Content Archive: February 2023

Airlines

IAG Relaunches Plan to Acquire Spain's Air Europa

The European airline group's move appears to be part of a new wave of consolidation in the industry that will be subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Engines

PT6 Reaches 60 Years, Pratts Fly a Billion Hours

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turbine engine was introduced in 1963, and the latest versions are four times more powerful.

AIN Senior Editor Jerry Siebenmark Flies West

AIN Senior Editor Jerry Siebenmark Flies West
Aircraft

UAE Backs Plans for Speeder Family of Air Utility VTOLs

In addition to the first P2 model, Mayman Aerospace is working on new Speeder models including the Micro, Cargo and Endurance Class aircraft.
FBOs

Stellar Aviation Breaks Ground on New Reno FBO

Stellar Aviation has begun construction on its new $25 million FBO complex at Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Is First Third-party Shop To Paint a PC-24

Duncan Aviation has painted the first Pilatus PC-24 light jet outside of a Pilatus production facility.

Simcom's Hinson Warns of Major Challenges on Reg Front

Simcom CEO and GAMA chairman Eric Hinson said the FAA has "really, really struggled" to provide effective guidance and oversight.
Charter & Fractional

Constant Aviation Now Under Flexjet's Wing

Constant Aviation will be folded under sister company Flexjet as the fractional provider's in-house maintenance department.

GJC: Bizjet Market Flourished in 2022, but Headwinds Persist

Flight operations, orders, and pricing propped up the business jet market in 2022, but economic headwinds will test its resiliency, GJC said.
Business jet on airport ramp at sunset
FBOs

Competition Strong for Aspen FBO Lease

With Atlantic Aviation's FBO lease at Colorado's Aspen-Pitkin County Airport set to expire later this year, there is fierce competition for the facility.
business jets lined up on ramp at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport