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FBOs

Pennsylvania Airport Takes Over Two FBOs

Airport authority acquired and consolidated the two FBOs on the field
Reading Aviation facility at KRDG
Safety

NBAA Safety Committee Takes Aim at Operational Risks

NBAA releases 2024 Top Safety Focus Areas
Aircraft engine
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Adds Embraer Praetor to UK Charter Fleet

The new aircraft is one of three new arrivals anticipated before the end of March
Embraer Praetor 600 revealed at London Biggin Hill Airport
Regulations and Government

ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation

President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
ALPA president Jason Ambrosi speaks to Air Line Pilots Association International.
Regulations and Government

House Approves Bonus Depreciation Extension

Tax act would restore 100 percent depreciation for aircraft
U.S. Capitol
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

EASA selects Florian Guillermet as executive director and Rob Balzano becomes CJP CEO
People in Aviation - February 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Court Denies SmartSky Motion against Gogo 5G

SmartSky intends to pursue its patent infringement claims
Gogo Challenger 300
Rotorcraft

Hands On: Flying a Modern Classic, MD Helicopters’ MD530F

The 369-series helicopters have been in production for more than 60 years
MD530F
Maintenance and Modifications

The AI Dive into Aviation

AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
AIN cover image February 2024
Safety

Taking Upset Recovery Training to New Heights

Flight Research International Trains in a Sabreliner and Impala
Stuart Lau Upset Recovery at Flight Research International
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Jet Maintenance Keeps Eye on Expansion Opportunities

Two and a half years after its inception, PJM wins Part 145 certificate
A PJM mechanic performs avionics maintenance
Rotorcraft

Helicopter OEMs See Big Civil Market Opportunities in China, India

Pilot training, infrastructure, fuel challenge growth
Robinson helicopters in Hunan, China
Aircraft

Legacy Tails: Jet Commander

Jet Commander returned to the U.S. and has evolved into a Gulfstream
1124B Westwind II
Aircraft

After a Long Delay, Asia-Pacific Is Heading for a Turnaround

Companies such as Universal Aviation are seeing an uptick in business
Universal Weather and Aviation tow
Safety

Helicopter Seat Pain Solutions Are on the Horizon

Contoured cushions and better materials could mitigate pilot injury
Hendrick Motorsports prototype seat developed for the U.S. Army.
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: February 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2024
rural runway
Aircraft

Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters

We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
MD Helicopters MD530F taking off, in flight
FBOs

Propeller Aero Services Handles Commercial and GA Traffic in the Seattle Area

From Antonov 124s to Cessna 172s, KPAE's lone FBO handles them all
Propeller Aero Services FBO at KPAE
Rotorcraft

Rotor Debuts Autonomous Helicopter in New Hampshire

The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation in front of a live audience
Rotor Technologies R220Y autonomous helicopter flight
Avionics

Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company

The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
A Meteomatics Meteodrone, which can fly up to 20,000 feet and collect data along to accurately map the weather in the mid and lower atmosphere.
Environment

NBAA Chief Bolen Kicks Off Miami Regional Forum

Show has 187 exhibitors and 22 aircraft on static display
2024 NBAA Miami Regional Forum
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Finished 2023 on a Strong Note

The OEM's year-end report shows 49 business jet deliveries in the fourth quarter
Embraer Phenom 300 on Runway
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Celebrates Delivery of 250th HondaJet

The HondaJet was FAA certified and first delivery took place in 2015
Honda Aircraft 250th HondaJet delivery celebration
Training and Workforce

Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics

22 students will take part in inaugural program
Embraer's inaugural GIFT class poses for a group photo.
Engines

H.E.R.O.S. Joins Rolls-Royce’s First Network with Model 250 AMROC

Arizona-based MRO provider has worked on Rolls engines for 35 years
H.E.R.O.S. technician working on engine
Avionics

Phoenix Rising, Global Jet Partners Upgrade Falcon 900B with Universal InSight System

Phoenix Rising replaced the airplane’s Control Display System/Retrofit (CDS/R) while conducting major C-check maintenance
Universal InSight cockpit upgrade in Falcon 900B
Training and Workforce

Canada Grants First Training Org Approval to Coulson

The free training enables students to earn Canadian aircraft maintenance engineer-structures certification
Coulson Aviation technician training
FBOs

Pentastar Aviation Gets SMART with Vision Aircraft Records

The system is a paperless, cloud-based recordkeeping solution
Pentastar Aviation at KPTK
FutureFlight

Lilium Announces Plans For Parts Distribution to eVTOL Aircraft Operators

Lilium has selected supply chain specialist AJW Group to manage and distribute spare parts for the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Beta’s Electric Air Taxi Demonstrates Military Use Cases

The all-electric Alia prototype demonstrated time and cost savings in casualty evacuation and emergency maintenance mission simulations.
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