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Regulations and Government

Japan's SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft

The three-seat vehicle is expected to achieve Japanese type certification in 2026
SkyDrive begins FAA type certification for SD-05 eVTOL aircraft
Regulations and Government

FAA To Change Part 380 Ops, Exploring Special Category

The FAA is kicking off a rulemaking to tighten Part 380 operations, but forming a panel to study data
JSX Embraer ERJ (Photo JSX)
Regulations and Government

IBAC Hosts Forum for Industry Partner Program

Bombardier's Bruce Parry was elected chair of the group
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Goes Big Down Under

The airframer is upgrading its service network in Australia with expanded, modernized facilities
Beechcraft King Air 360 in flight over Australian plains
Rotorcraft

Metro Delivers AStar Helo to Texas Game Wardens

Helicopter will fly law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and aerial firefighting missions
Texas Game Wardens Airbus Helicopters H125
Charter & Fractional

Corporate Eagle Now 100% Employee-owned

Transition to employee ownership took three years
Corporate Eagle
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Refreshes Membership and Charter Packages

Private flight clients can now earn more benefits with Delta Air Lines
Wheels Up King Air in Las Vegas
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet South Africa On Pace for Record Airframe Checks

The Dassault Aviation subsidiary previously set an annual record of seven aircraft
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa
Airports

Houston and Wisk Expand Plans for Autonomous eVTOL Air Services

The eVTOL aircraft developer is building on a partnership with Houston suburb Sugar Land
Wisk Aero's Generation 6 eVTOL aircraft
Security

Intensifying Drone Threats to Civil Aircraft Prompt Innovation

Israeli companies have been busily developing new counter-drone solutions
Rafael counter-drone system
Environment

Bio-fiber Could Reduce CO2 in Composites Production

Feedstocks could include wood, food, or plant waste or atmospheric carbon dioxide
Airbus bio-fiber panel
FBOs

New York's Stewart Int'l Anticipates Bizav Building Boom

On tap for the Orange County airport is a new FBO and a major hangar complex
Sky Harbour hangar complex
Training and Workforce

Sheltair Founder Honored with Aviation Playground

The Lakeland facility teaches aviation through fun activities
Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation playground at the Florida Air Museum
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aeromedical Standards and FAR 61.53, Part 3

Honesty is the best policy when reporting medical conditions to the FAA
medical implements
Aircraft

Second Citation Ascend Test Article Takes Flight

The program is on track for entry into service in early 2025
Cessna Citation Ascend P1 business jet first flight
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500/G600 Fleet Surpasses 200,000 Flight Hours

Large-cabin twinjets have been in service for more than five years
Gulfstream G500 and G600
Regulations and Government

U.S. Congress Turning To Implementation of FAA Bill

"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri)
Regulations and Government

FAA, EASA Look To Tighten Cooperation

The regulatory authorities pledged to further collaboration in a range of areas
Aerial view of U.S. Capital Building
Safety

FAA and EASA Promise Closer Regulatory Collaboration

The air safety agencies recognized they need to keep pace with rapid technological change
Security

Security Leaders Assemble To Assess Overflight Risks

WORC 2024 will to mark the 10th anniversary of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17
Accidents

Missing Bizjet Wreckage Found in Lake Champlain

Jet's location has been a mystery since it crashed in 1971
N400CP missing jet crashed in Lake Champlain
Rotorcraft

Kopter Expects Versatile AW09 Helicopter To Punch Above Its Weight

The all composite turbine single promises to bring new technology to its segment
Kopter AW09 helicopter flying near mountains
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Debuts New Exuma FBO

The company operates at four airports on three islands in the Bahamas
New Odyssey Aviation FBO at Exuma International Airport
Aircraft

Trailblazing Bizjet Dealer Marisa Maretti Flies West

Maretti facilitated the sale of nearly 200 business jets throughout her career
Marisa Maretti
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Top Bizav Attorney: IRS Audits 'Something Industry Hasn't Seen Before'

IRS has launched first half-dozen audits
Benjamin Schwalen, NBAA general counsel and corporate secretary; Kristi Greco Johnson, NBAA senior v-p of government affairs; and David Shannon, partner with Lewis Brisbois
Regulations and Government

Saudi Officials Seize the Initiative with Early eVTOL Air Services

The government says it wants air taxis to carry religious pilgrims to holy sites
Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, inspected EHang's EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

PHI MRO Services Recognized as Leonardo Service Center

Helicopter maker adds the MRO provider to its global network of maintenance centers
Leonardo AW139-series helicopters
Rotorcraft

VAI Lauds End of West 30th St Heliport Closure Effort

The New York State bill would have closed a critical facility
West 30th Street heliport, NYC
Aircraft

Bombardier Bullish on Bizav in Latin America

Brazilian aircraft demo tour begins at the Catarina Aviation Show
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Aircraft

NBAA White Plains Regional Forum Hopes To Bring ‘Fiery Passion’

NBAA chief Bolen hit back on efforts to tax bizav
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen speaks at the group's White Plains Regional Forum on June 12, 2024