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Sustainability and Environment

UK’s FAAM Research Aircraft Formally Ceases Operations

Environmental research program had already used three quarters of previously agreed funding
FAAM BAe146 parked on the ground
Engines

P&WC Opens Morocco Engine Parts Manufacturing Facility

RTX business expects to create 200 new jobs by 2030
Pratt & Whitney Canada's Morocco facility
Regulations and Government

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe
bizjet in Europe
Fuel

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel
Air bp business jet refuelling
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.
Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight
Charter & Fractional

StackAero Adds Jetcard Usage Tool to Charter Platform

Feature tracks how many hours block charter or fractional ownership clients have used
StackAero
Training and Workforce

Special Breed of Pilots Make Bizav Work in Europe and Beyond

Pilots ensure that business aviation remains viable and rewarding for its clients
Luxaviation pilot Sabine von der Linden
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Set to Launch Satcom Inflight Quality Metrics

Network speed alone deemed insufficient metric as connectivity expectations evolve
Passengers using Satcom Direct
Charter & Fractional

LunaJets Reports 28% Revenue Growth in First Quarter

Record $200M in revenues for 2025, up 20% from 2024
Sustainability and Environment

GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Cryogenic Power Distribution

A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program
GKN Global Technology Center