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Environment

NASA and GE Plan Flight Tests To Study Contrails

NASA's Gulfstream G-III will use lidar technology to scan contrails of GE's Boeing 747
GE Aerospace Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed
FBOs

NATA Panel Examines FBO Preparation for eVTOL Service

OEMs and FBOs talk about how electric aircraft can be accommodated at FBOs
FBO/AAM Panel at NATA Aviation Business Conference this week in Nashville
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Future of Aviation’s Mx Workforce

Attracting and retaining technicians is a mix of pay and quality of life
Maintenance technician panel
Avionics

Beta’s Electric Airplane Debuts Garmin G3000 Prime Avionics

Garmin introduced the third-generation flight deck last month
Beta Technologies pilot flying with Garmin flight deck
Aircraft

NBAA Expands Roles for Two Senior Executives

Jo Damato and Andrew Broom assume additional responsibilities
Jo Damato and Andrew Broom
Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star Developing Three Embraer Gogo Galileo STCs

Approval for these aircraft is expected in early 2025
Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
FBOs

NATA Conference Panel Examines FBO Consolidation

While the big chains take a more selective approach, others remain hungry
FBO consolidation panel at NATA Aviation Business Conference
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Wheels Up Completes $332M Financing, Acquires 17 Jets

Expansion of fleet will enhance service during holidays
Grandview Aviation Phenom 300s on airport ramp with doors open
Aircraft

Transport Canada Certifies Cirrus SR G7 and Vision G2+

Similarities between the piston- and jet-powered Cirruses make transition training easier
Cirrus SR and Vision Jet airplanes flying in formation
Charter & Fractional

Valo Aviation Launches Bizav Ops in Bahrain

With air operator certificate in hand, company hopes to make Bahrain a bizav hub
Safety

Michael Graham Talks Safety Culture at Standdown

Influence shapes safety culture in aviation
Michael Graham addresses the audience at Safety Standdown in Wichita
Regulations and Government

Thune Move to Senate Majority Leader Draws Bizav Praise

Thune formerly chaired the Commerce Committee and is well versed in aviation issues
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Austrian company F/List Is Using New Materials for Greener Cabin Interiors

Going back to natural materials can have advantages in sustainability.
Overhead view of Pilatus PC-24 in flight
Aircraft

Electra Launches Hybrid-electric EL9 STOL Aircraft

Aircraft will be able to take off in 150 feet of runway
Electra EL9 image (Image: Electra)
Aircraft

Beta Flies First Electric Airplane Produced in Vermont Factory

First production-representative Alia CX300 takes flight
Beta Alia CX300 (N916LF) is pictured in flight
Airports

Joby and Skyports Start Building First Dubai Vertiport for eVTOL Air Taxis

Dubai's Road and Transport Authority is involved in construction of four vertiports
Vertiport at Dubai International Airport
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EBAA Merges Air Ops Conference with EBACE Trade Show

Industry group says this is the first in a series of new features for EBACE
EBACE 2024
Regulations and Government

USAF Approves Merlin's Airworthiness Plan for Autonomous KC-135

Inflight refueling aircraft slated for first autonomous flight in 2025
KC-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft

Gulfstream’s G700 Surpasses 65 City-pair Records

G700 next headed to the Bahrain International Airshow for display alongside the G500
Gulfstream Aerospace G700 flying into sunset (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Safety

Hypervigilance and the Right Influence

Tony Kern brings his A game to the annual safety event
Tony Kern Convergent Performance
Charter & Fractional

'Uptick in Bookings' since Election Outcome

"We're happy as a clam," says private jet broker.
A hat on display at the entrance to the Corporate Jet Investor Miami conference
Maintenance and Modifications

FEAM Aero Will Support SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft Operators

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul group has 52 line stations in the U.S. and Europe
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Fund Manager Elliott Demands Breakup of Honeywell Group

Letter to Honeywell's board says Aerospace unit should run as a standalone business
Honeywell test aircraft
Accidents

Bombardier Safety Standdown: Surviving the Fire

Preparation and training resulted in a survivable accident
Kevin Van Splunder Bombardier Safety Standdown
Engines

Engines Leaders Rev Up for 2025

"Supply chain is affecting a lot of things right now."
Engine leaders discuss the business aviation market for 2025 at CJI Miami.
Aircraft

FAA Greenlights Honda eVTOL Flight Tests

Honda's secretive eVTOL program picks up steam
A digital rendering of Honda's eVTOL aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Blade Logs 3Q Net Loss Despite Flight Growth

Medical and passenger flight demand increased alongside revenues
Blade Bell 407
Charter & Fractional

Brokers Express Optimism for Business Aviation in 2025

“I think you’ll see frustration released"
The Corporate Jet Investor Miami conference continued Tuesday morning.
Aircraft

Broker: Preowned Cessna Citation Market Remains Mixed

Some models are seeing high demand, others not so much
Longitude
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Moves into New Digs at Dallas Executive Airport

40,000-sq-ft hangar allows company to expand aircraft maintenance services
Jets MRO Dallas Executive