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Aircraft

Gulfstream To Make Malaysian Airshow Debut

Company displaying G280 and G600 at Asia-Pacific event
Gulfstream G600
FBOs

Signature Opens Revamped KBED Terminal

New facility offers more space and other improvements
Interior of Signature Aviation's new terminal at KBED
Regulations and Government

FAA Names Boulter To Head Aviation Safety

Boulter formerly held position on acting basis
David Boulter, FAA associate administrator for aviation safety (Photo: FAA)
Safety

Aerox Parent Company Acquires Fluid Power

Acquisition expands breadth of company's aerospace oxygen products
Sample of Aerox Oxygen Systems' product lineup
Regulations and Government

Former NBAA Regional Rep Balsiger Dies

Balsiger was first NBAA Midwest rep
Late NBAA regional rep John Balsiger (Photo: NBAA)
Aircraft

Bringing Lear 003 Back To Flight

Lear Jet preservation group vying to restore first-delivered Learjet
Lear 23-003, N2007, at delivery (Photo: Classic Learjet Foundation)
Safety

Circling Approach: Is It Your Best Option?

NTSB cautions on inherent risks to circling approaches
Learjet 35A cockpit photo
Regulations and Government

The Not-so-New Vision of Air Taxis

While the promise is renewed, air taxis have been here for some time.
Joby aircraft sunset
Rotorcraft

NTSB: S-64 Descending as It Collided with Bell 407

Firefighting helicopters took different routes around terrain before collision
Path taken by S-64 and Bell 407 helicopters before midair collision
Rotorcraft

New Leadership at Airbus Helicopters North America

Reijnen succeeds Trapp at Airbus Helicopters
Bart Reijnen, Airbus Helicopters
FBOs

Full Service Winnipeg FBO Is Home to the Jets

Fast Air is a favorite of the hometown Winnipeg Jets
Fast Air FBO at CYWG
Aircraft

Armless Pilot To Fly Around the World

Jessica Cox inspires and advocates for disabled pilots
Jessica Cox armless pilot
Aircraft

AINsight: What Bothers You Most?

Almost every problem has a proactive solution
NBAA 2017 static
Safety

FAA Stresses Legal Protection of Voluntary Reporting Programs

Issues reported under safety programs exempt from enforcement actions
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: September 2023

Preliminary and final accident reports, September 2023
Safety

Geared Up: Portable Deicer Fills Gap at Small Airports

Wing Armor's portable unit lowers cost, complexity of deicing
Wing Armor Jetstream portable deicer
Aircraft

Legacy Tales: Lear Jet 23—Birth of a Legend

The Lear Jet 23 legacy spans thousands of aircraft
Lear Jet 23 hanging in the National Air and Space Museum
Safety

Excursions: Running Out of Runway and Options

AIN's study cast doubt on theories about single-pilot or specific aircraft types
HondaJet runway excursion at Atlanta’s Cobb County Airport.
Training and Workforce

People In Aviation

Jet Linx, Eve, and Women in Aviation all have CEO changes.
People in Aviation September 2023
Regulations and Government

EASA Introduces VTOL Aircraft Policy Changes

Changes to rules for urban air mobility would need revisions to EU aviation regulations
Volocopter eVTOL aircraft flight in Paris
Airports

Dutch Government May Back Down on Schiphol Private Jet Ban

Aviation groups say Dutch government should delay Schiphol Airport cuts until November election
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
FutureFlight

Avports Sees Big Green Air Mobility Futures for America's Small Regional Airports

The Goldman Sachs company, which once ran the iconic Pan Am building heliport in midtown Manhattan, now wants to put places like Manassas on the map.
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FutureFlight

Airtaxi World Congress Convenes in San Francisco Next Month

The 2023 Airtaxi World Congress will feature public flight demonstrations with eVTOL air taxis at San Francisco International Airport.
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Regulations and Government

Burning Questions at the Apex of Fire Fighting Season

U.S. officials are refiguring aerial firefighting requirements
CalFire Sikorsky Firehawk helicopter
FutureFlight

Norwegian Government Backs Elfly's Plans For Noemi Electric Seaplane

The country's Ministry of Climate and Environment has awarded the start-up an $8 million grant to support development work.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EASA Introduces Regulatory Changes for VTOL Operations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published new proposed regulations governing the operation of vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft, including drones and air taxis.
Charter & Fractional

ANAC Grants Part 91K Approval to Brazil's Avantto

Operator started approval process in early 2022
Avantto Embraer Phenom 100
Environment

Italian Charter Broker Offers Carbon-offset Program

Volunteered costs will go to environmental programs
Contrails
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Australia Preps for Falcon 6X Service Entry

First delivery is imminent following August 22 certification
ExecuJet MRO Services Australia maintenance facility
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions Sees Uptick in Soft-goods Refurbs

Upholstery changes quickly refresh bizjet cabins
Gulfstream G550 soft goods cabin update (VIP Completions)