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Environment

Study Shows SAF Offers More Than Just CO2 Emissions Savings

Researchers found SAF usage generates fewer ultrafine particles than regular jet fuel
Engine on SAS airliner in flight
FBOs

Minnesota FBO Gets Major Renovation Under New Ownership

Now owned by Inflight Aviation, the complex is on track for Q2 2024 completion
Former Elliott Aviation FBO at KFCM
Avionics

Garmin Releases Biggest-ever Pilot Watch

The new watch adds a flashlight and ECG capability
Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro watch
Training and Workforce

West Star To Open a Maintenance Training Academy

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices
West Star East Alton, Illinois (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Dealers Predict Bizav Growth in Market Report

Demand is forecasted to remain constant for turboprops and light jets
Pricing projections for the next six months
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Air Methods Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The helicopter air ambulance provider will continue to operate during restructuring
Air Methods Bell 407 (Photo: Air Methods)
Charter & Fractional

Hahn Air Is European Launch Customer for CJ3 Gen2 Jet

The German operator has operated Textron's Citation business aircraft for almost two decades
(Left to right: Ron Draper, Textron Aviation; Captain Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air)
Security

OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv

GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
OpsGroup Tel Aviv Spoofing Map (Image: OpsGroup)
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Expands 3D Printing Capacity

Airbus will use 3D printing for eVTOL and Racer compound helicopter
Airbus 3D printing
Rotorcraft

Florida Keys HEMS Signs for Trio of Leonardo AW139s

Florida's Trauma Star is taking new AW139 helicopters
Leonardo AW139
Engines

GE Receives Grant To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Engine

Combining fuel cells and SAF could accelerate decarbonization efforts
GE engineers preparing fuel cell for testing
Engines

Ontic Assumes Manufacture, Support of Honeywell TRAS

California-headquartered supplier to expand site in Staverton, UK
Ontic TRAS for CFM 56
Regulations and Government

Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination

Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Charter & Fractional

Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi Talk Tennis, Philanthropy, Aviation, and More at NBAA-BACE

The most successful tennis players in the world give a wide ranging interview.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Belen with Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi
FBOs

New FBO To Rise at Atlanta-area Bizav Gateway

The privately funded and operated facility will be the third service provider on the field
Artist rendering of the planned new FBO at KFTY
Safety

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.
Dr. Sian Proctor and Jared Isaacman
Training and Workforce

AINsight: NBAA-BACE . . . It's About People

NBAA-BACE 2023 focused on fostering talent
NBAA-BACE 2023 panel hosted by Sheryl Barden (Photo: API)
Maintenance and Modifications

Honda Aircraft Simplifies Ownership Tasks

The Aircraft Management Services program helps with maintenance management
Honda Aircraft Aircraft Management Services
Rotorcraft

Report: Air Methods Considering Bankruptcy

Would an Air Methods bankruptcy be a harbinger for medevac industry?
Air Methods EC135 (Photo: Air Methods)
Engines

GE Honda Aero Continues Neat SAF Tests

This second test was conducted in Japan
GE Honda Aero Engines HF120
Rotorcraft

Wisk Plans To Fly Gen 6 eVTOL Prototype Next Year

Wisk is displaying a mockup of its Gen 6 air taxi at NBAA-BACE
Wisk at NBAA-BACE 2023
Environment

Dassault Introduces FalconWays Fuel Savings App

The FalconWays app can help pilots plot the most optimum routes for lowering fuel burn
Dassault Aviation's FalconWays mobile app
Avionics

FreeFlight’s 5G-Tolerant Radar Altimeter Gains TSO Certification

The RA-4500 MK II resists 5G interference
Freeflight RA-5500 Terrain Series Radar Altimeter
Aircraft

Wipaire Develops Composite Floats for Twin Otter

The new float is considerably lighter than the current all-metal unit
WIPLINE 13000 FLOATS
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

UAS International Trip Support Adds Customs, Tax Services

UAS is a member of CBP's after-hours services program
UAS trip support office
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Charter Operator Solairus Signs Up for Portside Fleet Support Software

Portside will provide Avianis fleet support software to Solairus
network
Aircraft

JetNet iQ Paints Cautiously Positive Outlook for Bizav

Regional conflicts could have a negative effect on the market, however
business jet
Aircraft

OpsGroup Again Plying Booth Visitors with Swag, Free Booze

OpsGroup's WhatsApp lets you know 'where the free drinks are'
OpsGroup booth at NBAA 2023
FBOs

Universal Aviation Selected To Operate New Japanese GAT

The company has experience with GATs in dozens of countries
Artist rendering of the new business aviation terminal at Japan's New Chitose Airport on Hokkaido
Safety

Dassault Falcon, Aviation Manuals Formalize Alliance

Aviation Manuals’ compliance program now part of Dassault Falcon’s delivery process.
Aviation Manuals and Dassault alliance