Content Archive: April 2025

Regulations and Government

FAA’s Rocheleau Outlines Busy Agenda on Safety, NextGen

Rocheleau has faced series of crises since returning to FAA
Chris Rocheleau © NBAA
FBOs

Italy FBO Expands with Two New Locations

The network now includes Ancona and Bergamo
Italy FBO Lounge at Ancona Airport
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Flights to Hong Kong Face New API Rule

Late or incorrect data may trigger penalties after a grace period ending September 1
Hong Kong API web portal screen
Operations

EBACE 2025 Show Will Open with New Welcome Celebration

Organizer EBAA is making several changes to the format of the business aviation trade show
EBACE show
Aircraft

Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator

Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030
Cormorant aircraft
Airports

UAE Approves First ‘Hybrid Heliport’ Design for Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal to support both helicopter and eVTOL air taxi services
Digital rendering of the Archer Midnight eVTOL on a helipad at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Engines

Boom Picks Supersonic Engine Test Site in Colorado

Boom moves into Reaction Engines’ former hypersonic test facility
Boom Supersonic's test facility at Colorado Air and Space Port
Safety

AINsight: Focus on the Rudder and LOC-I Accidents

Improper rudder use can lead to loss of control in aircraft
Boeing 737-8.
FBOs

Utah FBO OK3 Air Starts Expansion Project

$10 million development is slated for completion early next year
Rendering of hangar under construction at OK3 Air
Avionics

FreeFlight and Collins Team Up on ADS-B Integration

STCs include Textron and Hawker aircraft
Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line 21 avionics system installed in a Hawker aircraft.