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Garmin GTN 750Xi Navigators Now FAA Datalink-capable

Properly equipped aircraft can now access departure clearances and push-to-load messages
Garmin FAA Data Comm data link on GTN 750Xi GPS navigator
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Thales, Skydweller Team on Solar-powered Surveillance UAV

Long-endurance drone adds artificial intelligence capabilities
Skydweller MAPS aircraft
Aircraft

Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Debuts at Paris Air Show

Republic Airways is the latest customer to receive an aircraft for testing.
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 at the Paris Air Show
Operations

Vista Explores Luxury Travel Trends in Southeast Asia

Company reported 10% growth in Southeast Asia air charter memberships
Vista
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Approves Bedford FAA Nomination

Commerce Democrat leadership opposed the nomination
Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Brings Caravan Service to Florida, Islands

Land and amphibious float aircraft to be used for service
FlyExclusive Cessna Caravan
Engines

Company Says New Seals, Gaskets Are Impervious to SAF

Nitrile seals can leak when exposed to 100% SAF
Elastomer seals
Maintenance and Modifications

Broward Aviation Buys Spares, Repairs Firm Support Air

Move adds capabilities to serve Airbus, Boeing operators
Broward Aviation Services acquires Support Air
FBOs

AEG Fuels Expands Northeast U.S. Footprint

The Connecticut FBO is the 31st to join the AEG Connect Network
Executive Air Services at KDXR
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Van Nuys Approved by Mexico Regulator

Company now has three facilities approved for maintenance on Mexican aircraft
StandardAero facility in Van Nuys, California
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Larger Boston Office

New space at Hanscom Field supports continued growth
Air Charter Service
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation Updates Falcon 900EX Interior

Refurbishment blends original wood with new luxury features
Duncan
Charter & Fractional

Valo Aviation’s Falcon 8X Addition Marks Bahrain First

Dassault’s ExecuJet facility in Dubai recently received Bahrain approval for 8X Mx
Valo Aviation celebrates the first Falcon 8X in Bahrain
Charter & Fractional

ManagedShare Lets Jet Owners Offset Cost Sans Charter

Launch begins in metro markets with national expansion ahead
Business jet flying
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo STC Offers Continued Service for Legacy Customers

Offers alternative to more expensive upgrades
Gogo C1 air-to-ground connectivity system for business aircraft
Safety

Procedural Lapses Lead Nimbl’s Bizav Safety Report

Risk stacking and human error dominate Nimbl’s 2024 analysis
Two pilots in flight deck
Maintenance and Modifications

APS Expands with New Propeller MRO Base in Malaysia

Facility offers OEM-approved propeller repairs in Asia
APS Grand opening Malaysia
Operations

FedEx Founder and Bizav Advocate Fred Smith Flies West

“He always credited business aviation with helping make FedEx the company it is today”
Frederick Smith, founder and former chief executive of FedEx Corporation
Training and Workforce

Jet Linx Grounds Fleet for Annual Safety Summit

NASA, USAF speakers address culture and decisionmaking
Jet Linx Safety Summit
Security

Dyami: Air Crews Should Steer Clear of Mideast Airspace

Crews warned to avoid flying over Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon
Middle East
Training and Workforce

NBAA Survey Reveals Bizav Pilot Salary Increases Easing

Business aviation salary increases less than in recent years but were still twice the national average
flexjetpilots
Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

Competing against the Boeing 777, this airliner has a maximum capacity of 410 passengers.
Airbus A350-1000 taking off at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

Fouga CM170 Magister Flies at the Paris Air Show

This French classic is right at home at the Paris Air Show.
Fouga CM170 Magister jet aircraft flying at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

Embraer KC-390 Military Airlifter Flies at the Paris Airshow

Nations around the world have ordered the multirole aircraft.
Embraer KC-390 flying at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

Embraer E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

The regional airliner can seat up to 146 passengers.
Embraer E195-E2 taking off at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show

The multirole fighter is flown by nations across Europe and the Middle East.
Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet flying at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

Airbus A400M Atlas Flies at the Paris Air Show

This versatile military transport is built for strategic and tactical airlift missions.
Airbus A400M flying at Paris Air Show
Rotorcraft

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow

The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.
NH90 helicopter flying at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

Extra 330 Aerobatic Aircraft Flies at the Paris Airshow

With a high power-to-weight ratio, the Extra 330 can move through the air in unexpected ways.
Extra 330 aircraft flying at Paris Air Show
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger Flies at the Paris Air Show

The multirole attack helicopter showed off its agility over Le Bourget.
Airbus helicopters EC665 Tiger flying at Paris Air Show