Content Archive: June 2023

ATC

India Trials Gagan Satnav System on Helicopter Routes

India is deploying its own GPS-aided Geo-augmented satellite-based navigation system, starting with low-level rotorcraft routes.
Poonawalla Aviation flew its Airbus H145 aircraft using India's new GAGAN satellite-based navigation system.
Rotorcraft

Bell Logs First Turkish 407GXi Helicopter Sale

Sancak Air's CEO Mustafa Bayrak will use the GXi for private trips, piloting the single-engine rotorcraft himself and expanding the company's Bell fleet.
Bell 407GXi helicopter in flight over mountainous region
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Adds Distributors for AW09

Leonardo expects its AW09 single-engine helicopter to enter serial rate production in 2024.
AIN Logo
Airlines

IATA: Airlines ‘Beyond Frustrated’ by Supply-chain Disruptions

The global airline trade body plans to start monitoring supplier performance to keep track of delays in aircraft and parts deliveries.
IATA vice president of operations, safety, and security Nick Careen
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Surf Air Mobility To Go Public on NYSE

Flight booking platform Surf Air plans to list its stock in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
business people boarding surf air Pilatus PC-12
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ATR Unveils Upscale HighLine Cabin Collection

ATR offers a new collection of high-end cabins dedicated to commercial and business operators.
Cabin of business jet fitted with ATR Bespoke VIP HighLine collection
FBOs

PE Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Yingling Aviation

AE Industrial Partners has purchased majority ownership of Kansas-based FBO and MRO provider Yingling Aviation
Aircraft fueling at Yingling Aviation
Regulations and Government

NBAA Asks Congress To Update 135 Pilot Rest, Duty Regs

NBAA's Bolen asked Congress to strengthen regulations surrounding Part 135 pilot rest and duty time as part of a larger overarching aviation bill.
U.S. Capitol Building
Aircraft

Phenom 100 Stall Accidents Spur Special Safety Bulletin

Brazil's ANAC has issued a special airworthiness bulletin for the Embraer Phenom 100 light jet following accidents in icing conditions.
Embraer Phenom 100 on airport ramp outside of Embraer hangar
Environment

Want Some Vodka With Your Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

Air Company, an innovator in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market, has found a novel outlet for one of its byproducts.
Air Vodka