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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Archer Raises Capital To Exploit Military Demand for VTOL Aircraft

Meanwhile, ‘technical delays’ raise questions over efforts to relaunch Lilium’s eVTOL progradm
Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft with U.S. Air Force
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Contracts Aura to Test Uncrewed Aircraft Integration

Air traffic control voice relay tests will evaluate sound quality and latency
Aura Network Systems infographic
FBOs

Clay Lacy Aviation's New FBO Joins Paragon Network

Facilty at Waterbury-Oxford Airport is set for an April grand opening
Clay Lacy Aviation KOXC Hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Liebherr Expands Middle East Component Service Options

A new service center is expected to open in Dubai next year
Liebherr and Mohammad bin Rashid Aerospace Hub represetatives at signing
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Charter Flights Face Punitive Passenger Taxes in France

Rates applying from March 1 are up to 300% higher than previous passenger taxes
Business aircraft at Paris Le Bourget Airport
Regulations and Government

Steel and Aluminum Tariff Gives Aviation Industry Pause

Tariff does not allow for exemptions or exceptions
Unsplash steel
Regulations and Government

FAA Order Reverses Notam Acronym Terminology

No rationale has been provided by the FAA explaining the change
Notices to Airmen FAA search page
Aircraft

Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

As competitors drop out of the eVTOL race, Eve is pressing ahead.
Eve Air Mobility test aircraft with pusher motor running
Aircraft

EASA Certification Clears E-Freighter for Global Operations

Conversion of E190 passenger airliner now certified by Brazilian, U.S., and European regulators
Embraer E190F E-Freighter conversion
Regulations and Government

Japanese Regulator Confirms Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued the G-1 document to the start-up
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

Lithuanian Start-up Takes New Approach to Emergency Air Mobility

Evacuation of Ukrainian troops from Mariupol inspired efforts to "reinvent helicopters"
Airvolve's air vehicle uses horizontal axis rotors
Accidents

Landing Learjet Crashes into Parked Jet in Runway Excursion

Accident took place at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona
Learjet crash Feb. 10, 2025
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ascendance's Hybrid Propulsion System To Power French Drones

Ascendance and Delair partner on hybrid UAV for French DGA
Delair DT46 long-range drone
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Doors in Italy

The opening marks the company’s 35th global office
Air Charter Service
Charter & Fractional

VIP-Fly Expands Concierge Services to Manchester Airport

Premium lounges, optional chauffeur service also offered
VIP-Fly
Aircraft

New Business Aviation Leaders Set for BAAFEx 2025 Show

BAAFEx 2025 to host Boeing, VistaJet, Lufthansa, and more in Singapore
Singapore Airshow
Avionics

Boost Systems Gets EASA Approval for Carrying Device

Company 'received overwhelming support from European operators'
BOOST Systems
Safety

ACSF To Host SMS Workshops with Symposium

Workshops will delve into regulatory requirements, managing risk, and using data
ACSF Safety Symposium
Maintenance and Modifications

Satys Unveils New Aircraft Painting Facility in Dubai

New facility eliminates the need to fly aircraft to Europe for livery work
Satys aircraft paint facility in Dubai
Safety

EASA Adds Tasks to European Plan for Aviation Safety

New safety topics related to cybersecurity, ground handling, and VTOL aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Pilot Who Crashed into CL-415 Waterbomber Pleads Guilty

Pilot " is “deeply remorseful for his mistake”
Canadair CL-415 aerial firefighter
Aircraft

Airbus Admits Hydrogen Airliners Could Take Longer to Deliver

European aerospace group says it will not meet target of certifying a hydrogen-powered aircraft in 2035
Airbus ZeroE hydrogen airliner concept
Regulations and Government

Nav Canada To End ATIS Phone Service by March

Information will be available on the NC-AeroView site
Safety

Hero Pilot Apprehends Teen Gunman at Arkansas Airport

Quick thinking and decisive action led to a peaceful conclusion
Hangar surveillance of Texarkana gunman appehension
FBOs

FBO Special Event Fees on Tap for Super Bowl in New Orleans

For private aviation, the extra tariffs are now ingrained in the ‘Big Game’ experience
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
Regulations and Government

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Tackles Drones

Hearing comes amidst high public awareness of drone use
Chris McLaughlin, Executive Vice President of Operations, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW
Accidents

Low Maneuvering Cause of Fatal 2023 Bell 407 Crash

Steep turn over terrain caused main rotor blade to contact ground
Video still from Bell 407 crash showing steep bank
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Inks Connectivity Deal with Gogo/SD for ACJ Operators

Agreement covers Gogo’s air-to-ground and satellite airborne connectivity solutions
Airbus ACJ Gogo/Satcom Direct connectivity
Avionics

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity
Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades for Citation CJs, XLS+
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Business Aviation Outlook Shows Wider Transatlantic Gap

U.S. executives hail ‘Trump bump’ but acknowledge some cause for concern
Corporate Jet Investor London 2025 conference