Content Archive: July 2024

Environment

Major SAF Plant Goes to Full Capacity, Others Ponder

Phillips 66 Rodeo Facility now produces 50,000 barrels a day of renewable fuel
Technician at Phillips 66's Rodeo biofuel facility
Environment

EASA Establishes SAF Clearinghouse

Move follows a similar effort in the UK in April
a jug of experimental sustainable aviation fuel
Regulations and Government

Aviation Leaders Remember Inhofe's Aviation Legacy

Inhofe was a passionate general aviation pilot and fierce advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill
Inhofe
Aircraft

Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto

18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union
Bombardier Global production line in Toronto
FBOs

Sheltair Adding T-hangars at Florida's Melbourne Airport

34,500-sq-ft complex will accommodate 30 aircraft when completed next year
Artist rendering of planned T-hangar facility at Sheltair's KMLB FBO
Regulations and Government

UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
FBOs

Florida FBO Sues Landlord over New RFP

Private Sky believes a second FBO at KRSW would be its death knell
Private Sky FBO at KRSW
Aircraft

Heart Presses Ahead With New Independent Hybrid Regional Airliner

The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system
Heart Aerospace ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner
Engines

New Funding Allows Cranfield Team to Build Hydrogen Airliner Demonstrator

UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions hydrogen propulsion system
Aircraft

Global Business Aircraft Flying Drops in June

North America and Europe lag, but the rest of the world sees an increase in activity
Netjets