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Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs Further in August

Average prices are down 8% YOY
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Cuts Ribbon on Major Illinois Facility Expansion

Increase will bring the company to 545,000 sq ft of facilities at East Alton
Ribbon cutting on new West Star hangar at KALN
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst, TES Partner on Honeywell Support

Texan and German maintenance, repair, and overhaul specialists join forces
Honeywell TFE731 engine being maintained by an Aero-Dienst technician in Nuremburg, Germany
Fuel

EU-Backed Clean Aviation Initiative Picks Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supplier

H3 Dynamics' hydrogen fuel cells could power a 19-seat aircraft
An artist's impression of the Pipistrel Miniliner aircraft concept
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Whisper’s Electric Propulsion Tech Could Make Spacecraft Quieter

NASA contracts Whisper Aero to design quieter cabin fans
A digital rendering of the Whisper Jet in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo and Skyservice Developing 5G STCs

Approvals cover a variety of business jet types in both Canada and the U.S.
Gogo Business Aviation coverage map
FBOs

Polish Airport Adding Bizav Hangar Complex

The new facility will be able to handle a trio of ACJs simultaneously
hangar complex under construction at Katowice Airport
Aircraft

Pilatus Set for Major Expansion in Florida

Plans also call for the development of a final assembly plant in Bradenton
Future Pilatus sales and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd.)
Charter & Fractional

Jackson Jet Launches Airplane Co-ownership Program

Program features PC-12 and CJ3+
Jackson Jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Beijing's Daxing Airport Gets New Bizjet MRO Center

MRO provider has partnered with Capital Airport FBO group
ExecuJet Haite MRO facility at Daxing International Airport in China
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct, DirecTV Collaborate on Bizav Live TV

The new IPTV service comes in two HD formats
DirecTV sports programming in flight
FBOs

Atlantic Unveils New Music City FBO

The Nashville facility now easily handles high-passenger-volume flights
Atlantic Aviation's new Nashville FBO
Maintenance and Modifications

Laying the Groundwork for Aviation's Maintenance Demand – AIN Roundtable

Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Aircraft undergoing maintenance in a hangar
Accidents

Indian Investigators Probe Causes of AW139 Helo Crash

Twin-engined rotorcraft had just undergone C check during maintenance visit
An AW139 helicopter operators by Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd
Rotorcraft

UK Government To Scrap Contract for Helicopter Flights

New contract will not be signed at the end of 2024
Royal Air Force Leonardo AW109 helicopter
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics

Joby and Reliable Robotics participate in “Agile Flag 24-3” logistics exercise
Joby's autonomous Cessna 208b Grand Caravan is pictured with a C-130 Hercules at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California during the Agile Flag 24-3 exercise.
Charter & Fractional

JetAviva: Market Waiting for Political ‘Dust’ to Settle

Uncertain U.S. Presidential election year makes for an uncertain market
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Aircraft

AIN Celebrates 200k YouTube Subscribers!

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone
Airbus A350-1000 flying
Maintenance and Modifications

Alpha Wingman Adds West Star Aviation to Network

The platform eliminates ghost inventory
ATC

New KTEB Departure Route Activated

WENTZ 1 route will replace the RUUDY 6 departure procedure
private aircraft departing KTEB
Maintenance and Modifications

Jackson Jet Authorized for Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet

Williams approval clears Jackson for Vision Jet work
Cirrus Vision Jet at sunset (Photo: Jackson Jet Center)
Accidents

Engine Failure Leads to Improved Inspection Process

Cracks occurred in an area that can't be seen without removing the spinner
NTSB report Rolls-Royce Tay engine damage from spinner separation
Maintenance and Modifications

Bristow Ireland Gets Part 145 Mx Station Approval

MRO will support Bristow's search-and-rescue contract
Bristow Leonardo AW189 SAR helicopter (Photo: Bristow Group)
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
U.S. Navy King Air T-54A Trainer
Aircraft

Textron Aviation's SkyCourier Gets Philippines Nod

Textron Aviation will deliver the first SkyCourier into the region next year
Textron Aviation Cessna SkyCourier (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Expands Membership with Eight More Companies

Among the latest companies are dealers, lenders, law firms, and an aircraft management provider
aircraft in static display
FBOs

New Mexico FBO Wins First Avfuel Community Service Award

Bode Aero Services was selected from nearly 700 candidates
Bode Aero Services at Double Eagle II Airport in New Mexico
Charter & Fractional

Embraer Offers Aeronautical Engineering Scholarships

More than 1,700 professionals have participated
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Safety

AINsight: Single-pilot/Second Pilot Optional

New concepts press the issue of single-pilot operations on jet transports
Aircraft

SNC To Lead ISR System Integration on Army Global 6500s

Sierra Nevada Corp. contract could be valued at up to $1 billion
U.S. Army Global 6500 for Hades program