Latest

All AIN news by date

FAA’s Dickson Highlights Records Rule, AAM Progress

FAA administrator Steve Dickson participated in his second NBAA virtual town hall, providing an update on the PRD rule, AAM, and safety issues.
Security

U.S. Government Indicts Aircraft Title, Trust Company Owner

The U.S. government accuses the owner and others involved with a well-known title company of drug charges, money laundering, and more.
Avionics

Genesys Upgrades UH-60 Black Hawk Avionics

The Genesys UH-60 cockpit modernization replaces the entire avionics and instrumentation system, saving 80 pounds in operating weight.
Article image
Airlines

Air Canada Partner Sky Regional To End Operations

Following Air Canada’s decision to end its flying agreement, Sky Regional must end operations on March 31.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Marks First 15 Years

Constant Aviation began as a single-hangar operation in Cleveland in 15 years ago and now employs 450 people and has 276,655 sq ft of hangar space.
Article image
Cabin Interior and Electronics

PWI Adds To King Air Cabin Lighting STCs

PWI's window LED STCs now encompass Beechcraft King Air models 90, 100, 200, B200, and 250.
Rotorcraft

Construction Begins on Dubai Expo Helicopter Terminal

Leonardo, Falcon Aviation Services building new rotorcraft terminal for Dubai Expo 2020
Article image
Engines

Hydrogen Pioneers Step Up Plans to Convert Regional Airliners

Universal Hydrogen is finalizing the design of its hydrogen powertrain and has forged a fuel supply agreement with new investors Plug Power.
Article image
Rotorcraft

USHST Calls for Light Helo Stability, Autopilot Systems

The USHST has unveiled recommended practices document for developing stability augmentation systems and autopilots in light helicopters.
Charter & Fractional

4AIR Is First Bizav Purchaser on IATA Carbon Exchange

4AIR is the first private aviation stakeholder to make a trade on the International Air Transport Association’s Aviation Carbon Exchange.
Aircraft

NetJets, FSI Sign MOU for 20 Aerion AS2s, Training

An expansive MOU between Aerion and sister companies NetJets and FlightSafety International includes purchase rights for 20 AS2s and a new training center.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Man Indicted for False Aircraft Parts Certification

A hydraulic reservoir assembly and a landing gear actuator are among the parts David Alexander Barcena is accused of falsely certifying.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes MRO Sale to General Atomics Europe

As a result of the acquisition, General Atomics Europe picks up Ruag International's business jet and military helo maintenance operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adding Satellite Repair at New Chantilly Air FBO

Duncan Aviation's newest satellite repair station will be its 20th.
Article image

New Bills To Step Up Federal Coordination of AAM

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation to lay a foundation for government facilitation of AAM.
Article image
FutureFlight

Volocopter Takes Total Funding to Almost $400 Million with Series D Round

The company says an additional $240 million raised from new and existing investors is sufficient to complete type certification of its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.
Article image
FutureFlight

Baaz Unveils Plans for a Folding-Wing eVTOL Aircraft with Ducted Propellers

The privately owned German company says that its B5 aircraft can be certified and in commercial service by the end of 2025.
Article image
FutureFlight

USAF Explores LiquidPiston Hybrid Propulsion Options For eVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force is awarding a $150,000 contract to see if use of a LiquidPiston rotary engine in a hybrid configuration can overcome limitations of current batteries used on eVTOL aircraft.
Article image
FutureFlight On The Radar

U.S. Congress Calls for Wider Federal Action to Support Advanced Air Mobility

Proposed legislation would result in the Department of Transportation leading a new multi-agency working group and new federal funding to support the development of an AAM ecosystem.
FutureFlight

Baaz Banks On Folding Wings and Ducted Propellers to Overtake eVTOL Rivals

The German company intends to recruit contractors to build most aircraft components and systems, but will retain control of overall design, technology integration and final assembly.
FutureFlight

HyPoint Unveils More Powerful Air-Cooled Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The company has built a prototype for its hydrogen fuel cell technology and says it can start delivering equipment to aircraft developers in 2022.
Article image
FutureFlight

Falck Aims to Reconfigure Kitty Hawk's Heaviside eVTOL for Emergency Medical Support

Other eVTOL aircraft developers are targeting emergency medical support services, including Jump Aero, Jaunt Air Mobility, Urban Aeronautics, EHang, and Volocopter.
Article image

Bizav Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Prepare for Post-pandemic

NBAA's Ed Bolen and GAMA's Pete Bunce highlighted the difficulties facing industry, but told Congress that industry needs to prepare for post-pandemic.
Article image

Jetcraft Adds Synerjet as Authorized Rep in S. America

Jetcraft has formed a strategic relationship with Synerjet, a Latin American bizav specialist, to further strengthening its footprint in the region.
Safety

Cracked Bell 505 Collectives Draw Second Emergency AD

Transport Canada is now mandating fluorescent penetrant inspections on Bell 505 collective sticks every 25 hours.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet MS Adds Completions/refurbs with RAS Group Buy

MRO provider Jet MS gains expertise in aircraft exteriors and interiors and a location at London Biggin Hill Airport with the acquisition of RAS Group.

Murray Takes CEO Role at Skyservice

New Skyservice CEO Benjamin Murray will work with his predecessor, Emlyn David, as the services firm looks to expand, particularly in the U.S.
Airlines

Air Cargo Demand Returns to Pre-Covid Levels

According to the International Air Transport Association, global demand for air cargo in January increased by more than 3 percent over December 2020.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Opens Boston Charter Base

GrandView Aviation's newest charter base is located at Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Article image
Fuel

AEG Fuels Rolls Out Rewards Program

Miami-based aviation fuel supplier AEG Fuels has launched a customer loyalty program.