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Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avcon Jet Launches Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple ESA Array
Avcon Jet has selected Satcom Direct to provide a range of fuselage- and tail-mounted antennas
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Launches Aircraft Fuel Tank Sanitization Service
Steam cleaning and vacuuming remove the need for harmful biocides
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell, Viasat Complete SwiftJet L-band Flight Testing Demonstration
The service, Viasat's fastest L-band connectivity, will be available later this year
Environment
Climate Aero Focuses On Operator Sustainability Goals
Company is making public debut this week at EBACE 2024
Regulations and Government
IBGAA Conference Moves to K-Club
Conference will also feature a static display at nearby Weston Airport
Aircraft
Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market
The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Rotorcraft
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Sees Continued Success
The ACH145 and ACH160 lead their market segments in sales value
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Aerospace Achieves First Certus Satcom Retrofit
The system is a cost-effective retrofit applicable to smaller jets
Accidents
Global Jet: $193B Bizjet Market over Next Five Years
Market will return to growth in 2024 after declining for the past two years
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Is Expanding Connectivity Options
Always-on and redundant satellite service will soon be available
Training and Workforce
CAE Meeting Bizav Customers in Local Markets
Demand for pilots and technicians is driving the training business
Engines
Now Mature, GE Passport Turbofan Ready for Next Phase
GE Passport is undergoing software changes to prep for Global 8000
Regulations and Government
EBAA Cheers Polish Court Ruling on Pax Name Enforcement
Poland's Border Guard has been incorrectly imposing fines on airlines and private operators
Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Remains High Priority in the Middle East
The region could be critical to providing reduced carbon aircraft fuel
Airports
Biggin Hill Creates Thriving Niche as London Bizav Hotspot
It is 30 years since entrepreneur Andrew Walters took control of the UK airport
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Touts Strong Interest for Gulfstream G700
New aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Aircraft
Aurora Reveals Updated X-plane Concept
The high-speed VTOL advances to preliminary design review
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AINsight: 1,000 Times One Is Still 1,000
What does it take to succeed in the aircraft brokerage business?
Environment
Embraer Expands SAF Uptake at Melbourne Base
The airframer will go from one truckload a quarter to one load a week
Training and Workforce
NGPA, Aviation Pride UK Join Forces at EBACE
Organization will be advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Geneva
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Honors Birth of Wright Mechanic Charles Taylor
Taylor designed and built the engine that powered the famous aircraft
Training and Workforce
Loft Dynamics Prepares eVTOL Flight Simulator With Dufour
Dufour prepares to start flight testing with smaller Aero2 utility drone
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Becomes First G700 Commercial Operator
Seven Gulfstream G700s will join the Qatar Executive fleet this year
Aircraft
FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Criteria for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
A smooth certification process could see Midnight begin flying passengers in 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Starlink Aviation Dealer Numbers Expanding Rapidly
Business jet owners are showing strong interest in Starlink systems
Rotorcraft
Shell Signs with CHC Helikopter for North Sea Support
The contract is a continuation of the CHC-Shell relationship
Regulations and Government
Dassault Aviation Opens Catarina Service Center
The 40,000-sq-ft facility can simultaneously house five Falcon business jets
Charter & Fractional
JetASAP: Charter Pricing Down in April with Larger Business Jets
Average billable hourly pricing for turboprop charters increased but all others were flat or down in April
Aircraft
NASA Completes Initial Review Toward X-59 Supersonic Flight
Flight Readiness Review board analysis is a key step toward the X-59 flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Secures STC for Ka-band Terminal for Gulfstream G650
The system doubles the data capacity of existing GX satellites
