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ACSF Launches Audit Lite Program for Smaller Operators

IAS Lite ensures compliance with SMS requirements
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FBOs

Harrods Aviation Scores 1st IS-BAH Stage 3 in UK

The company demonstrated its embrace of SMS at both its Luton and Stansted locations
Harrods Aviation sign in front of facility
Regulations and Government

U.S. DOJ Seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's Falcon 900EX

Agency said the trijet was exported in violation of sanctions laws
Maduro's Falcon 900EX seized by US DOJ
Safety

Indian Air Force Drops AW119 Helicopter in Rescue Flight

Rotorcraft was stranded in mountains after carrying pilgrims to shrines
Kestrel Aviation AW119 helicopter
Safety

FAA Mandates SMS for Charter Operators—Now What?

While the SMS rule has strong support, safety advisors caution on implementation
aviation checklist
Aircraft

Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs

Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Eviation electric Alice
Environment

Book-and-claim Crucial to SAF Expansion

Book-and-claim enables anyone, anywhere to purchase SAF credits
Signature line service technician refueling airplane with SAF
FBOs

Southern Sky Aviation: Boosting Business at Trent Lott International

In just three years, the company has made itself at home at KPQL
Aerial photo of Southern Sky FBO at KPQL
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: September 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, September 2024
rural runway
Avionics

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Avionics

Garmin rises to the top of product support rankings
Garmin
Airports

Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games

Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Brisbane wants eVTOL air taxis in time for the 2032 Olympic Games
Aircraft

Dodson Keeps Business Aviation Flying

Fuselages are harvested in Kansas pastures
remnants fo Avantair fleet at Dobson
Rotorcraft

LCI Delivers Two AW139s to Babcock for EMS Operations

Striking flight path of the dragonfly motif was designed by Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti
Babcock EMS Leonardo AW139 helicopter
Aircraft

Boom's XB-1 Completes Second Test Flight

Company plans for the demonstrator to reach supersonic speeds this year
Boom Supersonic
Aircraft

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Continues To Normalize

Says industry is well positioned to weather any future economic downturn
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Accidents

Helo Accident Caused by Inadequate Engine Inspection

Six people were killed during a "Huey Reunion" event held in 2022
Marpat Aviation Bell UH-1B helicopter
Aircraft

AINsight: The Older They Get, the Harder They Fall

Older models were the last to see price increases and the first to plummet
Joe Carfagna Jr pres_Leading Edge Aviation Solutions
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC

Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations
Skyryse FlightOS automated flight control system in Robinson R66 helicopter
Aircraft

Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable

Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight
Mockup of Wisk Aero's Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft
FBOs

AEG Connect Expands Footprint in Florida

Avon Park Executive Airport is a Central Florida gateway
Airport-operated FBO at Central Florida's Avon Park Executive Airport
FBOs

Airport Commission Shelves FBO Takeover in Richmond

The controversial plan drew fire from the aviation industry and elected officials alike
Million Air Richmond
Charter & Fractional

Jetvia Fractional Ownership Plan Offers 25% Down Payment

Texas company operates a fleet of Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft
Jetvia Bombardier Learjet 60
Regulations and Government

Piper M700 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Canadian M700 validation includes flight into known icing
Piper M700 Fury single-engine airplane
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems

New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions
FAA building
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Osaka Metro and SkyDrive sign agreement
Aircraft

Dufour Flies 'Production-ready' Aero2 eVTOL Utility Aircraft

Swiss start-up is now expanding the flight test envelope
Dufour Aerospace Aero2 prototype aircraft
Airports

Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport

Expanded facility supports Ampaire's growing electric aviation ambitions
Ampaire CEO Kevin Noertker cuts the ribbon outside the company's new Long Beach headquarters during the grand opening ceremony on Aug. 27, 2024.
Avionics

Butler National Scores STC for G700 TXi in Lear 35/36

Installation provides improved situational awareness as well as touchscreen interface
Butler National Garmin TXi flight deck upgrade for Learjet 35/36 business jet
Aircraft

Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter

Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas
Polish Air Force F-35 fighter
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory

Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets