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Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Industry Hopeful of Full Bonus Depreciation Return
Congress expected to turn to tax bill early next year
FBOs
Jetex, Les Roches Partner on Bizav Postgrad Program
Top performers will be considered for initial employment with Jetex
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight for Cabin Testing
Test aircraft reaches 46,000 feet
Maintenance and Modifications
Galvin Flying Ceases Operations after 94 Years
Company made its debut at Boeing Field during the Depression era
Charter & Fractional
Leviate Expands Charter Fleet with Six More HondaJets
U.S. charter-management company's fleet expansion will continue into next year
Aircraft
Flying Privately: Explaining the Cirrus Vision Jet's Parachute and Autoland Features
These advanced safety features make this already-unique single engine jet stand out.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Innovation, Acquisitions Abound in Connectivity Market
Bizav users have more choices, although consolidation is taking place
Aircraft
Aircraft in 2024: Bigger, Better, Bolder
2024 was marked by the certifications of the G700 and unveiling of the next generation of CJs
Aircraft
Finish Line Still Eludes Advanced Air Mobility Rush
Key milestones set for 2024 and 2025 now appear to be in doubt
Training and Workforce
2024 Brings Major Leadership Moves at Boeing, Wheels Up
New directions for Boeing, Wheels Up, EASA, AOPA, and many others
Training and Workforce
Aviation Community Steps Up on Mental Health
Industry/FAA joint report was released and FAA has updated guidance and training
Regulations and Government
A Year of Partisanship and Change, a Year of Bipartisanship and Stability
Washington is facing a shakeup, but a massive FAA bill sets a stable foundation over five years
Aircraft
AutoFlight Demonstrates Prosperity eVTOL Prototype in Japan
Flight in Okayama prefecture is latest public demonstration of Chinese aircraft
Avionics
Avionics Advancing Slowly but Surely into the Future
Recent developments presage some compelling new products
FBOs
Flightstar: Serving Illinois Aviation for Nearly a Half-century
Company has grown into a full-service FBO at the University of Illinois Airport
Safety
NTSB Probes Top Safety Concerns in Part 135
Safety board pushes for certified dispatcher in Part 135
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: December 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, December 2024
Training and Workforce
Archer Reveals Midnight eVTOL Mixed-reality Flight Training Device
Flight training device has been jointly developed with Vertex Solutions
Aircraft
UrbanLink Plans to Add Orca Cargo Drones to Diverse Fleet
Hybrid-electric drone could support relief operations in Puerto Rico
Airports
U.S. Leads Global Business Jet Activity Growth
Late Thanksgiving drives higher departure numbers than same week in 2023
Training and Workforce
Canada Orders 19 PC-21s To Train Air Force Pilots
Future Aircrew Training program is run by KF Aerospace and SkyAlyne
Airports
Gaming Simulators Could Support eVTOL Pilot Training and Vertiport Design
Vertiport Simulations adds electric charging cubes and other detailed scenery to flight simulator software
Aircraft
Mayman Pursues Multiple Military Missions for Razor Drone
Razor VTOL aircraft features turbine engines that provide thrust vector control by tilting on gimbals.
Airlines
Emirates Receives the First of 65 A350-900 Airliners
Aircraft will support new medium- and long-haul routes out of Dubai
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Bids To Add Customers in South and East Africa
Private flight provider held roadshow events in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi
Aircraft
Sierra Nevada’s Rapcon-X ISR Jet Makes First Flight
Rapcon-X is a heavily modified Bombardier Global 6500 business jet
Engines
MagniX and NASA Complete Electric Propulsion Ground Tests
Magni650 electric propulsion unit simulated flight at 30,000 feet on a testbed aircraft
