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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Continues Market Leadership in 2022

Airbus Helicopters reported that it received 374 orders and made 344 deliveries last year.
Airbus Helicopters market chart
Aircraft

Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters

The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.
F-16 Jordan
Maintenance and Modifications

Professional Aircraft Inks Landing Gear Contract

The five-year contract with Lufthansa CityLine solidifies relationship with Professional Aircraft Accessories.
Timothy Boland, Tonya Wondolowski and Thomas Kropf pose in front of Professinal Aircraft Accessories display

Jetex, Skylegs Integrate Systems for Aircraft Operators

The integration is expected to enable aircraft operators to dispatch flights faster and easier.
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Accidents

NTSB Finds More Problems with Final Report on ET Max Crash

Ethiopian authorities say an electrical problem caused the Max 8’s left AOA sensor to fail, an assertion disputed by the NTSB.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Firm Pegasus Acquired by Prima Air Group

The acquisition gives Prima Air Group access to ultra-long-range business jets such as the Gulfstream G650ER.
Photo of Gulfstream G650ER

NATA Town Hall Brings AAM Community, Members Together

NATA's recently formed AAM Committee named its co-chairs and outlined a strategic vision as members connected with others on a range of related issues.
Advanced Air Mobility illustration (Image: NASA)
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos

The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.
Dassault Falcon 10X cabin design

NBAA Unveils Bizav Scheduler Certificate Program

NBAA's newly developed Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate program provides training opportunities for flight department personnel.
Satcom Direct SD Scheduler program (Photo: Satcom Direct)
Training and Workforce

AEA Launches Resource To Promote Aerospace Careers

Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.
Screenshot of AeroCareers website header
FBOs

San Diego's Crownair Joins the Avfuel Network

Crownair, an FBO at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport is among the latest to join the Avfuel dealer network.
Exterior of Crownair FBO at San Diego’s Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
FBOs

Bohlke International Aviation Rises Again on St. Croix

After five years, Bohlke International Aviation has replaced its FBO on St. Croix which was destroyed by Hurricane Maria.
New Bohlke International Aviation terminal on St. Croix
Fuel

Electric Refueler Makes History at SDC2023

Envirotech Vehicles and Garsite have partnered on the industry's first all-electric aircraft refueler, which makes its public debut this week in Nashville.
The Envirotech Vehicles/Garsite all-electric refueler

SDC2023 To Bring Bevy of Educational Sessions

Nearly three-dozen educational and panel discussions are planned for NBAA's SDC2023, including roundtables with CBP and FAA officials.
Overhead view of NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference exhibition hall
FutureFlight

Moya Aero Views Agricultural and Cargo Services as Likely Early Uses for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

The company's plans to develop an eVTOL vehicle with a 440-pound payload were boosted this week by a $2 million grant from the Brazilian government.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Wind Gusts Around City Buildings Could Threaten Small Aircraft

Hybrid eVTOL configurations with both a fixed wing and multiple rotors are best at dealing with wind gusts when flying in urban areas, researchers found.
FutureFlight

MightyFly Starts Flight Testing Longer-range Autonomous eVTOL Freighter Aircraft

The second-generation Cento design features a new pusher propeller that will allow the derivative of the earlier MF-100 design to carry a 100-pound payload on trips of up to 600 miles.
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Aircraft

Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft

Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.
Textron King Air
FutureFlight

Private Jet Group Vista Invests in Swiss eVTOL Developer Dufour Aerospace

Swiss eVTOL developer Dufour Aerospace says it has closed a Series B funding round with a new investment from the private charter flight operator Vista Global Holding. 
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Training and Workforce

How To Be a Safe Helicopter Pilot

There's more to being safe than simply not crashing, and here we learn how from helicopter experts.
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Charter & Fractional

Volato Offers Broker Perks To Use Its HondaJet Fleet

Volato's Broker Rewards program offers an up to 4 percent cash commission for booking its HondaJets.
Photo of Volato HondaJets at airport
Regulations and Government

CBAA Joins Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Task Group

The Canadian Business Aviation Association's participation in an industry-government advanced air mobility task group will help shape priorities for AAM.
Supernal cabin concept on display at NBAA2022
Training and Workforce

Pilot Shortage Expected To Continue Through Next Decade

Jefferies, citing Oliver Wyman insight, believes a global pilot shortage could continue through 2032, with the shortfall hitting North America first.
Pilots in flight deck of airliner (Photo: Pixabay)
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Sees Jump in Revenue, Members in 2022

Vista Global Holding's revenue last year was 50 percent higher than 2021, driven by a 74 percent rise in VistaJet’s program membership gross hours sold.
VistaJet Global 7500 on airport ramp backdropped by pastel colored clouds
FBOs

TAM AE Welcomes Bizav to Brazil at NBAA S&D Show

Brazil's TAM Aviação Executiva is highlighting its aircraft ground handling and maintenance services at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.
Exterior of TAM Aviação Executiva FBO with business jet parked in front
Rotorcraft

Used Single-engine Helicopter Sales Fell in 2022

Sales for preowned, single-engine helicopters were down 12 percent in 2022 as supply dwindles.
Airbus H125 on helipad in Rio de Janeiro overlooking city
Aircraft

Asean Carriers Prepare for Post-pandemic Rebound

2023 is already seeing airlines in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations restore service, expand fleets, and enhance air connectivity in the region.
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NBAA Honors FirstEnergy's Spring Adamo for Leadership

Spring Adamo, a longtime business aviation scheduler and former chair of the S&D Committee, is this year’s recipient of the S&D Leadership Award.
Spring Adamo (fourth from right) presents check to Midge Donald for Dress for Success New Orleans (Photo: Curt Epstein)

ATP To Introduce Flightdocs Enhancements at SDC

ATP said the enhancements to Flightdocs Operations will improve communication to keep flight scheduling and trip planning running smoothly.
Flightdocs Operations software displayed on MacBook and iPhone devices
FBOs

All JetCenters of Colorado FBOs Now Avfuel Dealers

JetCenters of Colorado's third FBO has now joined the Avfuel branded network
lobby of JetCenters of Colorado's FBO at Northern Colorado Regional Airport