Content Archive: October 2024

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Operator Areion Confirms Aero2 VTOL Order with Dufour Aerospace

Areion is the new name for Spright, which was formerly part of helicopter operator Air Methods
Dufour Aerospace Aero2 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft
Regulations and Government

NBAA Activates ‘HERO’ Response to Helene

Hurricane has caused billions in damages
NBAA
Aircraft

Textron Reverses Course, Plans Static Display at BACE

Company will bring a lineup of Citation jets to the NBAA-BACE static display
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Training and Workforce

JetNet Summit Panel Still Sees Labor, Supply Chain Headwinds

While the supply chain snags could abate, labor will remain a crucial issue
Supply chain panel at 2024 JetNet iQ Summit
Charter & Fractional

KlasJet Set To Boost All-Boeing Private Charter Fleet

VIP-configured BBJ2 narrowbody aircraft is due to join the fleet in early 2025
KlasJet Boeing 737
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Starts Construction on P&WC Engine Facility

The new facility at the MRO's Lincoln, Nebraska site will open in 2026
Ground breaking on new PWC DOF at Duncan Aviation's Lincoln, Nebraska facility
Rotorcraft

Blade Helo Shuttle Service Returns to 2024 NBAA-BACE

Helicopter flights will be available to transport attendees between the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport
Blade NBAA-BACE 2021 shuttle service at Henderson Executive Airport (Photo: NBAA)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation Gives G200 Gold Treatment

Refurbishment was completed at Nebraska facility
Duncan Aviation
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Add Hangar at Colorado Maintenance Base

Project will entail an additional 109,000 sq ft of hangar and ramp space
West Star Aviation CEO Stephen Maiden (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Aircraft

Lift, Near Earth Develop Casualty Evac Pod for U.S. Army

Modular payload container could be integrated with multiple air and ground vehicles
Lift Aircraft's Hexa VTOL vehicle