Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

News Reporter 

Charlotte Bailey

The FAA has certified Prima Air, which is based at Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) in California, as a Part 145 repair station. Prima Air says adding in-house maintenance to its private charter and management services will strengthen its integrated offerings.
Specifically, Prima Air’s approved airframe capabilities cover the Gulfstream G650ER, G550, GV, and GIV, as well as the Bombardier Global 5000. Various engine authorizations are also included. The company will carry out work from a dedicated 50,000-sq-ft facility it says is optimally positioned to support operators, owners, and clients across Southern California.&nbsp;
“By supporting both airframe and power plant maintenance for these large-cabin business aircraft, Prima Air can provide more centralized technical support, streamline maintenance coordination, and reduce the need to reposition aircraft between multiple service providers,” the company said.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Prima Air Receives FAA Part 145 Maintenance Certification

Hollywood-based facility receives FAA approvals, expanding in-house services 

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)-based Prima Air has been certified by the FAA as a Part 145 repair station.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

1Call, Go Teams, and mobile service units consolidated under Seth Parsons

Textron Aviation Realigns Mobile Service Network Teams

System reduces research time while linking to supporting records

Bluetail’s Auto Research Delivers Records in Seconds

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

TB30 or TB40 weighs up to 19.4 kg less than the original nicad system

EASA Approves Lithium-ion Main-ship Battery for EC135

MEMS-based system delivers actionable data to support proactive maintenance

GPMS Signs Wisk Air for Bell 412 and 407 GXi HUMS

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

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