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Safety

Standdown Focuses on Cybersecurity, Employee Safety

Safety in a business aviation organization starts with its people, Bombardier Safety Standdown attendees hear.
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Airports

Hadid Joins MEBAA Board

MEBAA’s founding and executive chairman, Ali Alnaqbi, has confirmed Hadid’s appointment.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FinnHEMS Opts for Rusada Envision Mx Management

FinnHEMS will work with Rusada to consolidate its maintenance data into the Envision software suite so the information can be accessed remotely.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Five 505 Singles Into The Baltics

Bell sold three 505s to Airborne during the European Rotors conference and appointed the company as its independent representative in the Baltic states.
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FBOs

ExecuJet FBO in Switzerland Joins Paragon Network

The ExecuJet-managed FBO at St. Gallen-Altenrhein International Airport is the latest to join the Paragon Network of upscale service providers.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo AW169 Gains EASA Skid, Single-Pilot SAR Approvals

EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Optima Enhancing Support in Europe with New Facility

Optima Aero's facility in Anglet, France, will house maintenance, component, refurbishment and certification and distribution activities.
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Training and Workforce

Tony Kern Calls Out Aviation on Sexual Harassment

Business aviation could solve its worker shortage by making the industry a safe place for female employees, according to Tony Kern.
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Flashback: King Air line’s enduring allure prompts Textron’s Beechcraft Buy

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

DRF Luftrettung Orders Two Airbus H145s and Data Service Suite

Now flying 15 H145s and three H135s, German EMS operator DRF Luftrettung adds to its Airbus fleet with an order for two more H145s.
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Aircraft

Middle East Traffic Important for SEA Prime

As of September 2022, traffic to and from the Middle East region into SEA Prime's facilities increased by 13 percent compared to 2019.
Aircraft

Boeing Projects Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2041

According to Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast, air cargo traffic will double over the next 20 years due to growth in e-commerce and supply chain needs.
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FutureFlight

Flying Cars Capture the Public Imagination, But Will Regulators Approve Them?

While most advanced air mobility start-ups are developing eVTOL air taxis for commercial use, these companies plan to deliver vehicles for personal use that can be flown and also driven on the ground.
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FutureFlight

Archer and United Airlines Announce eVTOL Air Taxi Route Between Manhattan and Newark Airport

Archer's Midnight eVTOL air taxi will transport passengers between Newark Liberty Airport and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport.
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FBOs

Flashback: AMR Combs joins Signature fold; combined chain will number 50

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

Hyundai's Supernal Previews its eVTOL Air Taxi Experience

At the recent NBAA-BACE trade show, FutureFlight got a front row seat for a simulated flight of Supernal’s planned SA-1 eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Swiss Start-up Unveils Plans and Seeks Backers for Electric Seaplane

Jekta says its PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft would have a range of up to around 150 kilometers and would support new, cost-effective air connections between communities located near seas, lakes, and rivers.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

FAA Reveals eVTOL Airworthiness Criteria in Proposed Type Certification Basis for Joby's Aircraft

The U.S. air safety regulator published proposals for type certifying eVTOL aircraft and has given stakeholders until December 8 to comment on its plans.
FBOs

Bombardier Appoints Miami Service Center Ground Handler

Bombardier has designated Fontainebleau Aviation as the official aircraft ground handling provider for its new Miami-Opa Locka service center.
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Regulations and Government

Bunce Notes Challenges for Business Aircraft Manufacturers

Speaking last week at the Corporate Jet Investor in Miami, GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce addressed hurdles in workforce, supply chain and regulations.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Elite II Gets FAA OK, Deliveries To Start Soon

Just weeks after its reveal, the HondaJet Elite II light jet has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
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Sheltair's Todd Anderson Takes Vice-chair Role at NATA

Todd Anderson is bringing 40 years of leadership experience, including as COO of Sheltair Aviation, to his vice-chair role at NATA.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Signs Saudis To Hourly Service Contract

Safran Helicopter Engines will provide support-by-the-hour for The Helicopter and Jet Company's Airbus fleet in Saudi Arabia.
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Safety

Safety Isn't Part-time, Standdown Presenter Says

About 450 industry professionals were in attendance for the first day of Bombardier's 26th Safety Standdown.
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Accidents

Hawker Accident Caused by Delayed Go-around Attempt

According to the NTSB, the crew's delayed decision to go-around caused a hard landing that substantially damaged the airplane and injured the copilot.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Signs New Service Clients at European Rotors

Airbus Helicopters gained significant new fleet clients for its HCare product support program during this week's European Rotors conference.
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Aircraft

DRF Luftrettung Expands Airbus Air Ambulance Fleet

German air ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung has ordered more Airbus H145 helicopters and additional services from the manufacturer.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow CEO Reports Slow Ascent in Revenue

Helicopter services company Bristow Group quadruples net income on modest revenue gains.
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Aircraft

Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
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Engines

GE Delivers 250th CT7-2E1 Helicopter Engine

GE Aerospace has delivered its 250th CT7-2E1 helicopter engine to Leonardo Helicopter.
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