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Accidents
Investigators Find CVR Failed To Record Medevac Flight
The CVR had likely not been recording for several years
Aircraft
Global Bizjet Flights Dip in February
Globally, business jet departures were down a percentage point
Training and Workforce
AINsight: BAAFEx Puts Bizav Back on the Asia Map
Inaugural show in Singapore exceeded exhibitor and attendee expectations
Avionics
Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet
Flight control system for the H130 is expected to be available in the second quarter
Aircraft
India’s ePlane Set To Start Flight Testing Two-seat eVTOL Aircraft
The e200 aircraft should have a range of up to around 60 nm
Aircraft
Cash Crunch Forces Consolidation among eVTOL Contenders
Lilium, Volocopter, and Airbus all now appear to be out of the advanced air mobility running
Aircraft
Argus: Business Aircraft Flying Climbs in February
Activity buoyed by Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa as Europe and North America see declines
Airlines
Honeywell Finds Strong Consumer Support for eVTOL Flights
98% of airline passengers surveyed said they would consider eVTOL air taxi services
Regulations and Government
AOPA Supports FAA’s Delay on Med Certification Changes
A listening session will be held in April for feedback on medical certification
Avionics
EASA OKs Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle for King Air 200s
Systems are approved as retrofit installations in select 200-series King Air turboprops
FBOs
Cutter Aviation Expands KPRC Footprint
The project gives the FBO more than five acres of ramp at Prescott
Rotorcraft
VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement
Awards will be presented at Verticon 2025 in March
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 8X Shines on BAAFEx Static Display
French manufacturer aims to be closer to customers in Asia
Maintenance and Modifications
Texas Repair Center Expands to Larger Hangar
Established in 2022, Plane Place Aviation’s business has already outgrown its facility
Rotorcraft
Greek Helicopter Operator Increases Scheduled Flights
Hoper operates a fleet of five Robinson R66 and R44 rotorcraft
Charter & Fractional
China’s Sino Jet Sees Shift to Higher Charter Demand
Young new entrants prefer not to own aircraft but are comfortable traveling in business jets
Charter & Fractional
Following Sale, Flewber Global Is Now Flyte
Online booking platform is poised for growth, according to its new owners
Aircraft
Delta and JetZero Partner on Blended-wing-body Airliners
JetZero aims to fly a full-scale demonstrator in 2027
Regulations and Government
FAA Clears Airbus H125 Helicopter for Single-pilot IFR Operations
Approval means deliveries can now start from the Airbus U.S. factory in Mississippi
Maintenance and Modifications
Slate Aviation Opens 80,000-sq-ft MRO Facility in Georgia
Macon-Bibb’s new aviation facility supports aircraft conversions, expects 50 employees by end of 2025
Aircraft
Tariffs Threat Rippling Throughout Aviation Industry
Industry believes tariffs apply to aviation products despite earlier trade agreements
Cabin Interior and Electronics
PWI LED Cabin Lighting Enhances Hawker/Beechjet 400 Series
System updates light jet interior lighting
Environment
U.S. Objects to ICAO SAF Land-use Recommendation
The measure on multi-cropping was approved at last week’s 13th triennial environment meeting
Aircraft
Beta’s New Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Has Flown Coast to Coast in the U.S.
An electric CTOL aircraft will be easier to certify than an eVTOL, and has many applications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Expands Authorized MRO Network in Mexico
Fly Across MRO to service models including Phenom, Praetor, and Legacy models
Airports
Orlando Readies for Advanced Air Mobility Service in 2027
City officials and FBOs pave the way to build infrastructure for eVTOL operations
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation’s Asia Operations Reach a Turning Point
Business is finally picking up with a significant influx of new business jets
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Volocopter Enters New Phase of Insolvency To Save eVTOL Aircraft
Almost all employees have been placed on paid gardening leave under German legal protection
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Expands ExecuJet Haite’s Falcon Support in China
French manufacturer approves Daxing maintenance base as authorized service center for Falcons
