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FBOs

Detroit-area FBO Adds New Hangar

With its new hangar, Maven by Midfield now tops 100,000 sq ft of aircraft storage
New hangar at Maven by Midfield FBO at KPTK
Environment

Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero

To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
 NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen; World Energy Supply Zero president Scott Lewis; Billy Nolen, chief regulatory affairs officer at Archer and former acting FAA administrator; and Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano.
Avionics

Leasing Group Orders Reliable Robotics Flight Automation System

The customer wants to convert 30 Cessna Caravans for cargo flights
Reliable Robotics' Cessna Caravan test aircraft
Aircraft

Manta Taps Altair's Computational Intelligence for Ann Aircraft

The European start-up is developing three new VTOL and STOL designs
Altair's director of strategy, aerospace, and defense Paolo Colombo (left) with Manta Aircraft CEO Lucas Marchesini
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jets MRO Taps Aircraft Custom Interiors for Cabin Refurbs

Partnership moves MRO provider closer to becoming a ‘one-stop shop’
Jets MRO CL300 lavatory
Regulations and Government

NATA Issues Insight into Regulatory Processes for Part 145 Applicants

Resource ensures thorough understanding of FAA requirements for repair stations
Aircraft maintenance hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Bolen Applauds NBAA Maintenance Conference Success

The event in Portland attracted attendees from 46 states
NBAA Maintenance Conference 2024
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Parts Distribution Center

The Wichita facility stocks 150,000 unique parts
Textron Aviation's Global Parts Distribution Facility
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Appoints New CEO To Bring eVTOL Aircraft to Market

Stuart Simpson is currently the UK start-up's CFO
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mayman Unveils Razor Air Utility Vehicles for Military Roles

The new family builds on the company's earlier Speeder design
Mayman Aerospace Razor air utility vehicles
FBOs

Sheltair Starts Construction on Sarasota FBO

For the aviation real estate specialist, this will be its 13th FBO in Florida
artist rendering of planned Sheltair FBO at KSRQ
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Malaysia Unveils the Country’s Largest Business Aviation MRO Center

Grand opening marks ambitions to expand maintenance support around the Asia-Pacific region
ExecuJet Malaysia grand opening cermony
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Breaks Ground on Grand Rapids Hangar, Offices

Facility will serve as a dedicated Pilatus Aircraft sales and service center
Executives from Pioneer Construction participate in a ground breaking ceremony for a new Pro Star Aviation hangar in Grand Rapids, Michigan
ATC

DOT Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Progress

U.S. NextGen air traffic management may not be as transformational as originally promised
Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General Report
Maintenance and Modifications

Maintenance Tech Salaries Growing but Lag Pilots'

Technicians need to be better informed about their worth—and advocate for themselves
NBAA Maintenance Conference maintenance competition
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Earning Wyvern Wingman Certification

The process begins with an initial audit followed by checks every 24 months
Wyvern Jets MRO partnership
Aircraft

Levaero: Canada Aircraft Market Showing “Price Stabilization”

The Canadian aircraft broker's report shows slight increase in inventory last year
Security

How Private Aviation Can Brace for Climate and Class War Protests

More protests are expected at the EBACE show, but the industry doesn't need to surrender
Protesters at EBACE 2023
Training and Workforce

AX-D Flex Flight Simulators Switch Between Aircraft Types

Axis Flight Simulation lauched the technology at the World Aviation Training Summit
Axis Flight Simulation AX-D simulator
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
People in Aviation - May 2024 headshots
Environment

New SAF Tax Incentive Guidelines Add Strings to Ethanol Feedstock Use

Under the new GREET model, corn and soy crops will require smart farming practices
Corn field
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Prepares for 80,500-sq-ft Hangar Expansion in Georgia

Expansion at Augusta Regional Airport to increase footprint by 60%
Standard Aero employees celebrate Augusta expansion
Safety

MedAire Launches Mental Health Services Platform

The platform allows aviation professionals to speak with trained peers
virtual counseling
Safety

If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work

AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck
Chis Lutat at Safety Standdown
Aircraft

Bombardier On Pace for 2025 Goals, Sees Balanced Growth

President and CEO Éric Martel opened the door to future acquisitions
Bombardier Challenger 3500
ATC

Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up

With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce
ATC tower
Training and Workforce

Gulfstream Appoints New Chief Information Officer

Newlin will take over from Sheryl Bunton on May 31
Newlin
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Maintenance Business Embraces Tech Advances

Efforts toward digitalization vital to creating efficiencies and ensuring safety
Pratt & Whitey Cobot photographing a GTF engine
Training and Workforce

AIN Roundtable—Industry Leaders Take on Workforce Issues

Leaders point to shortage of skilled and experienced talent, need for retention
Round Table participants, May 2024
Training and Workforce

PlaneSense Adding Virtual Reality Cockpit Trainer

Platform reduces pilot training costs and can help trainees to retain more information
PlaneSense virtual reality training team