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Charter & Fractional

FAA Issues SMS Rules for Part 135 Operators

Charter operators will have up to three years to implement a proactive safety system
Pilots flying Embraer Phenom 300
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems

Ascent's production will now migrate across the country to Robinson's California factory
Robinson Helicopter's manufacturing facility in Torrance, California
Aircraft

Daher Commemorates Margrit Waltz's 960th Ferry Flight

The 960th flight involved a trip in a TBM 960
 Ferry pilot Margrit Waltz and Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher's Aircraft Division at Aero Friedrichshafen (Photo: Daher/JMB)
Aircraft

Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flight

Alia 250 eVTOL prototype aircraft achieves key transition from hover to cruise flight
Beta Technologies' Alia 250 eVTOL flies across a partly cloudy sky
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst, Dassault Extend Service Center Contract

The company has been working with Dassault for the past 17 years
Aero-Dienst and Dassault
Aircraft

Aura Aero Secures First Integral E Customer in Norway

Norges Luftsportforbund will use the electric airplane to tow gliders
Aura Aero and Norges Luftsportforbund
Aircraft

IADA Reports Jump in Q1 Preowned Bizcraft Transactions

253 preowned business aircraft transactions closed in Q1, up from 239 in the first three months of 2023
Daher TBM 960 in flight
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate Bill Would Stand Up AI Standards Organization

Bipartisan senators introduced bill to foster AI R&D, collaboration
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Broker VOO Integrates with REDiFly

Integration allows real-time access to availability and location information
VOO
Aircraft

Embraer Reaches Highest Bizjet Deliveries in 8 Years

The company has implemented a plan to mitigate its annual Q4 delivery rush
Embraer Phenom 300 on Runway
ATC

NTSB Chair Commends FAA Move To Improve Controller Rest

The changes to controller rest time could result in more mandatory overtime
Maintenance and Modifications

TrustFlight Tech Log Connects with FL3XX Software

Accurate flight data is quickly available to operations teams
TrustFlight Electronic Tech Log software
Aircraft

Electra Wins $1.9 Million Army Contract for Wind Tunnel Tests

Small Business Innovation Research contract explores blown-wing tech
Electra eSTOL vehicle
Avionics

ForeFlight Crowdsources AHRS-based Turbulence Reports

The reported turbulence layer shows not only three turbulence levels but smooth air as well
ForeFlight reported turbulence on iPad
Environment

Protesters Interrupt Operations at Hanscom Field

The demonstration was in opposition to new hangar development at KBED
Massachusetts State Police corral protesters outside the Signature Aviation FBO at KBED
Safety

GWBAA Safety Day To Highlight Mental Health Issues

GWBAA also will discuss other safety, industry, and operational issues during its safety day
Pilot checklists (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Rotorcraft

Recoil STCs Super Puma T1000-E Firefighting Tank

The carbon-fiber tank can carry 1,000 gallons of water plus 35 gallons of foam
Precision Super Puma helicopter equipped with Recoil T1000-E firefighting tank
Rotorcraft

Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin 

The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft
Bell Mexico helicopter cabin manufacturing
Aircraft

Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico

The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows
Gulfstream G600 in flight
Charter & Fractional

Bluetail Onboards FlyExclusive Fleet

FlyExclusive operates nearly 100 aircraft in the U.S.
Safety

Beta's 'Charge Cube' Earns UL Safety Certification

UL certification verifies compliance with safety standards and regulations
Beta Technologies' Charge Cube
Training and Workforce

AINsight: The Pilot Pipeline Predicament

Traditional paths to accruing flight hours have dwindled
Student pilots
Regulations and Government

GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe

GAMA released recommendations for regulators and policymakers to support electric aviation
pipistrel
Regulations and Government

Archer Aviation Opens Policy Hub in Washington, D.C.

California-based eVTOL developer builds momentum for FAA certification
Melissa McCaffrey and Lynda Tran
Environment

EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 62% since 2005

Emissions also fell 38% between 2019 and 2022 despite a 23% increase in flight hours
Gulfstream G650 engine
Airports

FAA Picks uAvionix ADS-B System To Prevent Incursions

FlightLine offers a lower-cost alternative to airport surveillance systems
uAvionix FlightLine ADS-B surveillance and situational awareness system
Avionics

Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts

The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Leading Edge Flight Academy helicopters
Charter & Fractional

Frax Operator Volato Releases First-quarter Metrics

Despite a dip in flight hours, the company's hourly price remained strong
Volato jets on runway
Aircraft

Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production

Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany
Lilium's eVTOL battery packs are assembled in a factory at the company's headquarters
Environment

California FBO Offers SAF Pricing Parity Promotion

The deal is part of Sonoma Aviation's Green Week Celebration
Fuel tanker at Sonoma Jet Center