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Maintenance and Modifications

Wildhorse Helicopters Bell 47 Gets Full NVG Treatment

Modification helps company complete UAV delivery flight testing
Wildhorse Helicopters Bell 47 helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

ScaleWings Taps Crewchief Tracking for Builders/Owners

System eliminates paper logbooks and simplifies monitoring of aircraft requirements
ScaleWings SW-51 airplane
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Aviation Installs Moving Map System on PC-24

System brings a big jet feature to one of the smallest
The Send Oasis Moving Map as installed in a Pilatus PC-24
Aircraft

TBM 980 Makes U.S. Debut, Daher Hiring for Florida Plant

French aircraft manufacturer is all about the U.S. at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
Daher TBM 980 makes U.S. debut in Lakeland, Florida
Avionics

Garmin Marries Satellite Messaging with D2 Mach 2 Pro

New features added from company’s inReach satcom technology
Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch
Charter & Fractional

Florida Charter Broker Becomes Aircraft Operator

Company acquired its first aircraft along with a Part 135 certificate
IsraFly's first aircraft, a Hawker 800 XPi
Aircraft

Luxaviation Supports Beyond Aero’s Hydrogen Business Aircraft Plan

The aircraft management and charter group has not committed to ordering the BYA-1
 Beyond Aero
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Start-up ‘Bond’ Ups Bombardier Order to $5B

Bond is accelerating deliveries, converting options for 24 Global 8000s, and adding orders for four more
Global 8000 (Photo: Bombardier)
Aircraft

EASA Approves Seven-blade Propeller for Piper M700 Fury

FAA certification expected ‘in the near future’
EASA approved a 7-blade MT-Propeller STC for Piper's M700 Fury, offering improved takeoff, climb, and reduced noise, the company announced.
Charter & Fractional

TLC Jet Links with American for Loyalty Benefits

Partnership integrates American Airlines’ loyalty programs with charter use
TLC Jet has partnered with American Airlines for loyalty points and miles
Sustainability and Environment

Aura Aero Secures €50 million in Series B Funding Round

Electric aircraft developer has now raised almost $400 million
Aura Aero aircraft rendering against sky background
Aircraft

Eve Air Mobility Aims for Eve-100 eVTOL Entry into Service in 2027

With the backing of Embraer, Eve has the experience to reach certification.
Eve eVTOL prototype hovering in flight
Aircraft

Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers
Elysian E9X rendering in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Owners Control the Map with FlightPath3D’s BizAvStudio

Tool simplifies process of making changes, including adding company branding
FlightPath3D BizAvStudio
Airports

Colorado’s Aspen/Pitkin Airport To Close for a Month

The airport will shut down on April 23
Aerial view of Aspen/Pitkin Airport
Safety

Crew Recency Tops Flight Risk List in Nimbl Report

Analysis based on operator submissions during 2025
common risks report 2026 nimbl
Avionics

Sporty’s PJ2 GPS Adds Nav Features to Handheld Radio

Device features standard headset plugs with no adapter required
Sporty's PJ2 GPS
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Firefighting System Networks Variety of Vehicles

Testing showed promising results for reducing time to deployment
Airbus firefighting system
Aircraft

Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri Orders Cessna Caravan

Indonesian operator to use additional aircraft for charter and logistics services
Two Cessna Caravans in flight against sunset
Airports

Uzbekistan Moves Bizav Traffic to Tashkent East Airport

Private aircraft can no longer use the main international airport
Tashkent International Airport
Operations

KlasJet Muses Nordic and Italian Market Approaches

Lithuanian charter airline reflects on European idiosyncrasies
KlasJet Boeing 737-500 parked on ramp
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aero DC Adds Embraer 135s, 145s to Starlink STC List

High-speed, low-latency satcom available via low-earth-orbit network
Safety

Lilleys See Safety Bill Progress, Need for Further Action

Jan. 29, 2025 midair at KDCA has led the Lilleys on safety quest
Sheri and Tim Lilley
Airports

Garmin Guides SNF Flyers with SmartCharts Arrival

Provides navigation assistance for a busy airshow traffic environment
Lakeland Parker VFR arrival Garmin SmartChart
Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Branches into Rotorcraft Cabin Furnishings

The company will be showing its innovations at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg
F/List cabin equipment utilizing the company's wood veneer 65/65
Rotorcraft

Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo

Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits
 Over two days, the entire industry gathers at Helipark in Carapicuíba to see the latest developments in the sector, meet clients and partners, and take demonstration flights.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ThinKom Antenna Supports Multi-orbit Satcom

Multi-orbit capability supports growing interest in satcom redundancy
ThinKom ThinAir Nexus satellite antenna
Maintenance and Modifications

Brazil’s ANAC Approves Solojet’s Sovereign Maintenance

Adds capabilities that will benefit customers based in Brazil
Cessna Citation Sovereign business jet
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade Sells First Airbus H160 in Argentina

Southern Cone sale introduces model to new Latin America market
Rotortrade sells Airbus H160 in Argentina
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Magnifica Air Installing ACA Filtration System

New airline’s first aircraft to enter outfitting this month
Magnifica ACJ321 neo parked on a ramp