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Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Ramps Up for World Cup Bizav Maintenance Support
Company’s service footprint covers all 11 U.S. host cities
Accidents
Successful Landing after Cirrus Vision Jet Engine Failure
Pilot elected not to use the parachute and glided to Athens Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics
EASA Approves Skyservice Gogo Galileo for Challengers
STC opens market for satcom system in European markets
Charter & Fractional
Elevate Jet Introduces AI Pricing Engine for Charter
System trained on decades of proprietary flight data
Aircraft
Volocopter Reveals VoloXPro eVTOL for the Light-sport Aircraft Market
The VoloXPro will come to the market at a relatively low price compared to other eVTOL aircraft.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes $336K Penalty against Planet Nine Air
Flights allegedly mislabeled between November 2023 and August 2024
Aircraft
Cessna M2 Gen3 First Flight Advances Cert Program
Prototype will now enter expanded flight test phase
Engines
GE Completes Hybrid-electric Powertrain Ground Tests
Engine maker says it is now preparing to start flight testing
Regulations and Government
NBAA’s Ed Bolen Named to Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
Bolen has served in the general aviation industry for more than 30 years
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Adds Dallas Metroplex Mx Location
The facility at Addison Airport is the company’s fifth satellite location
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Boosts Falcon Support in Australia
Maintenance provider is investing in its Sydney Airport facility
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Expands Wichita Flight-test Facility
Expansion was driven by SkyCourier and Denali programs
Safety
Aviation Insurer Develops Low-level Hazard Warning Tool
App’s heat map highlights risks in areas where helicopter might fly
Avionics
Dynon Adapts Light Sport Avionics for Air eVTOLs
Air One eVTOL will feature customized SkyView HDX avionics
Training and Workforce
ACA’s Charter Interns Prepare to Start Training
15 young men and women will receive training and career opportunities
Safety
NBAA: Q1 Review Shows Need for Stabilized Approaches
Resource details 15 incidents and 25 accidents involving business aircraft in first quarter
FBOs
Hangar Complex Set To Open at St. Louis Airport
The complex offers a “country club” vibe for aircraft owners
Aircraft
Honda Achieves First Full-scale eVTOL Flight
Remotely piloted aircraft completed 90-second flight in California
Operations
IADA Adds 13 Accredited Members to Network
Additional verified professionals to strengthen professional bizjet community
Aircraft
Textron Eyes CJ4 Gen3 FAA Cert as 500th CJ4 Rolls Out
Milestone aircraft is a Citation CJ4 Gen2
Engines
Whisper’s JetFoil Promises Near-VTOL at Half the Thrust
Electric ducted fans provide vertical lift without tilting
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Schiebel Camcopter S-300 Selected for Anti-Sub Evaluation
European SWORD project to evaluate uncrewed platform in naval role
Aircraft
Electra Makes First 'Ultra Short' Urban Demo Flight
EL2 technology demonstrator lands on pier in Charleston, South Carolina
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
China's Volant Aerotech Secures Additional eVTOL Funding
New Series C investment to support 2027 certification goal
Aircraft
Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft
It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.
Security
Security Specialist Warns of Bizav Cyberattack Threats
Cyviation said small operators need more help to be protected
Aircraft
SyberJet Aircraft To Unveil SJ36 Mockup on October 19
Stretched version of the SJ30-2 will accommodate nine occupants
Maintenance and Modifications
Mx Provider Altus Aerospace Hopes To Score at U.S. Open
Company will base mobile repair teams at Gabreski Westhampton Beach Airport
Regulations and Government
Travel Groups Unite against DHS Talk of CBP Removals
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to remove CBP from airports in cities that honor sanctuary policies
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Flight Options Finally Wins IRS Management Fee Tax Case
Decision reverses opinion that would have resulted in a $39 million judgment
