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Regulations and Government

Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of

Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
Jack Harter Helicopters Eurocopter AS 350 B2 in flight off Hawaiian coast with waterfall in background

Universal Expands Ground Handling Supervision in Brazil

Universal Aviation has added ground handling supervisory services at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport.
Helicopter parked on airport ramp and business jet on takeoff at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport
FutureFlight

Kite Unveils Lightweight Air-cooled Electric Propulsion System

The Australian start-up revealed its 120-kilowatt KM-120 propulsion system on the first day of this week's Avalon Air Show near Melbourne.
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Aircraft

Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s

Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.
KAI FA-50
Accidents

Cirrus Aircraft Engineering Chief Killed in Crash

David Rathbun died when his Cirrus SR22 crashed near Duluth
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Is First Third-party Shop To Paint a PC-24

Duncan Aviation has painted the first Pilatus PC-24 light jet outside of a Pilatus production facility.
PC-24 painted by Duncan Aviation
FBOs

Stellar Aviation Breaks Ground on New Reno FBO

Stellar Aviation has begun construction on its new $25 million FBO complex at Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
An artist rendering of the new Stellar Aviation facility at KRNO.
Accidents

AINsight: Keep It Clean

The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.
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Charter & Fractional

Priester Continues Growth with Five More Managed Jets

Following its acquisition of Mayo Aviation late last year, Priester Aviation's fleet numbers more than 80, including the recent additions of five aircraft.
Priester Aviation Praetor 500 on airport ramp
Rotorcraft

Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan

Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.
Eagle Copters Eagle Single helicopter in flight over snow-capped mountains

GAMA Chief Criticizes FAA-Santa Clara MoU

Airports in the U.S. are facing challenges from local communities concerned about potential harm caused by leaded avgas.
GAMA State of the Industry event 2023
Charter & Fractional

Luna Aviation Group Posts Record Returns in 2022

Luna Aviation Group saw record returns for both its LunaJets private charter brokerage and LunaGroup Charter brokerage.
partial image of Dassault Falcon business jet
Airlines

IAG Relaunches Plan to Acquire Spain's Air Europa

The European airline group's move appears to be part of a new wave of consolidation in the industry that will be subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Air Europa and Iberia are Spanish airlines.
Rotorcraft

Air Ambulance Provider Rega Logs Record Transports

Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.
Swiss Air Rescue Rega air ambulance helicopter lifts off from helipad
Aircraft

Duncan Completes First 7,500-landing Inspection on CL300

Duncan Aviation has completed its first 7,500-landing inspection for a Bombardier Challenger 300, in conjunction with an interior and paint refurb project.
Duncan Aviation airframe technicians at work on Challenger 300 7500-Landing inspection
Fuel

Robinson Now Offers Pressure Refueling for R66

Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute.
Pressure refueling system cap on Robinson R66 helicopter
Sustainability and Environment

Bunce: Bizav Between 'Rock and Hard Place' on Environment in Europe

Business aviation is facing increasing environmental pressures in Europe but is prevented from taking steps such as SAF use, GAMA's Bunce warns.
Pete Bunce at State of Industry press conference 2023
Aircraft

UAE Backs Plans for Speeder Family of Air Utility VTOLs

In addition to the first P2 model, Mayman Aerospace is working on new Speeder models including the Micro, Cargo and Endurance Class aircraft.
Mayman Aerospace's Speeder VTOL air utility vehicle could have military applications.

AIN Senior Editor Jerry Siebenmark Flies West

AIN Senior Editor Jerry Siebenmark Flies West
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FutureFlight

Solithor Joins Forces with Aerostructures Group Sonaca to Develop Pouch-cell Batteries

The Belgium-based companies aim to be ready to test a technology demonstrator with an electric aircraft manufacturer between 2027 and 2029.
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Engines

PT6 Reaches 60 Years, Pratts Fly a Billion Hours

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turbine engine was introduced in 1963, and the latest versions are four times more powerful.
Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine model on display at 2018 EBACE
FutureFlight

UAE Backs Mayman's Plans for Speeder VTOL Air Utility Vehicle

The Tawazan Council's Strategic Development Fund is investing $3 million in the California start-up's work to certify the quad-bike-sized VTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Collins Aerospace Will Developer Sidestick Flight Controls For Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft

The supplier has extensive experience of developing sidestick controls for multiple commercial aircraft and joins a growing list of experience aerospace groups contributing to the Lilium Jet.
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Avionics

Skyryse Gets FAA Nod for FlightOS STC Applications

Skyryse aims to install its FlightOS automated flight deck on existing aircraft such as the Robinson R66 helicopter.
Skyryse FlightOS automated flight control system in Robinson R66 helicopter
FBOs

Competition Strong for Aspen FBO Lease

With Atlantic Aviation's FBO lease at Colorado's Aspen-Pitkin County Airport set to expire later this year, there is fierce competition for the facility.
business jets lined up on ramp at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
Charter & Fractional

Constant Aviation Now Under Flexjet's Wing

Constant Aviation will be folded under sister company Flexjet as the fractional provider's in-house maintenance department.
Constant Aviation maintenance tech at work atop jet at Cleveland MRO facility
Aircraft

Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas

The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.
Qantas Airbus A350-1000 on taxiway near Qantas hangar facilities while on demonstration tour

GJC: Bizjet Market Flourished in 2022, but Headwinds Persist

Flight operations, orders, and pricing propped up the business jet market in 2022, but economic headwinds will test its resiliency, GJC said.
Business jet on airport ramp at sunset

Simcom's Hinson Warns of Major Challenges on Reg Front

Simcom CEO and GAMA chairman Eric Hinson said the FAA has "really, really struggled" to provide effective guidance and oversight.
GAMA chair and Simcom CEO Eric Hinson at GAMA State of the Industry (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN
Rotorcraft

Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022

Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.
Erickson S64