Content Archive: April 2025

Training and Workforce

USAF Orders 25 More Vertex Mixed-reality Trainers

Company has delivered more than 500 of its trainers to military and commercial sectors
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Expands Active Winglet Dealer Network

MRO operates service facilities in Ohio and Florida
Aircraft

Gulfstream G800 Wins FAA and EASA Certification

Company's longest-range business jet exceeds performance expectations
Regulations and Government

DOT Files Civil Action against Illegal Charter Operation

Walter Bius and his Prairie Flower company allegedly operated an illegal charter service using deceptive aircraft leasing practices
Accidents

FAA Orders Emergency Suspension for NY Helicopter

Company’s abrupt firing of operations director prompts FAA emergency order
Training and Workforce

JSfirm and NAAA Partner on Job Access

New partnership supports access to aviation careers
Charter & Fractional

Ethiopian Airlines Launches VIP Charter Flight Division

East African carrier has taken delivery of a Boeing Business Jet
Rotorcraft

Helijet Gifts S-76A for Medical Flights in Ukraine

Helicopter has been used for patient transfer missions in British Columbia
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

China’s EHang Says U.S. Tariffs Will Not Affect eVTOL Business

Escalating U.S.-China trade war could complicate eVTOL supply chains
Operations

Bristow Poised to Start Electric Aircraft Operations in Norway

Helicopter operator will begin flying a Beta Alia electric aircraft in Norway in August