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Maintenance and Modifications
First Customer Selects AkzoNobel VR Painting Training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
Aircraft
Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Accidents
Kentucky Aeromed Helo Pilot Sentenced for Flying Drunk
Pilot flew while intoxicated last December
Aircraft
First G700 on U.S. Registry Enters Service with Avjet Global
The backlog of G700s is starting to dwindle as more enter service
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Thornton Aviation Completes G650 Starlink Installation
The installation took three weeks and was done while the airplane was down for maintenance
Charter & Fractional
SkyShare Lowers Frax Down Payments and Monthly Fees
Fleet now includes aircraft ranging in size from the Pilatus PC-12 to Gulfstream's G450
Aircraft
Argus TraqPak: Global Bizav Flying Up in April
The monthly report showed increases everywhere but North America
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Signs Helicopter Engine Support Contracts with GDAT
Contracts cover in-service support and MRO for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Monte Will Add Regent's Sea Gliders to Lease Portfolio
An agreement signed at CoMotion Miami has a reported value of $300 million
Airports
London Biggin Hill Airport Sees More Potential for Economic Impact
A new economic study shows increased added value and jobs
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Business Jets Drive Strong Q1 Revenues at Embraer
The cost of production rate increases dragged on earnings for the Brazilian group
Aircraft
Airbus Research Highlights Factors Driving New Bizjet Buys
Buyers want lower operating costs, greater fuel efficiency, and new technology
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Pushing To Get FAA Bill Passed This Week
NBAA put out a call for members to urge action on FAA bill
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas-area Maintenance Provider Expands
The addition of a newly-renovated hangar caps a three-year upgrade program
Regulations and Government
FAA Approves More Antidepressants for Pilots
Three additional medications are now "conditionally acceptable"
Aircraft
EHang Makes First eVTOL Aircraft Passenger Flight in the UAE
Abu Dhabi's Wings Logistics Hub plans to buy 100 of the EH216 model
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Atrium Health Earns First Accreditation in Mobile Healthcare, Paramedicine
'The accreditation serves as a symbol of excellence'
Engines
Germany Backs Plans for Hydrogen-powered Regional Airliners
Balis 2.0 project focuses on fuel cell integration
Accidents
NTSB: TBM 700 Crashed while Maneuvering for Landing
The preliminary accident report shows a series of autopilot engagements and disengagements
Environment
ExecuJet Adds SAF at Paris Le Bourget
The move follows the FBO's recent switch to all-electric ground equipment
Rotorcraft
Bell Testing 429 Helicopter Autonomy Laboratory
The fly-by-wire Bell 429-based flying lab is capable of autonomous flight
Aircraft
Gulfstream G600 Certified for Steep Approaches
Business jet demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities at London City Airport and Switzerland’s Lugano Airport
Rotorcraft
Legislators Kill Hawaii Air Tour Insurance Bill
The bill would have required liability insurance of $20 million per person
Aircraft
Zipporah Marmor Takes Helm at Opus Aero North America
Opus Aero appointed Zipporah Marmor as managing partner of operations in North America
Airlines
UrbanLink Plans South Florida eVTOL Network with Lilium Order
The start-up has been launched by former UrbanX chairman Ed Wegel
FBOs
Oklahoma GA Airport Breaks Ground on New FBO Complex
The $5 million project includes a terminal, hangar, and utility connections
Aircraft
Beechcraft Denali Begins FAA Certification Flight Tests
Textron Aviation aims to certify the turboprop single in 2025
Training and Workforce
GE Aerospace Announces Launch of GE Aerospace Foundation
The company has committed $22 million to new community programs
