Content Archive: February 2023

Environment

Flight-shaming: Challenging the Narrative

European business aviation operators have repeatedly been grappling with environmental activism but are fighting back with sustainability.
Rotorcraft

Hill Helicopters Tops 700 Orders

Hill plans to begin flight testing of its HX50 helicopter later this year.
Environment

Mapping a Blueprint Toward Sustainability

Business aviation industry leaders advise looking holistically at sustainability, look at available resources, and "just start."
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: February 2023

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2023
Airlines

Norwegian Low-cost Carrier Flyr Files for Bankruptcy

Flyr becomes the second European airline to cease operations in a week’s time.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions 'Flying Showroom' To Debut at NBAA Forum

VIP Completions' "flying showroom" Falcon 2000 will make its public debut at the NBAA Regional Forum at Miami-Opa Locka on February 8.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD's Plane Simple Antenna Enters Commercial Service

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple satellite communication system for IntelSat's FlexExec service is now available for a variety of business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Receives $2.6 Million State Workforce Grant

An Illinois $2.6 million grant awarded to AAR is helping to build the MRO's pipeline of mechanics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nomad Technics Completes BBJ Mods, Maintenance

Nomad Technics completed a maintenance and modification project on time for an unnamed Boeing BBJ customer.
Airports

Volatus To Build Vertiport Near Penn State University

Volatus plans to build an eVTOL vertiport at the Bellefonte Airport near Penn State University later this year.