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Aircraft
Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters
We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
Accidents
2022 Caravan Crash Spurs Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Caravan was performing flight tests for Raisbeck Engineering at the time of the accident
FBOs
Pennsylvania Airport Takes Over Two FBOs
Airport authority acquired and consolidated the two FBOs on the field
Avionics
Phoenix Rising, Global Jet Partners Upgrade Falcon 900B with Universal InSight System
Phoenix Rising replaced the airplane’s Control Display System/Retrofit (CDS/R) while conducting major C-check maintenance
Engines
H.E.R.O.S. Joins Rolls-Royce’s First Network with Model 250 AMROC
Arizona-based MRO provider has worked on Rolls engines for 35 years
Training and Workforce
Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics
22 students will take part in inaugural program
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Celebrates Delivery of 250th HondaJet
The HondaJet was FAA certified and first delivery took place in 2015
Aircraft
Embraer Executive Jets Finished 2023 on a Strong Note
The OEM's year-end report shows 49 business jet deliveries in the fourth quarter
Avionics
Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company
The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
Sustainability and Environment
NBAA Chief Bolen Kicks Off Miami Regional Forum
Show has 187 exhibitors and 22 aircraft on static display
Rotorcraft
Rotor Debuts Autonomous Helicopter in New Hampshire
The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation in front of a live audience
FBOs
Pentastar Aviation Gets SMART with Vision Aircraft Records
The system is a paperless, cloud-based recordkeeping solution
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Names First Indian Recommended Service Facility
Arrow Aviation Services becomes an official Hartzell Support Facility
Charter & Fractional
X-1 Intros Aircraft Tracking, Invoicing System at KMMU
The dedicated GA airport in New Jersey was involved in the development of the software
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Elevates AOG Team in Asia
Company dedicates 15 technicians and a group leader to Asian network
Rotorcraft
French DGA Orders 42 Airbus H145 Helicopters
H145s will be used by French police and rescue services
Training and Workforce
Canada Grants First Training Org Approval to Coulson
The free training enables students to earn Canadian aircraft maintenance engineer-structures certification
Safety
Web Manuals, Air Maestro Improve Digital Integration
Digital product specialists have worked together since 2021
Training and Workforce
Bob Stangarone Takes Helm of CAN
Stangarone brings decades of experience as a communicator, journalist, and consultant
Regulations and Government
Transport Canada Looks To Update SMS Regs
Change aligns rules to ICAO-recommended standards
Aircraft
Marine Robotics Company Hopes It Has Solved Amelia Earhart Mystery
Earhart's plane went missing in 1937
Rotorcraft
Tata and Airbus To Start Helicopter Production in India
H125 final assembly line will be Airbus' second manufacturing plant in the country
Sustainability and Environment
Protestors Oppose Private Aviation at Farnborough Airport
The local chapter of Extinction Rebellion led a march to Farnborough Airport
Safety
European Workshop Tackles GNSS Jamming and Spoofing
The workshop identified key topics that need to be addressed to mitigate attacks
Accidents
NTSB Wants Spin-recovery Procedure Added to Twin Commander POH
Some models of the 690 series include spin-recovery instructions
Regulations and Government
Changes Initiated for Mexico’s Private Aircraft Entry
The annual arrivals permit is no more
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Secures $25M Credit Facility
Facility comes one month after FlyExclusive went public
Safety
AINsight: Most Wanted Safety Improvements for Business Aviation
The NTSB retired its safety list, so AIN's safety/airmanship blogger came up with his own
