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Safety

GWBAA Safety Day To Highlight Mental Health Issues

GWBAA also will discuss other safety, industry, and operational issues during its safety day
Pilot checklists (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Aircraft

IADA Reports Jump in Q1 Preowned Bizcraft Transactions

253 preowned business aircraft transactions closed in Q1, up from 239 in the first three months of 2023
Daher TBM 960 in flight
Aircraft

Embraer Reaches Highest Bizjet Deliveries in 8 Years

The company has implemented a plan to mitigate its annual Q4 delivery rush
Embraer Phenom 300 on Runway
Sustainability and Environment

Protesters Interrupt Operations at Hanscom Field

The demonstration was in opposition to new hangar development at KBED
Massachusetts State Police corral protesters outside the Signature Aviation FBO at KBED
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operator JetHouse Launches with Falcon 7X

Company was awarded AOC in February
JetHouse
Aircraft

Aura Aero Secures First Integral E Customer in Norway

Norges Luftsportforbund will use the electric airplane to tow gliders
Aura Aero and Norges Luftsportforbund
Avionics

ForeFlight Crowdsources AHRS-based Turbulence Reports

The reported turbulence layer shows not only three turbulence levels but smooth air as well
ForeFlight reported turbulence on iPad
Rotorcraft

Recoil STCs Super Puma T1000-E Firefighting Tank

The carbon-fiber tank can carry 1,000 gallons of water plus 35 gallons of foam
Precision Super Puma helicopter equipped with Recoil T1000-E firefighting tank
Regulations and Government

EBAA's New Leader Addresses Bizav's Challenges in Europe

EBAA secretary-general Holger Krahmer spoke with AIN ahead of this year's EBACE show.
Holger Krahmer, EBAA secretary-general
Rotorcraft

Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin 

The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft
Bell Mexico helicopter cabin manufacturing
Charter & Fractional

Bluetail Onboards FlyExclusive Fleet

FlyExclusive operates nearly 100 aircraft in the U.S.
Bluetail software
Regulations and Government

Archer Aviation Opens Policy Hub in Washington, D.C.

California-based eVTOL developer builds momentum for FAA certification
Melissa McCaffrey and Lynda Tran
Regulations and Government

GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe

GAMA released recommendations for regulators and policymakers to support electric aviation
pipistrel
Training and Workforce

AINsight: The Pilot Pipeline Predicament

Traditional paths to accruing flight hours have dwindled
Student pilots
Sustainability and Environment

EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 38% since 2005

Emissions fell despite a 23% increase in flight hours
Gulfstream G650 engine
Aircraft

Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico

The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows
Gulfstream G600 in flight
Safety

Beta's 'Charge Cube' Earns UL Safety Certification

UL certification verifies compliance with safety standards and regulations
Beta Technologies' Charge Cube
Aircraft

Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production

Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany
Lilium's eVTOL battery packs are assembled in a factory at the company's headquarters
Avionics

Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts

The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Leading Edge Flight Academy helicopters
Airports

FAA Picks uAvionix ADS-B System To Prevent Incursions

FlightLine offers a lower-cost alternative to airport surveillance systems
uAvionix FlightLine ADS-B surveillance and situational awareness system
Regulations and Government

IRS Chief Expresses Concern about Business Aircraft Deductions

Werfel told Congress IRS resources had been 'stretched thin' in the area of bizjet deduction compliance
generic partial aircraft photo (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Sustainability and Environment

California FBO Offers SAF Pricing Parity Promotion

The deal is part of Sonoma Aviation's Green Week Celebration
Fuel tanker at Sonoma Jet Center
Regulations and Government

NBAA Pushes Back on NYC Council's Anti-helicopter Moves

Efforts by council could drastically reduce helicopter usage
NBAA nyc helicopter
Charter & Fractional

Frax Operator Volato Releases First-quarter Metrics

Despite a dip in flight hours, the company's hourly price remained strong
Volato jets on runway
Regulations and Government

FAA Guidance Provides Compliance Path for European Ramp Checks

FAA's policy notice fills a gap in guidance that has been ongoing for years
Ed Bolen presenting at NBAA ICO 2024
Engines

U.S. Air Force Backs VerdeGo’s VH-4T Hybrid-electric Powerplant

Afwerx funds VerdeGo's 400-kW turbine generator development
VerdeGo Aero's VH-4T iron bird
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Teams Up with IADA on Pre-purchase Data

IADA members will have seamless access to pre-purchase inspection and other aircraft information
Engine (Photo: Mark Wagner)
Regulations and Government

AIA Calls for Passage of Tax Act with R&D Expensing Fix

A 2022 tax change altered the way businesses deduct R&D expenses
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Aircraft

IADA Grows Global Footprint

The latest additions include an agreement with the African Business Aviation Association
Pilatus PC-24 flying over Africa
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilot Union Votes To Ratify Tentative Agreement

The agreement includes salary increases and quality-of-life improvements
NetJets