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Textron Sees Strong Third Quarter in Orders, Revenue

The company's aviation division noted increases in revenues and orders from a year ago
Cessna Caravan on production line
Aircraft

Textron Aviation’s CJ3 Gen2, Not Just an Upgrade but a Reinvention of a Popular Jet

The updates bring the aircraft up to modern standards.
Rendering of Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 in flight
Maintenance and Modifications

Sanctions Force Russian Companies To Refurb Aging Airliners

Preowned Tupolev Tu-204 and Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft are now being sourced as bizjet replacements
Russian Business Aviation Exhibition at Moscow's Vnokovo Airport in September 2021.
Fuel

Farnborough Airport Sells Millionth Liter of SAF

Boosting sustainable aviation fuel availability is a key part of the airport's net zero carbon commitment
Sustainable aviation fuel at Farnborough Airport in the UK
Regulations and Government

Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom

Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Accidents

Bizjets Collide after Unauthorized Takeoff Attempt at Houston Hobby

While there were no injuries, the Hawker 850XP and Citation Mustang suffered substantial damage
Hawker 850XP N269AA
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 27 Aircraft in Q3

The manufacturer anticipates more than 60 aircraft deliveries in Q4
Pete Bunce and Ed Bolen at Pete's retirement party
Safety

Helijet S-76 IFR Lands Safely after Lightning Strike

The helicopter lost twol rotor blades and its flight instruments were compromised
Helijet
Sustainability and Environment

Study Shows SAF Offers More Than Just CO2 Emissions Savings

Researchers found SAF usage generates fewer ultrafine particles than regular jet fuel
Engine on SAS airliner in flight
FBOs

Minnesota FBO Gets Major Renovation Under New Ownership

Now owned by Inflight Aviation, the complex is on track for Q2 2024 completion
Former Elliott Aviation FBO at KFCM
Avionics

Garmin Releases Biggest-ever Pilot Watch

The new watch adds a flashlight and ECG capability
Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro watch
Training and Workforce

West Star To Open a Maintenance Training Academy

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices
West Star East Alton, Illinois (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Dealers Predict Bizav Growth in Market Report

Demand is forecasted to remain constant for turboprops and light jets
Pricing projections for the next six months
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Air Methods Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The helicopter air ambulance provider will continue to operate during restructuring
Air Methods Bell 407 (Photo: Air Methods)
Charter & Fractional

Hahn Air Is European Launch Customer for CJ3 Gen2 Jet

The German operator has operated Textron's Citation business aircraft for almost two decades
(Left to right: Ron Draper, Textron Aviation; Captain Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air)
Security

OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv

GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
OpsGroup Tel Aviv Spoofing Map (Image: OpsGroup)
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Expands 3D Printing Capacity

Airbus will use 3D printing for eVTOL and Racer compound helicopter
Airbus 3D printing
Rotorcraft

Florida Keys HEMS Signs for Trio of Leonardo AW139s

Florida's Trauma Star is taking new AW139 helicopters
Leonardo AW139
Engines

GE Receives Grant To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Engine

Combining fuel cells and SAF could accelerate decarbonization efforts
GE engineers preparing fuel cell for testing
Engines

Ontic Assumes Manufacture, Support of Honeywell TRAS

California-headquartered supplier to expand site in Staverton, UK
Ontic TRAS for CFM 56
Regulations and Government

Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination

Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Charter & Fractional

Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi Talk Tennis, Philanthropy, Aviation, and More at NBAA-BACE

The most successful tennis players in the world give a wide ranging interview.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Belen with Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi
FBOs

New FBO To Rise at Atlanta-area Bizav Gateway

The privately funded and operated facility will be the third service provider on the field
Artist rendering of the planned new FBO at KFTY
Safety

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.
Dr. Sian Proctor and Jared Isaacman
Training and Workforce

AINsight: NBAA-BACE . . . It's About People

NBAA-BACE 2023 focused on fostering talent
NBAA-BACE 2023 panel hosted by Sheryl Barden (Photo: API)
Maintenance and Modifications

Honda Aircraft Simplifies Ownership Tasks

The Aircraft Management Services program helps with maintenance management
Honda Aircraft Aircraft Management Services
Rotorcraft

Report: Air Methods Considering Bankruptcy

Would an Air Methods bankruptcy be a harbinger for medevac industry?
Air Methods EC135 (Photo: Air Methods)
Engines

GE Honda Aero Continues Neat SAF Tests

This second test was conducted in Japan
GE Honda Aero Engines HF120
Avionics

ForeFlight’s Portfolio Gains New Features

Simpler purchasing and oceanic plotting have been added
ForeFlight 3D engine-out procedure
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Names Duncan Aviation PW300, PW500 Designated Overhaul Facility

Duncan to overhaul turbofans that become operational over next two years
Duncan Aviation technicians