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Avionics

Avilution’s XFS Software Achieves First FAA Approval

Product is a replacement for unreliable Eclipse 500 air data computers
Mark Spencer Avilution founder
ATC

FAA Gearing Up for Super Bowl Traffic in New Orleans

The NFL championship game represents a major logistics puzzle for business aviation
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Regulations and Government

Troy Nehls Takes Helm of House Aviation Subcommittee

Nehls will examine implementation of FAA bill
House aviation subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-Texas)
Aircraft

EHang and Partners Lay Plans for eVTOL Air Services in Shanghai

Demonstration flights have been conducted from the city's historic Longhua Airfield
EHang EH216-S eVTOL flying in Shanghai
Regulations and Government

FCC Proposes Spectrum Rule Changes for Advanced Air Mobility

Proposed U.S. regulatory changes support eVTOL operations and target drone threats
Aura Network Systems
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers H225M Helicopters to French Military

Pair of H225M twins are part of a batch of eight ordered in 2021
Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters
Accidents

Cessna Citation CJ1+ Overruns Runway in Brazil, Killing Pilot

Wet runway surface, short available landing space may be factors
Google Earth image of Ubataba airport with distance markings
Security

New Israel Entry Procedures Now in Effect

Added protocols involve electronic approvals ahead of flights
FBOs

Rebranded Indiana FBO Opens New General Aviation Terminal

Lone provider at Evansville Regional Airport changes names and facilities after six decades
new GA terminal at KEVV
FBOs

Business Aviation Provides Support for Fire-torn L.A.

Companies continue to provide services despite local problems
CL-415 Fire bombers fueling on Signature Aviation ramp at KVNY
Aircraft

Cirrus’s Vision Jet G2+ Offers an Entry into Business Jet Travel

The company has its own training program to help owners move up from their piston aircraft
Cirrus Vision Jet flying
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Two Skills That Make or Break Aviation Leaders

Managerial courage and emotional intelligence help create a culture where employees feel valued
emotional intelligence
Regulations and Government

TSA Finalizes Security Updates for Part 380 Operations

NATA is advising FBOs to coordinate with operators on changes
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Aircraft

Jefferies Survey Finds Stable Bizjet Market Sentiment

Survey index of business jet brokers was unchanged from June
Gulfstream G700
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Wallet Upgrades with AI and OCR Technology

Upgrades make billing faster and easier for contract flight crew members
A screenshot of CrewBlast Wallet's expense addition screen
FBOs

Virginia Airport Opens New FBO Terminal

Work began on the facility in March 2023
New Winchester Aviation terminal
Environment

Aviation Orgs Urge Congress To Extend Clean Fuel Credit

Orgs say 10 years is necessary to ensure market certainty
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Charter & Fractional

Air Ambulance Service Launches at London Biggin Hill

UK ground ambulance provider has invested in a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single
SkyCare PC-12 aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Drones Could be Used For Airliner Preflight Checks

Working with NASA, company successfully tested autonomous inspection system on Boeing aircraft
Near Earth Autonomy aircraft inspection drone
Avionics

U.S. Army Evaluates Optionally Piloted Flight Deck for Helicopters

SkyOS technology could be used for Black Hawks and other military rotorcraft
Skyryse operating system in Black Hawk helicopter
Airports

Skyports' First UAE Vertiport Wins Technical Design Approval

Vertiport at Dubai International Airport will support Joby's eVTOL air taxi services
Skyports vertiport
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Increases Pilatus Service Capabilities

It adds capability for the PC-24 and expands locations for the PC-12
Banyan's maintenance facility at KSGJ
FBOs

Jetex Slated To Develop Uzbekistan's First FBO

Company and country inked an agreement this week
Jetex founder and CEO Adel Mardini and Uzbekistan transport minister IIkhom Mahkamov at signing
Regulations and Government

Sean Duffy Receives Bipartisan Support for Top DOT Post

Duffy served in the House from 2011 to 2019 as a Republican representing a district in Wisconsin
Sean Duffy during nomination hearing
Maintenance and Modifications

Taiwan Approves ExecuJet Malaysia for Bombardier MRO Work

Kuala Lumpur facility provides line and base maintenance for Challengers and Globals
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
Aircraft

Daher TBM, Kodiak Turboprop Deliveries Soar 11% in 2024

U.S. customer base continues to play a prominent role for company's turboprop singles
Daher TBM Kodiak
Engines

Amprius Says 'SiCore' Batteries Will Boost eVTOL Aircraft Performance

SiCore cells offer rapid energy delivery without compromising on endurance
Amprius SiCore battery cell
Rotorcraft

FAA Updates Vertiport Design Standards for eVTOL Aircraft

Revised engineering brief seeks to harmonize eVTOL and helicopter infrastructure standards
Illustration of a vertiport facility with eVTOL aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AIN Media Group Acquires Aircraft Valuation Company AircraftPost

Foundation of new data division will propel further growth
Aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Fuel

French Partners Test General Aviation Liquid Hydrogen Turbine Engine

Ground tests advance work on hydrogen propulsion for general aviation
Safran TurboTech Air Liquide BeautHyFuel MoteurSassenage