Content Archive: July 2024
Charter & Fractional
FlyUSA Launches Air Charter Membership Program with Perks
Benefits include 2% cash back on flights and priority booking on peak days
Airports
Mississippi Airport Plans for Growth
On tap is a $7 million ramp expansion with connecting taxiway
ATC
Republican Convention May Cause ATC Congestion
Increased traffic is predicted for the Milwaukee/Chicago area
Engines
VerdeGo Aero Unveils 400-kilowatt Hybrid-electric Propulsion System
The VH-4T will feature a Pratt & Whitney PW200 series turbine engine
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype
The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Airlines
Southwest and Archer Plan California eVTOL Routes
Archer's Midnight air taxi could serve California's busiest airports
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Opens $150M Service Center Expansion at KSAV
New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Now Offers Full-time Pilot Staffing Solution
Initially intended to help operators fill temporary positions, CrewBlast has evolved
FBOs
Families of Idaho Hangar Collapse Victims Sue Contractors
Two workers assembling an FBO hangar were killed in the January tragedy
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership
Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly
