Content Archive: April 2024

Engines

GE Aerospace Marks Independence with Spinoff of GE Vernova

The now standalone companies rang the opening bell together at the NYSE to mark the occasion
Safety

Mental Health ARC Outlines Means To Break Down Barriers

FAA said the work of the ARC is building on its priorities to support pilot mental health care
Man surrounded by pills
Regulations and Government

Web Manuals To Upgrade Document Searches with AI Functions

New AI search capability could be rolled out before the end of spring
Web Manuals is adding artificial intelligence-based search functions to its digital documentation system for aircraft operators.
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
Charter & Fractional

Desert Jet, Titan Aviation Fuels Partner To Offer Sustainable Fuel

Eco-friendly jet fuel will be offered at Palm Springs FBO
Desert Jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Plane Place Aviation Taps into Surging Demand for Airframe MRO

The Texas-based company expands at Dallas Love Field and beyond
Plane Place Aviation mechanic
Rotorcraft

Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter

Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Piasecki's PA-890 hydrogen-powered helicopter
Rotorcraft

VR Simulators Fly into Helicopter Training Space

Even with motion bases and control loading, these devices cost a fraction of the price of full-flight simulators
Leonardo simulator at Heli-Expo 2024
Avionics

CMC, Hexagon Partner on GNSS Jamming, Spoofing Solution

Technology uses multi-constellation, multi-frequency solutions to mitigate jamming and spoofing
CMC GNSS jamming and spoofing solution