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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
Silver Air during pandemic (Photo: Silver Air)
Aircraft

'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life

Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
An infographic depicting eVTOL battery capacity and power during the various stages of flight.
Engines

FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine

The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Safran Electrical & Power's EngineUs 100 electric engine
Avionics

Garmin's Citation CJ2 Avionics Upgrade Nears Approval

The retrofit will include TXi flight displays, GTN Xi navigators, GFC 600 digital autopilot
Garmin avionics upgrade for Cessna CJ2
Maintenance and Modifications

PWI Earns Approval for Lear 35/36 LED Cabin Lighting

The systems require no modifications for use on the light jets
PWI cabin interior LED lighting strip
Training and Workforce

Aerocor Sees 20% Rise in New Eclipse Pilot Training

Company reports a growing number of first-time Eclipse owners
Aerocor instructor Rich Hayes (left) with an Eclipse student.
Regulations and Government

Florida Case Alleges Aviation Fuel Pricing Fraud against Travolta Company

Pilots allegedly embezzled nearly $800,000 from Travolta business
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.
CALS
Maintenance and Modifications

Philippines' ACTSI Gets FAA Nod for Wheel and Tire Shop

Service complements sheet metal and battery repair capabilities
TJ Trinidad from ACTSI
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMI Aviation Demos King Air Starlink Satcom

Broadband low-earth-orbit satcom delivers high-speed service
King Air 200 Starlink satcom installation
Charter & Fractional

Digital Checkout Added to Charter Flight Quote Platform

Software integration expected to streamline flight quote and payment process
MySky Quote platform
Aircraft

Embraer Sees Strong Growth, Rising Backlogs

Despite supply chain issues, the OEM delivered the most bizjets in 7 years
Embraer Phenom 300s on assembly line
Charter & Fractional

ONEflight Opens New Colorado HQ, Florida Sales Office

Headquarters facility also includes hangar space
ONEflight HQ
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet S-76 Helo To Make Waves at Florida Boat Show

Company to show rotorcraft at yachting show in Florida this weekend
Sikorsky S-76 helicopter
ATC

Estonia To Host Uncrewed Traffic Management Test Center

Uncrewed aircraft take center stage at Airspace World trade show
Estonian Aviation Academy and Anra Technologies at Airspace World trade show in Geneva
Aircraft

Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base

Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Two of Joby’s prototype electric air taxi aircraft at the company’s flight test and manufacturing facilities in Marina, California.
Charter & Fractional

AircraftExchange Marks 5th Anniversary with $60B in Sales

Online business aircraft brokerage sees 46,000 visitors a month
Asian Sky Group
Environment

High Cost and Limited Feedstock Slow Global SAF Production

Estimates call for 50 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2030
Flasks of sustainable aviation fuel
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics Unveils Typhon T-400 Satcom System

Only two line replaceable units are required
the Typhon T-400 Series antenna
Engines

Aviation Communications Stalwart Bill Reavis Flies West

Reavis is credited with "putting the APU on the map"
Bill Reavis (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN)
Maintenance and Modifications

Spaero Aircraft Parts Trading Platform Set To Launch

Service meant to accelerate procurement of aircraft parts
Spaero parts trading platform streamlines procurement process
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Standalone Smart Monitor Joins Collins Venue Family

Options now available to replace legacy bulkhead monitors in aircraft
Collins Aerospace Venue smart monitor
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Ready for Vienna Line Maintenance Expansion

Expansion increases area of the company’s line station to 16,145 square feet
Aero-Dienst and Vienna Airport FBO executives
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
True Blue Power TB50 lithium-ion battery
Avionics

Spoof-proofing is Send’s New Solution

The add-on to Airtext+ will be available in April
Spoof-proof annunciator by Send Solutions
Security

TFRs Ramping Up Alongside Presidential Election Campaigns

A midweek campaign visit by President Joe Biden will cause general aviation restrictions at Dallas airports
Air Force One
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nextant STCs Starlink Satcom for Gulfstream G450, G550

Company says Starlink provides the aviation industry’s highest speed low-latency internet coverage
Nextant Starlink antenna on G650
Charter & Fractional

FAA Proposes $175,000 Penalty against Empyreal Jet

FAA alleges company operated Hawker 800XP with damaged rudder on 31 revenue flights
Empyreal Hawker 800XP
Avionics

Dual Avidyne Atlas FMSs Upgrade Falcon 50 Avionics

Modernizing a legacy jet's flight deck improves safety and operational efficiency
Avidyne Atlas flight management system
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation Introduces Premium Soundbar for Elite Flyers

Solution is designed for medium-sized, large, and VVIP business aircraft
Alto Aviation - Soundbar