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Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft Touches Down in Louisiana to Visit Partner Bristow

Beta Technologies’ Alia prototype conducted a public flight demonstration in Louisiana on February 7, marking the first flight of an electric aircraft in the Bayou State, according to the Vermont-based manufacturer.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Tops $4 Billion Aircraft Financing Mark

GJC celebrated its first decade of business
Global Jet Capital CEO Vivek Kaushal
Aircraft

Restoration Commences on First Production Lear Jet

Volunteer-led project could take up to five years
Volunteers in Wichita removing components from 23-003
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Announces New COO, Operational Team

The restructuring follows Delta's 2023 acquisition
Delta purchased a majority stake in Wheels Up last year.
Aircraft

Piper Unveils M700 Fury M-class Turboprop Single

FAA certification is expected by the end of March
Piper M700 Fury single-engine airplane
FBOs

PrimeFlight Expands into Mexico with Aerocharter Buy

Aerocharter provides ground support at 16 airports in Mexico
Aerocharter ground services (Photo: Aerocharter)
FutureFlight

Reliable Robotics Wins Military Airworthiness Approval for Remotely Piloted Caravan

The U.S. Air Force has awarded military airworthiness approval for Reliable Robotics’ remotely piloted Cessna 208 Caravan.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Private Jets Acquires Stevens' Dayton MRO/FBO

National charter operator takes over Stevens facilities in Dayton, Ohio
Premier Private Aviation hangar in Dayton, Ohio
FBOs

Signature Aviation Debuts New Key West FBO

The new terminal more than doubles the size of its former KEYW facility
New Signature Aviation facility at KEYW
Engines

Safran and Partners Test Aircraft Turboprop Hydrogen Engines

BeautHyFuel project has received French government funding
Safran and Turbotech have tested a hydrogen engine for light aircraft
Avionics

ForeFlight Voyager Puts Vision Pro Users in VR Airports

Aviation applications are coming online for Apple's new VR headset
Apple Vision Pro Zamperini Field depiction in ForeFlight Voyager app
Aircraft

Honeywell Invests $84M To Expand Kansas Avionics Plant

Larger facility will create hundreds of new jobs
Jim Currier, president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, speaks at the company's expansion announcement in Kansas.
Rotorcraft

Air Evac Helicopter in Oklahoma Hit Geese Before Crashing

NTSB found dead goose in flight controls, others in crash area
NTSB chart
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Assigns Dedicated Crew to Gogo Avance Installs

Gogo has begun migrating its network technology to LTE for installation in early 2026
Banyan Air Service Gogo Avance
Environment

Startup Looks To Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science
Neste's Rotterdam renewable fuel refinery
Regulations and Government

DOT Offers Charter Waivers for Presidential Election

Waiver eases per-seat restriction on charters during election travel
White House (National Park Service)
FBOs

Modern Consolidates FBOs at San Juan's Isla Grande Airport

The move makes Modern the lone service provider at TJIG
Former Puerto Rico FBO hangar at TJIG
Environment

EBAA, GAMA Urge Increased Tempo for SAF Adoption

The two aviation groups are advocating for an aggressive timeline towards 100 percent SAF use
Business jet being fueled with SAF
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Gama Aviation To Acquire UK’s Specialist Aviation Services

Deal valued at nearly $355,000
Airports

FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024

Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Detroit area Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
FutureFlight

Heart Raises a Further $107 Million for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Airliner

The manufacturer aims to achieve a first flight with the 30-seat aircraft in 2026 and hopes to receive EASA type certification in 2028.
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FutureFlight

Australian Airline Group Signs Up For AMSL Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft

Aviation Logistics aims to use the hydrogen-electric Vertiia for passenger, cargo, and aeromedical transport beginning in 2027.
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FutureFlight

Cosmic Aerospace Raises $4.5 Million for Electric Airliner

According to the company, its 24-passenger Skylark could have an unparalleled range for an all-electric aircraft of more than 600 miles on a single charge.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Adds Asia and Africa Locations

SkyPark FBO Malaysia and Jet Prime in Mauritius are the latest to join the group
Jet Prime FBO at Mauritius' Sir Seewoosagur International Airport
Aircraft

AINsight: The Power of Thought Leadership

Experts predict a robust year ahead for business aviation
NBAA Thought Leadership webinar
Accidents

Boise Airport Hangar Collapse Kills 3, Injures 9

Construction was announced last year by Jackson Jet Center
The collapsed hangar at Boise Airport.
FutureFlight

EHang Prices Its Two-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft At $334,000

The EH216-S received a Chinese type certificate in October 2023 and the manufacturer has started deliveries on a small scale
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FutureFlight

Archer Revs Up Flight Tests With Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

The Midnight eVTOL prototype is picking up speed in preparation for its first transition flight.
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FutureFlight

Loganair Lays Plans For Hydrogen-Powered Flights From Scotland's Orkney Islands

The airline wants to use Britten-Norman Islander aircraft converted to use a hydrogen propulsion system developed by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions.
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Environment

ADP and Dassault Push To Decarbonize Le Bourget Airport

The airports group and bizjet maker want to help operators to go green
Dassault Falcon business jets can operate with a 50 percent mix of sustainable aviation fuel