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Abu Dhabi and Archer Commit to eVTOL Manufacturing and Operations

Falcon Aviation Services is set to operate eVTOL air taxi services
Archer and Abu Dhabi officials sign agreement
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Honeywell Sees Dip in Bizjet Demand for Middle East and Africa

New aircraft deliveries in Asia and Europe also set to shrink over next five years
Regional five-year demand for new jets - Honeywell
Charter & Fractional

UAE Prosperity Drives Fleet Growth at Empire Aviation

Company says increased wealth and economic growth in region is spurring infrastructure investments
Paras Dhamecha, founder and managing director of Empire Aviation
Airports

Saudi Arabia Moves on New General Aviation Blueprint

Plan calls for six new general aviation airports
NasJet Gulfstream G450
Environment

TotalEnergies, Aramco Sign SAF Development Agreement

The move could bolster the Kingdom's circular economy and sustainability
SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia
Charter & Fractional

UAS Launches Managed Charter Fleet with Global Express

Trip support group is expanding into charter and aircraft sales markets
UAS Trip Support Global Express
Aircraft

Surf Air Mobility Receives First Four Cessna Grand Caravans

U.S. operator will convert Grand Caravan EX aircraft to hybrid-electric propulsion
Surf Air Mobility's Cessna Grand Caravan EX (N522SA)
Accidents

NTSB: Crew Errors Led to Fatal Injury Onboard Challenger

Failure to heed advisories, pilot-induced oscillations led to fatality
Image from NTSB report shows Challenger cockpit configuration
Rotorcraft

Vita Rescue System Hoist Is Qualified by U.S. Army

Testing was also conducted by the Air Force
Vita Rescue System with helicopter
Safety

Aviation Community Celebrates ICAO's 80-year Milestone

ICAO was founded through a convention signed in December 1944
The former Stevens Hotel, now the Hilton Chicago Hotel, where the ICAO convention was signed
Charter & Fractional

Jung Sky Reports Charter Growth, Marks 15th Anniversary

Demand for charter flights is up by around 15% compared with 2022
Jung Sky co-founder and captain Kresimir Jung
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst, AeroSource Team Up on MRO Growth in India

Partnership will seek to provide more support to growing fleet of business aircraft
Aero-Dienst Nuremburg MRO center
Aircraft

MTJ Aviation Launches Aviation Service for Transplants

NASCAR champ’s company supports lifesaving missions 24/7
Aircraft tail image with words "MTJ Aviation" painted on vertical stabilizer
Rotorcraft

Subaru Bell 412EPX Certified by EASA

European operators can now fly the helicopter in EU countries
Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter
ATC

FAA Issues New Round of Airport ATC Tower Grants

The funds were disbursed to smaller airports across the country
Control tower at California's Castle Airport
Aircraft

Crisalion Logs Another Pre-Sale Deal For Integrity eVTOL Aircraft

Miami-based UrbanLink agreed to buy 20 of the five-passenger model
Crisalion Integrity eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Booming Aftermarket Segment Keeps Expanding

Business jet maker aims to have customers "bring their aircraft home" for servicing
Bombardier at NBAA-BACE 2024
Fuel

Blog: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Messaging Needs a Reboot

Green marketing for aircraft biofuels doesn't resonate with a conservative audience
Greta Thunberg sticker on fuel door of a Gulfstream G200 business jet
Aircraft

In Japan, New eVTOL Aircraft Are Seen As a Way to Improve Public Transportation

Japans geography makes it an appealing market for eVTOLs
view of AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL on the ground
Aircraft

Argus: Bizav Flying Maintains Altitude in November

North America activity dipped more than expected, but Europe stabilized
Challenger 3500 on runway
Charter & Fractional

Stellar Acquires Fly Louie Charter Sourcing Division

Fly Louie's customers to benefit from Stellar’s sales and tech
Stellar
Aircraft

Duncan and Extant Aerospace Partner for Support, Parts

Extant Aerospace recently acquired an older JET/L3 product line
Article image
Aircraft

New Drones Like Mayman’s Razor Could Transform Military Logistics in Combat Zones

These jet-powered drones could fire missiles or move cargo
Mayman Razor P100 jet drone
Rotorcraft

FAA Revises Human External Cargo Fall Protection Policy

ANSI standards will impose a more uniform framework
Airbus H145 aerial work
Aircraft

ASG: Asia-Pacific Bizcraft Purchase Plans Remain Stable, Optimism Dips

More than half of ASG survey respondents plan to buy an aircraft next year, but fewer want new
G650
Safety

Former FAA Safety Champion Nicholas Sabatini Dies

Sabatini helped usher in the 'just culture' concept
Former FAA associated administrator for aviation safety Nicholas Sabatini (Photo: the FAA)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Buy Boosts Gogo into Orbit

Move opens new markets for airborne connectivity offerings
Gogo's Oakleigh Thorne
Safety

Sydney Bosmans Turns Tragedy into Advocacy for Safety

Her quick thinking and safety training saved not only her life but also the two passengers
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lilium Reports Firm eVTOL Aircraft Orders as Buyout Search Continues

Luxaviation/Sigma Air Mobility partnership plans eVTOL services in Europe and beyond
Lilium eVTOL aircraft operating near Antwerp, Belgium
Charter & Fractional

U.S. Helicopter Operator Plans to Buy Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL Aircraft

Helicopters Inc has previously conducted eVTOL air taxi simulation flights with the Embraer offshoot
Helicopters Inc Eve eVTOL aircraft