Content Archive: February 2024

Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Passes Senate Committee Following Retirement Age Debate

Raising the retirement age conflicts with international mandate
Committee chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act.
Aircraft

Bombardier Shipments Reach 138 in 2023, Expected To Jump in 2024

Deliveries were up by 15 units on the year
Global 8000
Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Line Techs Complete Gulfstream Training Program

FlightSafety International helped design the specialized training course
Clay Lacy mechanics
Charter & Fractional

Vista Reports Strong Growth across 2023

The company grew market share to 5 percent
Private aviation group Vista reported a strong performance in 2023.
Aircraft

Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target

The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
Daher TBM 960 aircraft
FBOs

Sheltair Spends $2 MIllion on Tampa-area FBO Upgrades

The company's facilities at KTPA and KPIE received interior improvements
New customer service desk at Sheltair KTPA
Training and Workforce

Wichita Aero Club Honors Journalists, Senator Moran

The gala event raised $50,000 for educational endeavors and Aero Club initiatives
Ashley Bowen Cook and Sen. Jerry Moran
Regulations and Government

Senate Commerce To Consider Long-term FAA Bill

Controversy remains over effort to increase airline retirment age
U.S. capitol building
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Inks Connectivity Upgrade Agreement with Gogo

The agreement is the latest in a 20-year partnership
Gogo Business Aviation announced a 10-year agreement with fractional jet provider NetJets
Aircraft

Restoration Commences on First Production Lear Jet

Volunteer-led project could take up to five years
Volunteers in Wichita removing components from 23-003