Content Archive: April 2024

Rotorcraft

Three Killed in Swiss Helicopter Ski Tourism Accident

Seven rescue rotorcraft were sent to the scene of the accident on Petit Combin mountain
Accidents

Bizav Fatal Accidents, Fatalities Spike in Q1

Forty-three killed in 12 accidents of business jets and turboprops in first three months
Environment

Bombardier Completes Portfolio with Challenger 650 Environmental Declaration

The Challenger 650 EPD details the business jet's environmental footprint from raw material to end-of-life
Challenger 650 Exterior Cloud and Mountain (Photo: Bombardier)
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Australia Completes Global Express 20-year Check

Check involves removal of interior for access to inspection and testing of fuselage
Global Express at ExecuJet Melbourne
Maintenance and Modifications

Vref: Smart Link Plus Enrollment Boosts Aircraft Value

Aircraft health monitoring service adds about 5 percent to aircraft value
Bombardier
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Aviation Gets Loud with In-seat Audio System

System will be demoed at AIX 2024
Rosen seat
Engines

Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X Engine Takes Flight

The engine, the third in Rolls-Royce's Pearl line, will power the Dassault Falcon 10X
Pearl 10X on Rolls-Royce 747 flying testbed
Charter & Fractional

Southern Sky Aviation Expands Footprint with Second FBO

The company provides an option at Florida's Panama City
New Southern Sky FBO at KECP
Avionics

Lilium Fits Garmin Standby Instruments in eVTOL Aircraft Cockpit

Manufacturer aims to start flight testing full-scale prototype by the end of 2024
Lilium Jet cockpit
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation Announces Retrofit System for Gulfstream G200

Retrofit replaces obsolete Honeywell or Collins cabin management systems
ALTO Aviation