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Chinese Balloon Downed in First Kill for the F-22 Fighter

The Chinese surveillance balloon had been tracked across Canada and the U.S. amid worldwide public interest.

February 6, 2023

F-22A Raptor 1st Fighter Wing

Drivania Integrates with FlightBridge

Booking platform FlightBridge will now enable Drivania to offer instant confirmation with all-inclusive prices for more than 600 destinations globally.

November 16, 2022

TSA, NATA Renew General Aviation Security Partnership

NATA's Compliance Services will continue to collect and process security data for general aviation pilots under a renewed partnership with the TSA.

Regulations and Government

October 27, 2022

Flight Pro Passes Ethical Hacking Testing

Penetration testing of Flight Pro Connect technology will help show customers that they can trust the company's services.

October 17, 2022

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Charting a Secure Flight Path through Threatening Skies

Business aviation faces evolving threats on multiple fronts while in flight but security experts are constantly developing new means to counter them.

October 3, 2022

New GlobalAir System Aims To Identify Scammers

GlobalAir's new scam reports system evaluates questionable people or companies showing interest in for-sale aircraft.

September 22, 2022

Gama Aviation Brings Glasgow FBO Screening In-house

Gama Aviation has introduced in-house security screening at its FBO at Scotland’s Glasgow International Airport.

August 31, 2022

MBDA Aims for Dragonfire Laser on Target

Trials of MBDA's Dragonfire laser weapon have started successfully.

Effort To Attract International Airlines to Afghanistan Underway

Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.

Bird Aerosystems Expands Use of Missile-protection Technology

Bird Aerosystems provides airborne missile protection and verification solutions to UN Air Operations Mil Mi-17 helicopters.

Astronautics Supports All Native Group on USAF Contract

Astronautics will also bid its aerospace cybersecurity, integrated avionics, and secure connectivity solutions for an Air Force contract.

CBP Rolls Out Biometric Scanning at All U.S. Intl Airports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced biometric facial comparison technology at all international airports across the United States.

Helicopter Thief Convicted for Flying without a License

A Massachusetts man who had his license revoked in 2000 following a conviction for helicopter theft has now been found guilty of flying without a license.

UK Indefinitely Detains Two Russian-owned Private Jets

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that a Global 6500 and a Citation Latitude owned by Eugene Shvidler have now been seized by the UK government.

Isle of Man Register Ditches Russian Private Aircraft

Responding to sanctions against Russian individuals and companies over the invasion of Ukraine, the Isle of Man has deregistered multiple private aircraft.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Leonardo Sells Two AW139s to U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has ordered two AW139s.

Regulations and Government

Russian Sanctions Could Dent Business Aviation Market

Business aviation companies now face new pressures to ensure they do not breach sanctions and other restrictions on Russian-controlled aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

FAI Selects Osprey for Risk Management

FAI Aviation Group has formed a partnership with Osprey Flight Solutions and will utilize Osprey's risk-management platform.

UK Grounds Jet at Farnborough in Russian Sanctions Probe

A Luxembourg-registered Global 6500 was prevented from leaving Farnborough on March 8 as UK officials investigate possible Russian connections.

Charter & Fractional

Universal Donates Ukraine Humanitarian Flight Services

Universal Weather and Aviation is donating its services to support humanitarian missions during the Ukrainian crisis.

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