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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lilium Faces Political Block to Government Loan Guarantees

Opposition to German federal government funding could block Bavarian state loans
Lilium Jet at a vertiport
Aircraft

Eviation Quietly Prepares to Build Updated Alice Prototype

Eviation's CEO offers insights into the slow-moving stealth program's progress
Andre Stein poses with the Alice prototype inside the hangar at Eviation's headquarters
Regulations and Government

Vegas Grand Prix To Again Spawn Special Event Fees

Operators can expect to pay special event fees at all three of the city's airports
Aircraft parked at North Las Vegas Airport during 2023 Vegas Grand Prix
Regulations and Government

EU Delays New Passenger Screening System Indefinitely

EES was to have rolled out on November 10
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Secures TSO Nod for Dual Aspire Satcom

The system is the first such hybrid satcom to receive FAA approval
Honeywell Aspire 350 (Honeywell)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Interest in Gogo Galileo HDX Surges Ahead of Launch

Gogo is offering a rebate for legacy users of air-to-ground systems
A Challenger jet equipped with Gogo Galileo HDX on the ramp
Environment

Aerospace Technology Institute Awards Honor Innovators

ZeroAvia, Vertical Aerospace, and Rolls-Royce were among the award winners
GKN Ascend team
Airlines

How Regional Air Mobility Could Boost the UK's Strained Transport Network

Britain's new government is under pressure to invest in public infrastructure
EA Maven's study of UK Advanced Air Mobility
Regulations and Government

Business Jet Transport Ready To Go Globally

The company says it can deliver bizjets anywhere in the world
Lear 35A in hangar
Environment

Scientists Devise Cleaner Hydrogen Combustion Engines

Improved catalytic converters slash harmful nitrogen emissions
Rolls-Royce and partners have used a Pearl 700 business jet engine to test a new approach to hydrogen combustion.
Airports

Post-Milton, Florida Airports Pick Up the Pieces

Following the Category 3 storm, most Florida airports are back in service
Damage to Sheltair facility at KSPG
Safety

AINsight: Benefits of Weight Loss Medications for Pilots

Taking weight loss medicines can avert the long process of dealing with the FAA in cases of heart disease or diabetes
Ozempic
Regulations and Government

Web Manuals Intros PDF Reader for Document Management

Users can upload and link new regulations to existing documents
Web Manuals document management platform
Charter & Fractional

Dokia Air Adds Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

The Falcon is the first factory new bizjet delivered in Romania
Dokia Air's new Falcon 2000LXS
Aircraft

WingX: Combined Headwinds Drag Down Bizjet Operations

Global operations were off in the most recent week, expanding on the year-long trend
Praetor 500
Avionics

FreeFlight Adds to GNSS Nav Support in 1203C Receiver

Upgrade includes anti-GNSS spoofing capability
FreeFlight Systems 1203C receiver
Maintenance and Modifications

IS&S Providing Autothrottles for U.S. Army King Airs

Modification eases pilot workload and enhances safety
Beechcraft King modified with IS&S autothrottles
Charter & Fractional

ACA Highlights Need for U.S. Charter Broker Standards

Charter broker standards was key issue at ACA inaugural roundtable in U.S.
Ryan Waguespack, non-executive board member representing the North American region, for the Air Charter Association (Photo: ACA)
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Authorizes Jet Access at Music City Executive

Enhanced services at Music City Airport
A view of the Jet Access hangar at Music City Executive Airport in Tennessee
Regulations and Government

Eye in the Sky Cockpit Recorder Gets STC Approval

New Zealand-based Patterson Distributors developed the cockpit video, audio, and flight data recorder
Eye in the Sky
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Opul Jets Adds Starlink Connectivity to Dubai-based Fleet

Charter company has a fleet of Bombardier Global Express and Learjet aircraft
Opul Jets Bombardier Global XRS aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive Offers Airline Loyalty Program Benefits

Charter flight operator has launched a partnership with its parent company, Qatar Airways
Qatar Executive Gulfstream G700 aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Trimec Aviation Plans STC for Gogo Galileo HDX Satcom

Modification will be available for the 230 G200s in service
Gogo Galileo HDX satellite communications system
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Aerospace Group Expands to Germany

Rheinland Air Service becomes authorized Tamarack dealer
Tamarack winglet
Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Maintenance Subsidiary Buys Atlanta Business

Aero Centers will keep its MRO for other manufacturers at KPDK
PC-12 in front of Aero Centers FBO at KPDK
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Star Expands Presence at Dallas Love Field

Larger hangars will support growing demand for bizjet maintenance
Aero Star Aviation's hangar at Dallas Love Field
Maintenance and Modifications

PHI MRO Services Appointed Approved Leonardo Supplier

Move strengthens PHI's relationship with helicopter OEM
Leonardo AW139 helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Expands MRO Offerings with TAG, Icon Acquisitions

Acquisitions bolster PAG's avionics and engine support services
PT6 engine with Precision Aviation Group (PAG) logo
Maintenance and Modifications

Meridian Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

MRO provider specializes in Bell 206 and 407 helicopter maintenance
Bell LongRanger helicopter
FBOs

NATA To Honor Rick Crider with Airport Executive Award

Award ceremony to take place in Nashville in November
Rick Crider headshot