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Maintenance and Modifications

Private Jet Maintenance Keeps Eye on Expansion Opportunities

Two and a half years after its inception, PJM wins Part 145 certificate
A PJM mechanic performs avionics maintenance
Rotorcraft

Hands On: Flying a Modern Classic, MD Helicopters’ MD530F

The 369-series helicopters have been in production for more than 60 years
MD530F
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

EASA selects Florian Guillermet as executive director and Rob Balzano becomes CJP CEO
People in Aviation - February 2024
Safety

Taking Upset Recovery Training to New Heights

Flight Research International Trains in a Sabreliner and Impala
Stuart Lau Upset Recovery at Flight Research International
FBOs

Propeller Aero Services Handles Commercial and GA Traffic in the Seattle Area

From Antonov 124s to Cessna 172s, KPAE's lone FBO handles them all
Propeller Aero Services FBO at KPAE
Rotorcraft

Helicopter OEMs See Big Civil Market Opportunities in China, India

Pilot training, infrastructure, fuel challenge growth
Robinson helicopters in Hunan, China
Safety

Helicopter Seat Pain Solutions Are on the Horizon

Contoured cushions and better materials could mitigate pilot injury
Hendrick Motorsports prototype seat developed for the U.S. Army.
Aircraft

After a Long Delay, Asia-Pacific Is Heading for a Turnaround

Companies such as Universal Aviation are seeing an uptick in business
Universal Weather and Aviation tow
Maintenance and Modifications

The AI Dive into Aviation

AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
AIN cover image February 2024
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: February 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2024
rural runway
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Court Denies SmartSky Motion against Gogo 5G

SmartSky intends to pursue its patent infringement claims
Gogo Challenger 300
Regulations and Government

House Approves Bonus Depreciation Extension

Tax act would restore 100 percent depreciation for aircraft
U.S. Capitol
Regulations and Government

ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation

President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
ALPA president Jason Ambrosi speaks to Air Line Pilots Association International.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Adds Embraer Praetor to UK Charter Fleet

The new aircraft is one of three new arrivals anticipated before the end of March
Embraer Praetor 600 revealed at London Biggin Hill Airport
Safety

NBAA Safety Committee Takes Aim at Operational Risks

NBAA releases 2024 Top Safety Focus Areas
Aircraft engine
Aircraft

Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters

We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
MD Helicopters MD530F taking off, in flight
FBOs

Pennsylvania Airport Takes Over Two FBOs

Airport authority acquired and consolidated the two FBOs on the field
Reading Aviation facility at KRDG
Avionics

Phoenix Rising, Global Jet Partners Upgrade Falcon 900B with Universal InSight System

Phoenix Rising replaced the airplane’s Control Display System/Retrofit (CDS/R) while conducting major C-check maintenance
Universal InSight cockpit upgrade in Falcon 900B
Engines

H.E.R.O.S. Joins Rolls-Royce’s First Network with Model 250 AMROC

Arizona-based MRO provider has worked on Rolls engines for 35 years
H.E.R.O.S. technician working on engine
Training and Workforce

Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics

22 students will take part in inaugural program
Embraer's inaugural GIFT class poses for a group photo.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Celebrates Delivery of 250th HondaJet

The HondaJet was FAA certified and first delivery took place in 2015
Honda Aircraft 250th HondaJet delivery celebration
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Finished 2023 on a Strong Note

The OEM's year-end report shows 49 business jet deliveries in the fourth quarter
Embraer Phenom 300 on Runway
Avionics

Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company

The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
A Meteomatics Meteodrone, which can fly up to 20,000 feet and collect data along to accurately map the weather in the mid and lower atmosphere.
Environment

NBAA Chief Bolen Kicks Off Miami Regional Forum

Show has 187 exhibitors and 22 aircraft on static display
2024 NBAA Miami Regional Forum
Rotorcraft

Rotor Debuts Autonomous Helicopter in New Hampshire

The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation in front of a live audience
Rotor Technologies R220Y autonomous helicopter flight
FBOs

Pentastar Aviation Gets SMART with Vision Aircraft Records

The system is a paperless, cloud-based recordkeeping solution
Pentastar Aviation at KPTK
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Names First Indian Recommended Service Facility

Arrow Aviation Services becomes an official Hartzell Support Facility
Arrow Aviation Services becomes a Hartzell support center
Charter & Fractional

X-1 Intros Aircraft Tracking, Invoicing System at KMMU

The dedicated GA airport in New Jersey was involved in the development of the software
User billing spreadsheet in X-1 Landing program
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Elevates AOG Team in Asia

Company dedicates 15 technicians and a group leader to Asian network
MRO Insider Dedicated Asian Group Leader, Jean Zyra Asilo
Rotorcraft

French DGA Orders 42 Airbus H145 Helicopters

H145s will be used by French police and rescue services
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters, including 36 for the Sécurité Civile agency