Content Archive: May 2024

FBOs

UK Bizav Group Protests Big Increase in Border Fees

The government wants to charge FBOs 94% more for hourly border services
Signature Aviation Birmingham International Airport, UK
Regulations and Government

Decorated Veteran and NBAA Advocate Paul Smith Flies West

Smith served for more than 27 years in both the U.S. Air Force and Army
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Expanding Global Falcon Support with New Facilities

Dassault’s Proven Service Support Strategy Evolves Further
Jean Kayanakis, SVP Worldwide Falcon Customer Service & Service Center Network enters a Dassault biz jet
Safety

AINsight: Beware of Erroneous Takeoff Parameters

Fat fingers and lack of situational awareness during takeoff can ruin your day
damaged Marathon Airlines Embraer ERJ-195LR operating for Air Serbia
Avionics

ACI Jet Gains Starlink Dealer Authorization

California-based MRO provider and charter operator commits to buying “several” shipsets
ACI Global Express XRS parked at Bombardier-approved service center
Maintenance and Modifications

Appalachian Aero Group Secures Part 145 Approval

AAG reaps benefits of perseverance following a two-year certification process
Appalachian Aero Group employees celebrate Part 145 certification
Rotorcraft

Panterra Buys Blackhawk Fitted with Extensive Ace Mods

Upgrade includes avionics and firefighting equipment
Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopter
Aircraft

Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs Again in May

Available used business jet inventory increased by 23% YOY
Gulfstream G650
Avionics

Flight Tests Could Pave Way for Quantum-based INS

UK government is funding research into spoof-proof navigation technology
UK quantum test flights in RJ100 aircraft
Aircraft

Eve and Joby Sign eVTOL Aircraft Agreements in Saudi Arabia

Mukamalah Aviation plans to add Joby's eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
Joby and Mukamalah signed an MoU covering eVTOL aircraft