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Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening

Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Ukraine
Aircraft

Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL
Alaka'i Skai eVTOL
Charter & Fractional

Bravo Air Plans To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft

The private charter operator is based in Augusta, Georgia
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Renews Dassault Falcon Mx Authorization

MRO provider has held accreditation as a heavy MRO service center since 2001.
Western Aircraft mechanic working on a Falcon
Training and Workforce

Ron Mumm To Keynote NBAA Int'l Ops Conference

Advocate has extensive military, private industry experience
Matt Byrd, Air Force pilot and NBAA board member
Safety

Ground Handling Standard Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Since its launch in 2014, more than 300 companies have participated in the voluntary safety program
IS-BAH program director Terry Yeomans
FBOs

Sea Prime Celebrates Bizav Traffic Growth in Europe

Traffic is up 38 percent compared to 2019
Sea Prime Milano Linate FBO
Security

Dutch Environmental Protestors Target Private Aviation

Extinction Rebellion tried to protest at Maastricht-Aachen Airport
Extinction Rebellion protestors demanded an end to private aviation in Maastricht
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Unveils Major Refurb of Falcon 50

The MRO specialist applied paint and a full interior renewal with an aft-cabin reconfiguration
Interior refurb on a Falcon 50
Charter & Fractional

Private Charter Firm Opul Jets Launches in London

Company has offices in London, UAE, Isle of Man
Opul Jets CEO Harry Ackerman
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

World Kinect Agrees To Sell Avinode to Camp Systems

The deal is for $200 million in cash and includes software that serves FBOs
Avinode
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Argus, Mosaix Sign Flight Software Integration Deal

The two companies will link their respective TraqPak and Avman platforms
Mosaix's  David Castaldo and Travis Kuhn of Argus
FBOs

Signature Aviation Unveils New Branding at S&D Show

The company is retiring the Signature Flight Support brand in favor of Signature Aviation
Signature Aviation's Las Vegas FBO with new branding
Charter & Fractional

Citadel Completions Now a Starlink Vendor

Outfitting firm now authorized to sell and install Starlink in business jets
Citadel Completions
Charter & Fractional

Tuvoli and FL3XX Start Digital Charter Bookings Checkouts

Merged platforms will be used by charter brokers and aircraft operators
Training and Workforce

Sterling Is First Argus-certified Training Provider

Calgary, Canada-based company specializes in flight attendant training
Sterling Aviation leadership accepts award from Argus v-p Ed Wandall
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Chief: Business Aviation Under Attack

Urges community outreach to oppose proposed measures
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen
Regulations and Government

White House Resurrects Call for Increased Bizjet Taxes

White House wants to increase fuel tax fivefold and extend depreciation schedules
White House (National Park Service)
FBOs

AEG 'Connects' with Two Members in Its Branded Network

The additions include the network's first European member
Corporate Air, a service provider at Florida's Vero Beach Regional Airport
Airports

Universal Integrates Feasibility-IQ with Portside’s PFM

The two companies have worked together previously on sharing information
Universal Weather and Aviation integration with Portside PFM
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Leonardo Chases Growth in Five-year Business Plan

The Italian group will invest in digital technology, while also consolidating and seeking cost savings
Leonardo AW09 helicopter
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Stack Aero Partners with FL3XX

The integrated software platform is expected to be available in Q2 2024
Johan Segring, Solutions Architect and Managing Partner, STACK.aero and Greg Jarrett CEO & Partner, STACK.aero
Avionics

Garmin Adds Display Options for StormOptix Radar 

Integrated flight decks will no longer be required for the GWX 8000
Garmin GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar displayed on GTN Xi
Airports

Norwood Memorial Airport Runway Closing for Repairs

Runway 10/28 out of commission until mid-June, but Runway 17/35 remains open
Charter & Fractional

Blade Predicts Turnaround after 2023 Losses

Company plans to continue its "asset-light" focus as it seeks to achieve profitability
Blade Air Mobility organ transport
FBOs

ABSG Forecasts Flat FBO Fuel Sales in 2024

Many service providers reported declines in 2023
close-up of refueling nozzle into wing
Charter & Fractional

NBAA, Cutter Aviation Launch Bizav Advocacy Program

Program will help the association in its advocacy initiatives
Cutter Aviation
Environment

Avfuel, Neste Ink SAF Supply Increase Extension

Deal triples the supply of SAF Avfuel will receive and distribute
Avfuel refueler with Neste branding
Regulations and Government

FAA Funding Bill Protects Data Privacy, Targets Sustainability

The FY2024 funding bill calls for FAA to consider bizav's diversity in the SMS rulemaking
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 flew from London to New York on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel
Cabin Interior and Electronics

X-1FBO 2nd Annual Conference To Address FBO Safety, AI

Event will focus on innovations in industry tech for aircraft ground handlers
X-1 Conference