Content Archive: February 2025

Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Welcomes 40th Aircraft to Canadian Fleet

New Embraer jet increases fractional ownership capacity
Accidents

Industry Mourns Loss of Two Professionals in D.C. Crash

Casey Crafton of Guardian Jet and Vikesh Patel of GE Aerospace were among those killed in the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash
Aircraft

Gulfstream Welcomes Tim Waterman as New SVP and CFO

Former CFO Josh Thompson is now president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Regulations and Government

EBAA Leader: Attacks on Bizav Stifle European Growth

Environmental protestors blockaded the entrances to the Corporate Jet Investor conference in London
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Canadian Airline Nolinor Orders Kona Cargo Freighters

The charter operator agreed to buy multiple Kona production slots from Natilus
Operations

Bombardier Adding Aircraft Paint Shop at Biggin Hill

Two-bay facility is set to open in 2026, employing 50 skilled technicians
Engines

EASA Certifies Safran's 125-Kilowatt EngineUs 100 Electric Motor

Approval process took four years and established the European agency's special condition
Engines

FAA Approves ZeroAvia’s Certification Basis for Electric Propulsion System

ZeroAvia received a G-1 issue paper for the electric propulsion system
Environment

Avfuel Brings SAF to Northeast U.S. Via New Jersey

Vermont’s Heritage Aviation is the first customer to sign on
Aircraft

Tariffs Raising Uncertainty for Aviation Industry

Plans for tariffs follow through on campaign pledge but are evolving