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MRO Insider Partners with Thoroughbred Aviation

The partnership between Thoroughbred Aviation and MRO Insider will allow Thoroughbred's clients to enroll in the MRO Insider app.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Foley Warns of Slowing Investments in General Aviation Technologies

As the economy becomes less certain, investors are becoming wary of risking investments in aerospace startups, Brian Foley said.
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Avionics

Garmin Awaits 'Imminent' EASA G5000 Nod for Excel/XLS

Garmin is expecting EASA approval for the G5000 avionics suite in Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, which was certified by the FAA three years ago.
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Charter & Fractional

New Hangar Complex Opens at Van Nuys Airport

Sun Air Jets has expanded its presence at Van Nuys Airport with the opening of 66,000 sq ft of new hangars.
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Airlines

Airbus and Air France Deny Criminal Manslaughter Charges

More than 10 years after investigators reported on the fatal crash of Air France flight AF447, the airline and Airbus are facing manslaughter charges.
FutureFlight

UK Aircraft Modification Group Pivots to Help Bring New Aviation Technology to Market

Marshall Aerospace has formed a business unit called Futureworx that is acting as a systems and service integrator in the advanced air mobility sector, focusing on areas such as autonomous flight and hydrogen propulsion.
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FutureFlight

Delta Backs Joby with Investment and Plans for Airport Rides for Passengers

The U.S. airline will invest up to $200 million in the eVTOL aircraft developer, and its customers will have exclusive access to "home-to-airport transportation" starting in New York and Los Angeles.
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FutureFlight

EU Air Mobility Demonstration in Spain Concludes with EHang eVTOL Flight Tests

The Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer is one of 16 participants in in the European Union’s Air Mobility Urban–Large Experimental Demonstration, which is part of efforts to safely integrate new aircraft into urban airspace.
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FutureFlight

Surf Air Signs $450 million Funding Commitment With Leasing Group Jetstream Aviation Capital

As part of its $450 million finance deal with Surf Air, Jetstream Capital has agreed to buy as many as 250 hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
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FutureFlight

4D Mapping Plots Advanced Air Mobility Routes through Korean City

MintAir and partners have developed a four-dimensional map of Seongnam, a Seoul suburb, to show how uncrewed air vehicles and piloted eVTOL vehicles could safely operate urban and regional flights.
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FutureFlight

FutureFlight Witnesses Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Making Its First Flight

The long-awaited start to Alice's flight test campaign last just eight minutes, but the day also brought significant news about reduced range expectations and more time needed to complete type certification.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Announces Upgrades for HondaJet Elite

The upgrades for the HondaJet Elite include increasing maximum takeoff weight.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Breaks Ground on $40M Battle Creek Expansion

Duncan Aviation's Battle Creek expansion of its MRO facility includes a 46,000-sq-ft hangar.
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Safety

ExecuJet's Two Australia FBOs Join the IS-BAH Stage 3 Club

ExecuJet's FBOs in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, represent the global service provider's first two locations to achieve IS-BAH Stage 3 registration.
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Airlines

Pilots Say ‘Broken’ Scheduling Processes Leading to Fatigue

Unions say a surge in pilot fatigue reports over the summer will reoccur when weather worsens and traffic spikes during the next holiday season.
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Airlines

UK Regional Airline Loganair Seeks New Owners

The Scotland-based carrier serves around 40 destinations across the UK and Scandinavia with a fleet of 44 aircraft.
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Accidents

Emergency AD on Otters Follows Fatal Accident

The FAA has issued an emergency AD for visual inspections of the left-hand elevator auxiliary spars on DHC-3 Turbine Otters.
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Charter & Fractional

Deadline Looms for Australia's SMS Rules

Charter and other commercial air transport operators in Australia will need to have safety management systems in place by December 2024.
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Sustainability and Environment

Unleaded Avgas: FAA Approves Fleet, EPA Preps Regs

The FAA authorized all piston aircraft to use unleaded avgas, while the EPA is taking steps to phase out lead in fuels for aircraft with piston engines.
Sustainability and Environment

Business Aviation Organizations Cheer ICAO's Net-zero Goals

ICAO's asperational goal setting for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050 is met with applause from the private and GA alphabet organizations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Ramping Up MRO Capabilities in Oxford

Clay Lacy is expanding its MRO capabilities at Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut as it moves forward with construction of an FBO there.
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Regulations and Government

Universal's CBP Reimbursable Program Now at 26 Airports

In June, Universal Weather and Aviation became the first mission management company to be accepted into the U.S. CBP's Reimbursable Services Program.
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Global Bizav Flight Activity Edges Up in September

Global bizav flight activity improved 2.9 percent year-over-year in September as Europe and North America ops were flat by flights surged elsewhere.
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Aircraft

AINsight: Life Milestones

Life milestones such as birthdays are a good time to reflect on one’s health and well-being.
Accidents

Police Helicopter Crash Stumps NTSB

The fatal May 2, 2020 crash of a Houston police helicopter occurred after an uncommanded right yaw, resulting in a loss of control.
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AFA Event Draws Scholarships for 'Every Student Flies'

Aspen Flight Academy's annual fundraising event has drawn thousands of dollars in scholarships to provide flight training to local high school students.
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FBOs

Southwest Florida FBO Hosts Hurricane Ian Rescue Base

PrivateSky Aviation Services at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers has been a hub of rescue activity since Hurricane Ian hit.
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Charter & Fractional

Alliance Aviation Group Rebrands Its Companies

Fly Alliance is the new name of Alliance Aviation Group and its four companies.
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NBAA To Recognize Doug Schwartz with Winant Award

Doug Schwartz chaired both NBAA's Safety Committee and Security Council and served on the board for nearly 14 years.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Values Continue Gains Despite Higher Inventory

Sandhills Global's aviation industry market report for September shows gains in value for turboprops and jets.
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