Content Archive: June 2024

Aircraft

Learjet Round-the-world Flight Submitted for Record

Learjet 36A flight celebrated the centennial of the first aerial global circumnaviation
Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice To Add Capacity for Gogo Avance Installations

The Gogo-authorized dealer has established a program to create a center of excellence for LTE upgrades
FBOs

Sky Harbour Inks Washington D.C. Hangar Development Deal

The $50 million complex is expected to break ground next year
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Launches Propeller Core Purchase Program

The plan reduces overhaul lead times and more buying options of spare parts
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Lawsuit Accuses Pilots' Union of Defamation

An ongoing dispute shows no signs of abating
Regulations and Government

Private Jet Travel to Israel Has Gotten More Complicated

There are no longer airports in the U.S. approved for direct departures to Israel
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Volocopter Says It Has Funding To Complete Certification of eVTOL Aircraft

The company will not disclose which of its existing investors have committed to provide new funding
Airlines

Mesa Airlines Revealed as Backer for XTI's TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

XTI has enlisted support from AVX Aircraft to step up design work on the turbine-powered aircraft
Environment

Study: Using 100% SAF Reduces Non-CO2 Emissions

Collaborative study showed environmental benefits
Avionics

Honeywell Preparing FMS-guided Visual Approach for KHPN

The new approaches give pilots visual guidance at challenging airports