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Bizav, Genav Reflect On Dickson's Retirement

While the agency has seen its leadership turn over during the past year, Dickson provided "stability" when it was most needed, industry leaders say.
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Regulations and Government

5G Interference Spurs Helo Operators To Seek Exemptions

Helicopter operators file petitions with the FAA seeking exemptions to radar altimeter requirements in wake of 5G interference.
Avionics

AEA: Bizav/Genav Avionics Sales Climb 6.5% in 2021

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales last year climbed 6.5 percent, to nearly $2.37 billion, according to AEA's latest market report.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Nets King Air Order at Singapore Show

Textron Aviation Special Missions this week delivered four Cessna Skyhawk 172s to the Philippine Navy and an order for two Beechcraft 360s for Aerodata.
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NBAA Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration

NBAA is preparing a series of events to celebrate its 75th anniversary and foster the next generation of business aviation leaders.
Airports

East Hampton Closure and Conversion Delayed until May

East Hampton, New York city officials and FAA try to resolve issues related to making KTHO a private-use airport.
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FutureFlight

H2Fly Is Ready for the Next Leg of Its Flight Path to Hydrogen-powered Commercial Aviation

The German start-up has completed flight testing of its HY4 technology demonstrator and is working with Deutsche Aircraft to start flying a converted Dornier 328 regional airliner.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

New Forecast Sees Vast Advanced Air Mobility Services in the Asia Pacific Region by 2050

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and tranportation consultancy Roland Berger say the Asia Pacific market could generate annual revenues of $36.9 billion by 2050.
FutureFlight

Elroy Air Makes the Case for Chaparral's Transformation of Air Cargo Services

The U.S. start-up is working to bring its autonomous, hybrid-electric Chaparral C1 VTOL cargo transporter into commercial service by 2023.
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FutureFlight

Skyports and Eve Start Work on eVTOL Concept of Operations for Japan

The partners are among several advanced air mobility companies engaged with Japanese authorities with a view to launching eVTOL air taxi services in the country from 2025.
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FutureFlight

MightyFly Steps Up Flight Testing for Automated, Autonomous Cargo Deliveries

The company's MF-100 aircraft is remotely monitored by fully trained pilots and will be able to operate from small landing sites where freight can be automatically transferred to and from last-mile ground vehicles.
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FutureFlight

Joby eVTOL Prototype Aircraft Has Accident During Flight Testing

The company reported the accident in an 8K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16.
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FutureFlight

Rolls-Royce Teams with Embraer and Wideroe on New Green Regional Airliner Plan

The Norwegian airline is joining a 12-month joint study with the UK-based aero engines group and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.
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Aircraft

Boeing's 777X Flies at the Singapore Airshow

Boeing's 777X Flies at the Singapore Airshow
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7500 - Runway Performance

Bombardier Global 7500 - Runway Performance
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Charter & Fractional

ACA Marks Return of Level 2 Charter Broker Qualification

Thirty-six delegates attended the second part of Air Charter Association's three-level Air Charter Broker Qualification training.
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Bizav Market Frenzy Pushing into 2022, Leaders Say

During an NBAA News Hour webinar, leaders noted the "frenzied" market carrying into 2022, wage hikes, increased backlogs, and lack of inventory.
Sustainability and Environment

Shell Makes Singapore's First SAF Delivery

Shell has become the first fuel company to bring sustainable aviation fuel to Singapore.
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Avionics

Thomas Global Unveils Drop-in LCD Screen for Pro Line 4

Thomas Global Systems' TFD-4100 LCD screen is a replacement to the obsolete Collins Pro Line 4 EFD-4077 CRT display.
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Rotorcraft

Joby eVTOL Prototype Involved in Flight-test Accident

One of Joby Aviation’s two eVTOL prototypes had an accident during flight testing in California.
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FAA Administrator Dickson To Step Down at End of March

After facing unprecedented challenges as FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson is resigning, effective March 31, to spend more time with his family.
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Aircraft

Airbus Targets 720 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries for 2022

The European OEM is on track to lift A320 family monthly production rates to 65 in 2023 on the back of strong demand as air transport recovers from Covid.
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Airlines

Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation

Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.
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Airlines

Asian Airlines Could Learn from Recovery Mistakes Elsewhere

Staffing shortages and disruptions in the U.S. and Europe teach Asia-Pacific airlines a lesson in how to prepare for a traffic surge.
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FBOs

All Jet Aviation U.S. FBOs Now IS-BAH Stage 2

All of Jet Aviation's U.S. FBOs, including its two newest at Bozeman, Montana and Scottsdale, Arizona, have achieved Stage 2 registration under IS-BAH.
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Sustainability and Environment

Aircraft Operators Must Submit Noise Data to EASA

Foreign and domestic operators of large aircraft flying under Part 91/135 to airports in the EU will need to register on EASA’s environmental portal.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Awards $400k Worth of Mx Training Scholarships

NBAA announces recipients of the 2021 AMT Maintenance Scholarships, awarded to individuals working or planning to work in business aviation maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pula Aviation Services Acquires Airpart Supply

Pula Aviation Services has acquired Airpart Supply Limited in a deal which will expand the service offerings it provides.
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FBOs

Krimson Aviation Expands Presence in Africa

Krimson Aviation, which is now at 38 airports and 20 countries, is eyeing further growth in East Africa in 2022.
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Aircraft

New Owners To Resurrect Jetcruzer as Electric Aircraft

The Jetcruzer—a turbine single pusher fixed-wing design dating back to the mid-1980s—is being revived as an electric aircraft.
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