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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Office in Saudi Arabia

Private jet flights in Saudi Arabia rose 24% in 2024, according to GACA data
Elie Hanna (l) and Justin Bowman (r) at ACS Riyadh launch. photo courtesy Air Charter Service
Operations

Country Star Supports 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

Textron Aviation airlift tradition dates back to inaugural 1987 mission
Bentley calls fellow pilots to action
Regulations and Government

Bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act Clears House

Industry groups commend passage, cite stigma reduction goals
U.S. Capitol building exterior
Operations

Bombardier Added $7.4B to Canada’s GDP in 2024

Study shows Bombardier’s impact on jobs and exports
Bombardier employee working on an aircraft part. Photo by Guillaume Plisson
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Adds European Engine Wash Partner

Certified mobile teams provide on site services
Cyclean Engine Wash
Operations

Flight Pro International Marks Anniversary, Eyes Future

Company traces routes back to Air Routing International in 1970s
Flight pro connect mobile on an ipad in someone's hands
Accidents

Citation Pilot Descended below Minimums in 2023 Accident

Cockpit voice recorder did not record accident flight
the Citation post accident
Accidents

Attendant Led Pax through Baggage Door after 2024 Crash

Attendant knew how to open hatch in spite of no formal training
N823KD Bombardier Challenger 604 owned and operated by Ft Lauderdale HopAJet
Avionics

Tamarack and ForeFlight Expand Active Winglet Data

Rollout begins with CJ2 and CJ2+ operators
A CitationJet in flight
Avionics

GA, Bizav Surpass Airlines in CPDLC Participation

Airlines conduct more flights, but more GA aircraft are eligible to participate
A woman flies an aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NATA Launches Cyber Insurance for Members

AssuredPartners Aerospace has partnered with NATA to create offering
Airports

Motiva To Host Southeast Aviation XP in Belo Horizonte

Manufacturers and operators gather at Belo Horizonte airport
Pampulha Airport will host the first southeast edition of AviationXP
Safety

Safety Standdown 2025 To Focus on Accountability

Registration now open for the event, in its 29th year
Amanda Ferraro on stage at Safety Standdown
Fuel

Daher Climate Policy Aims at Paris Goals

Company targets emissions, SAF, supplier engagement
Daher Aircraft CEO Nicholas Chabbert speaks at a media conference at NBAA-BACE 2024
Charter & Fractional

PorterJets Rebrands as P3 Jets with Expanded Services

Company services expand “across air, land, and sea”
A P3 jets Citation XLS+
Training and Workforce

Flight Lines through Time at the National Aviation Hall of Fame

2025 enshrinee general Fig Newton dives into NAHF’s educational mission
Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton at the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Regulations and Government

U.S. States Collaborate To Implement Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation group’s newly released papers tackle infrastructure, policy, and state roles
NASAO group in Washington
FBOs

Springfield-Branson GA Terminal Earns Design Award

Facility serves business and private aviation in the Ozarks
KSGF's new Premier Midwest terminal got a makeover inside and out
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Welcomes Law, Finance, and Hangar Specialists

Jetrep, High Flying Hangars, and First American Equipment Finance join IADA ranks
Safety

IBAC’s IS-BAH Earns Place in ICAO Global Plan

IS-BAH is the only ground-handling standard recognized for bizav in the 2026–2028 Plan
Safety

ATSB Issues Engine Advisory after 2024 Caravan Accident

Uncommanded acceleration not widely trained for
ATSB 2024 Caravan overrun
Regulations and Government

New EASA Proposal Targets VTOL Aircraft Noise Impact

Proposal fills ICAO noise standard gap for VCA
A European vertical takeoff and landing aircraft on a rotorcraft pad in Europe
Regulations and Government

NBAA Applauds U.S.-EU Tariff Framework Exempting Aircraft

Industry group hails renewed fair and balanced trade
Dassault Falcon 10X
Maintenance and Modifications

Desert Jet Advises Early Maintenance To Avoid Delays

Company offers incentives to encourage early scheduled maintenance
Desert Jet offers incentives to encourage early scheduled maintenance
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Crews Face Fees after 7 Days in Mexico

Nonresident fee currently costs MXN $861
Training and Workforce

ERAU Professional Training Joins USAIG Safety Options

Eligible policyholders can apply up to $2,800 annually
Aircraft

ADS Celebrates Anniversary, 75th Pre-purchase Inspection

Air Doc founders combine pilot and engineering experience
ADS office at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse within the Air Service Basel (ASB) facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Triples Mx Technician Workforce at Dallas Exec

Jets MRO attributes growth to technician-first culture
Images of the Jets MRO facilities in Dallas
Safety

Baldwin Launches Facilitator Tool for Managing ASAP

Program aids event review committee meetings and corrective tracking
Two individuals in deep discussion in front on an aircraft in a hangar
Safety

ICAO Flags Safety Risks as Traffic Sets Record

Agency highlights turbulence, GNSS interference, and runway risks
ICAO jet