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.
Regulations and Government
Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case
A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Adds Engine Instruments to Displays
Certification of the Electronics International engine instruments is expected in mid-2025
Charter & Fractional
Dassault Falcon Deliveries Rise, Backlog Grows Slightly
Net sales are up year over year
Environment
Engine Maker Continental Signs Sustainability Pact
The new agreement will bring the company into the alternative power realm
Aircraft
Cirrus Delivers 10,000th SR-series Airplane
SR piston singles have been the sales leader in its aircraft class for the past 22 years
Airports
London Oxford Airport Goes Global, Hosts World Leaders
75 leaders were in town for the European Political Community summit
Training and Workforce
Redbird Brings Mixed-reality Training Platform to Market
ACE in Lakeland, Florida, will use platform for a gamut of students
Charter & Fractional
CrowdStrike Outage Caused 10% Spike in Air Charter
Some travelers turned to private air charter after airline flights were canceled due to widespread computer glitch
Aircraft
EnB Air Gives Bell 505 Helicopter a South Korean Debut
It is the first of the model sold to a commercial entity in South Korea
Avionics
Garmin Pavilion Hosts Training and Product Promotions
A number of customer aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics will be on display
Training and Workforce
The Pink Jet Arrives for EAA AirVenture Debut
Plans call for a fleet of pink jets to fly at airshows and events
Airports
SocialFlight Guides Pilots on Destination Adventures
The free service is available on the web and a mobile app
Rotorcraft
Bell Helo Deliveries Dip Slightly in Second Quarter
Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the quarter
Charter & Fractional
Priester Aviation Restructures Leadership
Former Mayo Aviation head Brent Moldowan will lead
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
2Q Revenue, Profits Grow at Textron Aviation despite Flat Jet Shipments
Company delivered 42 jets, 22 Caravans, and 21 King Airs in the quarter
Charter & Fractional
Kompass Kapital Sets New Course with Airshare Investment
Kompass will now lead Airshare group
Charter & Fractional
Atlas Air Service Achieves IADA Certified Broker Status
It is the first company in Germany to receive this certification
Airports
North Carolina Receives Airport AAM Readiness Grant
The funds are intended to assess and outline infrastructure needs at GA airports
Charter & Fractional
FlyUSA Launches Air Charter Membership Program with Perks
Benefits include 2% cash back on flights and priority booking on peak days
Charter & Fractional
Jet Card Hourly Prices Increase while Rules Relax
Jet cards with guaranteed availability increased pricing
Aircraft
Say Ciao to Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Mockup
Full-size cabin mockup of the super-midsize jet can be viewed at Italy's Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Regulations and Government
Aviation Leaders Remember Inhofe's Aviation Legacy
Inhofe was a passionate general aviation pilot and fierce advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill
Regulations and Government
Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Charter & Fractional
Albinati Welcomes First Falcon 6X for Charter
Company celebrates 'constant push for success and innovation'
Charter & Fractional
South African Bizav Company Fireblade Turns 10
Fireblade Aviation aims to be a one-stop shop
Rotorcraft
Columbia and Piasecki To Upgrade Model 107 Helicopters
The upgrades to the rotorcraft will be done in a former Sikorsky factory now run by Piasecki
Avionics
FAA SAFO Targets Incorrect uAvionix ADS-B Installations
Pairing with a Mode S transponder is causing ADS-B problems
Charter & Fractional
Flyjets Launches Empty Leg Feature, Green Calculator
Users can calculate their carbon offsets
