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Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate Bill Would Stand Up AI Standards Organization

Bipartisan senators introduced bill to foster AI R&D, collaboration
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Aircraft

IADA Reports Jump in Q1 Preowned Bizcraft Transactions

253 preowned business aircraft transactions closed in Q1, up from 239 in the first three months of 2023
Daher TBM 960 in flight
Maintenance and Modifications

TrustFlight Tech Log Connects with FL3XX Software

Accurate flight data is quickly available to operations teams
TrustFlight Electronic Tech Log software
Rotorcraft

Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin 

The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft
Bell Mexico helicopter cabin manufacturing
Rotorcraft

Recoil STCs Super Puma T1000-E Firefighting Tank

The carbon-fiber tank can carry 1,000 gallons of water plus 35 gallons of foam
Precision Super Puma helicopter equipped with Recoil T1000-E firefighting tank
Regulations and Government

Archer Aviation Opens Policy Hub in Washington, D.C.

California-based eVTOL developer builds momentum for FAA certification
Melissa McCaffrey and Lynda Tran
Environment

EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 62% since 2005

Emissions also fell 38% between 2019 and 2022 despite a 23% increase in flight hours
Gulfstream G650 engine
Training and Workforce

AINsight: The Pilot Pipeline Predicament

Traditional paths to accruing flight hours have dwindled
Student pilots
Safety

Beta's 'Charge Cube' Earns UL Safety Certification

UL certification verifies compliance with safety standards and regulations
Beta Technologies' Charge Cube
Regulations and Government

GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe

GAMA released recommendations for regulators and policymakers to support electric aviation
pipistrel
Charter & Fractional

Bluetail Onboards FlyExclusive Fleet

FlyExclusive operates nearly 100 aircraft in the U.S.
Bluetail software
Aircraft

Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico

The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows
Gulfstream G600 in flight
Airports

FAA Picks uAvionix ADS-B System To Prevent Incursions

FlightLine offers a lower-cost alternative to airport surveillance systems
uAvionix FlightLine ADS-B surveillance and situational awareness system
Environment

California FBO Offers SAF Pricing Parity Promotion

The deal is part of Sonoma Aviation's Green Week Celebration
Fuel tanker at Sonoma Jet Center
Regulations and Government

NBAA Pushes Back on NYC Council's Anti-helicopter Moves

Efforts by council could drastically reduce helicopter usage
NBAA nyc helicopter
Aircraft

Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production

Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany
Lilium's eVTOL battery packs are assembled in a factory at the company's headquarters
Regulations and Government

IRS Chief Expresses Concern about Business Aircraft Deductions

Werfel told Congress IRS resources had been 'stretched thin' in the area of bizjet deduction compliance
generic partial aircraft photo (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Avionics

Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts

The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Leading Edge Flight Academy helicopters
Charter & Fractional

Frax Operator Volato Releases First-quarter Metrics

Despite a dip in flight hours, the company's hourly price remained strong
Volato jets on runway
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Creates AI-based Tool for MROs, Manufacturers

Honeywell Performance+ for Aerospace uses the Forge platform to offer AI and machine-learning efficiencies
MRO workshop (Photo: Honeywell)
Environment

Boeing Ramping Up SAF Purchases

The airframer boosted its SAF buy by 60 percent year-over-year
line service technician pumping fuel underwing
Aircraft

IADA Grows Global Footprint

The latest additions include an agreement with the African Business Aviation Association
Pilatus PC-24 flying over Africa
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Teams Up with IADA on Pre-purchase Data

IADA members will have seamless access to pre-purchase inspection and other aircraft information
Engine (Photo: Mark Wagner)
Regulations and Government

FAA Guidance Provides Compliance Path for European Ramp Checks

FAA's policy notice fills a gap in guidance that has been ongoing for years
Ed Bolen presenting at NBAA ICO 2024
Regulations and Government

AIA Calls for Passage of Tax Act with R&D Expensing Fix

A 2022 tax change altered the way businesses deduct R&D expenses
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilot Union Votes To Ratify Tentative Agreement

The agreement includes salary increases and quality-of-life improvements
NetJets
Engines

U.S. Air Force Backs VerdeGo’s VH-4T Hybrid-electric Powerplant

Afwerx funds VerdeGo's 400-kW turbine generator development
VerdeGo Aero's VH-4T iron bird
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Used Jet Inventories on the Rise: Jefferies

The current inventory is still well below recent peaks
Embrear Praetor super midsize business jet in flight
Charter & Fractional

Boutsen Aims To Race Ahead with North Sea Aviation Center

Aircraft broker Boutsen taps Belgium company as sale representative
Boutsen Aviation
Aircraft

Vref: Preowned Bizjet Market in Adjustment Period

High interest rates, election insecurities, and global economy weigh on used business jet sales
webhawker