Content Archive: July 2025

Training and Workforce

JSfirm Creates Searchable Airmen Database

Users can search by category, type rating, location, and last name
pilots shot
Avionics

Garmin and Hughes Partner on Guided Visual Approaches

More than 31 approaches at 25 airports added to new database
Garmin guided visual approaches
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Safran Completes Acquisition of Collins’ Flight Controls

The Collins business is now part of the Safran Electronics & Defense division
Collins Aerospace flight control systems
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Raises $800M in Equity Round for Growth

L Catterton, KSL, and J. Safra join existing shareholders
Multiple jets on airport ramp in front of FBO
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Submits Data for Latest King Air STC

The upgrade package on the King Air 350 promises more power and better perfomance
Blackhawk's King Air 350 test aircraft
Aircraft

DBT Aero Introduces Two-seat Double Box Tail Airplane

Projected performance includes 1,000-nm range and 200-knot cruise
DBT 2LX light airplane
Engines

FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First Electric Engine Propeller

Hartzell designed the propeller for Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 with Hartzell propeller
Avionics

Nighthawk’s New Cockpit Display Picked for Comp Air 6.2

Large, high-resolution touchscreen displays are driven by a remotely mounted computing center
Nighthawk Guardian display
Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Highlights 3D Paint Scheme Designs

Photorealistic renderings allow customers to view the design from any angle
Scheme Designers
Aircraft

Crewchief, Trade-A-Plane Provide Online Logbook Access

Aircraft buyers can use the system to view maintenance documents before proceeding with the purchase