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Daher Ramping Up TBM, Kodiak Production

Company plans to deliver 60 TBMs and 25 Kodiaks this year
Kodiak production in Sandpoint, Idaho
Airlines

Wilbur Air Will Operate Electra's eSTOL Aircraft in Australia

The operator is a spinoff from AAM infrastructure group Skyportz
A digital rendering of a Wilbur Air Electra eSTOL aircraft
Security

Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens

EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns
Maintenance and Modifications

WingWork Jumps into Bizav Maintenance Software Market

The software platform offers maintenance tracking and other management features
WingWork maintenance software platform
Training and Workforce

King Schools Releases New Courses, Announces Awards

The new manual E6B flight computer course is available for free
Martha King and the manual E6B flight computer
Avionics

Universal Weather Updates the Worldwide ADS-B Landscape

Better equipped and better served is still the case in many countries
Universal Weather and Aviation ADS-B
Training and Workforce

NBAA Management Guide Updates on Best Practices

The membership resource is now only available online
NBAA flight department (Photo: NBAA)
Aircraft

Piper M700 Makes World Debut at Sun 'n Fun

Flagship turboprop sports unique livery at show
Piper M700 Fury
Aircraft

FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform

Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
FutureFlight logo
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53 Part 2

Disqualifying medical conditions for pilots aren't equal—the devil is in the details
Engines

Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding

The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Dovetail Electric Aviation at Latrobe Regional Airport in Australia
Aircraft

Growing Demand in Central Europe Draws Gulfstream to Aero Friedrichshafen

Gulfstream made its first appearance at the German general aviation show last year
Gulfstream G500 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
FBOs

ExecuJet Renovates Sydney FBO

Upgrades to the passenger lounge and reception areas signal the end of phase one of the project
New ExecuJet Sydney lounge
Airports

KBED Hangar Developers Submit Draft Environmental Report

Project would add 17 hangars and revamp another 18
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operators Commit to Buying Electron Air Taxi

The four-passenger aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028
Hopscotch Air plans to operate the Electron 5 aircraft.
Avionics

Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator

The company's Certification System Bench means Merlin Pilot can be continuously tested
Merlin Pilot Certification System Bench
FBOs

Modern Aviation Adds Top-tier Texas FBO

The move brings the FBO chain to 17 locations
Former American Aero FBO at KFTW
Aircraft

Junkers Takes Wraps Off of More-authentic A50 Heritage

Airplane features a radial engine and analog cockpit gauges
Junkers A50 Heritage
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Establishes Manila AOG Support Center

The office is a satellite operation from the company's main MRO center at Clark International Airport
Environment

Latest Round of FAA Airport Grants Includes SAF Provisions

The FAA is offering funding to facilitate the expansion of SAF usage
jet-A fuel tanks on airport
Training and Workforce

Bizav Welcomes Mental Health ARC Recommendations as Key Move Forward

The collaborative process brought a deep understanding to the problems, NBAA's Larsen said
Pilot mental health
Regulations and Government

Comment Period Extended on FAA Mx Options Proposal

Agency gives an additional month for comments due to omissions and errors in the NPRM
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CAT’s Falcon 6X Connects with Satcom Direct

Satcom systems were installed during the 6X's completion
Falcon 6X business jet
Safety

Lightspeed Offers Headset Safety Discounts for CFIs

The Delta Zulu headset with built-in CO detector adds safety when flying multiple aircraft
Lightspeed aviation headset
Aircraft

Textron eAviation Shows Off FAA-approved Velis, Works on Nexus eVTOL

Pipistrel subsidiary is driving electric aircraft innovation at the Textron division
Pipistrel Velis Electro at Sun 'n Fun 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions Unveils Refurbished Dassault Falcon 7X

Interior was unveiled this week
VIP Completions / SmartJets
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jet Card Hourly Rate in Holding Pattern during 1Q

Hourly rates, callouts, and peak days stayed constant
Jet
Aircraft

Cirrus Launches Turnkey Aircraft Management Service

New program makes it even easier to own and operate a Cirrus SR-series piston or SF50 Vision Jet
Cirrus SR22T
Regulations and Government

Brown, Inman Round Out Safety Board Slate

Brown will fill a board seat through 2026 and Inman through 2027
NTSB members in April 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FCC Approves Gogo Galileo Antenna Terminals

The approval marks another step toward service launch later this year
Jim MacDougall, Gogo v-p of business development