General Aviation

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier Settles Divestiture Suit

Company reached a settlement this week
bombardier
Charter & Fractional

South African Bizav Company Fireblade Turns 10

Fireblade Aviation aims to be a one-stop shop
Fireblade Aviation
Rotorcraft

Columbia and Piasecki To Upgrade Model 107 Helicopters

The upgrades to the rotorcraft will be done in a former Sikorsky factory now run by Piasecki
Columbia Helicopters Model 107-II heavy-lift rotorcraft
Avionics

FAA SAFO Targets Incorrect uAvionix ADS-B Installations

Pairing with a Mode S transponder is causing ADS-B problems
The uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B transceiver replaces the tail position light
Charter & Fractional

Flyjets Launches Empty Leg Feature, Green Calculator

Users can calculate their carbon offsets
Flyjets
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety’s G650 Training Programs Continue to Evolve

FSI Trains Pilots, Technicians and Ground Handlers on Nearly Every Gulfstream Model
Flight Safety International
Charter & Fractional

JSX Launches Sun and Ski Routes

New routes to Naples, West Palm Beach, SLC
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Training and Workforce

Fly, Abort or Go-Around: Training to Reduce Runway Excursions

FSI Using GE FOQA and Presage Pilot Psychology Data to Enhance RE Avoidance Training
RE Avoidance Training
Charter & Fractional

FlyHouse Acquires JetASAP

Company hopes to streamline ops with acquisition
Jetasap
Charter & Fractional

Airbus Study: Fleet Upgrades Motivated by Sustainability, SAF

79% of polled execs cited sustainability as factor
David McIntosh/AIN
Charter & Fractional

Volato Begins Equipping Its HondaJets with SmartSky

Volato has a total fleet of 26 HondaJets
Volato HondaJet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs 18% YOY

But overall inventory is still low compared to pre-pandemic times
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Training and Workforce

Summit Aviation's Cancer Survivor Flight Camp Returns

The donor-funded program is now in its 10th year
Participant in Summit Aviation's/Eagle Mounts annual Cancer Survivor Flight Camp
Training and Workforce

Colorado Skies Academy Gets Charter Authorization

School hopes to attract middle schoolers to aerospace field
Colorado SKIES Academy
Charter & Fractional

Bluetail and Million Air Dallas Partner for Maintenance System

Program was launched in mid-May
Million Air Dallas
Charter & Fractional

MRO Insider Rebrands to Alpha Wingman

Company's new services include catering and ground support
Mark Wagner
Regulations and Government

FAA To Change Part 380 Ops, Exploring Special Category

The FAA is kicking off a rulemaking to tighten Part 380 operations, but forming a panel to study data
JSX Embraer ERJ (Photo JSX)
Aircraft

NBAA White Plains Regional Forum Hopes To Bring ‘Fiery Passion’

NBAA chief Bolen hit back on efforts to tax bizav
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen speaks at the group's White Plains Regional Forum on June 12, 2024
Charter & Fractional

Daher Co-sponsors TBMOPA European Convention

A total of 25 TBMs were flown into Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
Daher
Environment

Study: Using 100% SAF Reduces Non-CO2 Emissions

Collaborative study showed environmental benefits
The ECLIF3 study test flight.
Accidents

Amazon Legacy 600 Midair Collision Case Closed

The federal judge ruled that too much time had passed to sentence the American pilots
Joe Sharkey and damaged Legacy
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ACA System Gives Breath of Fresh Air to Embraer Aircraft

System claims to improves interior air quality
Cabin Interior and Electronics

How the Completions Industry Hopes To Shake Up 2024 and Beyond

‘The buyer is a different person today'
Duncan Aviation CL300 interior
Training and Workforce

Survey Highlights Benefits of Home Flight Simulation

Low-cost flight simulators can help improve training outcomes
Home flight simulation benefits
Training and Workforce

NGPA Brings Pride to EBACE

Organization hopes to encourage companies on LGBTQ inclusion
David McIntosh
Training and Workforce

NGPA, Aviation Pride UK Join Forces at EBACE

Organization will be advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Geneva
Pride flag
Maintenance and Modifications

Industry Honors Birth of Wright Mechanic Charles Taylor

Taylor designed and built the engine that powered the famous aircraft
Charles E. Taylor, Wright Brothers engine maker
Charter & Fractional

FlyingGroup Adds Ninth PC-24 to Management Program

Exterior features 'elegant gray lines and Swiss edelweiss flowers'
PC-24
Training and Workforce

International Aircraft Dealers Association Heads To EBACE

25 IADA-accredited dealers to participate at European bizav show
IADA
Charter & Fractional

Blade Adds Helicopter Routes in Atlantic City, Monaco

New lift services adds more options for customers
Blade