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OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv

GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
OpsGroup Tel Aviv Spoofing Map (Image: OpsGroup)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Air Methods Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The helicopter air ambulance provider will continue to operate during restructuring
Air Methods Bell 407 (Photo: Air Methods)
Charter & Fractional

Hahn Air Is European Launch Customer for CJ3 Gen2 Jet

The German operator has operated Textron's Citation business aircraft for almost two decades
(Left to right: Ron Draper, Textron Aviation; Captain Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Dealers Predict Bizav Growth in Market Report

Demand is forecasted to remain constant for turboprops and light jets
Pricing projections for the next six months
Training and Workforce

West Star To Open a Maintenance Training Academy

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices
West Star East Alton, Illinois (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Avionics

Garmin Releases Biggest-ever Pilot Watch

The new watch adds a flashlight and ECG capability
Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro watch
FBOs

New FBO To Rise at Atlanta-area Bizav Gateway

The privately funded and operated facility will be the third service provider on the field
Artist rendering of the planned new FBO at KFTY
Regulations and Government

Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination

Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Engines

Ontic Assumes Manufacture, Support of Honeywell TRAS

California-headquartered supplier to expand site in Staverton, UK
Ontic TRAS for CFM 56
Engines

GE Receives Grant To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Engine

Combining fuel cells and SAF could accelerate decarbonization efforts
GE engineers preparing fuel cell for testing
Rotorcraft

Florida Keys HEMS Signs for Trio of Leonardo AW139s

Florida's Trauma Star is taking new AW139 helicopters
Leonardo AW139
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Expands 3D Printing Capacity

Airbus will use 3D printing for eVTOL and Racer compound helicopter
Airbus 3D printing
Safety

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.
Dr. Sian Proctor and Jared Isaacman
Charter & Fractional

Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi Talk Tennis, Philanthropy, Aviation, and More at NBAA-BACE

The most successful tennis players in the world give a wide ranging interview.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Belen with Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi
FutureFlight

Japanese Government Backs SkyDrive's eVTOL Aircraft Development

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has awarded SkyDrive 12.4 billion yen ($82.7 million) for the development of its three-seat eVTOL aircraft. 
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FutureFlight

Supernal Teams with Mecaer and Hyundai To Develop eVTOL Aircraft Landing Gear

The partners signed a collaboration agreement during the Seoul ADEX air show in South Korea.
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FutureFlight

Wisk Reports Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft is On Track For Flight Testing in 2024

When Boeing's advanced air mobility subsidiary starts flying the latest version of its eVTOL vehicle, it will build on the more than 1,600 flight hours logged so far by earlier models.
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Engines

GE Honda Aero Continues Neat SAF Tests

This second test was conducted in Japan
GE Honda Aero Engines HF120
Rotorcraft

Report: Air Methods Considering Bankruptcy

Would an Air Methods bankruptcy be a harbinger for medevac industry?
Air Methods EC135 (Photo: Air Methods)
Maintenance and Modifications

Honda Aircraft Simplifies Ownership Tasks

The Aircraft Management Services program helps with maintenance management
Honda Aircraft Aircraft Management Services
Training and Workforce

AINsight: NBAA-BACE . . . It's About People

NBAA-BACE 2023 focused on fostering talent
NBAA-BACE 2023 panel hosted by Sheryl Barden (Photo: API)
FutureFlight

Bombardier's EcoJet Probes the Fuel-saving Potential For a Blended-Wing-Body Business Jet

Some technologies from the green aviation project could be incorporated into existing Challenger and Global aircraft.
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Aircraft

Fargo Jet Center Delivers Learjet 75 Air Ambulances to Romania

The North Dakota company partnered with Spectrum Aeromed and Bombardier on the project
A pair of aeromed-equipped Lear 75s
FBOs

Idaho FBO Unveils New Hangar

The 30,000-sq-ft hangar can handle the latest big bizjets
New hangar at Avcenter Pocatello
Avionics

Skytrac's SDL-350 Satcom Terminal Gets Iridium Nod

L-band connectivity speeds of up to 704 kbps
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Charter & Fractional

Magellan Jets Acquires Stellar Labs’ AI Platform

Acquisition is meant to streamline jet card, charter quoting process
Magellan Stellar combination
Charter & Fractional

Go Rentals Teams with International Yacht Company

Customers will be able to collect high-end cars at marinas where they disembark from yachts
Charter & Fractional

Charter Brokers and Operators Address Sustainability

The Air Charter Association's Broker-Operator Forum met at FlyingGroup's headquarters in Belgium
The Air Charter Association Broker-Operator Forum at FlyingGroup headquarters in Belgium on October 3.
Fuel

Aviation Groups Urge Orderly Removal of Lead from Avgas

EPA guidance confirms danger to public health from leaded aviation fuel
Avgas is used by smaller piston aircraft
Safety

Hangar Safe Aims To End Hangar Rash

The company's installation slots for its new system are sold out through the end of the year
Hangar Safe executives David McMurtrey and Ryan Crowl