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China Southern Airlines Makes Plans To Operate eVTOL Aircraft

The carrier signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese eVTOL vehicle manufacturer EHang
EHang EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Improves Service by Minimizing Tech Turnover

The Dallas-based maintenance shop has become a desirable workplace
Jets MRO Dallas
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Look To Boost FAA Funding

Airport grants would increase to $4 billion in line with the FAA reauthorization bill
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
FBOs

Modern Aviation To Expand Denver FBO

The move will add more than 53,000 sq ft of hangar space to the complex
Hangar/office complex to be acquired by Modern Aviation at KAPA
Aircraft

Boeing and Airbus Eye Spirit AeroSystems Deals

Value of deals could total some $9 billion
Spirit AeroSystems Wichita
Engines

Universal Hydrogen Runs Out of Cash and Closes Business

The failure of efforts to raise more funding was acknowledged in a June 30 statement
Universal Hydrogen's Dash 8 aircraft
Airports

First Situational Awareness Systems Delivered in U.S.

The system captures ADS-B signals from aircraft and ground vehicles
uAvionix’s airport situational awareness system
Charter & Fractional

Ferretti Yacht Clients Get Access to Flexjet Fleet

Traveling to and from yachts should get easier for Ferretti's customer base
Flexjet / Ferretti
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2024
rural runway
FBOs

Prestwick Aviation Services Specializes in Transatlantic Quick Turns

Providing private aviation handling in golf's home town
Prestwick Aviation Services Terminal, viewed over jet wing
Regulations and Government

New Realities of Certification: Manufacturers' Winding Road to Finish Line

Gulfstream, Bell, and Dassault were in the middle of certifications when regulators changed processes
Bell 525, Gulfstream G700 and Falcon 6X
Rotorcraft

Hawaii AC Set To Further Constrain Air Tour Operations

Operators doubtful that new requirements will improve safety
man and woman in helicopter
Aircraft

MU-300: Japan’s Sparkling Gem

The Diamond evolved into the Beechjet
Mitsubishi Diamond (MU-300) production line
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airborne Communications Are Coming Down to Earth

More options may eventually lead to lower prices
airborne connectivity satellite
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

Jennifer Homendy confirmed for three more years as chair of the NTSB
People in Aviation - July 2024 headshots
Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Roundtable—Laying the Groundwork for Maintenance Demand

Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Round table July
Aircraft

First eVTOL Air Services Do Not Mark the End of the AAM Race-to-Market

Independent experts say there are plenty more twists and turns to come
Joby eVTOL in New York City
Safety

Business Aviation Safety Still Has Room To Grow

Safety management systems could help avoid accidents and incidents, say experts
NATA Air Charter Summit Safety Panel
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Over-the-air Updates Exceed the 1,000 Mark

Remote updates can reduce upgrade times for the satellite communications system
Gogo Avance L5
Training and Workforce

AINsight: How Pilots Can Effectively Talk Aviation Safety to the Big Boss

Be concise but authoritative when communicating safety issues to C-level executives and high-net-worth individuals
Aircraft

Finland Chooses Challenger, Sweden Orders 3rd GlobalEye

Canadian airframer Bombardier is winning more defense business with Nordic states
Finland's coast guard MVX airborne surveillance aircraft will be based on the Bombardier Challenger 650
FBOs

AEG Connect Adds Four New Network Members

The move expands the global FBO network by five locations on three continents
Million Air Vancouver
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Appoints Tokyo Distributor for AW09 Helo

Aero Facility will be responsible for AW09 commercial applications in Japan
Aero Facility Japan
Training and Workforce

RateMyCRM Puts Pilots in the Feedback Loop

The software's creator was surprised to learn his leadership skills needed work
RateMyCRM Feedback system for pilots
FBOs

Bankruptcy Sale Offers Unique KFXE Hangar Opportunity

The offering is a rare opportunity in a tight Florida aviation real estate market
FXE Gateway Complex
FBOs

FBO Chain ExecuJet Expands to Seychelles

The move brings another FBO under the Execujet umbrella
Air Seychelles VIP FBO at Seychelles International Airport on Mahe
Regulations and Government

FAA Removes Check Pilot Medical Requirement

Rule also eliminates FAA regulatory inconsistencies
Training and Workforce

Dassault Pioneer Jean-François Georges Dies at 83

Georges was passionate about aviation, mountains, and music
Jean-François Georges Dassault Aviation
Rotorcraft

Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest

Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA
Helicopter shooting fireworks at car
Maintenance and Modifications

ACI Jet Details Plans for Faster MRO Quotes

The Bombardier service facility invests in tools and resources to ensure timely and accurate service estimates
ACI Jet's project estimator Sebastian Joncas