Content Archive: October 2023

Aircraft

Preowned Inventories Swell, But It's Not Time To Panic

Business aircraft pricing is up and, while inventories have jumped this year, they are well below those of 2019.
Gulfstream G280
Fuel

Many Projects Give Promise of More SAF

Volume of SAF produced to see major increase over several years
Montana Renewables refinery in Great Falls, Montana
Training and Workforce

Above & Beyond 2023

During AIN’s annual product support survey for aircraft, avionics, and engines, customers highlighted individuals who go above and beyond their call of duty.
Above&Beyond headshots
Engines

Product Support Survey 2023—Engines

GE Aerospace returns to take top honors for turbofan engine makers.
GE Passport engine
Avionics

Planet Nine Chooses Satcom Direct as Preferred Connectivity Vendor

Five Global Express jets to get Plane Simple Ku-band terminals
Planet Nine Globals get SD Ku-band terminals
Charter & Fractional

New Organization Formed To Represent Charter Industry

USPAA expects to play ‘vital’ role in shaping industry standards
USPAA members meet with Cruz
Accidents

Air Safety Institute's McSpadden, a 'True Giant,' Dies in Aircraft Crash

The aircraft was on an emergency return to Lake Placid Airport
Richard McSpadden
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma

Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
Jaunt Jambulance eVTOL aircraft
Regulations and Government

Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines

Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
Aircraft

Safran Acquires Thales' Electrical Systems Business

The acquisition includes facilities in France, the U.S., and Singapore
Safran Electrical & Power