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Accidents

Investigators Note High Sink Rate in Toronto CRJ-900 Crash

Findings show ELT did not activate, winds gusting to 35 knots
Regulations and Government

Report: FAA Progressing on Runway Safety Recommendations

However, the agency faces challenges with data sharing and analysis
Charter & Fractional

Million Air Dallas Unveils MAnext Brand for Key Services

FBO services will remain under the Million Air Dallas name
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Launches New Jet Club Membership Plan

Plan offers year-round private jet access and flexibility
Maintenance and Modifications

Elevate MRO Partners with JSX for Light Maintenance

MRO’s technicians will perform quick-turn repairs and troubleshooting
Rotorcraft

Airbus Logs Commitments for 118 Helicopters at Verticon

Newly unveiled H140 generated interest among emergency medical operators
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Titan Aviation Fuels Acquires Multi Service Aviation Card

New acquisition expands Titan's aviation services portfolio
Regulations and Government

Duffy Calls for Swift Action To Modernize NAS and ATC

Secretary Duffy pushing for aviation infrastructure overhaul within four years
Accidents

NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations to FAA for KDCA

Homendy calls situation leading to tragedy ‘stronger than an oversight’
A still of a YouTube media presentation by NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy
Fuel

Platinum, World Fuel Expand Gold Coast Fuel Partnership

Ten-year deal brings fuel operations changes
An airplane on the ramp in front of an FBO
Regulations and Government

Cantwell Questions DOD’s ADS-B 'Sensitive' Exemption Use

Letter questions routine exemptions, inquires about oversight
Committee chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Certifies XP67A Engine STC for King Air 350i/360

Retrofit increases the turboprop twin's power and fuel efficiency
Blackhawk’s Performance Center at KCOU installing PT6A-67As on the King Air 350 testbed aircraft.
Airports

Perth Airport Partners with Bechtel for Major Expansion

Expansion will include new parallel runway, hotel, and parking upgrades
Perth Airport
Accidents

Investigators Find CVR Failed To Record Medevac Flight

The CVR had likely not been recording for several years
Aerial image with the airplane’s ADS-B flight track and the accident location overlaid.
Regulations and Government

AOPA Supports FAA’s Delay on Med Certification Changes

A listening session will be held in April for feedback on medical certification
FAA HQ
Maintenance and Modifications

Slate Aviation Opens 80,000-sq-ft MRO Facility in Georgia

Macon-Bibb’s new aviation facility supports aircraft conversions, expects 50 employees by end of 2025
Slate Aviation and Macon-Bibb County officials cut the ribbon on new facility on February 25 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands Authorized MRO Network in Mexico

Fly Across MRO to service models including Phenom, Praetor, and Legacy models
Phenom 300 EASC Across
Charter & Fractional

SkyShare Reports Robust Growth, Performance in 4Q24

Highlights include 35% rise in charter services
SkyShare fractional ownership fleet
Accidents

NTSB Eyes Landing Gear Mx in Scottsdale Learjet Accident

NTSB eyeing landing gear in crash
An image from the NTSB report showing the ground path of the Learjet on landing
ATC

DOT Secretary Announces Plan To Supercharge ATC Hiring

Aviation organizations have expressed resounding support for the initiative
Controllers work inside a control tower
Fuel

MOL Group Advances SAF Production with Slovnaft Test

Successful HVO and SAF production tests pave way for energy transition
An image of a SAF refinery in Slovakia
Charter & Fractional

FAA Approves Hera Flight for Class II Global Operations

Approval allows the company to expand its reach
A charter airplane at rest on an airport ramp
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets Logs More Growth in 2024 as Revenues Climb 9.1%

Pre-tax earnings percentages fall amid higher service costs, lower sales
Netjets Gulfstream G550
Training and Workforce

PlaneSense Launches PC-12 NGX Simulator

Fractional provider will use sim for pilot training
George Antoniadis, President and CEO of PlaneSense, officially launched the state-of-the-art Pilatus PC-12 NGX Level D Full Flight Simulator at a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 12, 2025, alongside Faiek Zora, President and CEO of Aeronautical Systems Engineering. They were joined by team members from both companies.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopter and Defense Divisions Boost Leonardo Earnings

Italian aerospace and defense group grew revenues by 16.2% last year
Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter
Regulations and Government

AOPA Urges FAA To Stop Abuse of ADS-B Data

Frivolous private lawsuits and punitive action against legal activities among concerns
Map of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S.
Fuel

SAFII Created To Unite SAF Stakeholders in Aviation

Organization to offer technical expertise and networking
NBAA SAF
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Piper Aircraft Deliveries Soar Nearly 20% in 2024

M700 Fury launch contributed to growth in aircraft shipments last year
Piper M700 Fury single-engine airplane
Safety

NATA CS Launches Safety Management System with AI

The SMS supports regulatory compliance for operators
A screenshot of the SMS page
Regulations and Government

FAA Order Reverses Notam Acronym Terminology

No rationale has been provided by the FAA explaining the change
Notices to Airmen FAA search page