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Training and Workforce

Aviation Advocacy Orgs Push Back against DEI Criticism

Diversity programs have been criticized by conservatives
Pilots take a photo at the 2023 OBAP National Conference.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer, Saudia Technic To Cooperate on Mx and Training

Agreement includes collaboration on business aviation support
Embraer and Saudia Technic executives
Regulations and Government

NBAA Resource Eases CBP Entry Process at GA Airports

Guide compiles information from 300 U.S. general aviation airports with customs services
A screenshot of the NBAA "fact sheet"
Maintenance and Modifications

Heston MRO Acquires Aviation NDT Services

Acquisition broadens Heston’s customer base in Australasia
Heston MRO mechanic inspecting landing gear
Aircraft

IADA Welcomes Six New Members

AeroProjx Int, Aviation Legal Counsel, Aviation Maintenance Support, Jet Access Group, MRO Insider, and Vedder Price join the association
Hawker 800XP listed by Jet Access, Greenfield, Ind.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Expands in Europe, Adds Jet ConneX

The provider's Plane Simple system is now available for Ka-band satcom
Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount satellite antenna
Airports

Super Bowl Draws Flocks of Aircraft; Numbers Down from Previous Years

This year's totals were nearly 30 percent below traffic for last year's game
Business jets parked on the ramp at KLAS ahead of the Super Bowl
Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan

Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
Enstrom factory floor in Menominee, Michigan
Charter & Fractional

NJASAP, NetJets Reach Agreement in Principle

The agreement will be followed by an amended collective bargaining agreement
NetJets pilots
Charter & Fractional

Argus: January Bizav Operations Continue Downward Trend

Argus forecasts slight uptick in North America in February
PlaneSense PC-24
Avionics

Avidyne IFD Flight Management Systems Now NVG-compatible

The optional NVG feature is available for $3,600
Avidyne IFD545 flight management system
Environment

Aviation Coalition Urges Canadian SAF Incentives

The group includes major players such as Bombardier, Airbus, IATA, and CBAA
Flasks of sustainable aviation news
Accidents

New Year Marred by Three Fatal Business Jet Accidents

Two accidents reportedly involved dual engine flameouts
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nextant Receives STC To Install Starlink in Globals

The satcom system runs on the Starlink low-earth-orbit network
Starlink electronically steered antenna
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Enters EMS Service in New South Wales

The aeromedical services provider has received the first of two jets on order
PC-24 in NSW Air Ambulance EMS livery
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Davinci Jets Installs SmartSky in Citation Latitude

The aircraft management company is installing SmartSky systems in most of its aircraft
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Urge FAA To Ease Path to Mental Health Care

In a joint letter, lawmakers urged FAA to remove barriers discouraging mental health care
Pilot facing airport window
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

South Florida Bizav Org Raises $50K for Charity, Scholarships

Annual event has raised $450,000 since 2003
The South Florida Business Aviation Association reported that it had raised $52,167 for charities and scholarship opportunities at its Charity Golf Classic in 2023.
Accidents

Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604 Crashes on I-75 in Southwest Florida

Business jet was on a flight from Columbus, Ohio
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Performs Its First G650 Paint Job

MRO provider delivered the freshly painted airplane with new interior appointments
Gulfstream 650 newly painted by Duncan Aviation
Charter & Fractional

Priester Family-owned Companies Unite under New Brand

The company is uniting three brands under the new moniker
A Priester Aviation branded jet
Charter & Fractional

Get the Inside Track On Whether a Private Jet Card Deal Would Work For You

Jet cards can be a reliable way to fly privately.
Falcon 900 flying
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53

In addition to medical exams, pilots must also self-certify they are fit to fly before every flight
medical implements
Regulations and Government

Signature Pledges To Combat Human Trafficking

The FBO chain is now the first dedicated aviation services provider to sign the U.S. DoT pledge
Bizliner taking off
Aircraft

Venice Conference Makes Case for Amphibious Aviation

New wave of seaplanes are promising to bring extra dimensions to air transportation
Elfly's Noemi seaplane
Maintenance and Modifications

CAAC OKs ExecuJet Haite for Gulfstream G650 Heavy Checks

Tianjin-based MRO provider may now perform 72-month checks on the ultra-long-range business jets
ExecuJet Haite mechanics
Aircraft

Gulfstream G700 To Make Singapore Airshow Debut

Debut comes after FAA certification delay
Gulfstream G700
Aircraft

Bombardier Shipments Reach 138 in 2023, Expected To Jump in 2024

Deliveries were up by 15 units on the year
Global 8000
Rotorcraft

Loft Dynamics Opens Santa Monica VR Sim Center

The full-motion VR simulator costs one-twentieth the price of a full-flight simulator
Loft simulator
Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Passes Senate Committee Following Retirement Age Debate

Raising the retirement age conflicts with international mandate
Committee chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act.