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Rotorcraft

Air Evac Helicopter in Oklahoma Hit Geese Before Crashing

NTSB found dead goose in flight controls, others in crash area
NTSB chart
Engines

Safran and Partners Test Aircraft Turboprop Hydrogen Engines

BeautHyFuel project has received French government funding
Safran and Turbotech have tested a hydrogen engine for light aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Private Jets Acquires Stevens' Dayton MRO/FBO

National charter operator takes over Stevens facilities in Dayton, Ohio
Premier Private Aviation hangar in Dayton, Ohio
Regulations and Government

DOT Offers Charter Waivers for Presidential Election

Waiver eases per-seat restriction on charters during election travel
White House (National Park Service)
Environment

EBAA, GAMA Urge Increased Tempo for SAF Adoption

The two aviation groups are advocating for an aggressive timeline towards 100 percent SAF use
Business jet being fueled with SAF
Avionics

ForeFlight Voyager Puts Vision Pro Users in VR Airports

Aviation applications are coming online for Apple's new VR headset
Apple Vision Pro Zamperini Field depiction in ForeFlight Voyager app
Environment

Startup Looks To Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science
Neste's Rotterdam renewable fuel refinery
Airports

FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024

Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Detroit area Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
FBOs

Signature Aviation Debuts New Key West FBO

The new terminal more than doubles the size of its former KEYW facility
New Signature Aviation facility at KEYW
Environment

ADP and Dassault Push To Decarbonize Le Bourget Airport

The airports group and bizjet maker want to help operators to go green
Dassault Falcon business jets can operate with a 50 percent mix of sustainable aviation fuel
Aircraft

AINsight: The Power of Thought Leadership

Experts predict a robust year ahead for business aviation
NBAA Thought Leadership webinar
Accidents

Boise Airport Hangar Collapse Kills 3, Injures 9

Construction was announced last year by Jackson Jet Center
The collapsed hangar at Boise Airport.
FBOs

Air Elite Network Adds Asia and Africa Locations

SkyPark FBO Malaysia and Jet Prime in Mauritius are the latest to join the group
Jet Prime FBO at Mauritius' Sir Seewoosagur International Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

The AI Dive into Aviation

AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
AIN cover image February 2024
FBOs

Propeller Aero Services Handles Commercial and GA Traffic in the Seattle Area

From Antonov 124s to Cessna 172s, KPAE's lone FBO handles them all
Propeller Aero Services FBO at KPAE
Regulations and Government

ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation

President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
ALPA president Jason Ambrosi speaks to Air Line Pilots Association International.
Aircraft

Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters

We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
MD Helicopters MD530F taking off, in flight
Aircraft

Legacy Tails: Jet Commander

Jet Commander returned to the U.S. and has evolved into a Gulfstream
1124B Westwind II
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Adds Embraer Praetor to UK Charter Fleet

The new aircraft is one of three new arrivals anticipated before the end of March
Embraer Praetor 600 revealed at London Biggin Hill Airport
FBOs

Pennsylvania Airport Takes Over Two FBOs

Airport authority acquired and consolidated the two FBOs on the field
Reading Aviation facility at KRDG
Aircraft

After a Long Delay, Asia-Pacific Is Heading for a Turnaround

Companies such as Universal Aviation are seeing an uptick in business
Universal Weather and Aviation tow
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

EASA selects Florian Guillermet as executive director and Rob Balzano becomes CJP CEO
People in Aviation - February 2024
Rotorcraft

Helicopter OEMs See Big Civil Market Opportunities in China, India

Pilot training, infrastructure, fuel challenge growth
Robinson helicopters in Hunan, China
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Court Denies SmartSky Motion against Gogo 5G

SmartSky intends to pursue its patent infringement claims
Gogo Challenger 300
Safety

Helicopter Seat Pain Solutions Are on the Horizon

Contoured cushions and better materials could mitigate pilot injury
Hendrick Motorsports prototype seat developed for the U.S. Army.
Regulations and Government

House Approves Bonus Depreciation Extension

Tax act would restore 100 percent depreciation for aircraft
U.S. Capitol
Safety

NBAA Safety Committee Takes Aim at Operational Risks

NBAA releases 2024 Top Safety Focus Areas
Aircraft engine
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: February 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2024
rural runway
Safety

Taking Upset Recovery Training to New Heights

Flight Research International Trains in a Sabreliner and Impala
Stuart Lau Upset Recovery at Flight Research International
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Jet Maintenance Keeps Eye on Expansion Opportunities

Two and a half years after its inception, PJM wins Part 145 certificate
A PJM mechanic performs avionics maintenance