Latest
All AIN news by date
Operations
Thoma Bravo Buying Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions
Deal includes Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Expands Galileo HDX to South America
Half-duplex antenna installed on a Phenom 300E under an EASA STC, with ANAC validation pending
Airports
Survey: Naples Airport Receives Strong Community Support
Independent survey results say KAPF is important
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Argus Reports Slight Growth in 1Q Despite Challenges
Positive trends in fractional and Part 135 markets
Aircraft
Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator
A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short
U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027
Aircraft
Aura Aero’s Integral E Electric Aerobatics Model Achieves Inverted Flight
The electric-powered two-seater has made 15 flights since early December 2024
Aircraft
Airbus Will Complete eVTOL Flight Tests Despite Program Pause
Flight testing has been moved to an undisclosed location to allow more space for the work
Training and Workforce
West Star Aviation Keeps Mx Training Program Rolling
Company's Aviation Academy has graduated its second class
Maintenance and Modifications
Pilot John Adds New Suppliers to E-commerce Platform
Gill by Teledyne and ADS add product offerings to PJi’s catalog
Charter & Fractional
Jet Card Flexibility Improves as Hourly Rates Tick Up
Pricing has climbed, but flexibility is also improving
Aircraft
Osaka World Expo Opens With SkyDrive eVTOL’s Debut Flight
It can carry a pilot and two passengers up to 25 miles.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas-area Jets MRO Receives FAA Engine Mx Approval
Company has achieved a lot in a year and a half
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
Training and Workforce
FlightSense Bringing AI Insights to Flight Training
Company recently updated platform with v1.3
Cabin Interior and Electronics
EASA OKs STC for Direct Current Plane Simple Antenna
Jet Aviation installed the unit, which is available at Jet Aviation and authorized Gulfstream service centers
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Culture Is Your Competitive Advantage
Fixating solely on salaries is shortsighted
Aircraft
Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight
The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations
Charter & Fractional
Levo Introduces AI Platform for Charter Matching
Tool supports real-time flight coordination
Maintenance and Modifications
Citadel Completions Earns Saudi Part 145 Certification
Approval expands international service capability
Operations
FAA Shifts to OCONUS Graphical Weather Forecasts
New forecasts offer detailed weather insights
Training and Workforce
West Star Aviation Hosts Kids for STEM Field Trip
Building aviation awareness through student outreach
Training and Workforce
Retaining Employees in the Business Aviation Workforce
AIN 2025 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit, West –Retaining employees, moderated by Bob Hobbi, Service Elements
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GKN Aerospace Prepares To Absorb Impact of U.S. Tariffs
UK-based group is assessing how best to mitigate increased costs and supply-chain complexity
Aircraft
Jefferies: Potential Chinese Bans on Bizjets Manageable
Financial analyst examined trade war repercussions on U.S. OEMs
Rotorcraft
Skytrac and Sikorsky Partner on Next-gen HUMS for S-92s
HUMS will enable in-flight exceedance detection and immediate alerting functionality
Training and Workforce
Metro Receives DOD SkillBridge Program Recognition
More than 40% of the helicopter maintenance and operations company's staff comprises veterans
Training and Workforce
Managing Generational Differences in the Business Aviation Workforce
AIN 2025 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit, West – Generational differences, moderated by Ashley Sanchez
Training and Workforce
Recruiting and Hiring in Private Aviation
AIN 2025 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit, West – Recruiting and hiring , moderated by Linda Herzog, Herzog Leadership Consulting.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Insurance and Risk in Business Aviation
AIN 2025 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit, West –Insurance & risk, moderated by Brint Smith, Aviation Alliant Insurance Services:
