Content Archive: July 2024

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Eve Raises $94 Million in Fresh Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

In the same week, rival Archer raised $55 million from existing backer Stellantis
Eve Air Mobility eVTOL full-scale prototype
Airlines

China Southern Airlines Makes Plans To Operate eVTOL Aircraft

The carrier signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese eVTOL vehicle manufacturer EHang
EHang EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Improves Service by Minimizing Tech Turnover

The Dallas-based maintenance shop has become a desirable workplace
Jets MRO Dallas
Safety

Don’t Let the Autoflight Bring You Down

NASA's ASRS shows a prevalence of pilots still trying to work out their understanding of autoflight during flight
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Look To Boost FAA Funding

Airport grants would increase to $4 billion in line with the FAA reauthorization bill
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
FBOs

Modern Aviation To Expand Denver FBO

The move will add more than 53,000 sq ft of hangar space to the complex
Hangar/office complex to be acquired by Modern Aviation at KAPA
Aircraft

Boeing and Airbus Eye Spirit AeroSystems Deals

Value of deals could total some $9 billion
Spirit AeroSystems Wichita
Engines

Universal Hydrogen Runs Out of Cash and Closes Business

The failure of efforts to raise more funding was acknowledged in a June 30 statement
Universal Hydrogen's Dash 8 aircraft
Airports

First Situational Awareness Systems Delivered in U.S.

The system captures ADS-B signals from aircraft and ground vehicles
uAvionix’s airport situational awareness system
Charter & Fractional

Ferretti Yacht Clients Get Access to Flexjet Fleet

Traveling to and from yachts should get easier for Ferretti's customer base
Flexjet / Ferretti