Amy Wilder
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Regulations and Government

NBAA, Others Push FCC To Probe Ligado Compliance Claims

Coalition questions Ligado’s device availability claims
Regulations and Government

FAA Delays Aeromed Certification Policy Change

But new color vision testing will still go into effect January 1
A screenshot of a slide from FAA presentation
Aircraft

Piper M700 Fury Secures UK CAA Nod

Deliveries of the turboprop single can now start in the UK
An aerial view of a Piper M700 FURY flying over a beach
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

Honeywell Board Examines Separation of Aerospace Unit

Honeywell plans updates on aerospace decision by Q4 2024
Honeywell's Anthem avionics-equipped Pilatus PC-12 airplane
Training and Workforce

Daher Opens New Learning Center in Southwestern France

Toulouse facility provides targeted training
The front of the Daher learning center building in France
Charter & Fractional

Jet.AI Launches Fractional Pre-sales for CJ4 Aircraft

Fractional owners can access fleet flexibility across aircraft
A Citation CJ4 jet
Airports

New Operator, Upgrade for Downtown Manhattan Heliport

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

Airwolf Aerospace Gets Brazil STC for TB17 Batteries

Lithium-ion battery STC expands options for helicopter operators
An Airwolf TB17 battery
Training and Workforce

Survey Finds Strong Interest in Aviation Maintenance Careers

Responses suggest aviation maintenance is outstripping automotive tech careers
A maintenance technician inspects Lear landing gear.
Accidents

NTSB: Crew Errors Led to Fatal Injury Onboard Challenger

Failure to heed advisories, pilot-induced oscillations led to fatality
Image from NTSB report shows Challenger cockpit configuration
Aircraft

MTJ Aviation Launches Aviation Service for Transplants

NASCAR champ’s company supports lifesaving missions 24/7
Aircraft tail image with words "MTJ Aviation" painted on vertical stabilizer
Training and Workforce

JSfirm and AMTIL Team Up To Address Maintenance Gap

AMTIL users will gain direct access to job listings
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight for Cabin Testing

Test aircraft reaches 46,000 feet
cabin interior of Gulfstream G800 test aircraft
Training and Workforce

Aviation Community Steps Up on Mental Health

Industry/FAA joint report was released and FAA has updated guidance and training
Pilot mental health
Charter & Fractional

Jet.AI Expands Fleet with Three Citation CJ4 Gen2 Jets

Deal marks expansion of Jet.AI’s fleet for 2026
An aerial photo of a Citation CJ4 Gen2 jet in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nimbl Integrates with Airplane Manager To Boost Efficiency

Airplane Manager syncs with Nimbl for better flight ops
A user holds a tablet with Nimbl software showing on the screen
Regulations and Government

Canada’s Flight and Duty Time Regulations under Scrutiny

Operators push for simpler fatigue-management rules
Transport Canada PICA report pilot exhaustion
Safety

Ferraro's Safety Case Study: Lessons from a Not-quite Incident

Systems, culture, and training key to preventing aviation mishaps
Amanda Ferraro on stage at Safety Standdown
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Wheels Up Completes $332M Financing, Acquires 17 Jets

Expansion of fleet will enhance service during holidays
Grandview Aviation Phenom 300s on airport ramp with doors open
Safety

Michael Graham Talks Safety Culture at Standdown

Influence shapes safety culture in aviation
Michael Graham addresses the audience at Safety Standdown in Wichita
Rotorcraft

European Rotors 2024 Focuses on Vertical Flight Future

Key innovations and safety updates event highlights
European Rotors 2024 ribbon cutting
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets, FSI Post Strong 3Q Revenue Amid Rising Costs

Aviation services lead revenue gains, but earnings take a hit
businesspeople walk to a jet
Maintenance and Modifications

New Fuel Probes for Cessna Caravan to Launch in 2025

New probes will be available in early 2025
Regulations and Government

Task Force Details Aerospace Supply-chain Weaknesses

Report identifies vulnerabilities in labor, materials, and infrastructure
Training and Workforce

VistaJet Expands in Africa Amid 8% Growth Forecast

Exploring economic impact of private aviation in Africa
A business jet flies over mountainous terrain.
Safety

NTSB Prelim Details A319/King Air Incursion at KDCA

Safety investigations launched following close call
Image from NTSB report showing ground and flight tracks for AAL2134 operating from runway 1 and N205AA operating to runway 33 respectively.
Training and Workforce

Lainey Wilson Joins ONEflight in Hurricane Relief

Country star aids recovery with essential supplies
 First Responders and Volunteers assist with donations in Western North Carolina.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jet Out Launches CJ4 Co-lease Program, Cost Calculator

Streamlines leasing options for businesses and individuals
Two jets in a Jet OUT hangar
Fuel

Climbing Fast Campaign Reports on Year One

Sustainability initiatives and transatlantic partnerships mark its first year