Latest

All AIN news by date

FBOs

San Diego Jet Center FBO Changes Hands

The new owner has already begun a new facility at KSDM
Artist rendering of the planned Air Center San Diego FBO terminal
Training and Workforce

King Schools Releases New Courses, Announces Awards

The new manual E6B flight computer course is available for free
Martha King and the manual E6B flight computer
Aircraft

Piper M700 Makes World Debut at Sun 'n Fun

Flagship turboprop sports unique livery at show
Piper M700 Fury
Aircraft

Growing Demand in Central Europe Draws Gulfstream to Aero Friedrichshafen

Gulfstream made its first appearance at the German general aviation show last year
Gulfstream G500 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53 Part 2

Disqualifying medical conditions for pilots aren't equal—the devil is in the details
Avionics

Universal Weather Updates the Worldwide ADS-B Landscape

Better equipped and better served is still the case in many countries
Universal Weather and Aviation ADS-B
Engines

Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding

The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Dovetail Electric Aviation at Latrobe Regional Airport in Australia
Training and Workforce

NBAA Management Guide Updates on Best Practices

The membership resource is now only available online
NBAA flight department (Photo: NBAA)
Aircraft

FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform

Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
FutureFlight logo
Avionics

Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator

The company's Certification System Bench means Merlin Pilot can be continuously tested
Merlin Pilot Certification System Bench
FBOs

Modern Aviation Adds Top-tier Texas FBO

The move brings the FBO chain to 17 locations
Former American Aero FBO at KFTW
Aircraft

Junkers Takes Wraps Off of More-authentic A50 Heritage

Airplane features a radial engine and analog cockpit gauges
Junkers A50 Heritage
Airports

KBED Hangar Developers Submit Draft Environmental Report

Project would add 17 hangars and revamp another 18
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operators Commit to Buying Electron Air Taxi

The four-passenger aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028
Hopscotch Air plans to operate the Electron 5 aircraft.
FBOs

ExecuJet Renovates Sydney FBO

Upgrades to the passenger lounge and reception areas signal the end of phase one of the project
New ExecuJet Sydney lounge
Aircraft

Cirrus Launches Turnkey Aircraft Management Service

New program makes it even easier to own and operate a Cirrus SR-series piston or SF50 Vision Jet
Cirrus SR22T
Training and Workforce

Bizav Welcomes Mental Health ARC Recommendations as Key Move Forward

The collaborative process brought a deep understanding to the problems, NBAA's Larsen said
Pilot mental health
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CAT’s Falcon 6X Connects with Satcom Direct

Satcom systems were installed during the 6X's completion
Falcon 6X business jet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jet Card Hourly Rate in Holding Pattern during 1Q

Hourly rates, callouts, and peak days stayed constant
Jet
Environment

Latest Round of FAA Airport Grants Includes SAF Provisions

The FAA is offering funding to facilitate the expansion of SAF usage
jet-A fuel tanks on airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Establishes Manila AOG Support Center

The office is a satellite operation from the company's main MRO center at Clark International Airport
Regulations and Government

Comment Period Extended on FAA Mx Options Proposal

Agency gives an additional month for comments due to omissions and errors in the NPRM
Safety

Lightspeed Offers Headset Safety Discounts for CFIs

The Delta Zulu headset with built-in CO detector adds safety when flying multiple aircraft
Lightspeed aviation headset
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions Unveils Refurbished Dassault Falcon 7X

Interior was unveiled this week
VIP Completions / SmartJets
Aircraft

Textron eAviation Shows Off FAA-approved Velis, Works on Nexus eVTOL

Pipistrel subsidiary is driving electric aircraft innovation at the Textron division
Pipistrel Velis Electro at Sun 'n Fun 2024
Aircraft

Daher On Track for Hybrid-electric Airplane in 2027

EcoPulse demonstration flights helping to guide new aircraft program
Daher EcoPulse
Charter & Fractional

HeliFlite, Formula 1 Miami Form Air Access Partnership

Agreement will provide exclusive air access to the track
Formula 1 CRYPTO.COM Miami Grand Prix 2024
Maintenance and Modifications

Feam Aero Will Maintain ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Systems

U.S.-based maintenance provider has 52 bases worldwide
ZeroAvia's Dornier 228 testbed aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

International Skies Open Wider with ICAO's Latest Drone Regulations

The framework policy includes provisions for remote pilot licenses
ICAO's Council has agreed a framework policy covering operations of autonomous aircraft like MightyFly's Cento uncrewed cargo aircraft.
Aircraft

Daher Adds More Pilot-assist Features to TBM 960

Additions include a pilot inactivity monitoring system, 3D SafeTaxi, and graphical weight and balance
Daher TBM 960 Model Year 2024