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Aircraft
Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs, Prices Soften
The available inventory of business jets increased by 32 percent in February
FutureFlight
Whisper Aero Proposes 100-seat Electric 'Jetliner' Concept
Whisper Aero believes its ultraquiet propulsion system could enable sustainable regional flights.
Engines
GE Aerospace To Fly Solo Starting April 2
Industrial giant will comprise three independent companies
Security
GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Events Present a Growing Danger
Many reports of jamming and spoofing come from conflict zones
Environment
Hybrid Pragmatism Could Be Vanguard for Aviation's Electric Dreams
Multiple hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft are in development
Safety
Tackling Aviation's Mental Health Paradox
Experts agree that the FAA system discourages reporting of mental health issues
Training and Workforce
Industry Sees Little Sign of Easing on Workforce Woes
The problem is particularly acute for MROs
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Eviation Aircraft appointed Andre Stein as CEO and Tom Burke joined CHC Helicopter as CEO
Rotorcraft
The Resurgence of Sikorsky's Helibus
Sikorsky readies production ramp-up for its S-92 heavy twin
Avionics
Iridium Agrees To Buy GNSS Protector Satelles
The acquisition may help avionics providers prevent GNSS jamming and spoofing
FutureFlight
Volocopter Gets Clearance to Start Early Serial Production of VoloCity eVTOL Aircraft
Germany's LBA civil aviation authority has extended the company's production organization approval.
Safety
FAA Introduces More Airport Arrival Alert Notices
Arrival Alerts Notices are designed to help avoid pilots from landing on the wrong runway.
Accidents
NTSB Revises Probable Cause for Citation Accident
The revision is a rare case of a successful petition for reconsideration
Engines
Million Air Burbank Adds UL94 to Menu
With legislators angling for a ban on leaded aviation fuel, FBOs are starting to take notice
Regulations and Government
House Passes Third FAA Extension
Under the House-approved measure, lawmakers would have until May 10 to complete a long-term FAA bill
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: March 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2024
FutureFlight
Ampaire Acquires Electric ‘Aerotow’ Developer Magpie Aviation
Hybrid-electric powertrain pioneer Ampaire is expanding its portfolio of sustainable flight solutions with the acquisition of Magpie, a start-up developing an autonomous tow for electric aircraft.
Rotorcraft
35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark
The show will be rebranded starting next year
FBOs
Azure Flight Support in Tune with Music City Flight Traffic
Azure Flight Support brings more than 40 years of FBO experience to its Smyrna Airport facility
Rotorcraft
Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter
Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Growth Preps for China Upturn
ExecuJet Haite expanding MRO at Daxing International
Aircraft
Leonardo Helicopter Deliveries Jump 24 Percent in 2023
Leonardo handed over 185 helicopters in 2023
Safety
A High-level Call to Action on Aviation Safety
Top safety officials probed the issues that are causing an 'erosion of safety margins'
Environment
Embraer-X and Sustainable Aero Lab Push Decarbonization
Embraer-X is the Brazilian airframer's technology incubator and 'market accelerator' unit
Aircraft
Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport
Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet.
Aircraft
Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms
NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
Rotorcraft
After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery
Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet
Airports
Sugar Land Set To be Launch Pad for Wisk's eVTOL Air Taxi Services
A vertiport at the city's airport could be part of a network across the Greater Houston area
Training and Workforce
JSfirm Reaches 50th Partner Plateau
The online employment website celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
