Content Archive: August 2024

Regulations and Government

Piper M700 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Canadian M700 validation includes flight into known icing
Piper M700 Fury single-engine airplane
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems

New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions
FAA building
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Osaka Metro and SkyDrive sign agreement
Aircraft

Dufour Flies 'Production-ready' Aero2 eVTOL Utility Aircraft

Swiss start-up is now expanding the flight test envelope
Dufour Aerospace Aero2 prototype aircraft
Airports

Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport

Expanded facility supports Ampaire's growing electric aviation ambitions
Ampaire CEO Kevin Noertker cuts the ribbon outside the company's new Long Beach headquarters during the grand opening ceremony on Aug. 27, 2024.
Avionics

Butler National Scores STC for G700 TXi in Lear 35/36

Installation provides improved situational awareness as well as touchscreen interface
Butler National Garmin TXi flight deck upgrade for Learjet 35/36 business jet
Aircraft

Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter

Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas
Polish Air Force F-35 fighter
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory

Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets
Aircraft

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs Further in August

Average prices are down 8% YOY
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Cuts Ribbon on Major Illinois Facility Expansion

Increase will bring the company to 545,000 sq ft of facilities at East Alton
Ribbon cutting on new West Star hangar at KALN