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ATC
Lawmakers Challenge FAA’s Starlink Consideration
Reps Moulton, Larsen, and Cohen requested information about potential changes to the FAA Enterprise Network Services program
Aircraft
Gulfstream, Skyryse among 2024 Collier Trophy Finalists
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet is one of five candidates
Avionics
Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet
Flight control system for the H130 is expected to be available in the second quarter
Avionics
EASA OKs Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle for King Air 200s
Systems are approved as retrofit installations in select 200-series King Air turboprops
Rotorcraft
VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement
Awards will be presented at Verticon 2025 in March
ATC
FAA’s Potential Pivot to Starlink Questioned
Satellite technology faces scrutiny for critical safety systems
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Introduces AI-powered Briefcase Feature
Pilots and flight attendants members can manage all trip-related reservations in one place
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation March 2025
Chris Rocheleau is acting FAA administrator, Éric Trappier CEO of Dassault.
Training and Workforce
NBAA’s Ed Bolen Receives Alpha Eta Rho’s Highest Honor
The professional collegiate aviation fraternity presented the award during its symposium this week
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Launches New Parts Exchange Feature
Industry professionals can complete exchange transactions entirely through the DuncanAviationParts website
Avionics
Universal and ForeFlight Team on Flight Plan Integration
Integration expected to launch in late 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries
Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft
Aircraft
Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024
Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy
Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo/SD Extends Luxaviation Group Connectivity Deal
Preferred supplier agreement was renewed for three more years
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
Aircraft
JetAviva Expands into Large-cabin Business Jet Sales
Half of the aircraft broker‘s transactions in 2024 came from repeat customers
Rotorcraft
U.S. Army FLRAA Program Boost Bell’s Revenues in 2024
2025 growth expected despite forecast of squeeze on operating margins
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Deliveries Sag Due To Strike Impacts
Backlog climbs to $7.8 billion as customer demand remains strong
Training and Workforce
Gulfstream Names Two New Leaders for Key Operations
Derek Zimmerman and Lor Izzard step into senior roles
Aircraft
GAMA Announces 2025 Executive Committee Leadership Team
Henry Brooks of Collins Aerospace will serve as chair of the board
Aircraft
Western Aircraft Achieves $2B in Total Aircraft Sales
Pilatus and Piper products make up the majority of sales
Aircraft
Dave Yip To Take Over as Acting CEO of Metrojet
Leadership changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell and Sino Jet To Partner on Connectivity Tech
MoU outlines plans to work on next-gen connectivity technologies, such as Honeywell’s JetWave X Satcom system
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Starlink Connectivity Reaches Gulfstream GIV Fleet
STC approval was granted in late August
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Crew Makes Rescue in Australian Outback
LifeFlight's Mount Isa-based helicopter team rescued the couple and their two dogs
Aircraft
Louis Seno To Take Helm as Executive Director of IADA
Wayne Starling has led the organization since October 2018
