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Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility

New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation
Eve Air Mobility eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Business Jets Arrive at Duncan's Newly-built Hangars

Hangars broke ground in 2022
A CL300 at Duncan Aviation's newly constructed hangar in Battle Creek, Michigan
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Argus: 2023 Activity Dipped in North America, Europe

Operations dropped 3.3 percent in North America and by 10.2 percent in Europe in 2023
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 (Photo: Flexjet)
Airports

Super Bowl Draws Flocks of Aircraft; Numbers Down from Previous Years

This year's totals were nearly 30 percent below traffic for last year's game
Business jets parked on the ramp at KLAS ahead of the Super Bowl
Rotorcraft

FAA Certifies Symmetrical Stabilizer for Robinson R44

The new empennage was first certified on the R66 last September
Robinson R44 helicopter
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Expands in Europe, Adds Jet ConneX

The provider's Plane Simple system is now available for Ka-band satcom
Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount satellite antenna
Charter & Fractional

First Epic E1000 Turboprop in Brazil Lands at Avantto

Fractional provider is taking 34 of the all-composite airplanes
Avantto Epic Aircraft E1000
Regulations and Government

NBAA Resource Eases CBP Entry Process at GA Airports

Guide compiles information from 300 U.S. general aviation airports with customs services
A screenshot of the NBAA "fact sheet"
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer, Saudia Technic To Cooperate on Mx and Training

Agreement includes collaboration on business aviation support
Embraer and Saudia Technic executives
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 6X To Make Singapore Airshow Debut

The twinjet received EASA/FAA certification in August
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Charter & Fractional

Flying Privately: Tips from an Expert

PlaneSense CEO and president George Antoniadis offers his top tips for getting started.
Cessna Citation Latitude in flight
Charter & Fractional

NJASAP, NetJets Reach Agreement in Principle

The agreement will be followed by an amended collective bargaining agreement
NetJets pilots
Aircraft

IADA Welcomes Six New Members

AeroProjx Int, Aviation Legal Counsel, Aviation Maintenance Support, Jet Access Group, MRO Insider, and Vedder Price join the association
Hawker 800XP listed by Jet Access, Greenfield, Ind.
Avionics

Avidyne IFD Flight Management Systems Now NVG-compatible

The optional NVG feature is available for $3,600
Avidyne IFD545 flight management system
Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan

Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
Enstrom factory floor in Menominee, Michigan
Maintenance and Modifications

Heston MRO Acquires Aviation NDT Services

Acquisition broadens Heston’s customer base in Australasia
Heston MRO mechanic inspecting landing gear
Training and Workforce

Aviation Advocacy Orgs Push Back against DEI Criticism

Diversity programs have been criticized by conservatives
Pilots take a photo at the 2023 OBAP National Conference.
Charter & Fractional

Argus: January Bizav Operations Continue Downward Trend

Argus forecasts slight uptick in North America in February
PlaneSense PC-24
Rotorcraft

Airbus Set To Start Racer High-speed Flight Trials

The hybrid-electric design features a box wing and a pair of pusher propellers
Airbus Racer technology demonstrator for high-speed helicopter
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Urge FAA To Ease Path to Mental Health Care

In a joint letter, lawmakers urged FAA to remove barriers discouraging mental health care
Pilot facing airport window
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nextant Receives STC To Install Starlink in Globals

The satcom system runs on the Starlink low-earth-orbit network
Starlink electronically steered antenna
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Davinci Jets Installs SmartSky in Citation Latitude

The aircraft management company is installing SmartSky systems in most of its aircraft
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Enters EMS Service in New South Wales

The aeromedical services provider has received the first of two jets on order
PC-24 in NSW Air Ambulance EMS livery
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

South Florida Bizav Org Raises $50K for Charity, Scholarships

Annual event has raised $450,000 since 2003
The South Florida Business Aviation Association reported that it had raised $52,167 for charities and scholarship opportunities at its Charity Golf Classic in 2023.
Environment

Aviation Coalition Urges Canadian SAF Incentives

The group includes major players such as Bombardier, Airbus, IATA, and CBAA
Flasks of sustainable aviation news
Accidents

New Year Marred by Three Fatal Business Jet Accidents

Two accidents reportedly involved dual engine flameouts
Accidents

Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604 Crashes on I-75 in Southwest Florida

Business jet was on a flight from Columbus, Ohio
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Charter & Fractional

Get the Inside Track On Whether a Private Jet Card Deal Would Work For You

Jet cards can be a reliable way to fly privately.
Falcon 900 flying
Charter & Fractional

Priester Family-owned Companies Unite under New Brand

The company is uniting three brands under the new moniker
A Priester Aviation branded jet
Regulations and Government

Signature Pledges To Combat Human Trafficking

The FBO chain is now the first dedicated aviation services provider to sign the U.S. DoT pledge
Bizliner taking off