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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
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.
Regulations and Government

FAA Scraps Immediate Denial Rule for Pilot Medicals

Stakeholder input prompts agency to withdraw plan; FAA commits to education and process improvements
A view of the front of The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Regulations and Government

Texas Pilot Sentenced after Threatening Voicemail

Rescinded job offer followed failed alcohol test
Department of Transportation headquarters
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Flexibility Improves as Hourly Rates Tick Up

Pricing has climbed, but flexibility is also improving
charter jets on ramp
Training and Workforce

Living Legends Awards To Honor Fire Crews, Space Team

John Travolta will host the ceremony, which also marks new inductees and tributes
Travolta, Prince Harry, Morgan Freeman to host 22nd annual awards
Operations

FAA Shifts to OCONUS Graphical Weather Forecasts

New forecasts offer detailed weather insights
Aviation Weather graphical display
Accidents

FAA Orders Emergency Suspension for NY Helicopter

Company’s abrupt firing of operations director prompts FAA emergency order
NTSB team surveying the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into Hudson River on April 10 near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Rotorcraft

Spanish Super Pumas Log 437 Hours Battling Chile Fires

Fire season activity up 20% over last year
An Airbus Super Puma scoops water in Chile
Accidents

Fatal Rotorcraft Accidents Spike in March

Overall accident rate dipped despite higher fatalities
NTSB at NYC Bell 206 L-4 crash
Accidents

Rotor, Transmission Recovered in Hudson River Crash

Recovery concludes after key evidence secured
NTSB investigator documenting the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into Hudson River on April 10 near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Safety

EASA Advances Airborne Collision Prevention for GA

Affordable tech aims to reduce midair collision risks
Florian Guillermet, EASA Executive Director, speaks at 2025 AERO Friedrichshafen
Accidents

No Distress Call Made in New York MU-2B Turboprop Crash

Family was en route to holiday gathering
NTSB Todd Inman gives details on NY crash
Engines

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Collaboration, hydrogen fuel potential drives Kawasaki engine effort
Jamie Imai talks about Kawasaki’s engine development
Aircraft

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

Shang Hong Group is primary investor for both companies
Flight design presentation
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Propeller Details Growth and Facility Expansion

Company expands MRO network and facilities
JJ Frigge talks about Hartzell growth
Aircraft

Elixir Delivers First Aircraft to Greek Flight School

Egnatia has inked a deal for 12 aircraft to be delivered over the next two years
Cyril Champenois
Aircraft

Bosch Teams With Vaeridion on Electric Microliner

Vaeridion focuses on short-haul business travel with its nine-passenger aircraft
Vaeridion CEO and CTO sign MOU with Bosch GM
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation’s EUDC Reaches 10-year Milestone

Düsseldorf facility is the company‘s second largest parts distribution center
EUDC employees
Rotorcraft

AW139 Full-flight Simulator Debuts in Faroe Islands

Training scenarios simulate challenging local conditions
Thales AW139 simulator at Atlantic Airways
Engines

Igniter Deal Boosts C&L’s Engine Support

Deal expands ignition parts support for regional jets
ATR engine
Accidents

Pilots Can Now File NTSB Reports Securely Online

Online form replaces email-based PDF submission
a screenshot of the NTSB online portal
Rotorcraft

Turkey Renews Columbia Helicopters Wildfire Contract

Chinooks to support Turkey’s firefighting efforts for fifth year
A helicopter works to put out fires amid huge columns of smoke
Training and Workforce

NBAA YoPro Fly-In To Address Key Aviation Issues in June

Advocacy training focuses on workforce, safety, and regulatory issues
NBAA YoPo attendees at the Capitol
Aircraft

Foundation Aims for First Learjet Polar Circumnavigation

Flight is a fundraiser to restore Learjet 23-003
The mission aircraft on the ground
Charter & Fractional

FlyJets Exchange Enables Peer-to-peer Flight Sales

Customers can resell empty seats to reduce costs
A laptop screen showing FlyJets search results
Regulations and Government

FAA Allows Aircraft Owners To Shield Registration Details

NBAA praises rule as critical for business aviation security
FAA HQ
Operations

Buoncuore Receives 2025 NBAA S&D Award

Buoncuore is the 16th recipient of the award
Joy Buoncuore receives the award from NBAA CEO and President Ed Bolen
Training and Workforce

New Integration Links Avianis to Staffing Marketplace

Avianis integration simplifies staffing for operators
Jet Aviation Launches Staffing Marketplace Integration for Avianis
Regulations and Government

FAA Allows Owners To Shield Registration Details

NBAA praises rule as critical for business aviation security