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Archer Aviation Brings Beta's Charging Network to the West Coast

Beta, which has already begun building a network of charging stations in the eastern U.S., says it has delivered several multimodal Level 3 DC fast chargers to Archer’s flight test facility in California.
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FutureFlight

Eve Appoints Suppliers for eVTOL Aircraft's Flight Deck, Actuators, and Thermal Management

With spending on research and development increasing, Eve is making commitments to key suppliers for its eVTOL vehicle.
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Safety

EASA Updates GNSS Interference Advice

The bulletin warns about GNSS jamming and spoofing
EASA safety information bulletin
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Lands U.S. Army Turboprop Contract

Textron will provide various turboprop aircraft models to aid Foreign Military Sales
Beechcraft King Air 260 (Photo: Textron)
Aircraft

Bizav Charter/Management’s M&A Boom To Continue

Acquisitions need to be a good cultural fit for the buyer, though
Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Miami 2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign

Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Rotor Technologies' R220Y autonomous helicopter
Aircraft

Lilium To Display Pioneer Edition eVTOL Aircraft in Dubai

Middle East private aviation customers will be able to see the four-passenger cabin interior at the Dubai Airshow
Lilium Jet Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Dassault Rafale Is Gulf Region’s Best-selling Fighter Jet

‘Late bloomer’ now ubiquitous in Middle East
Dassault Rafale landing on carrier
Airports

Partners Plan Low-Cost Modular Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft

Netherlands Airport Consultants and Urban-Air Port have launched an infrastructure collaboration
Urban-Air Port's modular vertiport concept
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Acquires Jet East from Gama Aviation

The maintenance, repair and overhaul companies value the deal at some $100 million
A Jet East mechanic works on avionics
FutureFlight

Dutch Airports Group and UK Vertiport Start-up Partner on eVTOL Infrastructure

NACO is teaming up with Urban-Air Port to bring vertiport infrastructure to airports around the world. 
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FBOs

Million Air To Upgrade Utah FBO

The $5 million, eight-month project will add numerous amenitites and improvements
Artist rendering of remodeled Million Air FBO at KSGU
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Launching Helo Service from Florida to Bahamas

Flexjet originally formalized its helicopter service to provide "last mile" service for its owners
Flexjet S-76 (Photo: Flexjet)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier To Retire Senior Notes and Issue New Notes

Plans to issue new notes come after strong projections for 2023
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Part 135 Runway Obstacle Analysis Reminder

Some operators found lacking in takeoff safety path analysis
Aircraft

Global Bizav Flying Sees Slight Decline in October

European and North American traffic falls, while the rest of the world records a big increase
Legacy 500 takes off from Rafiq Hariri International Airport,Beirut, Lebanon,
Avionics

Retrofit Avionics Market Grows Modestly as Forward-fit Sales Skyrocket

The AEA's Q3 2023 Avionics Market Report shows $814 million in sales
Textron avionics install
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation To Open Falcon MRO at New São Paulo Airport

Catarina facility to be large enough to house a Falcon 10X
Dassault mechanic works on a PW307 turbofan
Aircraft

A Message from AIN Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Wilson Leach

Airshows remain key events in AIN’s DNA
Dubai Airshow covers 1993
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Protest Damage and Illegal Charters Fuel Insurance Concerns

Business aviation professionals urged to consider indemnity liability insurance
Letze Generation protestors damage a Citation CJ1+ aircraft at Sylt Airport in Germany.
FutureFlight

Battery Maker Amprius Secures Orders from Three Electric Aircraft Developers

The California-based battery developer has signed purchase agreements with three as-yet-unnamed “premier electric aviation manufacturers.” 
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Sustainability and Environment

Latest Boeing EcoDemonstrator Studies Tackle SAF’s Contrail Effects

Researchers are encouraged by early findings on a Boeing 737 Max 10 airliner
Boeing 737 Max 10 Ecodemonstrator followed by a NASA DC-8 Airborne Science Lab
Airports

Dubai Still In Pole Position as Gulf's Core Business Aviation Hub

Service providers and operators see more opportunities for UAE growth and also in Saudi Arabia
Master plan for Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Al Maktoum International Airport
FutureFlight

Study Proposes Airships for Decarbonized Air Services for Remote Scottish Communities

In a UK government-funded report, Hybrid Air Vehicles spells out how its Airlander 10 airship could boost passenger and freight services in a more sustainable way.
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Safety

Errant Washer Triggers S-92 MGB Leak, Emergency Landing

Norwegian authorities blame emergency S-92 landing on maintenance
The washer was probably introduced into the aircraft’s main gearbox during maintenance.
FBOs

Apollo Funds Acquires Majority Stake in Modern Aviation

Founded in 2018, the FBO chain now lists 16 locations
Modern Aviation FBO at Denver's Centennial Airport
FutureFlight

Private Aviation Group Sino Jet Plans for eVTOL Air Services in China

The company wants to operate five-passenger electric vehicles alongside the fleet of business jets it manages for owners and offers for charter flights.
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Rotorcraft

Life Flight Network Adds Three New Bells to Fleet

Air ambulance provider builds Bell fleet to 32
Bell Textron announced that Life Flight Network has added two more Bell 407GXi helicopters to its fleet. (Photo: Bell)
Sustainability and Environment

Chapman Inks Deal To Help Clients Fly Sustainably

The global charter broker partnered With 4Air to offer offset and SAF use solutions
business jet taking off
Aircraft

Indian Lessor Agrees to Buy Lyte's 40-Seat VTOL Aircraft

Vman Aviation Services' current portfolio includes helicopters, regional airliners and training aircraft
Lyte Aviation's LA-44 SkyBus VTOL aircraft