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Maintenance and Modifications
Million Air Dallas Introduces Aircraft Maintenance Oversight Plans
Operators can choose between two levels of supervision
Engines
Pittsburgh International Plans On-field Alternative Jet Fuel Plant
The $1.5 billion project could produce up to 70 million gallons of SAF a year
Training and Workforce
Air Charter Association Launches Internship Program
Program is open to 18- to 25-year-olds
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G650 Fleet Logs 1M Flight Hours
Ultra-long-range twinjet entered service in 2012
Safety
Westchester Aviation Group Readies Safety Day Slate
The June 11 event will take place one day ahead of the NBAA Northeast Regional Forum
Charter & Fractional
Volato Sees 1Q Growth but Losses Widen
The fractional operator expects to achieve a positive growth margin by the end of 2024
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB
Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill En Route to President's Desk with Landslide House Vote
House passes five-year reauthorization bill by vote of 387-26
Regulations and Government
NATA Partners with KGG To Guide Members on Reg Issues
KGG has expertise a range of areas including SMS and certification
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Textron eAviation Acquires German Engineering Firm
Munich-based Amazilia Aerospace specializes in automated flight tech
Environment
Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program
Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Officials Start Due Diligence For Lilium's Loan Guarantees
New funding of at least €100 million may soon be released for the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Lands European Nod
$81 million twinjet can now be delivered to European customers
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
FBOs
Sonoma Aviation Adds Two FBOs To IS-BAH Stage 3 List
Two California FBOs are the latest to rise to the ground handling safety program's top rung
Safety
ACSF Safety Symposium Highlights Risks, Opportunities
The annual gathering was held at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus
Avionics
Southeast Aero STC Amended for SPZ-equipped Hawker 800s
Upgrade breathes new life into a venerable airframe
Engines
P&WC Secures Transport Canada Nod for PW545D
Engine will power Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend business jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gauzy To Shed Light on Shade Tech at Cabin Interiors Show
The company will feature products at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg
Aircraft
Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL Aircraft Could Fly in 2025
The company's Nuuva cargo drone is approaching its first flights, too
FBOs
Pittsburgh-area FBOs Join Phillips 66 Network
Founded in 2007, AirQuest operates two Pennsylvania FBOs offering a variety of services
Engines
U.S. Government Backs Piasecki's Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft Study
The Department of Energy is funding further research for urban air taxi missions
Training and Workforce
FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April
Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Environment
Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX
The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Taps Spirit Aeronautics’ Avionics Expertise
Companies sign agreement to collaborate on complementary maintenance support
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France May Provide Funds for Lilium eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
The German company is in negotiations with French officials over subsidies and loan guarantees
ATC
Collins Debuts Surface Air Traffic Management System
The new product tracks the movements of aircraft and ground equipment in real time
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
