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Accidents

Hop-A-Jet: NTSB Final Report Is ‘Accurate Assessment’

Company wants lessons learned to be shared in bizav community
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Rotorcraft

São Paulo Airshow Season Kicks Off with HeliXP

Catarina Aviation Show is May 21 to 23, and LABACE takes place August 4 to 6
HeliXP
Safety

AINsight: Circle-to-land Approach Hazards

FAA ASIAS study highlights the risks with these aircraft approaches
NTSB Challenger 605 crash Truckee, California
Accidents

NTSB: Corroded Engine VG Parts Caused Naples CL604 Crash

Engines were sent to the manufacturer for evaluation
Accident
Aircraft

Piaggio Receives Launch Order for Avanti NX

Avanti NX was unveiled in February with upgrades ahead
Piaggio Avanti
Aircraft

Pilatus Breaks Ground on Aircraft Delivery Center

Facility will allow customers to better customize their airplanes
Artist rendering of new Pilatus delivery center
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands Canadian Authorized Service Network

Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance in Toronto
Technician examining engine
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Revises Pricing for GA Starlink Access

New service levels provide more data for the same or lower pricing
Cirrus FLEX SR Mount Starlink Mini antenna system
Charter & Fractional

French Charter Group Buys Citations for Frax Program

Two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3s and a CJ3 Gen2 ordered at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Cessna CitationM2 Gen3
Aircraft

GAMA White Paper Maps Funding Path for Euro Clean Tech

White Paper outlines several recommendations for bolstering investment support in aviation companies
Pipistrel Velis Electro
Avionics

Vaeridion Partners With Garmin for Microliner Test Aircraft

All-electric regional concept to feature G600 TXi avionics
Vaeridion Microliner
Training and Workforce

Swiss Regulator Approves PC-12 Pro Training Device

FlightSafety subsidiary’s latest training device now meets Level 2 standards
Frasca training device
Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
Training and Workforce

Global Aviation Orders Five Elixir+ Training Aircraft

French manufacturer displays new version of two-seat trainer at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Elixir+
FutureFlight

VerdeGo Makes Move from R&D to Customer Deliveries

Pre-certification powerplant offers OEMs opportunities for testing
Article image
Aircraft

Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL

German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027
VoloXPro eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout
8 seater layout ERA
Training and Workforce

Atlantic Aviation Partners on Chicago Student Outreach

The FBO chain give students bizav career exposure
Barrington Irving and students in front of business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Plans European Parts Facility Expansion

Facility expansion adds 1,000 sq m this year
Textron Aviation plans to expand its European distribution center by 1,000 square meters, increasing parts inventory by 5,000 items to improve fulfillment.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

ForeFlight Launches Aircraft Insurance Marketplace

Goal is to make the process similar to buying car coverage
Jeppesen ForeFlight insurance
Fuel

Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages

Company is leveraging new technogies to avert customer impact
Titan Aviation Fuels International CEO Daniel Coetzer
Charter & Fractional

Tuvoli Notches Record Bookings in March, Topping $100M

Company has surpassed $3 billion in transactions
Tuvoli mobile platform
Accidents

RVA Launches RVantage Report, To Host Industry Summit

RVA ‘27 Summit will be held at the Mayflower Hotel in February
Rollie Vincent, creator and director of JetNet iQ
ATC

Digital Tower Technology Coalition Pushing Remote ATC

Cross-section of stakeholders encouraging implementation throughout NAS
A digital tower at London Heathrow International Airport
Aircraft

Kodiak 900 Makes European Debut as TBM 980 Deliveries Grow

The utility turboprop single flew from Idaho to Germany to be at the Aero Friedrichshafen show
Daher Aircraft Kodiak 900
Aircraft

BAAFEx Show Targets Asia-Pacific Business Aviation Growth

Second biennial show will be held from March 22 to 24 in Singapore
Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo
Operations

Group Seeks To Standardize Business Aviation Technology

Technology Aviation Business group includes 30 founding members
Technology Aviation Business group
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Ascend Makes European Public Debut

Textron’s latest midsize jet is making a demonstration tour of Europe
Cessna Citation Ascend
Maintenance and Modifications

Hourly Mx Specialist Broadens Business Aviation Support

JSSI group now includes aviation finance, software and parts distribution
JSSI
Avionics

Reliable Robotics Raises $160 Million For Autonomous Flight

U.S. start-up is pressing for FAA certification in 2028
Reliable Robotics