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FBOs

IBAC's IS-BAH Program Reaches Major Milestone

Since its inception in 2014, the safety-based program has registered 300 facilities worldwide
Safety

Dallas Company Offers Air Crew Mental Health Services

With the FAA announcing a new pilot mental health initiative, Crewise looks to help
Crewise COO and co-founder Whitney Bohac
Aircraft

The Search for Stealth: Where Can Gulf States Buy Radar-evading Fighters?

Stealthy fighter jets remain on Arab nations’ wishlist
KAI KF-21 model at LIMA
Aircraft

Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink

Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets
Houthi missile, rocket and drone attacks in the Gulf region
Accidents

NTSB: Crew Ignored Instructions from ATC in Houston Bizjet Collision

A Raytheon Hawker 850 hit a Cessna Mustang landing on a crossing runway
Image from NTSB report showing paths of aircraft in accident
Safety

PC-24 Loss of Control Incident Under Investigation

Aircraft suddenly lost 1,000 feet in altitude while climbing through 24,000 feet
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Trims Revenues and Losses In 3Q

Company reported a loss of $145 million in the quarter
Private aviation group Wheels Up operates light jet aircraft.
Sustainability and Environment

Jetex Partners with Shell To Introduce SAF in UAE

Sustainable fuel will be available at Jetex's FBO at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport
Shell SAF tanker on Jetex ramp at DWC
FBOs

UK's Brighton City Airport Joins Weston Aviation FBO Network

The Collection now includes all five Weston FBOs as well as three independent airports
Pilatus PC-12 on the ground at the UK's Brighton City Airport
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Deliveries Up Sharply through Q3

Leonardo delivered 120 helicopters in the first nine months of 2023
Leonardo Helicopter Service and Logistics Center
Airlines

Middle East Airline Fleet Replenishment Slowed By Program Delays

Today, 795 Airbus aircraft fly in service in the Middle East region compared with 727 for Boeing.
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

Gulf States Grasp Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities

Archer Aviation and Lilium will both display eVTOL aircraft at the Dubai Airshow
Lilium's eVTOL aircraft could operate in Saudi Arabia
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Moment and ExecuJet Launch IFE Collaboration

Moment introduces Flymingo Jet, an innovative IFE system designed specifically for business aviation
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has partnered with Moment to introduce Flymingo Jet.
Aircraft

Canadian Air Ambulance Operator Inks PC-12 Order

Ornge will renew its fleet of PC-12s starting in 2026
Ornge PC-12s in flight
Sustainability and Environment

Bolen: Bizav on a Mission to Net Zero

The NBAA leader believes a 2050 goal is aggressive but achievable
Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO, speaking at Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Miami
Sustainability and Environment

Singapore Concludes SAF Pilot Program with Positive Results

The 20-month-long program indicates the airport is ready for SAF
Representatives from CAAS, SIA, Temasek, ExxonMobil, and Neste at the uplifting of blended SAF onto SIA aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Reveals 777-9 Cabin Design Concept

The cabin design maximizes the jet's 340-sq-m interior
Lufthansa Technik CelestialStar Boeing 777-9 interior design concept
Safety

Safety Standdown Addresses Integrity Impact on Safety

Integrity means more than just bolting on a safety program
Bombardier Safety Standdown 2023
Training and Workforce

NAA Recognizes AIN's Leach as Distinguished Statesman

Other honorees are safety expert Gregory Feith, Jim Richmond, and Robert Stangarone
Wilson Leach, co-founder of AIN Media Group
Aircraft

Pilatus Upgrades PC-24 Utility Jet To Increase Payload and Cabin Interior Options

Now carry even more cargo in this unique aircraft.
Pilatus PC-24 jet in flight over mountains
Security

GPS Spoofing Incidents Increase in Middle East

Some aircraft departing Tel Aviv are being led toward Lebanon
OpsGroup spoofing map (Image: OpsGroup)
Aircraft

Dassault Rafale Is Gulf Region’s Best-selling Fighter Jet

‘Late bloomer’ now ubiquitous in Middle East
Dassault Rafale landing on carrier
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Acquires Jet East from Gama Aviation

The maintenance, repair and overhaul companies value the deal at some $100 million
A Jet East mechanic works on avionics
Airports

Partners Plan Low-Cost Modular Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft

Netherlands Airport Consultants and Urban-Air Port have launched an infrastructure collaboration
Urban-Air Port's modular vertiport concept
Aircraft

Lilium To Display Pioneer Edition eVTOL Aircraft in Dubai

Middle East private aviation customers will be able to see the four-passenger cabin interior at the Dubai Airshow
Lilium Jet Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign

Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Rotor Technologies' R220Y autonomous helicopter
Aircraft

Bizav Charter/Management’s M&A Boom To Continue

Acquisitions need to be a good cultural fit for the buyer, though
Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Miami 2023
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Lands U.S. Army Turboprop Contract

Textron will provide various turboprop aircraft models to aid Foreign Military Sales
Beechcraft King Air 260 (Photo: Textron)
Safety

EASA Updates GNSS Interference Advice

The bulletin warns about GNSS jamming and spoofing
EASA safety information bulletin
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Protest Damage and Illegal Charters Fuel Insurance Concerns

Business aviation professionals urged to consider indemnity liability insurance
Letze Generation protestors damage a Citation CJ1+ aircraft at Sylt Airport in Germany.