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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Europe Earns IS-BAO Accreditation

The European fractional operator also achieves "milestone" approvals from EASA.
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Aircraft

Boeing Invests Another $450 Million in eVTOL JV Wisk Aero

Boeing is investing a further $450 million in its Wisk Aero eVTOL joint venture, signaling its intention to hold a significant stake in the AAM sector.
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Training and Workforce

AOPA's Baker, NBAA's Bolen See Progress on Drawing New Students

License issuances are up, AOPA's high school program is growing, and more youths are interested in the emerging aviation technologies, Bolen and Baker say.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Two More 787-9 Completions Not a Dream for Greenpoint

Greenpoint Technologies has signed a deal to complete two more VIP Boeing Dreamliners.
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Regulations and Government

Digital Pilot License Part of Five-year EASA Safety Plan

EASA’s latest five-year safety plan not only addresses aviation safety issues but revives work on a European digital pilot license.
Aircraft

Azorra Orders 20 Embraer E190/195-E2s

A $3.9 billion contract signed by Azorra covers as many as 50 Embraer jets and calls for first delivery in 2023.
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Aircraft

First Upgraded Top Aces F-16 Aggressor Fighter Flies

The military training provider is upgrading former Israeli F-16 fighters for contracted U.S. Air Force aggressor training duties.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Last Dauphin

Airbus produced more than 1,100 Dauphin series helicopters over 40 years.
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Aircraft

Airbus Revokes Qatar Order for 50 A321neos

As Airbus and Qatar Airways prepare to go to court in April over their A350 dispute, the OEM cancels the airline’s order for A321s.
Charter & Fractional

LunaJets Reaches $100M Revenue Milestone in 2021

The Geneva-based private jet charter broker topped $100 million in revenue last year.
Airports

Skyports Buys London's Falcon Heliport for eVTOL Ops

Skyports has acquired Falcon Heliport, one of only two public heliports in London, and will develop it as a potential vertiport for eVTOLs.
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Airports

Nav Canada Restricting LAHSO to Dry Runways

Nav Canada will restrict land and hold-short operations (LAHSO) to dry runways.
Charter & Fractional

ACA Declares January 21 'Fly Legal Day'

The Air Charter Association's "Fly Legal Day" declaration aims to honor soccer player Emiliano Sala, who was killed in an illegal charter flight.
Sustainability and Environment

Bolen, Baker Express Urgency in Replacing 100LL

The general aviation community is hoping to issue a new timeframe for a drop-in leaded avgas replacement in upcoming weeks.
Sustainability and Environment

NBAA Issues Sustainability Program Criteria

NBAA today released guidance for its newly-launched Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program.
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Who Should Succeed the Aviation Director?

Your next aviation director doesn't have to be a pilot.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Helicopters Shutters, Files Bankruptcy

Enstrom delivered more than 1,300 helicopters during its 64 year history.
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Avionics

FSF Calls for Quicker, Clearer 5G Safety Measures

FSF said it was concerned about the continued confusion and disjointed approach to the 5G rollout and urged more cooperation.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Relocating Headquarters

GrandView Aviation looks to continue building on the growth it recorded in 2021.
Aircraft

Emirates Restores U.S. Service as 777 Cleared to Fly in 5G Areas

Following the FAA’s addition of three altimeter models cleared for use near 5G antennas, Emirates restores all its 777 schedules to the U.S.
Sustainability and Environment

Tradewind Aviation Goes All In on Carbon Offsets

Charter operator Tradewind Aviation has launched a new carbon offset program that will automatically add carbon offsets to all of its flights.
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Safety

Baker, Bolen Caution over Uptick in Accidents

NBAA's Bolen and AOPA's Baker expressed frustration over an uptick in accidents involving pilot judgment and are advising crews to slow down.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge To Establish Teterboro Base at Signature FBO

Jet Edge already has a base at Signature Aviation's facility in Van Nuys.
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Accidents

Spoiler Issue May Be Factor in Fatal GIV-SP Crash

A preliminary report indicates asymmetrical spoiler deployment may be a factor in the December 15 crash of a Gulfstream IV-SP in the Dominican Republic.
Airlines

Pakistan Back on a Safety Track, Promises Aviation Minister

Pakistan International Airlines expects to resume service to Europe in March.
Aircraft

South Korea To Sell Missiles to UAE in $3.5 Billion Deal

Korea Aerospace will convert four Dassault aircraft to improve air force reconnaissance.
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Aircraft

Bidding Process Reopens for Piaggio Aerospace

Piaggio Aerospace extraordinary commissioner Vincenzo Nicastro has reopened the bidding process for the sale of the Avanti Evo manufacturer.
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Maintenance and Modifications

C&L To Distribute Concorde ERJ-135/145 Battery

C&L Aerospace signs distribution agreement with Concorde Battery Corp.
Aircraft

Spirit Aero Now Offering Citation X FMS Software Update

Spirit Aeronautics is now able to perform the v6.1 software upgrade for Honeywell FMZ-2000 flight management systems in Cessna Citation Xs.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards $5M in Grants To Develop Aviation Mx Techs

The funds are awarded through the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants program.