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Training and Workforce

CAE, Sun Air Boosting Bizav Pilot Capabilities

The pilot development program will help train new pilots
CAE and Sun Air Jets collaborate on new pilot development program
Avionics

ForeFlight’s Portfolio Gains New Features

Simpler purchasing and oceanic plotting have been added
ForeFlight 3D engine-out procedure
Maintenance and Modifications

PJM Expands Northeast U.S. MRO Services

Resources are available for owners of classic business aircraft
King Air 350ER
Rotorcraft

FlightAware Adds Helicopters to Global Tracking Service

New technology enables tracking of hard-to-find helicopters
FlightAware Global for Helicopters
Safety

Aerox Solves Eclipse O2 Cylinder Shortage

The new kevlar oxygen cylinders are available now
Charter & Fractional

Broker Sees Easing of Charter Trip Availability

More aircraft are becoming available for charter
Planet 9 charter business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Selling Jet East to West Star for $131M

Deal expected to close in November
Jet East Booth NBAA-BACE 2023 (Photo: Mariano Rosales/AIN)
Avionics

More Honeywell Guided Visual Approaches Now Available

Pilots can fly guided visual approaches by hand or coupled to the autopilot
TEB Jeppesen chart
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Heads Up Technologies Buys Alto Aviation

Alto Aviation was founded in 1997
ALTO product line
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Logs Sale of Starlink for Trans-Exec Fleet

The Starlink satcom system costs $150,000, and service is $25,000 a month
SpaceX Starlink Aviation airborne hardware
Aircraft

Echelon Is Bigger, Faster Honda Light Jet

Timeline calls for certification and entry into service in 2028
HondaJet Echelon Mock Up Interior NBAA2023
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Expanding, Adds Mobile Engine Teams

Jet East has grown rapidly since it was acquired by Gama Aviation
Jet East West Palm Beach team members
Avionics

Cirrus Adds Auto Radar to Vision Jet G2+

Radar upgrade simplifies building a picture of thunderstorm activity
Auto Radar help pilots see what's happening in thunderstorms
Avionics

Genesys Aerosystems Makes Moog Transition

While pursuing special-missions work, Genesys still supports its GA products
Genesys’s integrated avionics and autopilots
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Lite Is Latest Addition to Connectivity Lineup

NBAA-BACE attendees can try out the Lite system at the static display
Article image
Regulations and Government

Flight Pro Releases Trip-planning Tablet App

Flight Pro Connect app consolidates trip planning information
Flight Pro Connect
Training and Workforce

Universal Avionics Taps AI for Second Grand Challenge

Goal is to develop new AI-based solutions and products
Universal Avionics artificial intelligence tools
Aircraft

First Air Force One Connie Relives Presidential History

Eisenhower's Columbine II Constellation aircraft to be a flying museum
First Air Force One
Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers, Architects of Unique Paint Patterns

The paint designer seeks to emulate airflow and 'speak to speed' with a flowing design approach.
Scheme Designers aircraft paint scheme
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen's 97-inch 4K OLED for VIP Jets Is Largest Yet

Certification of the 97-inch display installation is expected this year
Rosen 97-inch 4K OLED display
Safety

Scott IPC Brings More Tech to Int’l Plotting App

App continues improving since it was introduced three years ago
Scott IPC Plot app
Avionics

Bose Demos In-ear and Over-the-ear Headsets

The A30 is Bose's latest aviation headset
Bose A30 headset
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Approves Viasat Satcom in Falcon 900EX

Installation of the Viasat system in the 900EX is available immediately
Dassault Falcon 900EX business jet
Aircraft

Joe Benson Takes the Controls at Boeing Business Jets

Upcoming models include the BBJ Max 7 and 777X
Boeing Business Jets
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

PlaneSense Extends Agreement for Flight Ops Software

The agreement calls for PlaneSense and Gözen to develop new aviation software solutions
Gözen Digital Aviation chairman Devran Gözen (left) and George Antoniadis, president and CEO of PlaneSense
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Unveils Curved OLED Digital Skylight for Bizjets

The Skylight's composite chassis can hold displays ranging from 42 to 77 inches
Rosen Digital Skylight for business jets
Aircraft

Bizav OEMs Don't Take Small Jet Market Lightly

OEMs are upgrading their light jets as Honda proceeds with a new model
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Talon Air, Davinci Jets Select SmartSky Connectivity

SmartSky's air-to-ground system offers coverage across the U.S.
Gulfstream V business jet
Safety

Airshare Joins ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program

Program offers confidential safety reporting for Part 91 and 135 operators
Airshare business jet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Argus: Bizav Flight Activity Drops in September

Bizav flying is expected to pick up in the fourth quarter
Argus International Global Heat Map