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Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Taps Spirit Aeronautics’ Avionics Expertise
Companies sign agreement to collaborate on complementary maintenance support
Engines
U.S. Government Backs Piasecki's Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft Study
The Department of Energy is funding further research for urban air taxi missions
Rotorcraft
Milestone Leasing Two AW169s to Northern Rescue
The two helicopters are the leasing company's first placement in New Zealand
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Enidine Showing HIC Damper and UltraLoc Buttons at AIX
The new components offer designers more flexibility and customization
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Ascend Progresses with FAA Certification Testing
The Ascend prototype has completed 350 flight test hours
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France May Provide Funds for Lilium eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
The German company is in negotiations with French officials over subsidies and loan guarantees
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Aircraft
Duncan Aviation Hands Over Refurbished Gulfstream G650ER
Aircraft was delivered with new paint, maintenance work
ATC
Collins Debuts Surface Air Traffic Management System
The new product tracks the movements of aircraft and ground equipment in real time
Aircraft
Eve Reports Progress in Building Full-scale eVTOL Prototype
The company released images of a fuselage being assembled
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Continues To Bleed Red Ink
Cash on hand and active members both saw decreases in first quarter
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Personal Liability of Aircraft LLC Owners
Piercing the veil isn't as difficult as many LLC owners assume
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Overwhelmingly Passes Senate
Senate voted 88 to 4 in favor of reauthorizing the FAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cabin Designs Show Glimpse of Flights in Electric Seaplane
The unpressurized PHA-ZE 100 aircraft will operate from either water or land
Aircraft
Bombardier Inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame
The U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame recognized Bombardier's contributions to transportation technology
Aircraft
Archer Expects To Cut eVTOL Aircraft Development Costs in Q2
Q1 expenses were bloated by non-recurring payments to suppliers and lawsuit charges
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Set To Expand Operations with Aircraft Hangar
Project to double size of dedicated maintenance space
Aircraft
Piper Taps Troyes Aviation as Approved Service Center
Partnership with Flying Smart Aero forged at Aero Friedrichshafen
Training and Workforce
NBAA Announces 900th Certified Aviation Manager
The program was launched in 2003
Aircraft
First G700 on U.S. Registry Enters Service with Avjet Global
The backlog of G700s is starting to dwindle as more enter service
Maintenance and Modifications
First Customer Selects AkzoNobel VR Painting Training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
Accidents
Kentucky Aeromed Helo Pilot Sentenced for Flying Drunk
Pilot flew while intoxicated last December
Aircraft
Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Aircraft
Argus TraqPak: Global Bizav Flying Up in April
The monthly report showed increases everywhere but North America
Airports
London Biggin Hill Airport Sees More Potential for Economic Impact
A new economic study shows increased added value and jobs
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Signs Helicopter Engine Support Contracts with GDAT
Contracts cover in-service support and MRO for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines
Charter & Fractional
SkyShare Lowers Frax Down Payments and Monthly Fees
Fleet now includes aircraft ranging in size from the Pilatus PC-12 to Gulfstream's G450
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Monte Will Add Regent's Sea Gliders to Lease Portfolio
An agreement signed at CoMotion Miami has a reported value of $300 million
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Thornton Aviation Completes G650 Starlink Installation
The installation took three weeks and was done while the airplane was down for maintenance
