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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
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
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Deliveries Up Sharply through Q3
Leonardo delivered 120 helicopters in the first nine months of 2023
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.
Aircraft
Gulf States Grasp Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities
Archer Aviation and Lilium will both display eVTOL aircraft at the Dubai Airshow
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Moment and ExecuJet Launch IFE Collaboration
Moment introduces Flymingo Jet, an innovative IFE system designed specifically for business aviation
Aircraft
Canadian Air Ambulance Operator Inks PC-12 Order
Ornge will renew its fleet of PC-12s starting in 2026
Sustainability and Environment
Bolen: Bizav on a Mission to Net Zero
The NBAA leader believes a 2050 goal is aggressive but achievable
Sustainability and Environment
Singapore Concludes SAF Pilot Program with Positive Results
The 20-month-long program indicates the airport is ready for SAF
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Reveals 777-9 Cabin Design Concept
The cabin design maximizes the jet's 340-sq-m interior
Safety
Safety Standdown Addresses Integrity Impact on Safety
Integrity means more than just bolting on a safety program
Training and Workforce
NAA Recognizes AIN's Leach as Distinguished Statesman
Other honorees are safety expert Gregory Feith, Jim Richmond, and Robert Stangarone
Aircraft
Pilatus Upgrades PC-24 Utility Jet To Increase Payload and Cabin Interior Options
Now carry even more cargo in this unique aircraft.
Security
GPS Spoofing Incidents Increase in Middle East
Some aircraft departing Tel Aviv are being led toward Lebanon
Aircraft
Dassault Rafale Is Gulf Region’s Best-selling Fighter Jet
‘Late bloomer’ now ubiquitous in Middle East
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
Airports
Partners Plan Low-Cost Modular Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft
Netherlands Airport Consultants and Urban-Air Port have launched an infrastructure collaboration
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign
Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Aircraft
Bizav Charter/Management’s M&A Boom To Continue
Acquisitions need to be a good cultural fit for the buyer, though
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Lands U.S. Army Turboprop Contract
Textron will provide various turboprop aircraft models to aid Foreign Military Sales
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Protest Damage and Illegal Charters Fuel Insurance Concerns
Business aviation professionals urged to consider indemnity liability insurance
Aircraft
A Message from AIN Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Wilson Leach
Airshows remain key events in AIN’s DNA
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Aviation To Open Falcon MRO at New São Paulo Airport
Catarina facility to be large enough to house a Falcon 10X
Avionics
Retrofit Avionics Market Grows Modestly as Forward-fit Sales Skyrocket
The AEA's Q3 2023 Avionics Market Report shows $814 million in sales
Aircraft
Global Bizav Flying Sees Slight Decline in October
European and North American traffic falls, while the rest of the world records a big increase
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues Part 135 Runway Obstacle Analysis Reminder
Some operators found lacking in takeoff safety path analysis
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Bombardier To Retire Senior Notes and Issue New Notes
Plans to issue new notes come after strong projections for 2023
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Launching Helo Service from Florida to Bahamas
Flexjet originally formalized its helicopter service to provide "last mile" service for its owners
