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Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Lider has new CEO, the Alliance for Aviation Across America head Selena Shilad flies west
Regulations and Government
European Bizav Facing Uncertain Political Climate in 2024
Taxonomy, book-and-claim remain top priorities
Safety
New Technologies Aim To Mitigate Inflight Smoke and Fire Events
Inflight smoke and fire events are increasing
Training and Workforce
Supply Chain Worries Persist, But Bizav Poised for Solid 2024
Industry leaders see stability and strength in 2024 bizav markets
Airports
AIN Roundtable: Preparing for Advanced Air Mobility
Industry leaders mull needs for the future of AAM
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Takes Increased Urgency in 2024
Delays in passage pushes FAA bill to 2024
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: January 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, January 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
Under New Ownership, Jet East Continues Rapid Growth
Combination of Jet East and West Star creates a broadly capable MRO operation
Safety
FBO Partners Transitions Online Safety Officer Program to Polaris Aero
The move is part of FBO Partners' evolution into a pure FBO business consultancy
FutureFlight
EHang Carries Passengers on Demonstration Flights Ahead of First Commercial eVTOL Services
The company announced the next phase of plans for urban air mobility services in Shenzhen, as local government agencies in China step up support.
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Goes Public Following SPAC Merger
The company announced its plans to grow its fleet and go public in October 2022
Regulations and Government
Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024
While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Accidents
NTSB: Unknown Emergency Preceded Meridian Fatal Crash
An investigation did not find mechanical failures
Charter & Fractional
Volato Expands HondaJet Fleet by 50 Percent to 24 Aircraft in 2023
Another 22 HondaJet Elite IIs are due for delivery in 2024 and beyond
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category
The certification will help Icon sell the A5 in other countries
Aircraft
Clock Running Out for Gulfstream G700 Deliveries by Year-end
'Zero' chance that company will deliver 19 G700s by year-end, says analyst
Safety
No Clues as to Status of Missing GIII
The GIII disappeared off radar seven minutes after taking off from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Avionics
FAA Grants STC for Wearable Head-up Display on 737NG
The STC enables a 50 percent reduction in minimum visibility requirements
Maintenance and Modifications
Sherpa Air Preps for Entry into Bizav Maintenance
Construction of a 30,000-sq-ft hangar completed in November
Sustainability and Environment
Jet Aviation Opens the SAF Tap In Arizona, Montana
The company expands its U.S. SAF footprint to three states
Aircraft
Bombardier Caps Off 2023 Deal for 12 Challenger 3500s
Deliveries are to begin in 2025 on the latest order
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint’s 15th Praetor 500 Joins Fractional Fleet
The new jet is the sixth addition this year to AirSprint's fleet
Training and Workforce
ExecuJet Honored at South Africa Civil Aviation Awards
The company's Africa division earned top awards in four categories
FBOs
Sheltair Starts Another Hangar Complex at KISM
Multi-million dollar project will add more than 40,000 sq ft of light general aviation hangars
FBOs
Canada's Skyservice Completes Miami FBO Deal
The purchase of a majority share in Fontainebleau Aviation's KOPF FBO was announced at NBAA-BACE
Aircraft
Amstat: Bizav Inventory Continues To Creep Up
Inventory levels still remain well below the 10-year average
Maintenance and Modifications
Hillsboro Aviation Appointed Airbus Helicopters Mx Center
Suite of services includes maintenance, upgrades, warranty work, aircraft completions, and OEM part sales
FutureFlight
EHang Receives Airworthiness Certificate For EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft
The approval cleared the way for a delivery to Eton, which will now start tourist flights in Guangzhou.
