Content Archive: August 2024

Training and Workforce

Beta Wins FAA Approval for Dual Control eVTOL Flight Training

Student pilots now authorized to fly Beta's Alia 250 eVTOL
A Beta test pilot and U.S. Air Force pilot are pictured in a Beta Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft.
Engines

U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries

New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Wright Electric's rotor for its 2.5 MW electric motor
Aircraft

Alpine Air Express Plans to Electrify Fleet with Aura Aero's ERA

Regional cargo airline signs agreement for up to 75 hybrid-electric airplanes
A digital rendering of an ERA in flight with Alpine Air Express livery
FBOs

Florida FBO To Launch Major Redevelopment Project

The $70 million project will add 150,000 sq ft of hangar space and a new terminal
artist rendering of planned National Jets terminal
Charter & Fractional

Vista America Shedding Cessna Citation Ultras and Xs

Pilots being offered available roles in other VistaJet aircraft models
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Regulations and Government

House Lawmakers Move To Tighten Part 380 Security

Bill will call for Part 380 operations to meet airline requirements
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Lauded at LABACE Opener

Brazil government officials praise industry for lending a helping hand and expanding access
LABACE 2024 ribbon cutting
Regulations and Government

Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft
Training and Workforce

First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe

Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
Bombardier Challenger 350 Level D full flight simulator
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade

Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Duncan Aviation Citation CJ2 Garmin avionics upgrade