Content Archive: January 2022

Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions' GIV Refurb Includes Alto Audio System

VIP Completions also performed a complete refurbishment of the Gulfstream GIV-SP.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Delivers Refurbed 'Eye-catching Wild' Challenger

An Australian-purchased Bombardier Challenger 604 underwent a transformation at Duncan Aviation's Battle Creek, Michigan facility.
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Sky Harbour To Land on NYSE

Aviation real estate developer Sky Harbour will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange starting on January 25.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Avcon Caravan Aircraft Sensor Platform STC

Avcon's modification is designed to be produced as a kit for minimal downtime.
Regulations and Government

The Problem With 5G

While it appears the airlines and telcos have cut a deal on 5G C-band roll-out, biz and rotorcraft appear out in the cold.
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Accidents

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Double in 2021

U.S.-registered business jets and turboprops, which flew significantly more in 2021 than in 2020, also experienced more fatal accidents last year.
Aircraft

Boeing Doubles Delivery Total in 2021, Net Orders Reach 535

A record year for freighter orders partially offset Boeing’s dismal showing in passenger widebodies, but it still came a distant second to rival Airbus.
FBOs

Infrastructure Investment Firm Buys APP Jet Centers

APP Jet Center, and its three FBOs and hangar infrastructure, has been acquired by middle-market investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure.
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Aircraft

Turboprop Values Climb as Inventory Thins

Overall turboprop inventory is down 56.6 percent year-over-year, according to Sandhills Global aviation market report.

NATA Names DeBerry SVP of Safety, Education

Keith DeBerry brings 45 years of aviation experience, including as head of the FAA Academy, to his new role at NATA as SVP of safety and education.