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FAA Weighs Aircraft Versus Spacecraft Airspace Needs

With increasing space operations frequency and launch sites, the FAA is trying to strike a balance on aircraft and spacecraft airspace needs.
SpaceX Dragon launch
Regulations and Government

House Considers Funding Limits, Green Tax Credits Repeal

While the debt ceiling bill has little chance in the Senate, House Republicans are pushing for discretionary funding limits, repeals of green tax credits.
U.S. Capitol Building
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Hands Over 400th Citation CJ4

Textron Aviation delivered the 400th Citation CJ4 13 years after the light business jet entered the market.
The 400th Textron Aviation Citation CJ4, a Gen2 in showroom hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo Plans Agusta-branded Service Centers

Leonardo intends to open dedicated Agusta helicopter service centers across the globe with its first to be in Europe.
Silhouette of maintenance techs at work on Agusta Helicopter in hangar
Rotorcraft

Noise Study Drives Washington Helicopter Route Change

The FAA is modifying helicopter routes in the Washington, D.C. area based on the results of an aviation noise study.
Military helicopter in flight over Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.
Rotorcraft

Helo Market Forecasted To Grow 30 Percent

A MarketsandMarkets study predicts 6 percent annual growth for the helicopter market over the next five years.
U.S. Army helicopter
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Flight Dispatcher Rules

An EASA notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to standardize flight dispatcher training across member states.
Dispatchers at their computers
Aircraft

Archer Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel With Its Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

Archer Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel With Its Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi
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Avionics

Garmin Unveils PlaneSync Datalink for Managing Data

Capturing flight data and updating avionics databases will be much simpler with installation of Garmin's PlaneSync connected aircraft management system.
TBM 960 parked on airport ramp with PlaneSync infographic above
Avionics

AEA Announces Industry Award Winners

The Aircraft Electronics Association plans to honor Dewey Conroy and Avidyne at its 66th annual convention in Orlando.
Ric Peri
Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft

The new main ship batteries from True Blue Power weigh just 10 pounds and are designed for 14- and 28-volt light aircraft electrical systems.
True Blue Power lithium-ion main ship battery for aircraft
Avionics

Mid-Continent 3-Pack Standby Package Goes Digital

Mid-Continent's new Flex 3-Pack digital instruments are relatively easy to swap with older mechanical two-inch instruments.
Mid-Continent Flex digital instruments for aircraft
ATC

ERAU Students Test Reliable Robotics’ Remote-pilot Tech

Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, tested Reliable Robotics’ communication system for remotely piloted aircraft.
Reliable Robotics' Cessna 208 Caravan flying over clouds
FBOs

Million Air Expands to Alabama

Having won an RFP process, Million Air will begin operations on June 1 at Alabama’s Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Artist rendering of new MIllion Air FBO at KBHM.
Avionics

AEA Opens 66th Annual Convention and Trade Show

Workforce development is a key focus at this year's Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Trade Show.
Mike Adamson, Aircraft Electronics Association president and CEO
Airlines

Worsening War Risks Could Push Insurance Premiums Higher

The conflict in Sudan is adding to the pressure and uncertainty for airlines and their insurers resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Avionics

Gogo Business Aviation Expanding 5G Coverage to Canada

On track to commercially launch its 5G service in the U.S. later this year, Gogo Business Aviation is planning to extend the coverage into Canada in 2024.
Gogo 5G airborne connectivity service
Aircraft

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Rises Along with Pricing

While the used business jet inventory continues to grow from its near-record lows a year ago, pricing is still rising in most cases.
Gulfstream G550
Rotorcraft

Airbus To Build Militarized H125 Helicopters in the U.S.

The Airbus AH-125 and MH-125 military helicopters will be built at the company's U.S. manufacturing plant in Columbus, Mississippi.
Airbus H125M in flight over mountains with soldier repelling down rope
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Does Size Really Matter?

To help retain business aviation pilots, it might be time to decouple aircraft size with compensation and then pay enough to keep pilots from jumping ship.
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Aircraft

Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace Sign Merger Deal

A merger between the UK’s Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) would result in an injection of £10 million into the new company.
Britten-Norman Islander in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Rapidly Expanding Aircraft Approval List

SmartSky anticipates that at least seven more aircraft will be approved for installation of its in-flight ATG connectivity equipment by the end of 2Q.
Falcon 2000 receiving SmartSky Flagship ATG connectivity installation (Photo: SmartSky)
Environment

Scottish Airport Introduces Steady Flow of SAF

Inverness Airport in Scotland is the first of the HIAL Group's 11 airports to offer a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Scotland's Inverness Airport
FBOs

Naples Airport To See Nighttime Main Runway Closures

A major drainage project at Florida's Naples Airport will close down its main runway overnight on weekdays until October.
Aerial photo of Naples Airport
Aircraft

Airbus, P&WC To Participate in e-SAF Testing, Studies in Quebec

The Quebec-based SAF+ Consortium has joined with Airbus Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada on power-to-liquid e-SAF testing and feasibility studies.
Airbus A220-300 in flight overhead
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet's Temp Terminal at PGA Masters Scores Big

To serve its customers heading to this year's PGA Masters Tournament in Georgia, Flexjet established a temporary terminal at Augusta Regional Airport.
Flexjet's termporary terminal at Augusta Regional Airport.
Regulations and Government

EASA Updates Third Country Operator Rules

EASA cleans, clarifiess, removes inconsistencies, and improves coherence of third-country-operator requirements.
business aircraft in flight
Regulations and Government

FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen To Depart Agency

Citing a desire to spend more time with family, FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen said he would leave the agency when a permanent nominee is named.
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Aircraft

Textron's European Service Centers Mark 10th Anniversary

The Zurich and Düsseldorf facilities acquired from Jet Aviation in 2013 are part of a support network that Textron has expanded in recent years.
Textron Aviation team in hangar with banner celebrating 10th anniversary of Zurich service center
Aircraft

Czech Startup Seeks Funding for Hybrid-electric VTOL

Zuri aims to raise an initial €15 million to accelerate work on its planned five-seat vehicle, which it says could support regional routes up to 380 nm.
Digital rendering of Zuri's five-seat hybrid electric VTOL aircraft taking off from helipad