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Airports

Mississippi Airport Plans for Growth

On tap is a $7 million ramp expansion with connecting taxiway
Artist rendering of planned ramp expansion at Trent Lott International Airport
ATC

Republican Convention May Cause ATC Congestion

Increased traffic is predicted for the Milwaukee/Chicago area
Engines

VerdeGo Aero Unveils 400-kilowatt Hybrid-electric Propulsion System

The VH-4T will feature a Pratt & Whitney PW200 series turbine engine
VerdeGo Aero VH4-T hybrid-electric turbine propulsion system
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype

The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Four members of the Air Mobility Command are pictured with the Alia prototype during a medevac exercise
Airlines

Southwest and Archer Plan California eVTOL Routes

Archer's Midnight air taxi could serve California's busiest airports
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft is pictured during a flight test
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens $150M Service Center Expansion at KSAV

New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time
Gulfstream east service center opening in Savannah
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Now Offers Full-time Pilot Staffing Solution

Initially intended to help operators fill temporary positions, CrewBlast has evolved
CrewBlast application screen shots
FBOs

Families of Idaho Hangar Collapse Victims Sue Contractors

Two workers assembling an FBO hangar were killed in the January tragedy
Boise hangar collapse
Aircraft

AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership

Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly
Training and Workforce

Aviation Internship Program Launched at KHPN

The program is a partership between Avports, Vaughn College, and Westchester County
(l-r) HPN Airport Manager Francisco Tejada; Avports CEO Jorge Roberts; Vaughn College Intern Hassan Khan; Westchester County Director of Operations Joan McDonald; Westchester County Director of Aviation April Gasparri; Deputy Airport Manager Lauren Walsh.
Avionics

Butler National Updates Learjet Standby Instruments

The upgrade will be available to avionics shops for installation in customer Learjets
Mid-Continent Instruments MD-23 aircraft standby attitude indicator
Environment

ZeroAvia Cuts Hydrogen Production Costs with AI Software

Real-world tests demonstrated a 20% cost reduction
ZeroAvia Dornier 228
Regulations and Government

House Republicans Call for Review of Agency Actions in Wake of Chevron

Agencies were given a July 23 deadline to furnish a list of activities potentially affected by the Supreme Court Chevron decision
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Aircraft

WingX: Last Week's Global Bizjet Use on Par with 2023

The U.S. saw a holiday boost while sporting events in Europe attracted traffic
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Signs Up for TrustFlight's Centrik 5 Software

The French manufacturer's MRO business will use the software to improve efficiency
Dassault Aviation Business Services hangar
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Hourly Prices Increase while Rules Relax

Jet cards with guaranteed availability increased pricing
Unsplash jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Relocates Alaska Parts Stockroom

Company expects the move to aid accessibility and efficiency of parts distribution in the region
Cessna SkyCourier in flight
Aircraft

Say Ciao to Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Mockup

Full-size cabin mockup of the super-midsize jet can be viewed at Italy's Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Bombardier Challenger 700
Engines

Joby and H2Fly Fly Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft

The hydrogen propulsion system was jointly developed with Joby's Germany-based subsidiary
Joby's eVTOL aircraft with blue livery and trail of water vapor behind it
Environment

Major SAF Plant Goes to Full Capacity, Others Ponder

Phillips 66 Rodeo Facility now produces 50,000 barrels a day of renewable fuel
Technician at Phillips 66's Rodeo biofuel facility
Environment

EASA Establishes SAF Clearinghouse

Move follows a similar effort in the UK in April
a jug of experimental sustainable aviation fuel
Regulations and Government

Aviation Leaders Remember Inhofe's Aviation Legacy

Inhofe was a passionate general aviation pilot and fierce advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill
Inhofe
Aircraft

Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto

18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union
Bombardier Global production line in Toronto
FBOs

Sheltair Adding T-hangars at Florida's Melbourne Airport

34,500-sq-ft complex will accommodate 30 aircraft when completed next year
Artist rendering of planned T-hangar facility at Sheltair's KMLB FBO
Regulations and Government

UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
FBOs

Florida FBO Sues Landlord over New RFP

Private Sky believes a second FBO at KRSW would be its death knell
Private Sky FBO at KRSW
Aircraft

Heart Presses Ahead With New Independent Hybrid Regional Airliner

The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system
Heart Aerospace ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner
Engines

New Funding Allows Cranfield Team to Build Hydrogen Airliner Demonstrator

UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions hydrogen propulsion system
Aircraft

Global Business Aircraft Flying Drops in June

North America and Europe lag, but the rest of the world sees an increase in activity
Netjets
Aircraft

Gulfstream G700 Rapidly Picking Up Validations

The in-service fleet topped 700 hours within the first 100 days in the market
Gulfstream G700 (Photo: Gulfstream)