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Charter & Fractional

Overall Aircraft Charter Rates Swing Higher in November

According to the JetASAP report, fliers saw an overall 4.5 percent increase in hourly charter rates between October and November.
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Engines

P&WC, American Express Partner on Engine Payment Option

The new payment option will allow select Pratt & Whitney Canada engine customers to extend payment terms.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E turboprop engine
Accidents

Bell 407 Tail Booms To Get Fresh Scrutiny

NTSB calls on FAA to impose stricter inspection regime after Bell 407 in-flight tail boom separation
separated tailboom from a Bell 407 which crashed in June in Hawaii
Rotorcraft

Erickson Delivers Eighth Air Crane to South Korea

The Korean Forest Service took delivery of its eighth Erickson S-64 Air Crane on December 3rd.
Overhead view of Erickson S-64 Air Crane on airport ramp at sunset
Charter & Fractional

Vertis Aviation Sees Trends Shifting for Bizav in Africa

Swiss aircraft charter firm Vertis Aviation has seen growth from customers in Africa.
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Aircraft

MagniX Makes Leap from Electric Motors to Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electric motor developer MagniX has doubled down on its efforts to make aviation more sustainable by entering the hydrogen fuel cell market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik To Install Flexible ACJ320neo VIP Interior

Lufthansa Technik was selected to provide a flexible charter/private VIP interior on an Airbus ACJ320neo and follow with maintenance and component support.
Interior on a Lufthansa Technik customer’s new ACJ320neo
FBOs

Two Saudia Units Participate at MEBAA

The flag carrier's private aviation and MRO subsidiaries will also contribute to the MEBAA Conference.
Richard Koe and Fahad Ibrahim Alijarboa
Aircraft

Private Aviation Group Volare To Operate Lilium eVTOL Aircraft

Volare will buy up to 20 of the Pioneer Edition executive version of the Lilium Jet and will operate charter flights in the UK and provide maintenance.
Digital rendering of Lilium Pioneer Edition eVTOL in flight over city
Rotorcraft

Switzerland's Rega Orders 12 More Airbus H145s

Rega—a helicopter emergency medical services provider in Switzerland—will operate 21 Airbus H145 helicopters by 2021.
Rega Air Rescue Service Helicopter in flight over mountains in Swiss Alps
Charter & Fractional

SpeedBird Grows Charter Fleet

SpeedBird has acquired four Cessna Citation CJ3/CJ3+ and two Bombardier Challenger 605 business jets.
SpeedBird Cessna Citation CJ3
Regulations and Government

FAA Document Fraud Case Ends with Prison Time

Lying to the FAA leads to prison for habitual felon.
Bombardier Learjet 55 on foggy airport ramp
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Survey Shows Sustainability Interest

A recent survey by Airbus Corporate Jets finds support from U.S. corporate aviation in sustainability practices.
ACJ TwoTwenty in flight over coastline with grassy terrain and golf course
FBOs

Sheltair Opens New Savannah Hangar

Sheltair has added its second 30,000 sq-ft hangar at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in as many years.
Sheltair hangar ar KSAV
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Expands Mx Capabilities in Middle East

Jet Aviation has added maintenance capabilities and extended services at its Dubai International Airport facility and in Abu Dhabi.
Jet Aviation Dubai facility
Safety

Online Ramp Safety Program To Roll Out

Software maker NDX will introduce its online program focusing on FBO and airport ramp safety issues on January 1.
Screenshot showing NDX ramp tracking functionality
Aircraft

Embraer Narrows Priorities For Energia Green Aircraft Family

Two Embraer Energia-family airliners—one designed to carry 19 passengers and the other 30—would employ hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Embraer's planned 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.
Airlines

Europe's Transport Chief Calls on States to Stop Blocking SES

The implementation of the Single Europe Sky project could save up to 10 percent of CO2 emissions across the region by modernizing air traffic management.
Eurocontrol's functional airspace blocks for the Single European Sky concept.
Aircraft

SPA To Take Delivery of Embraer Praetor 500 Next Year

The company continues to have access to the flag carrier’s standby fleet for VIP charter
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Aircraft

Seller’s Market Complicates GJC's Financing Efforts

Starting in 2023, Global Jet Capital predicts steady growth in the total number of aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Aircraft

JetHQ Says Eastern Africa Expansion Is Paying Off

JetHQ sees Hugh opportunities for business aviation in East Africa, where the aircraft brokerage opened an office in 2020.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Unveils B-21 Raider Sixth-generation Bomber

Although superficially similar to the B-2, the B-21 bomber benefits from four decades of advances in systems, manufacturing, and low-observable technology.
B-21 Raider
Airports

Hadid Sees Middle East Bizav Boom

Real estate, technology and food investments are driving the economy in Dubai, Hadid believes.
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Aircraft

Citadel Meets 'Hot' VIP Airliner Refurb, MRO Demand

VIP Airliner completion and MRO specialist Citadel Aviation reports doubling business amidst a “hot” market for aftermarket upgrades and service.
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Aircraft

AINsight: Is There Something in the Air?

The preowned jet market is experiencing more inventory and flattish prices, implying a soft landing scenario.
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Aircraft

FAA Certifies Falcon 6X's Pratt & Whitney Engine

The certification builds on approvals the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine has already received from Transport Canada and EASA.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine on a stand
Safety

Prime Jet Integrates Mx Analysis, Surveillance with SMS

Prime Jet has access to more information on safety and maintenance issues by integrating its CASS with Wyvern's QSMS program.
Landing gear on business jet
FBOs

Jet Access Building FBO/MRO at Dallas Executive

Jet Access' 80,000-sq-ft complex at Dallas Executive Airport is expected to be completed next year.
Rendering of Jet Access' new Dallas facility
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Primadonna Intros New-design Cabin Bed System

Primadonna's PrimaLux FlexFrame bed for business jets fits between two single club or conference seats and is topped by a memory foam mattress.
Aircraft cabin with Primadonna's PrimaLux FlexFrame bed installed between seats
Regulations and Government

Potted Planes Still Mean the Pokey

Marijuana law on the ground is different than law in the air.
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