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Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink

Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets
Houthi missile, rocket and drone attacks in the Gulf region
FutureFlight

Archer Plans to Bring eVTOL Air Taxi Services to India

Archer Aviation has partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises—the holding company for India's largest airline, IndiGo—to launch and operate air taxi services in India using Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
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Security

GPS Spoofing Incidents Increase in Middle East

Some aircraft departing Tel Aviv are being led toward Lebanon
OpsGroup spoofing map (Image: OpsGroup)
Training and Workforce

NAA Recognizes AIN's Leach as Distinguished Statesman

Other honorees are safety expert Gregory Feith, Jim Richmond, and Robert Stangarone
Wilson Leach, co-founder of AIN Media Group
Safety

Safety Standdown Addresses Integrity Impact on Safety

Integrity means more than just bolting on a safety program
Bombardier Safety Standdown 2023
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Reveals 777-9 Cabin Design Concept

The cabin design maximizes the jet's 340-sq-m interior
Lufthansa Technik CelestialStar Boeing 777-9 interior design concept
Environment

Singapore Concludes SAF Pilot Program with Positive Results

The 20-month-long program indicates the airport is ready for SAF
Representatives from CAAS, SIA, Temasek, ExxonMobil, and Neste at the uplifting of blended SAF onto SIA aircraft
Environment

Bolen: Bizav on a Mission to Net Zero

The NBAA leader believes a 2050 goal is aggressive but achievable
Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO, speaking at Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Miami
Aircraft

Canadian Air Ambulance Operator Inks PC-12 Order

Ornge will renew its fleet of PC-12s starting in 2026
Ornge PC-12s in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Moment and ExecuJet Launch IFE Collaboration

Moment introduces Flymingo Jet, an innovative IFE system designed specifically for business aviation
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has partnered with Moment to introduce Flymingo Jet.
Airlines

Middle East Airline Fleet Replenishment Slowed By Program Delays

Today, 795 Airbus aircraft fly in service in the Middle East region compared with 727 for Boeing.
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

Gulf States Grasp Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities

Archer Aviation and Lilium will both display eVTOL aircraft at the Dubai Airshow
Lilium's eVTOL aircraft could operate in Saudi Arabia
Aircraft

Pilatus Upgrades PC-24 Utility Jet To Increase Payload and Cabin Interior Options

Now carry even more cargo in this unique aircraft.
Pilatus PC-24 jet in flight over mountains
FutureFlight

EHang Founder Refutes Negative Hindenburg Research Report about eVTOL Aircraft

A report from short-seller Hindenburg Research accuses EHang of misleading investors over its prospects for a commercial return on its just-certified EH216-S eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

FutureFlight.aero's weekly advanced air mobility news roundup
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FutureFlight

Archer Aviation Brings Beta's Charging Network to the West Coast

Beta, which has already begun building a network of charging stations in the eastern U.S., says it has delivered several multimodal Level 3 DC fast chargers to Archer’s flight test facility in California.
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FutureFlight

Eve Appoints Suppliers for eVTOL Aircraft's Flight Deck, Actuators, and Thermal Management

With spending on research and development increasing, Eve is making commitments to key suppliers for its eVTOL vehicle.
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Safety

EASA Updates GNSS Interference Advice

The bulletin warns about GNSS jamming and spoofing
EASA safety information bulletin
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Lands U.S. Army Turboprop Contract

Textron will provide various turboprop aircraft models to aid Foreign Military Sales
Beechcraft King Air 260 (Photo: Textron)
Aircraft

Bizav Charter/Management’s M&A Boom To Continue

Acquisitions need to be a good cultural fit for the buyer, though
Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Miami 2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign

Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Rotor Technologies' R220Y autonomous helicopter
Aircraft

Lilium To Display Pioneer Edition eVTOL Aircraft in Dubai

Middle East private aviation customers will be able to see the four-passenger cabin interior at the Dubai Airshow
Lilium Jet Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Dassault Rafale Is Gulf Region’s Best-selling Fighter Jet

‘Late bloomer’ now ubiquitous in Middle East
Dassault Rafale landing on carrier
Airports

Partners Plan Low-Cost Modular Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft

Netherlands Airport Consultants and Urban-Air Port have launched an infrastructure collaboration
Urban-Air Port's modular vertiport concept
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Acquires Jet East from Gama Aviation

The maintenance, repair and overhaul companies value the deal at some $100 million
A Jet East mechanic works on avionics
FutureFlight

Battery Maker Amprius Secures Orders from Three Electric Aircraft Developers

The California-based battery developer has signed purchase agreements with three as-yet-unnamed “premier electric aviation manufacturers.” 
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FutureFlight

Dutch Airports Group and UK Vertiport Start-up Partner on eVTOL Infrastructure

NACO is teaming up with Urban-Air Port to bring vertiport infrastructure to airports around the world. 
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FBOs

Million Air To Upgrade Utah FBO

The $5 million, eight-month project will add numerous amenitites and improvements
Artist rendering of remodeled Million Air FBO at KSGU
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Launching Helo Service from Florida to Bahamas

Flexjet originally formalized its helicopter service to provide "last mile" service for its owners
Flexjet S-76 (Photo: Flexjet)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier To Retire Senior Notes and Issue New Notes

Plans to issue new notes come after strong projections for 2023
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