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Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Constructing First U.S. Paint Facility

Pilatus Business Aircraft's completions center in Colorado opened in 1996.
Charter & Fractional

Third Generation Takes Over at Priester Aviation

Family-owned Priester Aviation will pass its leadership torch to a third generation.
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WingX: U.S., European Bizav Activity Rising

Business aviation worldwide is continuing its strong recovery in the post-Covid environment, according to the latest statistics released by WingX.
Aircraft

Embraer Improves Legacy 600/650 Mx Intervals

Embraer's worldwide fleet of Legacy 600s and 650s totals 265.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Canadian Governments Pumping Billions into Green Aviation

PWC, Bell, and CAE could receive $685 million from Canada's support for electric aviation.
Aircraft

FAA Calls For Boeing 737 Cabin Pressure Switch Inspections

An FAA airworthiness directive was issued to assess the risk of dual-switch failures in 737 airliner cabin pressure systems.
Engines

Hartzell Acquires Pre-heat Product Maker Tanis

Hartzell Propeller will move Tanis production to Ohio.
Aircraft

Stratos 716X To Make Public Debut at AirVenture

Stratos will initially offer the 716X single-engine jet as a kit.
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Airlines

Air Arabia Partners with Investment Group to Launch New Armenian Airline

The new airline joint venture is expected to lead to dramatic improvements in flight connectivity for Armenians living overseas.
FutureFlight

Eve and Energy Group EDP Will Develop Electrical Charging Infrastructure

Embraer's Eve Urban Air Air Mobility Solutions division and energy group EDP will work together to develop electrical charging infrastructure to support eVTOL aircraft operations.
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FutureFlight

Porsche Study Tempers Urban Air Mobility Hype With Sober Assessment of Demand and Challenges

Three years on from its 2018 report, Porsche Consulting's new study on the urban air mobility market sees strong potential for eVTOL air taxi services, but with big investments required.
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FutureFlight

JetPack Starts Taking Preorders for Speeder VTOL Vehicle

JetPack completed flight testing of its first Speeder prototype in May, and is now producing more developed prototypes to test in the coming months.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

New Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index Shows Shifts in eVTOL Rankings and Two New eSTOLs

SMG Consulting regularly updates its Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, providing what it says is a data-driven assessment of companies trying to bring aircraft to market.
FutureFlight

Wisk Files New Brief in Case Against eVTOL Rival Archer Regarding Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets

Wisk's lawyers presented new evidence in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction that they say is based on documents obtained and deposed testimony during the discovery phase of the trial being heard by a federal court in San Francisco.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Hybrid-electric System To Fly in a Dash 8 in 2024

The governments of Canada and Quebec have committed to providing half of a C$163 million investment in Pratt Canada’s hybrid-electric demonstrator program.
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FBOs

Charter Provider Buys Mississippi FBO

Aircraft charter, management, maintenance, and sales company Southern Sky Aviation has made its first FBO purchase.
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Charter & Fractional

Ventura Air Program Seeks Excels, Challenger 604/605s

Charter, aircraft management firm Ventura Air Services unveils Owner Lease Program for Cessna Citation Excel/XLS and Bombardier Challenger 604/605.
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Avionics

Transport Canada Revises ADS-B Advisory Circular

A new Transport Canada Advisory Circular removes previous airworthiness and special authorization requirements for installation and approval of ADS-B.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, AOPA Object to New FAA Policy on Training

NBAA and AOPA have panned the FAA’s revised policy clarifying how flight training can be compensated in aircraft with special airworthiness certificates.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Program Allows G650 Owners Fleet Flexibility

Flexjet's Unlimited Access Program enables G650 share owners to utilize fractional company's whole fleet while providing perks.
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Aircraft

Epic E1000 GX Obtains FAA Nod

Epic Aircraft’s new E1000 GX, which includes the Garmin GFC 700 and Hartzell five-blade composite prop, has received FAA approval.
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Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Joins Canada’s SAF+ Sustainable Fuel Consortium

Europe’s dominant airframe maker has committed to invest in SAF development and production in North America.
Sustainability and Environment

EBAA and GAMA ‘Encouraged’ by EU’s SAF Proposals

The European Commission is seeking to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate starting in 2025.
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FBOs

FBO Director Platform Integrates with QuickBooks Online

Business software provider Essinta has added new functionality to its FBO Director platform through the addition of QuickBooks Online.
Aircraft

NASA Retires Last Flying S-3 Viking

The delivery of the aircraft to the San Diego Air and Space Museum brings the flying career of the S-3 to a close after nearly 50 years.
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Sustainability and Environment

Air bp Introduces ISCC SAF in Spain

Air bp has sold the first of its SAF ISCC-Plus certified sustainable aviation fuel in Spain to launch customer NetJets Europe.
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FBOs

Avflight Moves Into New FBO Digs in Mesa

FBO operator Avflight has opened its facility at Arizona’s Falcon Field Airport.
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Airlines

European Commission Confirms Plans for Aviation Fuel Tax

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.
Airlines

Airline Leaders Slam Politicians over Irrational Covid Policies

IATA director general Willie Walsh and Flypop founder Nino Judge demanded fundamental changes in Covid travel policies to open international routes.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aerospace Adds PMA Capabilities to Services

Under the PMA, Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems can produce universal or one-off parts for certificated aircraft.