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.
Safety
Wyvern Launches Podcast Focused on Aviation Safety
'Wyvern Airways' features expertise from Wyvern team members and industry professionals
Regulations and Government
NBAA Activates ‘HERO’ Response to Helene
Hurricane has caused billions in damages
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Aviation Gives G200 Gold Treatment
Refurbishment was completed at Nebraska facility
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo To Acquire Satcom Direct in Surprise Deal
SD will receive $375 million cash, five million shares
Charter & Fractional
StandardAero Upsizes IPO to $7.7b Valuation
Company to be listed on NYSE as 'SARO'
Aircraft
AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO
Mark Baker is retiring after leading the association for more than 11 years
Regulations and Government
JetNet Summit Opens with SAF Optimism, Climate Pushback
Krahmer slams European Commission in climate panel
Regulations and Government
JetNet iQ Summit Kicks Off with Focus on Future
Panelists asked about effects of war, globalization
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Investors Agree to One-year Lock-up Extension
Investors are subject to the lock-up restriction until Sept. 20, 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Boasts 'Silky' Overhaul of Falcon 2000EX
Refurbishment features 'streamlined' look
Maintenance and Modifications
First Aviation Services Acquires Saint Technologies
Saint Technologies manufactures RealLock washer system
Charter & Fractional
Airshare and Gogo Build on Partnership
Companies entered a multi-year in-flight connectivity agreement
Charter & Fractional
Jet Out Expands Operations in Florida, Wisconsin
Florida base will include two brand-new Cessna Citation twinjets
Charter & Fractional
Rolland Vincent Associates Names Roberts as VP
Roberts comes from 40+ years at Rolls-Royce
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
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
Aircraft
Boom's XB-1 Completes Second Test Flight
Company plans for the demonstrator to reach supersonic speeds this year
Charter & Fractional
Jackson Jet Launches Airplane Co-ownership Program
Program features PC-12 and CJ3+
Charter & Fractional
JetAviva: Market Waiting for Political ‘Dust’ to Settle
Uncertain U.S. Presidential election year makes for an uncertain market
Charter & Fractional
Embraer Offers Aeronautical Engineering Scholarships
More than 1,700 professionals have participated
Charter & Fractional
Pets Get VIP Ticket on Luxaviation Flights
Pets can now travel with owners on flights
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up CFO, Chief Legal Officer Leaving Company
Shuffle comes amidst difficult year for company
Charter & Fractional
Volato Cuts Five Jets from Fleet Amid Financial Issues
Company said move is "cost efficiency measure"
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Reports $27M Net Loss in Second Quarter
Company blames losses on reducing non-performing aircraft from its fleet
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Service Soars Sky High in India
Passenger and cargo numbers are driving up income
