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Regulations and Government

Vertical Adopts Standardized Chargers for eVTOL Aircraft Batteries

UK manufacturer has purchased battery chargers from electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
Rotorcraft

Turkey Renews Columbia Helicopters Wildfire Contract

Chinooks to support Turkey’s firefighting efforts for fifth year
FBOs

Premier Grows FBO Network with Cincinnati Acquisition

Business aviation services group now has three Upper Midwest FBOs
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation April 2025

Robert Seidel is chairman of Alerion Aviation , Wes Romaine president of ACI Aviation Consulting
Fuel

EU’s Fuel Tankering Rules Are Tough for Bizav Operators

Reporting system for new European Union requirements begins on March 1
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: April 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2025
Charter & Fractional

Air Culinaire Introduces Portal for In-flight Catering

Platform was designed to simplify in-flight catering management
Training and Workforce

NBAA YoPro Fly-In To Address Key Aviation Issues in June

Advocacy training focuses on workforce, safety, and regulatory issues
Operations

Moove Moves on Flight Solutions for North America

Aims to ‘elevate the corporate travel experience’
Aircraft

Foundation Aims for First Learjet Polar Circumnavigation

Flight is a fundraiser to restore Learjet 23-003
Airports

Engineering Org Grades U.S. Aviation Infrastructure a D+

ASCE aviation rating remained unchanged from its last report in 2021
Avionics

Obstacle Detection Tech Helps Helicopter Pilots Avoid Power Lines

Power lines can be nearly impossible to see with the naked eye.
Image of Lake Fusion Technologies situational awareness display
Regulations and Government

CBAA Slams Proposed Business Jet Tax Changes

Association argues move will drive talent from Canada
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Training and Workforce

Simulator Maker To Supply New European Training Center

Reiser will deliver an H135/H145 full-flight sim to European Heli Center’s new HQ
Artist rendering of the interior of new EHC headquarters in the Netherlands
Charter & Fractional

FlyJets Exchange Enables Peer-to-peer Flight Sales

Customers can resell empty seats to reduce costs
A laptop screen showing FlyJets search results
Aircraft

ACJneo Type Certificate Validated in China

Local registration opens up more airports and offers tax benefits
Airbus ACJ320neo business jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity
Gulfstream G550
Aircraft

Loch Lomond Acquires Two ‘No Emission’ Seaplanes

‘Blend of tradition and innovation’
Loch Lomond Seaplanes
Rotorcraft

Bell Scores More Sales at Avalon Australian Airshow

Company’s helicopters employed in law enforcement and utility roles
Queensland Police Service's Bell 429 helicopter
Training and Workforce

Ab Initio Aircraft Painting Course to Start in UK

The six-week program will lead to a 19-week paid internship
Airbourne Colours' new paint facility at Teeside International Airport in the UK
Rotorcraft

New Zealand Search and Rescue Orders H145 Helicopters

Aircraft will serve in emergency medical services role
Airbus H145 helicopter
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

Company plans to complete six installations this year
Starlink antenna installation on business jet
Training and Workforce

L3Harris Avionics/Training Unit Renamed Acron Aviation

Private equity group TJC has bought L3Harris’ avionics, data, and training unit
Acron Aviation flight training
Training and Workforce

Skyfarer Academy Expands with In-person Flight Training

Hybrid aviation training aims to connect students, instructors
Regulations and Government

FAA Allows Aircraft Owners To Shield Registration Details

NBAA praises rule as critical for business aviation security
FAA HQ
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Montreal Office

Opening is second in Canada for company
Air Charter Service
Charter & Fractional

FAI Aviation Group Reports €130M in Revenue

Company adjusts fleet, MRO operations
FAI Aviation Group
Operations

Buoncuore Receives 2025 NBAA S&D Award

Buoncuore is the 16th recipient of the award
Joy Buoncuore receives the award from NBAA CEO and President Ed Bolen
Avionics

Luma Tech Launches LED Solutions for Cessna Conquests

Company unveiled the LT-4250 series two-panel LED suite and the LT-4441 All-In-One LED suite
Luma Technologies
Charter & Fractional

Opul Acquires Charter and Maintenance Provider Zenith

Zenith operates three Learjets and has a maintenance operation at London Biggin Hill Airport
Zenith Aviation Learjet