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.

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
Unsplash
Charter & Fractional

Embraer Offers Aeronautical Engineering Scholarships

More than 1,700 professionals have participated
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Pets Get VIP Ticket on Luxaviation Flights

Pets can now travel with owners on flights
Dog from unsplash
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up CFO, Chief Legal Officer Leaving Company

Shuffle comes amidst difficult year for company
Wheels Up King Air 350
Charter & Fractional

Volato Cuts Five Jets from Fleet Amid Financial Issues

Company said move is "cost efficiency measure"
Article image
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Reports $27M Net Loss in Second Quarter

Company blames losses on reducing non-performing aircraft from its fleet
FlyExclusive
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Soars Sky High in India

Passenger and cargo numbers are driving up income
Air Charter Service India CEO Ashish Wastrad
Charter & Fractional

Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Van Nuys Friendly Flyer Fivepeat

Company received award for eighth time
Clay Lacy
Aircraft

Embraer Continues To Soar in Second Quarter

Revenues, backlogs, and deliveries continue to climb at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
Article image
Charter & Fractional

JetASAP Sees Rate Dip for Charters in Annual Report

Turboprops saw least dip in rates
Unsplash turboprop
Regulations and Government

VistaJet Flight Brings Home Americans in Prisoner Swap

Detained journalists were accused of spying
US prisoner swap
Regulations and Government

Remembering GARA 30 Years Later: The Law that Changed the Trajectory of the Industry

Central figures pay homage to the General Aviation Revitalization Act
Clinton signing the General Aviation Revitalization Act
Charter & Fractional

Signature Aviation and Go Rentals Get Ready To Roll

Companies will launch car rental service for customers
Go Rentals
Rotorcraft

Outerlink Teams with County Sheriff’s Office on Wi-Fi

The Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in Ocala, Florida, helps with development of Air IP
Outerlink
Charter & Fractional

AirCare1 Gets FAA Acceptance for Voluntary SMS Program

FAA recognition followed a 16-month review process
Learjet 60 AirCare 1 air ambulance interior (Photo: AirCare1)
Aircraft

Electric Aircraft Developer Aura Aero Opens Florida Base

The aeronautical university's research park will eventually be used for manufacturing the Integral aircraft
Aura Aero Integral aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Gets Red Dot Design Award

Audio system wins "Best of the Best"
Lufthansa