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Environment

Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set

Green fuel to be offered by ACI Jet, the lone FBO on the field
ACI Jet SAF tanker
Accidents

Business Jet Accident Fatalities Drop Nearly 35% in 2024

Non-U.S. turboprop accidents stayed unchanged but fatalities increased
NTSB Hawker 900X crash track (Photo: NTSB)
Aircraft

Business Aircraft Flying Soars Higher in December

Strong North American market boosts overall activity
Bombardier Challenger 3500
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Charter Operator Earns FAA Maintenance Approval

ExecuJet Charter Service has been in operation since 1994
Engines

Pipistrel Advances Hydrogen, Hybrid, and Electric Power Options

Textron eAviation subsidiary has long been deep into propulsion R&D
Pipistrel Velis Electro training aircraft
Engines

New-generation Engines Driving Future of Aircraft

A range of traditional and new technologies are in the works for a variety of capabilities
Rolls-Royce Boeing 747-200 testbed
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Pilatus PC-24

The Super Versatile Jet is full of surprises
Pilatus PC-24
Engines

Fueling the Future: Engine Makers Bet on Hydrogen Power

Hydrogen fuel prospects spark engine innovations
H2Fly HY4 demonstrator aircraft in flight
Engines

French Start-up Beyond Aero Gets Backing for Hydrogen Bizjet

No major business aviation OEMs have yet committed to hydrogen propulsion
Beyond Aero's One business jet
ATC

FAA Issues Florida TFR Guide Ahead of Inauguration

Local aircraft operators can expect years of disruption
Palm Beach International Airport
Regulations and Government

FAA Delays U.S. Agent Deadline for Foreign Entities

Agency needs more time to go live with online portal for U.S. agent of service designation
adobe stock
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Blog: Tariffs Set To Burden Aerospace Supply Chains

New U.S. administration set to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
Dassault Falcon completions center in Little Rock, Arkansas
Aircraft

Manta Steps Up Work on Ann6 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Latest version of the design was unveiled at the recent China Airshow in Zhuhai
Manta Ann6 hybrid-electric aircraft
Aircraft

Flying the Updated Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

The SUV of jets can land on unpaved runways and has a massive cargo door
Pilatus PC-24 jet exiting hangar
Safety

NATA Forum To Help Operators Prepare for SMS Mandate

Part 135 operators face a May 2027 SMS deadline
Man walking toward business jet
Aircraft

Cessna SkyCourier Certified by Transport Canada

Air Bravo purchased the freighter version of the twin-turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier utility airplane
Environment

IATA Disappointed in Slow SAF Growth

Association notes production ramp-ups have been delayed
SAF tanker at loading rack
Aircraft

Western Aircraft Achieves $2B in Total Aircraft Sales

Pilatus and Piper products make up the majority of sales
Western Aircraft Boise Sales Team 1998
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions Unveils Medevac Conversion on Gulfstream G550

Conversion was done for nonpofit Hatzolah Air
VIP Completions Medevac Gulfstream Conversion
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation's New Chord in Music City

Chain wows the crowds with new Music City Digs
Atlantic Aviation's new terminal at KBNA
Maintenance and Modifications

Haven Aviation: A Texas MRO with Texas-sized Ambitions

Expanding quickly, the MRO moved to a larger facility on the same field and is looking beyond for growth
Haven Aviation at Amarillo International Airport
Aircraft

Reality's Digital Mirror with Dassault's Virtual Design

Digital twins transform product development and manufacturing
Dassault Virtual twins
Safety

Knowing the Known in Icing

Pilots must be aware of when known icing is present and prepare
bizjet in snow
Airports

EHang Launches eVTOL Infrastructure Partnerships in China

Autonomous eVTOL manufacturer continuous work on China's "low-altitude economy"
EHang EH216-F
Aircraft

People in Aviation

People in Aviation - January 2025
People in Aviation January 2025 - headshots
Aircraft

Best of AINalerts Photos of the Week

A sampling of the many eye-catching pictures received for Photo of the Week
Sean Tucker in Randolph Sunglass-sponsored Pitts S2S Skydancer
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: January 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, January 2025
rural runway
Aircraft

Turkey's Baykar Receives Italian Nod To Buy Piaggio

Baykar intends to preserve Piaggio’s identity and ‘relaunch’ the company
Piaggio Avanti Evo (Photo: Baykar)
Regulations and Government

FAA and Park Service Ending Canyon de Chelly Air Tours

Protecting tribal lands and practices is a goal of the air tour management plan
Canyon de Chelly National Park
Aircraft

DAS Aviation Signs On as Classic Lear Jet Sponsor

The group is working to restore the first production Lear Jet to flight.
Lear Jet 23-003 under restoration at Bombardier's Wichita campus