General Aviation

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Charter & Fractional

Dokia Air Adds Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

The Falcon is the first factory new bizjet delivered in Romania
Dokia Air's new Falcon 2000LXS
Regulations and Government

Eye in the Sky Cockpit Recorder Gets STC Approval

New Zealand-based Patterson Distributors developed the cockpit video, audio, and flight data recorder
Eye in the Sky
Safety

Hurricane Milton Takes Aim at Florida As Airports Close

Category 4 storm could be one of the worst in history
NOAA Milton
Environment

UK's Electric Aircraft Fleet Grows, Mainly for Training

Pipistrel's Velis Electro two-seater is the only electric aircraft certified for passenger flights in the UK
Pipistrel Velis Electro electric aircraft
Airports

Industry Honors Robert Olislagers’ Legacy as GA Advocate

Olislagers was executive director of Centennial Airport in Colorado for more than two decades
Robert Olislagers
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Charter and Go Will Go to NBAA-BACE

AI-driven flight management system will showcase its platform
Charter and Go
Safety

Wyvern Launches Podcast Focused on Aviation Safety

'Wyvern Airways' features expertise from Wyvern team members and industry professionals
Wyvern podcast
Regulations and Government

NBAA Activates ‘HERO’ Response to Helene

Hurricane has caused billions in damages
NBAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation Gives G200 Gold Treatment

Refurbishment was completed at Nebraska facility
Duncan Aviation
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo To Acquire Satcom Direct in Surprise Deal

SD will receive $375 million cash, five million shares
Satcom Direct Plane Simple
Charter & Fractional

StandardAero Upsizes IPO to $7.7b Valuation

Company to be listed on NYSE as 'SARO'
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Aircraft

AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO

Mark Baker is retiring after leading the association for more than 11 years
Darren Pleasance
Aircraft

JetNet Summit Touts Leadership, Not 'Fairy Dust'

Amalfitano: 'You gotta do the work'
JetNet iQ Summit Day 2
Regulations and Government

JetNet Summit Opens with SAF Optimism, Climate Pushback

Krahmer slams European Commission in climate panel
“Net Zero: Altitude, True Airspeed, Fuel Reserves, and Distance to Destination” panel at JetNet
Regulations and Government

JetNet iQ Summit Kicks Off with Focus on Future

Panelists asked about effects of war, globalization
JetNet iQ Summit
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Investors Agree to One-year Lock-up Extension

Investors are subject to the lock-up restriction until Sept. 20, 2025
Wheels Up King Air 350
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Boasts 'Silky' Overhaul of Falcon 2000EX

Refurbishment features 'streamlined' look
Duncan Aviation
Security

Senate Hearing Addresses Cybersecurity Threats

'The reality is stark,' said Senator Cantwell
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation convened a hearing addressing cybersecurity threats in the aviation industry this Wednesday.
Maintenance and Modifications

First Aviation Services Acquires Saint Technologies

Saint Technologies manufactures RealLock washer system
RealLock
Charter & Fractional

Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Goes Platinum

Argus names company "Platinum Elite" operator
ARGUS
Charter & Fractional

Airshare and Gogo Build on Partnership

Companies entered a multi-year in-flight connectivity agreement
Aishare Phenom
Charter & Fractional

Jet Out Expands Operations in Florida, Wisconsin

Florida base will include two brand-new Cessna Citation twinjets
Jet OUT New jets
Charter & Fractional

Rolland Vincent Associates Names Roberts as VP

Roberts comes from 40+ years at Rolls-Royce
Dean Roberts
Maintenance and Modifications

Draft AC To Update Genav Mx Recordkeeping Requirements

FAA provided an extension in the comment period
Charter & Fractional

UAS 'Mooves' on Air Charter App

App helps plan air charter itineraries, compare pricing, and simulate the cost and door-to-door time
UAS app
Safety

NTSB Urges Twin-piston Pilots To Prep for Engine Loss

NTSB said pilots must feather props in partial engine loss before the spinner slows too much
Training and Workforce

AviationManuals Nimbly Changes Name To Nimbl

"Our name...limited how we were perceived," said CEO
Nimbl
Aircraft

Boom's XB-1 Completes Second Test Flight

Company plans for the demonstrator to reach supersonic speeds this year
Boom Supersonic
Charter & Fractional

Jackson Jet Launches Airplane Co-ownership Program

Program features PC-12 and CJ3+
Jackson Jet
Charter & Fractional

JetAviva: Market Waiting for Political ‘Dust’ to Settle

Uncertain U.S. Presidential election year makes for an uncertain market
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