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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo's Global Broadband Service Poised for 2024 Launch

With OneWeb's satellite constellation complete, Gogo's new global LEO broadband inflight connectivity service is well poised to enter service in 2024.
One Web rocket launch on March 25, 2023
Sustainability and Environment

CoSAFA Issues SAF Accounting Procedure Guidelines

The industry-led Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (CoSAFA) has introduced procedures for SAF book-and-claim transaction accounting and transparency.
business jet refueling with sustainable aviation fuel
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AvFab Wins STC for King Air Upgrade Kit

Aviation Fabricators received a supplemental type certificate for its Monarch sidewall kit for 300-series King Airs, mimicking new King Air 360s interiors.
300-series King Air cabin equipped with Monarch sidewall kit by Aviation Fabricators
Regulations and Government

Industry Orgs Urge Action on Aviation Training Bill

Twenty organizations are urging House Ways and Means Committee leaders to approve a bill that would extend 529 benefits
U.S. Capitol Building
Rotorcraft

FAA Approval Closer for Airbus H160

Airbus hopes to receive FAA certification approval for its medium twin H160 helicopter this year.
H160 Airbus flying display at Paris Airshow 2019
Engines

EASA Seeks To Make ETOPS Rules Clearer, More Consistent

The European air safety agency is proposing to incorporate most aspects of ICAO requirements for extended diversion time operations into its regulations.
Gulfstream G550 in flight over mountainous coast
Aircraft

Aura Aero Wants to Electrify Flight Training and Regional Airlines

The French start-up is developing an all-electric training aircraft called the Integral E as well as a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.
Aura Aero's ERA hybrid-electric regional airliner.
Airports

UAS Boosts Ground Support in Balkan Countries

UAS has expanded into the Balkans through a partnership with Flystar, which provides ground handling for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
Ana Marojević, Flystar’s founder, and Omar Hosari, co-owner, founder and CEO, UAS hold partnership agreements
FBOs

Universal Aviation Adds Barbados FBO to Network

Universal Weather and Aviation has purchased a large share in Barbados FBO M Jet and expanded its ground handling network in the region.
M Jet hangar at Grantley Adams International Airport on Barbados.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Aircraft Finance Losing Altitude in Bank Crisis

Despite recent bank casualties and market volatility, most financiers can and will continue to finance private aircraft—but under stricter terms.
Sustainability and Environment

4Air Reaches Sustainability Program Milestone

Aviation sustainability program consultancy 4Air has signed its 100th client.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Reminds Operators of Rotorcraft Bird Strike Study

A new FAA Information for Operators reminds helicopter pilots of recommendations from a rotorcraft bird strike study.
Migrating Birds on Saltmarshes View of the sea defence wall as a flock of migrating birds, disturbed while feeding, rise from the wheat field
FBOs

Pentastar Aviation Breaks Ground on Hangar Complex

Pentastar Aviation, one of several FBOs at Detroit-area Oakland County International Airport, will add another 50,000 sq ft of hangar space.
Ground breaking ceremony of Pentastar Aviation hangar at Oakland County International Airport in Michigan
Sustainability and Environment

Honeywell Introduces UOP eFining Tech for SAF

Highly Innovative Fuels Global will be the launch customer for Honeywell's new solution for the production of low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel.
Underwing view of aircraft being refueled
Aircraft

Pilatus Delivers 2,000th PC-12 Turboprop Single

Swiss airframer Pilatus has handed over the 2,000th member of its PC-12 family.
Handover of 2,000th Pilatus PC-12
Avionics

Honeywell Anthem Flight Deck Achieves First Flight

Test pilot Ed Manning and co-pilot Bill Lee flew a Pilatus PC-12 test aircraft equipped with Honeywell's new integrated flight deck.
A view of the Honeywell Anthem flight deck inside a Pilatus PC-12
FBOs

Signature Aviation Inaugurates Revamped Anchorage FBO

Signature Aviation has completed an extensive remodel of its FBO at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska.
Interior of Signature's newly remodeled FBO at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska
Charter & Fractional

Charter Booking Platform Gemini Wings Expands Services

The Czech-based company leases spare capacity from aircraft owners and operators, guaranteeing payment for days when jets are available.
Gemini Wings founders Peter Duchovny (left) and Martin Feč in cabin of business jet
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training

The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.
Attendees at the Air Charter Association Level 1 brokers course held in Munich, Germany.
Rotorcraft

Organ Transport Edges Blade Toward Profitability

Blade Air Mobility's first quarter revenues increased by 70 percent from a year ago, driven largely by its MediMobility organ transport segment.
Blade MediMobility organ transport vehicle meets crew on helipad
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Creates Career Pathway Program To Retain Pilots

Jet Linx has established a Time & Tenure Career Pathway program with defined titles and salary progression for its pilots.
Jet Linx Dassault Falcon at airport FBO terminal
Accidents

Search Suspended for Survivors of Downed Learjet

Search-and-rescue operations were suspended for three occupants of a Bombardier Learjet 36A that crashed into the sea off the California coast.
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Aircraft

Portside Acquires Stellar Labs’ FOS-hosting Business Line

Charter and corporate aircraft operators using Collins Aerospace Flight Operations System can now use Portside as their third-party hosting provider.
Infographic depicting Portside's flight operations system software capabilities
Aircraft

NetJets Signs $5B Deal for Up To 250 Embraer Praetor 500s

NetJets has signed a $5 billion deal for up to 250 Embraer Praetor 500 midsize jets along with “comprehensives services and support.”
NetJets Embraer Praetor 500
Charter & Fractional

Fresh Turbulence at Wheels Up

Ex-CEO Kenny Dichter's generous exit package raises eyebrows.
Wheels Up
Avionics

SmartSky Wins STC for Flagship System on Falcon 2000EX

West Star Aviation has installed SmartSky’s Flagship air-to-ground connectivity system on a Dassault Falcon 2000EX.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 407 Increases Australian Presence

Bell recently delivered seven more of its model 407GXi helicopters into Australia.
Bell 407GXi helicopter in flight over ocean
Regulations and Government

FAA Easing Aeromedical Rules for Mental Health Issues

FAA Revising Mental Health Cert Rules for Pilots
Dr. Susan Northrup FAA
Airports

Reagan National Airport Launches Runway Rehab Project

Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., has embarked on a two-year runway rehabilitation program.
Aerial view of Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA)
Aircraft

Honda Adds Jet Sales Representatives in Southeast Asia

Forth Corporation in Bangkok and WingsOverAsia in Singapore will seek new HondaJet customers in 10 countries across the region.
WingsOverAsia at Singapore's Seletar Airport.