Content Archive: November 2024

FBOs

NATA Panel Examines FBO Preparation for eVTOL Service

OEMs and FBOs talk about how electric aircraft can be accommodated at FBOs
FBO/AAM Panel at NATA Aviation Business Conference this week in Nashville
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Future of Aviation’s Mx Workforce

Attracting and retaining technicians is a mix of pay and quality of life
Maintenance technician panel
Avionics

Beta’s Electric Airplane Debuts Garmin G3000 Prime Avionics

Garmin introduced the third-generation flight deck last month
Beta Technologies pilot flying with Garmin flight deck
Aircraft

NBAA Expands Roles for Two Senior Executives

Jo Damato and Andrew Broom assume additional responsibilities
Jo Damato and Andrew Broom
Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star Developing Three Embraer Gogo Galileo STCs

Approval for these aircraft is expected in early 2025
Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
FBOs

NATA Conference Panel Examines FBO Consolidation

While the big chains take a more selective approach, others remain hungry
FBO consolidation panel at NATA Aviation Business Conference
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Wheels Up Completes $332M Financing, Acquires 17 Jets

Expansion of fleet will enhance service during holidays
Grandview Aviation Phenom 300s on airport ramp with doors open
Aircraft

Transport Canada Certifies Cirrus SR G7 and Vision G2+

Similarities between the piston- and jet-powered Cirruses make transition training easier
Cirrus SR and Vision Jet airplanes flying in formation
Charter & Fractional

Valo Aviation Launches Bizav Ops in Bahrain

With air operator certificate in hand, company hopes to make Bahrain a bizav hub
Safety

Michael Graham Talks Safety Culture at Standdown

Influence shapes safety culture in aviation
Michael Graham addresses the audience at Safety Standdown in Wichita