Content Archive: December 2024

Safety

FAA Calls on General Aviation Operators To Adopt SMS

New InFO document cites an ICAO standard and EASA requirements
business jet on ramp
FBOs

Banyan Pilot Shop Acquires Aviation Apparel Brand

It will be the exclusive distributor for Dare to FLY
Jen Toplak posing outside Banyan Pilot shop with manager Katherine Koch, and Banyan Air Service COO Jon Tonko
Aircraft

Draco Selects MT-Propeller's Quiet Fan Jet for Hyper-STOL Aircraft

Confirmation of engine and avionics partners expected to come soon
MT Propeller's Quiet Fan Jet propeller will be used for the Draco aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Jet.AI Launches Fractional Pre-sales for CJ4 Aircraft

Fractional owners can access fleet flexibility across aircraft
A Citation CJ4 jet
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Plan Your Future, Own It

Now is the best time to plan the rest of your career
list of goals
Regulations and Government

Bunce Warns Against Return of 2-for-1 Aviation Reg Policy

Bunce asked lawmakers to 'lean into' regulation with new administration
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

Joby Flies eVTOL Aircraft in South Korea

K-UAM Grand Challenge kicks off eVTOL demonstration flights
Joby's eVTOL aircraft is pictured in flight
Charter & Fractional

FlyUSA Launches 'Freedom Jet Card'

Aimed at those flying 'three or more times per year'
FlyUSA
FBOs

Colorado Airport To Receive Second FBO

The new Vantage Aviation location is expected to open in late 2026
Artist rendering of planned Vantage FBO at KRIL
Airports

New Operator, Upgrade for Downtown Manhattan Heliport

New operator plans upgrades and eVTOL integration
An aerial view of Downtown Manhattan Heliport