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Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s

Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.
Tradewind branded Pilatus PC-12NGS on airport ramp outside of Pilatus hangar
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Lands Major Order at EBACE

On the final day of the EBACE show in Geneva, Airbus Helicopters announced a blockbuster, 43 ship sale to an Italian operator.
Signing of order for 43 Airbus Helicopters at EBACE
Accidents

AINsight: Fatal In-flight Upset Poses Important Lessons

Challenger 300/350 pilots should review the airplane's quick reference handbook in light of a recent upset accident in the business jet.
Sustainability and Environment

UK's Norwich Airport Adds SAF Supply

Norwich Airport has inked a deal with Air bp that will make it one of growing number of airports in the UK to provide continuous supplies of SAF.
The UK's Norwich Airport
Charter & Fractional

Silkwings Lands Funding for Fractional Ownership Venture

The company plans to operate Dassault Falcon aircraft in China and other parts of Asia, and will also offer aircraft management services.
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Security

Congress Sends Notam Improvement Act to White House

The House gave final clearance to a bill requiring the FAA to establish a task force to recommend improvements to the notam system
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Fuel

Sustainability Leads See Hydrogen as SAF Future

Rather than develop new hydrogen-powered propulsion systems, the aviation industry should focus on using hydrogen to produce SAF, panelists contend.
Hydrogen
Aircraft

LHT’s New BBJ 777 VIP Cabin Design Aims for Middle East

Lufthansa Technik Unveils at EBACE a Middle Eastern-flavored VIP cabin concept for the forthcoming BBJ 777-9
Lufthansa Technik 777 rendering
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Ambulance Outfitters Show Their Stuff

North Dakota based aero-medical outfitters Spectrum Aeromed and Fargo Jet Center show off their latest advances at EBACE.
Aeromedical aircraft outiftting from Spectrum Aeromed and Fargo Jet Center
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD Showcasing Plane Simple Antenna at EBACE

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple tail-mounted antenna system for business jets is on display at EBACE 2023.
Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple
Sustainability and Environment

Prepping for Business Aviation's New Normal: Protests

An EBACE panel discussion partly focused on the fall-out from Tuesday's protests against business aviation and France's new ban on domestic flights.
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Aircraft

Fokker Unveils New Widebody Hangar for Completions

Fokker Services Group unveils new widebody hangar at EBACE, as the Dutch firm prepares for anticipated surge in completion services.
new Fokker hangar
Engines

QTA Cures HTF7000 Thrust Reverser Door Corrosion

QTA has engineered a cure to corrosion problems with HTF7000 thrust-reverser doors at considerably reduced cost compared with replacing entire units.
The Quiet Technology Aerospace
Rotorcraft

Sloane Ups Leonardo AW109 Orders

Leonardo and its UK/Ireland dealership continue to achieve good sales in UK and Ireland, with the AW109 family leading the way.
Leonardo AW109
FBOs

Sky Valet Adds Five French FBOs to Affiliate Network

Founded in 2018, the Sky Valet affiliate FBO network has now grown to 37 locations with the latest addition of five locations in France.
Jean-Francois Guitard, director of general aviation and business aviation with Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vista Passengers Get Unlimited Data With LuxStream

Vista customers now have access to unlimited data in aircraft equipped with Collins' LuxStream connectivity service.
VistaJet at EBACE 2023
Aircraft

Angola’s Bestfly Executes New European Move

Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.
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Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Helps EBACE-bound Aircraft Lower Emissions

Aviation fuel provider Avfuel provided sustainable aviation fuel for EBACE-bound aircraft.
Avfuel booth EBACE 2023
Charter & Fractional

Avinode Set to Simplify Online Charter Booking Process

Operators and brokers will be able to present clearer options for their clients and conduct all aspects of transactions in one place online, Avinode said.
Avinode says more charter customers are using its platform to find flights.
FBOs

African Specialist Lands in Geneva

Among the first-time exhibitors at EBACE 2023 is General Aviation Services, which provides ground support and permit arrangement in Africa.
General Aviation Services
Aircraft

The 6X Leads Dassault’s Flock of Falcons at EBACE

Dassault Aviation celebrates 60 years of Falcons at EBACE 2023 with the 6X, 8X, and 2000LX on static display, and 10X mockup in Palexpo exhibition hall
Dassault 10X interior mock up
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Swissto12 To Build Inmarsat’s NextGen GEO Smallsats

Inmarsat's new geostationary I-8 satellites, scheduled to launch in 2026, will be built using Swissto12’s HummingSat small satellite platform.
A digital rendering of an Inmarsat-8 satellite in orbit.
Training and Workforce

Jetnet Highlights Training and Research Products

Aviation market intelligence specialist Jetnet has a range of products and tools that assist aviation professionals meet challenges with detailed data.
JetNet report
Regulations and Government

Universal Adds CBP Reimbursable Services Locations

Universal Weather and Aviation has added 19 locations to its U.S. Customs and Border Protection reimbursable services program.
U.S. Customs Facility

NATA Brings Back Air Charter Summit

NATA is planning more events focused on different aspects of aviation businesses, including the return of the Air Charter Summit.
Eviation Alice on airport ramp following first flight with test pilot Steven Crane deboarding the aircraft

Hanscom Hangar Expansion Flies Into Opposition

A proposed expansion at Hanscom Field in Massachusetts has drawn opposition focused on perceived environmental concerns.
Aerial view of Hanscom Field in Massachusetts in 2015
Maintenance and Modifications

Donacle Drones To Aid Jet Aviation’s Aircraft Inspections

Jet Aviation and Donecle will use AI and advanced image analysis algorithms to enable fast and accurate aircraft inspections.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aerocare, Inflite Partner on Paint, MRO Services

Customers can simultaneously book paint and MRO services with Aerocare on the business aircraft types that Inflite supports.
Sebastien Albouy and Pauline Monksfield of Inflite The Jet Centre and Peter Mankelow of Aerocare Aviation Services
Aircraft

MySky Debuts Charter Procurement Software

MySky is introducing a procurement tool for charter providers, the latest addition to its suite of revenue management software.
MacBook displaying MySky's Procure software
Aircraft

New Charter Procurement Software Tool from MySky Bows

MySky debuts procurement tool for charter providers, the latest in its suite of spend and revenue management software solutions.
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