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Accidents

Loss of Control Causes Caravan Flight Test Accident

In-flight breakup followed accelerated stall with full flaps
Caravan flight test accident
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Toledo Jet Center Is Now Under New Ownership

The company holds FAA and EASA authorizations
Toledo Jet Center technician working on jet
Rotorcraft

Meridian Delivers 29th Refurbished Bell 206 to FlyNYON

Works includes new avionics, fresh paint, ultra-leather seats, and pop-out floats
FlyNYON Bell 206 helicopter refurbished by Meridian Helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications

Empire Aviation Expands AOG Network in California

Skyservice Napa is the maintenance provider's newest base
Empire Aviation USA's mobile AOG vans
Safety

AINsight: Recent Bizav Accidents Are Head-scratchers

Mishaps started with flight crews not responding correctly to flight control warnings on takeoff
View of both airplanes flight tracks with the area the ground collision occurred highlighted in yellow.
FBOs

Signature Launches New Rocket City Digs

Huntsville, Alabama location leads off the company’s 2025 refurbishment slate
Interior of Signature Aviation KHSV
Training and Workforce

Farnborough Airport Launches Operations Training Program

Course is being offered through the local technology college
Virginia Barrett, Principal CEO at Farnborough College of Technology, and Farnborough Airport CEO Simon Geere.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Some Lilium Staff Recalled to Work With Buy-Out Set to Close

Insolvent German subsidiaries now trading as Lilium Aerospace
Lilium flight check
FBOs

Premier Private Jets Expands in Dayton with FBO Purchase

Already the operator of a small FBO at KDAY, the company will transition to the larger facility
Premier Jet Services refueler
Regulations and Government

NBAA’s Rocheleau Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Rocheleau served as COO for NBAA
Chris Rocheleau
Rotorcraft

U.S. Army FLRAA Program Boost Bell’s Revenues in 2024

2025 growth expected despite forecast of squeeze on operating margins
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Aircraft

Flying Privately: Is It Time To Buy an Aircraft?

It may make sense to buy your own aircraft if you fly privately often enough
Bombardier Global 7500 flying and banking
FBOs

Universal To Build Madrid’s First Dedicated GA Hangar

The nearly 54,000-sq-ft facility is expected to debut in late 2026
An artist rendering shows the proposed Universal Aviation hangar in Madrid
Regulations and Government

Sean Duffy Nomination Easily Clears Senate Commerce Vote

Approval paves way for full Senate consideration
Sean Duffy, official congressional portrait
Aircraft

Seaplane Conference Grows for February Event in Miami

Increased numbers of delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors are backing FOSAA25
Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation
Environment

Embraer Hopes for Bright Skies Ahead with Solar Installation

Company aims for renewable energy at all sites by 2030
Embraer
Aircraft

Hunch Mobility To Operate Electra EL9 ‘Ultra Short’ Aircraft in India

Hybrid-electric EL9 airplane only needs 150 feet of runway
A digital rendering of Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense, Jetfly Form Fractional Partnership

Clients can use hours in either program
PlaneSense and Jetfly Pilatus aircraft
Airports

Record Snowfall Leaves More Gulf Coast Airports Reeling

Unexpected blizzard strikes locations without snow handling options
Pensacola airport FBO in snow
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan, Ontic Team on Legacy Honeywell Parts Support

Duncan will support legacy Honeywell thrust reverser actuator systems
Learjet_DC_Starter_Ontic_Authorization
Operations

Elliott Aviation Promotes Michael Parrish to President

Parrish brings 30+ years experience
Elliott Aviation
Airports

Bizjet Movements Rise 24% in Saudi Arabia

Hubs at Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam stand out for activity
riyadh-fbo_crew-lounge_coming2020.jpg
Environment

Western Aircraft Joins Goodrich Deicing Service Network

Designation expands deicing service offerings
Ice - Unsplash
Regulations and Government

Flurry of White House Actions Reaching into Aviation

Regs are on halt, ASAC dismantled, and key agency positions vacant
The White House
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Deliveries Sag Due To Strike Impacts

Backlog climbs to $7.8 billion as customer demand remains strong
Textron technician
Maintenance and Modifications

Sharp Technics Tapped as First Korea S-92 Support Center

Company will improve local maintenance turn times and parts supply
Sharp Technics K Republic of Korea
Airports

Airports Along U.S. Gulf Coast Close Amid Winter Storm

Texas, Louisiana airports issuing unprecedented closures due to winter weather
Image posted by Galaxy FBO to its X account showing snow covering the ramp in front of the FBO building at Houston Hobby Airport
Charter & Fractional

Vista, Tri-State Charter Partner in Aim for New Heights

Nearly 50 inches of legroom in every seat
Slate
Aircraft

Growth in Used Bizjets on Market Shows Signs of Slowing

While available inventory was up YOY, it is down over the past six months
Gulfstream G650ER
FBOs

SF Bay Area Hangar Complex To Expand in March

Facility will include eight bays suitable for light business aircraft
Construction on new KHWD hangar complex