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Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Court Approves Air Methods Bankruptcy Plan
Air Methods to receive $185 million under reorganization plan
Aircraft
Argus: Global Bizav Activity Up in November
The company's monthly TraqPak report showed strong fractional use
Safety
NTSB, FAA Taking Deeper Dive in Mental Health Issues
Trust is significant barrier for pilots seeking help
Aircraft
We Go Inside the Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ TwoTwenty A220-Based Business Jet
Its cabin offers six zones and up to eleven real beds for passengers.
Rotorcraft
Airbus H160 Gains Canadian Certification
Worldwide fleet has logged more than 2,800 flight hours
Training and Workforce
Top Aces A-4s To Join Canada Adversary Fleet
Older fighters will reduce the RCAF's need to use CF-18s for adversary training
Airports
Dutch Airport Partners with Flyvbird for On-demand Air Taxi Services
Flyvbird is building a regional network of small airports in Europe
Maintenance and Modifications
Boost Systems Cargo Baskets Win Transport Canada STC
FAA certification is pending
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO To Launch Operations at Dallas Executive
Company will occupy a 40,000-sq-ft facility under development by Jet Access
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Opens New Beijing Bizjet Maintenance Base
The spacious new facility is opening at China's Beijing Daxing International Airport
ATC
Europe's Free Route Airspace Opens Up Direct Routes
Free route airspace expansion has been implemented by control centers in Maastricht and Karlsruhe
Charter & Fractional
Volato Adds Larger Lift Access ahead of G280 Deliveries
The deal gives Volato's customers immediate access to larger aircraft
Regulations and Government
Navajo Nation Wants Air Tours To Pay Up
The tribe may support air tours in exchange for economic incentives
Safety
FAA ARC To Tackle Mental Health Barriers
ARC announcement came as NTSB holds summit on mental health issues in aviation
FBOs
Aviation Companies Bring the Holiday Spirit
Toy and gift drives are aimed at providing seasonal cheer for the disadvantaged
Rotorcraft
Hill Helicopters Surpasses 1,000 Orders
Hill secures flight operations facility, will begin testing engine
Safety
South Korea Accepts Country’s First Embraer Praetor 600
Specially equipped aircraft will perform navaid inspections and other duties
Sustainability and Environment
EcoPulse Demonstrator Makes First Hybrid-electric Flight
The technology demonstrator that flew last week is a converted TBM900 aircraft
Regulations and Government
Congress Takes Up Parks Air Tour Management Program
Critics charge that new rules will cripple air tour industry
FBOs
Líder Aviation Names First Female President
COO Junia Hermont is being promoted to CEO, effective January 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
Solution to MRO Capacity Shortage a Multi-pronged Endeavor
Labor and parts shortages remain key drivers
ATC
How WAAS Turned into a Must-have System
Once the subject of criticism, WAAS is on the majority of general aviation aircraft
Regulations and Government
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run
Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Focusing on Business Travelers
New programs designed to entice small and medium businesses
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Jet Buyers Still Finding Financing among Higher Interest Rates
Cash is still king, but financing is available
Maintenance and Modifications
Offshore Heavy Helicopter Issues Open Gates for Super-mediums
Covid supply chain overhang could be the perfect opportunity for offshore super-medium helicopters
FBOs
While Hangar Space Remains Tight, FBOs Face Challenges in Adding Capacity
Supply chain issues, airport demands, and rising interest rates are issues faced
Airports
Early Winter Snow Stops Flights at Munich Airport
All flights into Munich were canceled on December 2 due to snowstorm
Avionics
FAA Proposes Increase in CVR Recording to 25 Hours
Rule would not expand CVR applicability in the general aviation fleet
