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Electra Report Shows Direct Aviation Market Opportunity

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer wants to expand regional air services
Electra EL2 aircraft
FBOs

Signature Aviation Adding Hangar at Virginia FBO

The new structure will bring the FBO to over 100,000 sq ft of hangars
Artist rendering of Signature's new hangar at KROA
Aircraft

GJC: Q1 Bizjet Market Stays Strong Despite Iran Conflict

Global GDP grew, helping boost business jet departures, OEM backlogs
Gulfstream G700
Cabin Interior and Electronics

EASA Certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for Airbus ACJ320

Download speeds reach up to 195 Mbps, and upload speeds go up to 32 Mbps
ACJ flying
Regulations and Government

Canada Chooses Saab/Bombardier GlobalEye AEWC Platform

Swedish bidder preferred to rivals including Boeing and L3Harris/Elta Systems
GlobalEye AEWC
Safety

NTSB Shines Spotlight on Wet Runway Safety

Recommendations follow analysis of 11 runway overruns from 2008 to 2022
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Sustainability and Environment

Bombardier Meets Five-year Sustainability Targets

Company maps out next five-year plan through 2030
business jet on ramp at Bombardier's Singapore facility
Aircraft

Evio Taps Molicel for Hybrid-electric Airliner Battery Work

Molicel to develop lithium-ion battery cells for the Evio 810
Molicel president Casey Shiue, left, and Evio vice president of operations and general manager Valerie Myers shake hands following the signing of a development agreement on April 29.
Training and Workforce

JCAB Qualifies Loft VR Simulator to FTD Level-7

Virtual reality training platform is first in Japan and Asia-Pacific
Loft Dynamics level-7 virtual reality simulator
Training and Workforce

FlightSimExpo To Feature 70+ Simulation Exhibitors

Set for June 12 to 14 at Minnesota’s Saint Paul RiverCentre
FlightSimExpo
Avionics

Pentastar Gets STC for Gogo LX5 Installs on Gulfstreams

STC covers installation of LX5 on GIV/G450/GV/G550 models
Gogo
Security

GPS Signals Jammed on Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX Flight

Royal Air Force aircraft flew close to the Russian border on flight from Estonia
Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX jet
FBOs

Gama Aviation FBO at UAE’s Sharjah Airport Now Open

$60 million facility offers a gateway to Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Sharjah Business Aviation Center lobby
Charter & Fractional

Florida Air Charter Firm Operator Adds Five Jets to Fleet

Expansion reflects record demand across charter and jet card services
interior of a business jet
Aircraft

Hermeus Breaks Sound Barrier with Uncrewed Quarterhorse

Mk 2.1 goes supersonic less than three months after first flight
Ground crew prepare the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 on the runway at Spaceport America ahead of a test flight.
Regulations and Government

EBAA Calls for Bizav Recognition in EU Aviation Policy

Trade group said airport access and decarbonization rules discriminate against the industry
Business jets at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Aircraft

Australian Border Force To Receive Trio of Global 6500s

National security service provider Metrea will operate the aircraft
Bombardier Global 6500
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Apcela, Liberty Partners Team on Bizav Wi-Fi Upgrades

Field-approval installations available for a variety of classic business jets
Apcela Dual ATG connectivity system
Safety

AINsight: Unlicensed Activity in Aviation

Pilot certification and experience lapses lead to two fatal accidents
Aircraft

Used Jets: Vibrant Seller’s Market with Enduring Demand

A panel at NBAA’s Northeast Regional examined the market dynamics
Rolland Vincent moderating business jet market panel
ATC

FAA Eyeing AI, Machine Learning To Optimize Airspace, Scheduling

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined vision to move FAA into the future
Bryan Bedford at Royal Aeronautical Society talk in Washington, D.C.
Sustainability and Environment

Swiss OEM Pilatus Studies Composite Scrap Recycling

Novel approach could transform prepreg scraps into new aircraft components
Hands hold a bit of construction material with a pile of scraps below
Avionics

Tamarack Aerospace Announces AirConnect IFC for Citations

System includes aircraft-grade cabin Wi-Fi distribution, certified electrical integration
Cessna CitationJet
Engines

Engine Foam Wash Prevents Damage and Reduces Fuel Burn

Turbofan wash cycle takes between four and eight hours
GE Aerospace foam wash
Aircraft

Líder Aviação Promotes Electric Aircraft and HondaJet

Brazilian bizav group is local distributor for Beta Technologies and Honda Aircraft
Aircraft

Hyundai Will Make Landing Gear for Vertical’s eVTOL

Korean auto maker is partnering with UK engineering group Stirling Dynamics
Vertical Aerospace and Hyundai WAI
Airports

EASA Bulletin Warns About Jet-A Versus Jet A-1 Issue

Could affect airports in Europe, Africa, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia
jet-A fuel tanks on airport
Sustainability and Environment

Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year
Beta Alia CX300 on Signature Ramp
Aircraft

Eve eVTOL Advances Toward Transition After 59 Flights

Hover and low-speed phase complete in Brazil
Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL engineering prototype in flight
Aircraft

Eclipse 500/550 Supplier RAS Liquidating and Closing

Manufacturer and repair station for critical components plans to destroy all tooling
Resurgent Aviation Solutions Eclipse 500 jet