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Regulations and Government

Ex-FAA Employee Sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Kevin Strong, a former FAA transportation specialist, was recently sentenced for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Avionics

Thommen Targets CRT-to-LCD Upgrade Market

Thommen is expanding its LCD manufacturing capabilities to deliver more LCDs for retrofit of aircraft with CRT-type displays.
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Aircraft

Airbus Flies A380 on 100 percent SAF

One of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900s used in the first A380 test aircraft cruised on pure SAF for about three hours on March 25.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo's Avance Systems Top 1 Million Flights

Demand for connectivity is at an all-time high, Gogo Business Aviation president says.
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Aircraft

UK Indefinitely Detains Two Russian-owned Private Jets

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that a Global 6500 and a Citation Latitude owned by Eugene Shvidler have now been seized by the UK government.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

True Blue Outlines New Power Products

True Blue Power unveiled a new AC-to-AC frequency converter and wireless chargers for cabin installations.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers Final Production Learjet

Northern Jet Management took delivery of the Learjet 75, which marked the end of Learjet production.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus's Optionally-Piloted Helicopter Goes to Sea

The VSR700 demonstrator has undertaken the first at-sea trials of its autonomous take-off and landing capabilities as part of a French navy/DGA program.
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Safety

AINsight: Don’t Swim with Sharks

A safety management system seems difficult to implement for smaller Part 91 operators, but it can be more manageable when viewed in "bite-size" chunks.
Regulations and Government

Senate Passes Advanced Air Mobility Act

The Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act took a step closer to adoption with Senate passage.
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Aircraft

Eve's Post-merger Capital Expected To Near $600M

Eve Urban Air Mobility now expects to raise nearly $600 million from its pending merger with Zanite Acquisition Corp. and subsequent IPO.
Charter & Fractional

Summit Expands Charter Fleet after Revenue Growth

Montana-based charter operator Summit Aviation added its ninth new Embraer Phenom 300E with another on the way this summer.
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Airlines

EC Transport Head Calls Out Turkey on Increase in Russia Flights

Calls for aviation solidarity among European countries during the Ukraine crisis are going unheeded by Turkey, says EC’s transport director.
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FBOs

Signature Aviation To Acquire TAC Air FBOs

Signature Flight Support will expand its already industry-leading network through an agreeement to purchase TAC Air and its 16 FBOs.
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Aircraft

EFW’s A320 Passenger-to-freighter Conversion Earns EASA STC

Elbe Flugzeugwerke gains certification for its A320P2F less than four months after first flight.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Slams the Door on Russian Aerospace

EASA has stripped Russian aircraft, MROs, and airlines of type and operating certificates.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker Magellan Tops $80M in 2021 Revenue

Increases in jet card revenue and new customer jet card sales drove Magellan Jets's overall revenue higher last year.
Airports

Leaders Call for Community Collaboration on Noise

NBAA CEO Bolen said community collaboration, with the backing of national and local leaders, is critical to preserving access.
Charter & Fractional

Fast Air First in Canada To Get NATA Sustainability Nod

Fast Air Executive Aviation has become the first in Canada to achieve NATA’s sustainability certification for aviation businesses.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Reserve Program Aligns with Yacht Charters

International Yachting Co. (IYC) has entered an exclusive partnership with Jet Edge International.
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Airports

RAF Northolt Airport To Bring Back Weekend Operations

For the first time in five years, London-area RAF Northolt Airport will resume operating hours on weekends.
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Accidents

Recorder Recovered from Doomed China Eastern 737

Search crews have yet to determine whether the heavily damaged recorder recovered from the destroyed China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 is an FDR or CVR.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurers Face Losses Due To Grounded Aircraft in Russia

The hard aviation insurance market could become harder if Russia confiscates the more than 500 airplanes in the country owned by non-Russian lessors.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Developing H145 Fire Attack System

FAA certification of Dart's fire attack system for the H145 expected later this year.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet MS Completions Rebrand To Include Facility Upgrade

MRO provider Jet MS is rebranding RAS Group's interiors and completions business to Jet MS Completions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Propeller Appoints Indian Service Center

Arrow Aviation created a propeller overhaul shop in 2007 and has now become the only authorized Hartzell service and support center in India.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Resumes Falcon M&O Regional Seminars

Dassault Aviation plans to hold its Falcon Maintenance & Operations regional seminars in seven cities beginning in April.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Raises Prices; Enhances W&B and Hazard Advisor

ForeFlight has raised prices and released new weight and balance and hazard advisor features.
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Charter & Fractional

Alaska Seaplanes Gets FAA Nod for Safety Management System

Alaska Seaplanes is one of only 32 Part 135 operators in the U.S. to implement a safety management system.
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Aircraft

Amid Bizav Surge Fractional HondaJet Operator Volato Takes Off

Amid Bizav Surge Fractional HondaJet Operator Volato Takes Off
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