Content Archive: December 2024

Regulations and Government

Mexico’s AFAC Ramps Up Ramp Inspections

Enhanced vigilance will last until mid-January
business jet on ramp at Mexican airport
FBOs

Fontainebleau Aviation Opens FBO at KFLL

The move represents the Miami-based company's first expansion
New Fontainebleau Aviation FBO at KFLL
Aircraft

Dave Yip To Take Over as Acting CEO of Metrojet

Leadership changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
Dave Yip
Aircraft

U.S. Start-up Nimbus Flies Electric Bizjet Demonstrator

N1000-XSS1 technology demonstrator achieves first test flight
Nimbus Aerospace's N1000-XSS1 technology demonstrator aircraft completed its first flight test on Dec. 4, 2024.
Safety

Business Aviation Security and Safety Experts Join Forces

Partners say the industry has "a significant security shortfall."
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Regulations and Government

Graves Set To Continue as House Transportation Chair

A pilot, Graves is active in general aviation
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky $1B Lawsuit Accuses Gogo of Illegal Monopoly

Complaint claims Gogo forced only competitor out of air-to-ground market
SmartSky lite antenna
Regulations and Government

Former Bizjet Escrow Exec Sentenced in Drug Scheme

Judge gives sentence of 16 years in federal prison
Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin
Accidents

NTSB Prelim Points To Distraction in Bizjet Collision

Hawker crew did not respond to controller’s orders
View of both airplanes flight tracks with the area the ground collision occurred highlighted in yellow.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Be Prepared for Ownership Reporting Requirements

Legal experts caution that further court action could be ahead
Court Gavel (Photo: Pixabay)