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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Launches New Parts Exchange Feature

Industry professionals can complete exchange transactions entirely through the DuncanAviationParts website
Duncan Aviation
Aircraft

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

April 9 to 12 event in southern Germany features an enlarged enclave for business aviation
Aero Friedrichshafen show
Environment

Azzera Adds ReFuelEU Tool to Sustainability Platform

Module helps operators to comply with demanding European Union carbon requirements
Azzera's Celeste aviation sustainability platform
Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens Marks Anniversary by Growing Managed Fleet

Business aviation services group also provides maintenance and aircraft sales support
Oriens Aviation at London Biggin Hill Airport
Engines

Draco Selects PT6A-135A Engine To Power Short Takeoff Wilga Upgrade

Polish start-up is breathing new life into the out-of-production PZL 104 aircraft
Mike Patey flying his modification of the PZL-104 Wilga aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amprius Inks $15 Million Battery Deal with Drone Maker

Unspecified fixed-wing UAS will feature SiCore battery cells
A generic drone is pictured in flight
Avionics

Atlantic Jet STCs AeroNav Upgrade for Citation Cockpits

SkyVue 1000 package adds new displays, FMS, and audio panel
SkyVue 1000 avionics upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Aviation Picks Bluetail Mx Records System

Digitizing logbooks preserves critical aircraft information
Metro adopts Bluetail aircraft maintenance recordkeeping
Avionics

Universal and ForeFlight Team on Flight Plan Integration

Integration expected to launch in late 2025
Universal Weather and Aviation integration agreement with ForeFlight
Charter & Fractional

FAA Approves Hera Flight for Class II Global Operations

Approval allows the company to expand its reach
A charter airplane at rest on an airport ramp
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets Logs More Growth in 2024 as Revenues Climb 9.1%

Pre-tax earnings percentages fall amid higher service costs, lower sales
Netjets Gulfstream G550
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Takes on Gogo Name after $375M Acquisition

Developing a unified brand under the Gogo name, the company retained the Satcom Direct blue
Training and Workforce

PlaneSense Launches PC-12 NGX Simulator

Fractional provider will use sim for pilot training
George Antoniadis, President and CEO of PlaneSense, officially launched the state-of-the-art Pilatus PC-12 NGX Level D Full Flight Simulator at a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 12, 2025, alongside Faiek Zora, President and CEO of Aeronautical Systems Engineering. They were joined by team members from both companies.
Aircraft

January Bizjet Departures Up but Corporate Flights Drop

North America led gains in business aircraft departures, Jefferies reported
FlyExclusive CJ3
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa in Johannesburg
FBOs

Freeman Holdings Group Branches Into Texas FBOs

The Lubbock and Abilene facilities represent its first in the state
Abilene Aero, one of two recent additions to Freeman Holdings Group's FBO network
Regulations and Government

Markey Reintroduces Business Jet ‘Fat Cat’ Tax Bill

Bill would increase fuel taxes to $2 per gallon to assist public transportation needs
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft
business aircraft on static display
Environment

Regional Airline and Thales Reduce Contrail Emissions

Altitude changes have reduced climate impact by at least 40%
Amelia Embraer ERJ145 regional airliner
Operations

Vellox Launch Consolidates Aviation Software Entities

Spidertracks, Air Maestro, Flight Vector, and Complete Flight are part of the new company
Helicopter
Environment

Airfoils Generate Electricity from Jet Thrust at Airports

Energy Capturing Pods are installed close to engine ground run locations
JetWind Power Corporation’s Energy Capturing Pods
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Falcons will Fly with Honeywell JetWave X Satcom

Uncapped service is available and speeds will be up to 200 Mbps
Honeywell JetWave X satellite communications
Environment

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
National Air Mobility Center of Excellence
Engines

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year
Airbus A321XLR
Aircraft

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year
NasJet Gulfstream G450
Regulations and Government

GAMA: ‘Debilitative’ Policies Cloud Thriving Industry

Taxes in Europe, tariffs, and regulation roadblocks threaten industry
GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce
Training and Workforce

AINsight: From DOM to DOA

Don’t overlook maintenance directors’ skills when looking for a flight department leader
Phil Balmer, TAG Aviation director of maintenance and Vincent Picard, maintenance manager
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopter and Defense Divisions Boost Leonardo Earnings

Italian aerospace and defense group grew revenues by 16.2% last year
Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter
Regulations and Government

Senator Ted Cruz Calls for U.S. ATC System Overhaul

Doesn’t specifically mention ATC but Cruz said the system must be changed
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)