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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)
Sustainability and 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
Aircraft

Limited Edition SR Series Cirrus Marks 9,000th Delivery

Cirrus unveiled a special version of its piston single aircraft with four exterior paintwork options and limited edition cabin interior features.
view from tail on Cirrus SR Series Limited Edition aircraft
Rotorcraft

Bavarian Police Take First Airbus H145 Helicopters

The Bavarian Police is replacing its aging H135 helicopter fleet with larger, five-blade Airbus H145s.
Bavarian Police five-bladed Airbus H145 helicopter in flight
ATC

FAA Selects Sustainable Design for Tower Replacements

The FAA has set aside $500 million to lay the groundwork to replace 31 aging air traffic control towers with new, sustainable facilities.
Digital rendering of FAA new small airport ATC tower design
Airlines

Asia-Pac Airlines Seek to Link Recovery with Sustainability

The EU’s numerous climate laws risk will impinge on the Asia-Pacific carriers operating into the bloc, warns the head of AAPA.
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Regulations and Government

Government: Jailed Walker Continues To Run Hansen Helicopters

The U.S. government seeks to freeze Hansen Helicopters' assets prior to John Walker's sentencing.
Hansen Helicopters CEO John Walker
Aircraft

Daher Gets EASA Nod for Kodiak 900

Daher obtained EASA approval for its newest member of the Kodiak family, the 900, after having U.S. FAA certification in hand last year.
EASA Small Aircraft section manager Marco Capaccio (left)  joins Nicolas Chabbert, senior v-p Daher's Aircraft Division at Aero Friedrichshafen. (Photo: Daher)
Sustainability and Environment

Caribbean Air Charter Firm Unveils Carbon-offset Program

St. Croix-based charter provider Bohlke International Aviation will offer the Caribbean region's first voluntary carbon offset program.
Aerial view of Caribbean island
Aircraft

Piper Highlights Fleet to European Audience

Piper Aircraft has unveiled new functionality for the M600/SLS's Garmin G3000 avionics suite.
Piper M600/SLS
Aircraft

Piper M-Class Turbines Get SAF Nod

The Piper Meridian/M500 and M600/SLS turboprop singles are now approved to use up to a 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.
Piper M600/SLS can now fly using sustainable aviation fuel
Maintenance and Modifications

Mecaer Completes Phase 8 Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

Mecaer Aviation Group has completed the first Leonardo AW-139 with Phase 8 avionics and a VVIP luxury cabin interior for a U.S. customer.
Leonardo AW-139 with customized interior by Mecaer Aviation Group's
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Makes Aero Friedrichshafen Debut

The Gulfstream G500 is on display at the Aero Friedrichshafen show, marking the type's German airshow debut.
Gulfstream G500 in flight