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Safety

Online Ramp Safety Program To Roll Out

Software maker NDX will introduce its online program focusing on FBO and airport ramp safety issues on January 1.
Screenshot showing NDX ramp tracking functionality
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Expands Mx Capabilities in Middle East

Jet Aviation has added maintenance capabilities and extended services at its Dubai International Airport facility and in Abu Dhabi.
Jet Aviation Dubai facility
FBOs

Sheltair Opens New Savannah Hangar

Sheltair has added its second 30,000 sq-ft hangar at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in as many years.
Sheltair hangar ar KSAV

IADA Adds The Jet Business to Its Membership

The Jet Business will help the International Aircraft Dealers Association further its presence overseas.
Street view of The Jet Business showroom in London
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Survey Shows Sustainability Interest

A recent survey by Airbus Corporate Jets finds support from U.S. corporate aviation in sustainability practices.
ACJ TwoTwenty in flight over coastline with grassy terrain and golf course
Regulations and Government

FAA Document Fraud Case Ends with Prison Time

Lying to the FAA leads to prison for habitual felon.
Bombardier Learjet 55 on foggy airport ramp
Charter & Fractional

SpeedBird Grows Charter Fleet

SpeedBird has acquired four Cessna Citation CJ3/CJ3+ and two Bombardier Challenger 605 business jets.
SpeedBird Cessna Citation CJ3
Rotorcraft

Switzerland's Rega Orders 12 More Airbus H145s

Rega—a helicopter emergency medical services provider in Switzerland—will operate 21 Airbus H145 helicopters by 2021.
Rega Air Rescue Service Helicopter in flight over mountains in Swiss Alps
Aircraft

Private Aviation Group Volare To Operate Lilium eVTOL Aircraft

Volare will buy up to 20 of the Pioneer Edition executive version of the Lilium Jet and will operate charter flights in the UK and provide maintenance.
Digital rendering of Lilium Pioneer Edition eVTOL in flight over city
FBOs

Two Saudia Units Participate at MEBAA

The flag carrier's private aviation and MRO subsidiaries will also contribute to the MEBAA Conference.
Richard Koe and Fahad Ibrahim Alijarboa
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik To Install Flexible ACJ320neo VIP Interior

Lufthansa Technik was selected to provide a flexible charter/private VIP interior on an Airbus ACJ320neo and follow with maintenance and component support.
Interior on a Lufthansa Technik customer’s new ACJ320neo
Aircraft

MagniX Makes Leap from Electric Motors to Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electric motor developer MagniX has doubled down on its efforts to make aviation more sustainable by entering the hydrogen fuel cell market.
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Flashback: Brazilian banks back Embraer privatization

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Charter & Fractional

Vertis Aviation Sees Trends Shifting for Bizav in Africa

Swiss aircraft charter firm Vertis Aviation has seen growth from customers in Africa.
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AIN YEAR-END REPORT 2022

A letter from AIN CEO and Co-founder, Wilson Leach
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AIN Co-Founder and CEO Wilson Leach Has Had a Front Row Seat to BizAv - AIN’s 50th Anniversary

AIN Co-Founder and CEO Wilson Leach Has Had a Front Row Seat to BizAv - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
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FutureFlight

Private Aviation Group Volare to Operate New Pioneer Edition Lilium Jet

The UK-based aircraft management and charter operator's new eVolare division has agreed to add up to 20 of the four-passenger eVTOL aircraft to its fleet.
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FutureFlight

Savback to Market Speeder VTOL Aircraft For Military Missions in Nordic Countries

The Sweden-based helicopter distributor signed a letter of intent with Mayman Aerospace to buy 25 Speeders in an agreement valued at $45 million.
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FutureFlight

Fuel Cell Developer H2Fly to Lead Europe's Project Heaven Hydrogen Aviation Initiative

The German company has started integrating fuel cells and liquid hydrogen tanks onto the HY4 technology demonstrator with plans to start ground testing in 2023.
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Aircraft

SPA To Take Delivery of Embraer Praetor 500 Next Year

The company continues to have access to the flag carrier’s standby fleet for VIP charter
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Unveils B-21 Raider Sixth-generation Bomber

Although superficially similar to the B-2, the B-21 bomber benefits from four decades of advances in systems, manufacturing, and low-observable technology.
B-21 Raider
Aircraft

JetHQ Says Eastern Africa Expansion Is Paying Off

JetHQ sees Hugh opportunities for business aviation in East Africa, where the aircraft brokerage opened an office in 2020.
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Aircraft

Seller’s Market Complicates GJC's Financing Efforts

Starting in 2023, Global Jet Capital predicts steady growth in the total number of aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Primadonna Intros New-design Cabin Bed System

Primadonna's PrimaLux FlexFrame bed for business jets fits between two single club or conference seats and is topped by a memory foam mattress.
Aircraft cabin with Primadonna's PrimaLux FlexFrame bed installed between seats
FBOs

Jet Access Building FBO/MRO at Dallas Executive

Jet Access' 80,000-sq-ft complex at Dallas Executive Airport is expected to be completed next year.
Rendering of Jet Access' new Dallas facility
Safety

Prime Jet Integrates Mx Analysis, Surveillance with SMS

Prime Jet has access to more information on safety and maintenance issues by integrating its CASS with Wyvern's QSMS program.
Landing gear on business jet
Aircraft

AINsight: Is There Something in the Air?

The preowned jet market is experiencing more inventory and flattish prices, implying a soft landing scenario.
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Aircraft

FAA Certifies Falcon 6X's Pratt & Whitney Engine

The certification builds on approvals the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine has already received from Transport Canada and EASA.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine on a stand
Aircraft

Citadel Meets 'Hot' VIP Airliner Refurb, MRO Demand

VIP Airliner completion and MRO specialist Citadel Aviation reports doubling business amidst a “hot” market for aftermarket upgrades and service.
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Airports

Hadid Sees Middle East Bizav Boom

Real estate, technology and food investments are driving the economy in Dubai, Hadid believes.
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