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Charter & Fractional
The Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort Discusses the Movie, Flying Privately, and Prison
The 'Wolf of Wall Street' talks DiCaprio, flying private, and 'the greatest redemption story, ever.'
Training and Workforce
Women’s Aviation Career Symposium Breaks Attendance Records
Conference showcased 130 representatives from aviation industry
Airports
Farnborough Airport Passengers Ride in Electric BMW Cars
The i7 is being jointly promoted under a brand partnership with the airport
Training and Workforce
South Florida Women in Aviation Group Takes Off
Girls in Aviation Days and a new scholarship fund highlight its first-year achievements
Regulations and Government
GAO Calls for DOT To Move Ahead on Pandemic Plan
DOT expects to release a pandemic preparedness plan this year, nine years after GAO recommended
Aircraft
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Simulated Virtual Flights Put Gogo 5G to the Test
Enables swifter software development for the 5G air-to-ground network
Engines
FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine
The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Avionics
Shadin Updates AIS-450 Synchro for Legacy Output
Enables retention of legacy interfacing systems in older aircraft
Regulations and Government
Florida Case Alleges Aviation Fuel Pricing Fraud against Travolta Company
Pilots allegedly embezzled nearly $800,000 from Travolta business
Charter & Fractional
Digital Checkout Added to Charter Flight Quote Platform
Software integration expected to streamline flight quote and payment process
Training and Workforce
Aerocor Sees 20% Rise in New Eclipse Pilot Training
Company reports a growing number of first-time Eclipse owners
Avionics
Garmin's Citation CJ2 Avionics Upgrade Nears Approval
The retrofit will include TXi flight displays, GTN Xi navigators, GFC 600 digital autopilot
Maintenance and Modifications
PWI Earns Approval for Lear 35/36 LED Cabin Lighting
The systems require no modifications for use on the light jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Philippines' ACTSI Gets FAA Nod for Wheel and Tire Shop
Service complements sheet metal and battery repair capabilities
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AMI Aviation Demos King Air Starlink Satcom
Broadband low-earth-orbit satcom delivers high-speed service
Training and Workforce
AIN Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit
CALS is an invitation-only event for Corporate Aviation Leaders. CALS East will be held July 15-17, 2024 at the Westin Newport Jersey City, NJ. Click here to learn more.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet S-76 Helo To Make Waves at Florida Boat Show
Company to show rotorcraft at yachting show in Florida this weekend
Environment
High Cost and Limited Feedstock Slow Global SAF Production
Estimates call for 50 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2030
Security
TFRs Ramping Up Alongside Presidential Election Campaigns
A midweek campaign visit by President Joe Biden will cause general aviation restrictions at Dallas airports
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Engines
Aviation Communications Stalwart Bill Reavis Flies West
Reavis is credited with "putting the APU on the map"
ATC
Estonia To Host Uncrewed Traffic Management Test Center
Uncrewed aircraft take center stage at Airspace World trade show
Maintenance and Modifications
True Blue Ups the Amps on Lithium Main-ship Battery
The latest in the Gen5 battery series and a new emergency power supply
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Standalone Smart Monitor Joins Collins Venue Family
Options now available to replace legacy bulkhead monitors in aircraft
Charter & Fractional
ONEflight Opens New Colorado HQ, Florida Sales Office
Headquarters facility also includes hangar space
Aircraft
Embraer Sees Strong Growth, Rising Backlogs
Despite supply chain issues, the OEM delivered the most bizjets in 7 years
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics Unveils Typhon T-400 Satcom System
Only two line replaceable units are required
