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Boeing Takes Control of eVTOL Aircraft Developer Wisk

Boeing will support Wisk's plans to bring a four-seat autonomous eVTOL aircraft to market later this decade after taking full control of the company.
Wisk Aero is developing a four-seat autonomous eVTOL aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Intentional Aircraft Crasher Pleads Guilty

A California man who intentionally crashed his airplane as an internet stunt and lied about it to investigators now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Jacob bailing out of his Taylorcraft.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Soar with Record Forward-fit, AEA Reports

The nearly $468 million in forward-fit business and GA avionics sales in Q1, a record, helped drive a 22.6 percent gain in total sales, AEA said.
female avionics maintenance technician at work
Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees Strong Markets in North America, Asia

General Dynamics chair Phebe Novakovic said Gulfstream remains on target with a 1:1 book to bill with strength in North American and Asian markets.
Gulfstream G700 in flight
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky CEO Vows Continued Support for Discontinued S-76 Helicopters

Paul Lemmo said Sikorsky would continue product support for S-76 and seek customers for the S-92A+.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Luxaviation's Charter App Gives Customers Green Options

The new charter booking app lets charter clients make carbon offset payments, order sustainable aviation fuel, and make more use of empty-leg flights.
The Luxaviation App for charter flight customers.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Lands Irish Search and Rescue Contract

Bristow will provide helicopter search and rescue service for the Irish Coast Guard.
Irish Coast Guard helicopter in flight over ocean with service members repelling into water
Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Six 407GXi Helicopters to Argentina for SAR

Argentina’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to take six Bell 407GXi helicopters which will be used to assist with search and rescue missions.
Bell 407GXi helicopter in flight over grassy field
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: June 2023

Preliminary and final accident reports, June 2023
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Accidents

Ketchikan Air Tour Safety Still Lacking, NTSB Finds

Federal safety experts say Alaskan air tour operators have not resolved all issues arising from a spate of accidents between 2007 and 2021.
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Aysha Alhameli Highlights Innovation in Air Accident Prevention in the UAE

Aysha Alhameli, assistant director general of the UAE Air Accident Investigation Sector, outlines numerous projects underway to help global safety.
Aysha Alhameli UAE
Maintenance and Modifications

Profound Change Moves the Maintenance Market

Supply chain problems, a tough market for finding new technical personnel, and door-busting levels of business are affecting aircraft MRO providers.
AMAC technician
FBOs

Provo Air Center: A Secret No More

Once relatively unknown among the Caribbean destinations, the Turks and Caicos Islands are now becoming one of the region's hottest locations.
Provo Air Center

People in Aviation

A look at aviation industry changes in leadership roles and job titles as well as scholarship awards and honoring the memory of those who have flown west.
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Charter & Fractional

Euro Charter Firms Ready for Peak Summer Demand

Last year’s record activity tripped up Europe’s Part 135 providers. They vow no repeat performance this summer.
Summer charter
ATC

FAA Regrouping on Remote Towers

As Europe and other parts of the world expand their use of remote-tower technologies, the FAA is pulling back and halting such projects at two airports.
Heathrow remote tower
Training and Workforce

A Higher Level of Upset Training with APS

APS provides UPRT at a high-altitude in all-attitude aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Boeing Takes Full Control of Autonomous eVTOL Developer Wisk Aero

The California start-up's CEO, Brian Yutko, confirmed that the company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the aerospace and defense giant during a Boeing press conference in South Carolina.
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Aircraft

Piasecki Develops Hydrogen Helicopter at Sikorsky Factory

Piasecki Aircraft has acquired the former Sikorsky helicopter factory in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and will use it to develop VTOL aircraft.
Piasecki's PA-890 hydrogen-powered helicopter.
Sustainability and Environment

Jetex Offers Global SAF Book-and-claim

Through a deal with fuel management company 360 Jet Fuel, Jetex is now offering its customers the ability to purchase SAF through book-and-claim.
Jetex FBO hangar
Avionics

FlyExclusive Selects Gogo Avance Upgrade on 40 Aircraft

FlyExclusive is opting to install an Avance L3 or L5 upgrade on 40 more aircraft in its fleet.
FlyExclusive is upgrading its fleet with more Gogo Avance air-to-ground connectivity systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Giants Joined after Viasat Closes Inmarsat Buy

The purchase of Inmarsat by Viasat completes an acquisition plan that was announced in November 2021.
Inmarsat satellite
Sustainability and Environment

Report: U.S. SAF Industry Will Require $400 Billion Investment by 2050

A report by renewable fuels producer SKYNRG states that to meet worldwide demand for SAF, 400 refineries will be needed by 2050.
tanker trucks loading SAF at refinery
Aircraft

HondaJet 2600 May Be Nearing Launch Decision

The HondaJet 2600 "Concept" could become Honda Aircraft's next program, and a launch decision may be made soon.
Honda Aircraft 2600 business jet concept
Charter & Fractional

Choosing the Right Management Approach: Not as Simple as It May Appear

Research shows that fewer charter hours for management aircraft can produce more positive results for the owners.
Falcon interior (Photo: Dassault Aviation)
Aircraft

SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028

Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.
SAS plans to operate Heart Aerospace's hybrid-electric ES-30 regional airliner.
Aircraft

Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Jeffrey Emmenis, Vertis Aviation CEO

Why AMAC’s Expertise Is More Sought After Than Ever - AMAC Aerospace

Why AMAC’s Expertise Is More Sought After Than Ever - AMAC Aerospace
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FutureFlight

Piasecki To Develop and Build VTOL Vehicles in Former Sikorsky Helicopter Facility

The Coatesville, Pennsylvania factory produced Sikorsky S-76 and S-92 helicopters before Lockheed Martin closed it in 2022.
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FutureFlight

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A weekly roundup 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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