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Charter & Fractional

FAA Floats SMS Reqs for Aircraft OEMs, Part 135 Ops

An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking would mandate safety management systems at aircraft manufacturers and Part 135 charter operators.
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Sustainability and Environment

PNBAA To Host SAF Educational Webinar on Thursday

The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association seeks to further educate its members on the benefits of SAF use.
SAF tanker at loading rack.
Rotorcraft

AStar Ground School To Be Offered at Heli-Expo 2023

EuroSafety International will offer an Airbus H125 ground school at this year's HAI Heli-Expo.
Airbus H125 helicopter
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Universal Adds Sites to Customs Reimbursement Program

Over the past year, Universal Weather and Aviation has added 42 U.S. locations to its Customs Reimbursable Services Program.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
ATC

FAA Lifts Grounding Order Following U.S. Notam Outage

Normal airline operations resumed at about 9 a.m. after a failure of the U.S. notam system forced the cancellation of some 850 flights.
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FBOs

Yingling Adds 13th Hangar To Accommodate MRO Demand

The 22,00-sq-ft hangar is the eighth one Yingling Aviation has added in the past three years.
Photo of Yingling Aviation hangar
FutureFlight

LCI To Add Elroy Air Chaparral eVTOL Aircraft to Lease Portfolio

The hybrid-electric aircraft, which could complete certification by the end of 2023, will have a payload of around 500 pounds and a range of 300 nm. It is intended for autonomous or remotely piloted operations.
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Aircraft

Airbus Falls Short of 2022 Delivery Target, Blames Supply Chain

Although supply chain constraints suppressed deliveries, both Airbus and Boeing registered strong sales campaigns last year.
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Safety

NATA Updates Its Misfueling-prevention Program

Given the recent changes in aviation fuels available at airports, NATA has updated its free, online misfueling-prevention program.
close up of fueling an aircraft with avgas.

HAI Announces 2023 Mx, Comms Award Recipients

Helicopter Association International has named Mike Iven and Lawrence "Skip" Robinson as Salute to Excellence Award recipients.
Photo collage Mike Iven left and Lawrence “Skip” Robinson in helicopter on right
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct HQ Turns to Solar Power

The business aviation connectivity provider has installed a 1,200-panel solar farm at its Florida headquarters.
Aerial view of Satcom Direct's solar farm
Safety

FAA Revises 5G AD Based on New Information

In its analysis of 5G cellphone network interference, the FAA found about 100 incidents where aircraft avionics were affected.
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Airports

Savannah Org Forms To Address Aircraft Storage Issues

A Savannah, Georgia aviation group launched to advocate for aircraft owners and operators, NBAA reported.
Entrance sign at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Charter & Fractional

JSX Progresses On Adding Starlink Wi-Fi to Fleet

JSX began equipping its fleet with Starlink airborne connectivity in early December following FAA approval.
Image of JSX Engine and Tail
Rotorcraft

FAA Issues New Heliport Guidance

FAA issues new advisory circular on heliport planning, design, and construction
Helicopter rotor head
FutureFlight

Destinus Files New Flight Plan to Bring Hypersonic Aircraft to Market

The European start-up expects to begin flight testing the latest prototype of its hydrogen propulsion system in February, as it prioritizes work on a passenger airliner that could shrink the globe by flying at five times the speed of sound.
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Aircraft

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer
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Used Business Aircraft Inventories Climb, Values Slip

With pre-owned business aircraft inventories climbing, asking values are slipping, albiet remaining higher than a year ago.
Preowned G650 for sale
FBOs

St. Croix FBO Hosts Air Force One

While Bohlke International Aviation has hosted many celebrities in its 65-year history, none compare to its special guest over the year end holidays.
Air Force One departs from St. Croix's Henry E. Rohlsen Airport
Regulations and Government

Slot Reservations Required for Superbowl LVII

With hundreds of private jets expected to descend on Arizona for the big game in February, a slot reservation system is now in effect for the area.
Airport ramp packed with private aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

NorthPoint To Buy Soloy Aviation

Soloy will continue to operate in Olympia under its brand but will transfer support functions to NorthPoint in Minnesota after its acquisition.
Soloy-converted Cessna 206h (Photo: Soloy Aviation Solutions)
Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Card, Membership Prices Continue To Climb

Prices for fixed and capped hourly rate jet cards and memberships increased 4.9 percent in the final three months of 2022.
Private jets on airport ramp at Kahului Airport in Maui, Hawaii
Training and Workforce

NBAA Touts Speakers at 2023 Leadership Conference

A lineup of “preeminent experts” in personal development and management strategies are scheduled as keynote speakers at NBAA's 2023 Leadership Conference.
Keynote speaker on stage at past NBAA leadership conference
Charter & Fractional

Nomad Adds Five Aircraft to Charter Fleet in 2022

The long-range, large-cabin business jets join Nomad's charter fleet consisting of a Gulfstream G450, a Bombardier Global 5000, and an Airbus ACJ319.
Cabin of Nomad Aviation's Global 5000
Airports

London Airports Aim To Boost Business Aviation Workforce

Farnborough and Biggin Hill are both holding careers events in a bid to recruit talent to the industry.
Farnborough Airport and companies on-site employ around 1,200 people.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boost Gets Canada STC for Personnel Carrying System

Boost Systems has received Transport Canada STC approval for its personnel carrying device system for transport category rotorcraft.
5 persons inflight secured to Boost Systems' Helicopter External Cargo hoist
Aircraft

Comac Readies C919 for Spring Service Launch

The Comac C919 program has started its second round of cabin crew training as the first production example participates in flight validation trials.
Comac C919 takes off from Shanghai airport
FutureFlight

Drone Flight Trials in Cornwall Could Build a Template for a Nationwide UK Network

The flight trials will aim to demonstrate how uncrewed air vehicles could be used for missions such as making deliveries for the National Health Service and the Royal Mail.
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FutureFlight

Ryse eVTOL Aircraft Takes Flight at Consumer Electronics Show

Ryse Aero Technologies' Recon ultralight personal aircraft just became the first eVTOL to fly at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Air-SOS Offers Crisis Mission Coordination and Support

Air-SOS, a recenlty-launched program from Fireside Partners, coordinates medevac and other high-sensitivity missions.
private jet receiving water salute