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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Announces 2023 Mx/Ops Seminar Schedule

Dassault Falcon's 2023 MRO regional seminars will be held between April 5 and May 17.
Dassault Falcon Jet Maintenance & Operations (M&O) regional seminar
Fuel

Bell Flies 505 with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
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Rotorcraft

Twirly Birds Set Heli-Expo Meeting

Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.
Twirly Birds membership meeting
Aircraft

China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network

Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.
An Airbus A321P2F aircraft during a test flight.
Aircraft

GAMA: General Aviation Aircraft Shipments, Billings Improve in 2022

Turboprop deliveries led the increases in 2022, according to GAMA, while supply chain problems tempered improving business jet deliveries, GAMA reported.
TBM 940
Charter & Fractional

Thrive Aviation Opens Headquarters Expansion

Thrive Aviation's headquarters expansion houses an operations control center, training, and executive offices, among other functions.
Thrive Aviation operations control center (Photo: Thrive Aviation)
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Stocking Aircraft Parts in Alaska

Textron Aviation has established a dedicated parts stockroom in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Textron Aviation parts stockroom in Fairbanks, Alaska
Rotorcraft

Coulson Dispatches Chinook to Argentina

Coulson has placed one of its CH-47D helitankers in Argentina to fight fires.
Coulson CH-47
Airports

HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure

The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport.
aeromedical helicopter
Rotorcraft

Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022

Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.
Erickson S64
Aircraft

South Korean Industry Flies First Two-seat KF-21 Boramae Fighter

The first two-seater version of the Korean fighter to fly is the fourth of six developmental aircraft.
KF-21 Boramae fighter
Maintenance and Modifications

AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff

A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.
 Florida's Orange County Sheriff’s Office Bell 407 helicopter on airport ramp
Airlines

Indonesian Officials Seek Release of Captured Airline Pilot

Papuan independence rebels have threatened to kill Susi Air pilot Philip Merthens if Indonesia will not recognize the territory's independence.
 Susi Air pilot Philip Mehrtens stands amongst Papua rebels who kidnapped him
Avionics

Avionics Sales Take Big Step Up in 2022, AEA Reports

Avionics sales last year marked their largest gain since AEA began releasing its Avionics Market Report but are still just below pre-pandemic levels.
Collins Proline Fusion panel (Photo: Collins)
Accidents

NTSB Unveils Graphic Data Tool for Genav Accidents

The NTSB has introduced an interactive graphic tool enabling researchers to visualize data about general aviation accidents.
Screenshot of NTSB's General Aviation Accident Dashboard
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Teams Up with Marshall Univ at WAI Conference

Embraer is coexhibiting with Marshall University at the 2023 Women in Aviation International Confernce to highlight the OEM's support of a new AMT program.
AIN Logo
FBOs

Fort Lauderdale FBO Joins Titan Fuel Dealer Network

Jetscape, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is now a member of the Titan Aviation Fuel network.
Rendering of new Jetscape FBO
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Ups Ante in Gogo Lawsuit

SmartSky adds two patents to federal infringement lawsuit against inflight connectivity company Gogo.
Partial view of Smart Sky Networks' Citation Exel
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Leases Back Bristow Search-and-rescue Deal

Milestone will lease six helicopters to Bristow in support of a search and rescue contract with the Netherlands Coast Guard.
Bristow Search and Rescue Coast Guard helicopters in flight
Aircraft

Hindustan Aeronautics Unveils Lead-in Fighter Trainer Project

India’s primary aircraft manufacturer is proposing a highly capable advanced trainer with the potential to be re-roled for operational duties.
HAL HLFT-42
Maintenance and Modifications

SkyCourier Ready for Unimproved Fields with Gravel Kit

The Cessna SkyCourier is now available with a gravel kit enabling operations from unimproved runways.
SkyCourier on takeoff from unpaved runway
Aircraft

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Up 40% YOY

Pricing is still up 25 percent as used business jet inventories have swelled by 40 percent from a year ago, Jefferies reports.
Challenger 604 in flight with landing gear down
Rotorcraft

MyFlight Tours Addresses Milwaukee Complaints

MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints.
MyFlight Tours helicopter being marshalled for takeoff
Regulations and Government

Aerial Firefighters Form Association

United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.
Leonardo AW139 Firefighting helicopter dropping water overhead
Maintenance and Modifications

PHI To Host Corrosion Seminar at Heli-Expo

PHI MRO Services will host a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.
PHI MRO Services Tech inspecting engine on helicopter
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Making Hay while the Sun Shines

Flight departments need to be up front about the rules for allowing their crewmembers to do contract flying.
Aircraft

Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop

The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.
Safran Helicopter Engines maintenance tech closing engine cowling on TP Tech technology demonstrator aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Streamlines Doc Management with Comply365

Wheels Up employees in nearly every department are using the Comply365 mobile app to manage their ops documents and records, the software specialist said.
Wheels Up Citation Excel business jet on approach to landing
Aircraft

Foundation Formed To Restore First-delivered Learjet

The full restoration of Lear Jet 23-003 will shine well-deserved light on the first purpose-built business jet.
Lear serial number 23-003, the first Learjet ever delivered parked on ramp at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida
Airports

FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate

In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.
business jets on ramp in front of tower at Van Nuys Airport