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Avionics
ForeFlight Oceanic Plotting Now Available
The plotting feature can help pilots eliminate paper charts
Regulations and Government
Former FAA Head David Hinson Flies West
Hinson, 90, had amassed more than 9,000 fight hours on 70 types
Charter & Fractional
After SPAC Merger, Fractional Jet Provider Volato Goes Public on NYSE
Company operates the world's largest HondaJet fleet
Avionics
FAA Proposes Increase in CVR Recording to 25 Hours
Rule would not expand CVR applicability in the general aviation fleet
Airports
Early Winter Snow Stops Flights at Munich Airport
All flights into Munich were canceled on December 2 due to snowstorm
Maintenance and Modifications
Offshore Heavy Helicopter Issues Open Gates for Super-mediums
Covid supply chain overhang could be the perfect opportunity for offshore super-medium helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications
Solution to MRO Capacity Shortage a Multi-pronged Endeavor
Labor and parts shortages remain key drivers
ATC
How WAAS Turned into a Must-have System
Once the subject of criticism, WAAS is on the majority of general aviation aircraft
FBOs
While Hangar Space Remains Tight, FBOs Face Challenges in Adding Capacity
Supply chain issues, airport demands, and rising interest rates are issues faced
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Jet Buyers Still Finding Financing among Higher Interest Rates
Cash is still king, but financing is available
Regulations and Government
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run
Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Focusing on Business Travelers
New programs designed to entice small and medium businesses
FutureFlight
Wisk Leads Autonomous Flight Trials in New Zealand's Controlled Airspace
The California-based eVTOL developer and its New Zealand partners successfully demonstrated that autonomous, uncrewed aircraft can safely integrate with regular piloted aircraft in controlled airspace.
FutureFlight
Crisalion Bets Its FlyFree Propulsion Concept Will Make eVTOL Air Services More Viable
The Spanish start-up says not being first to market will prove an advantage for second-wave advanced air mobility pioneers who will have greater regulatory certainty.
Aircraft
Bizav Gives Back: AeroAngel's Christmas Gift
After a scramble, AeroAngel found a flight for nine-year-old Jailyn
Aircraft
Bombardier Loses Canadian Patrol Aircraft Bid to Boeing
Bombardier claims its multi-mission offering was never fully evaluted.
Aircraft
AINsight: I Can Almost See the New Year
Business aircraft buyers are already looking ahead to 2024
Charter & Fractional
TAM AE Again Rated Top Air Charter Operator in Brazil
Marks operator's eighth year of being named "Biggest and Best" in the country
Avionics
HondaJet Added to ForeFlight Runway Analysis
The new ForeFlight service simplifies HondaJet performance planning
Accidents
Departing European Rotors Helicopter Crashes
Three injured as Enstrom crashes onto busy Madrid motorway
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: December 2023
Preliminary and final accident reports, December 2023
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Patrick Shanahan is interim president for Spirit AeroSystems, Alain-Jory Barthe senior v-p of industry for Daher
Rotorcraft
Air Ambulances Fly Through Economic Turbulence
Below cost reimbursements threaten the industry
FBOs
Nashville-area FBO Has Many Irons in the Fire
Hollingshead Aviation at Tennessee's Smyrna Airport is on a building spree
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Omni Aircraft Maintenance Poised for Major Expansion
Operation to see MRO capacity double by year-end
