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Regulations and Government

Oral Fluid Testing Added to DOT Drug-monitoring Program

The drug-testing program required by the FAA and other U.S. transportation agencies has been amended to include oral fluid testing.
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Aircraft

Qatar Sends Two Head-of-state Aircraft to Coronation

An Airbus A340-300 and a Boeing BBJ 747-8 ferried Qatari delegation to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday.
An Airbus A340-500 of the Qatar Amiri Flight on takeoff (Credit Qatar Airways)
Avionics

Fargo Jet Center Completes Garmin Upgrade on PC-12

Fargo Jet Center delivered three Pilatus PC-12s upgraded with Garmin TXi touchscreens to Northeast Montana STAT Air Ambulance Cooperative.
flight deck of Pilatus PC-12 equipped with Garmin TXi touchscreen upgrade
FutureFlight

Cormorant Evaluates Wood as the Basis for a More Environmentally Sustainable Seaplane

Sitka spruce trees growing in coastal areas of western Canada could be used to make substantial parts of the wings and airframe for a new amphibious aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Pushes Back Type Certification Target Date for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft to Late 2026

A letter to shareholders says technical issues relating to the certification process are the main reason for the delay, but the company's first-quarter balance sheet shows depleted cash reserves.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Rolls Out Next-gen Mach Records Search Engine

Bluetail's digital business aviation records platform Mach 2 Search offers higher speeds and improved capabilities over the previous version.
Screenshot of Bluetail's Mach 2 Search platform
FutureFlight

Car Designers Are Defining the Look and Feel of eVTOL Aircraft

Supernal has received international recognition for the design of the cabin for its SA-1 eVTOL vehicle.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Global Broadband will Deliver Connectivity for a Wide Range of Aircraft

Gogo Global Broadband will Deliver Connectivity for a Wide Range of Aircraft
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Charter & Fractional

Florida Charter Operator Starts New Fleet Base Construction

Elite Air has begun construction on a dedicated 72,000-sq-ft terminal/hangar complex at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
Artist rendering of the Elite Air facility under construction at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
Regulations and Government

Former Bizjet Escrow Exec Guilty of Drug Trafficking

Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin was found guilty of money laundering, wire fraud, and two counts of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cocaine.
Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin
Maintenance and Modifications

VSE To Acquire Desser Aerospace

VSE Corporation looks to expand its products and services through the acquisition of aircraft component and MRO services provider Desser Aerospace.
Dessser Aerospace product offerings
Aircraft

AINsight: Finding Value in Numbers

The preowned business aircraft market appears to have achieved balance—this is a great thing and should be welcomed.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilots To Picket Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

NetJets pilot union organized a picket of the annual shareholders meeting of NetJets's parent company Berkshire Hathaway to protest pay and conditions.
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots hold a picket across from company headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, on April 19, 2023
Aircraft

Red Sea Projects Set To Revolutionize Tourism in Saudi Arabia

NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.
Yosef Hafiz, NasJet Private Aviation
Airports

Manila Starts Air Traffic Upgrades Amid Power Outage Probe

Philippine authorities called for a probe on Tuesday to investigate Manila’s May 1 Terminal 3 power outage a day before air traffic system upgrades begin.
Representatives from several Philippine authorities around conference table
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Selects Iridium Certus for Challenger 3500

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 has become the first super midsize business jet to offer Iridium Certus as a baseline feature.
Challenger 3500 in flight over coast
Training and Workforce

Contract Business Jet Pilot Pay Soars, Says CrewBlast

Against the backdrop of big airline pay raises, day rates soar for contract pilots in business aviation, according to data from staffing company CrewBlast.
Business jet captain poses by wing
Training and Workforce

Contract Pilot Pay Soars

Against the backdrop of big airline pay raises, day rates for biz pilots soar.
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Regulations and Government

D.C. Think Tank Targets Private Aviation

The Institute for Policy Studies proposes a series of crippling taxes and regulation in its new study targeting business aviation.
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Aircraft

Embraer Reports Flat Bizjet Deliveries, Softer Revenues

Embraer sees a strengthening market despite widening losses in the first quarter of 2023 and flat business jet deliveries.
Embraer Phenom 100EV on airport ramp on a cloudy day
Sustainability and Environment

Satcom Direct Launching Automated Carbon Reporting Tool

Satcom Direct will unveil its new automated carbon emission reporting functionality this month at EBACE.
business jet flying over countryside
FBOs

Abu Dhabi’s Serenity Aviation To Scope Global Opportunities

The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.
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Aircraft

60 Years of Falcons Define Business Jet Evolution

The anniversary of the first flight of Dassault’s Mystère 20 is a business aviation milestone.
Charles Lindbergh, fourth from right, views the prototype Mystère 20
FutureFlight

Joby Secures $180 Million Investment from Longtime Backer Baillie Gifford

Joby Aviation has received a $180 million investment from one of its long-term investors, Baillie Gifford.
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FutureFlight

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A summary of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Seeks $250 Million To Sustain Work on eVTOL Aircraft as Share Price Hovers below Minimum

The German company says it already has a commitment for $100 million from an existing investor that is also willing to provide a further $75 million in matching funds.
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Avionics

Buttigieg: July 1 Hard Deadline for 5G C-band Radalt Compliance

Airliners not in compliance will be banned from the U.S. in 2024.
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Aircraft

Perlan 2 Glider Beginning Final Flight-test Campaign

The pressurized, high-altitude Perlan 2 glider is expected to reach a record-breaking altitude of 90,000 feet during the upcoming flight test campaign.
The Perlan 2 glider is pictured in flight.
Regulations and Government

Whitaker Reported as FAA Administrator Candidate

The White House declines to comment on whether it is considering former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker for the top post.
Michael Whitaker
Rotorcraft

Study: Robust Growth Ahead for Air Ambulance Market

Nearly 9 percent annual growth rate is forecasted for global ambulance market.
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