Content Archive: December 2022

Training and Workforce

EAA Young Eagles On Track after Covid

More than 49,000 young people received free introductory aircraft rides this year as part of the EAA's Young Eagles program.
EAA Member pilot and youth in Piper Cub airplane for Young Eagles program flight
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Completes Seventh ACSF Safety Audit

The Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard for Part 135 and Part 91 operators is the leading industry audit for high safety standards.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 in flight
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Mental Health Issues in Aviation

Mental health is an important, but delicate, issue to contend with in aviation.
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Regulations and Government

New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill

Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.
Helicopters on helipad at the West 30th Street heliport in New York City
Engines

Fadec Alliance Tapped for Sustainable Engine Program

The Fadec Alliance joint venture will develop engine controls for the CFM International RISE turbine engine demonstrator program.
Fadec Alliance LEAP engine controller

EASA Publishes Cabin Crew Training Guidelines

EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.
Passengers deboarding business jet greeted by cabin crew
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skyservice Awarded Satcom Direct Plane Simple STCs

Skyservice has received Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA STC approval for installation of Satcom Direct's Plane Simple connectivity hardware.
Satcom Direct Plane Simple hardware
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Gallagher Acquires Australia Aviation Insurance Firm

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Aviation Insurance Australia of Brisbane, Queensland, which was founded in 1993.
Partial image of a business jet

Bizav Operations Still Ahead of 2019 But Softening

WingX reports that operations are dipping in North America and Europe from 2021, but are still up over pre-pandemic levels.
Air to air photo of Embraer Legacy 500 on takeoff
Environment

SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go

New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.
Neste SAF fuel tanker with lift refueling airliner under wing