption

The two aviation groups are advocating for an aggressive timeline towards 100 percent SAF use
Business jet being fueled with SAF
Regulations and Government

DOT Offers Charter Waivers for Presidential Election

Waiver eases per-seat restriction on charters during election travel
White House (National Park Service)
FBOs

Modern Consolidates FBOs at San Juan's Isla Grande Airport

The move makes Modern the lone service provider at TJIG
Former Puerto Rico FBO hangar at TJIG
Environment

Startup Looks To Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science
Neste's Rotterdam renewable fuel refinery
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Assigns Dedicated Crew to Gogo Avance Installs

Gogo has begun migrating its network technology to LTE for installation in early 2026
Banyan Air Service Gogo Avance
Rotorcraft

Air Evac Helicopter in Oklahoma Hit Geese Before Crashing

NTSB found dead goose in flight controls, others in crash area
NTSB chart