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FBOs
Big Changes Ahead for Airport-operated Cerulean General Aviation at KGSP
An FBO terminal expansion, new hangar, and someday a second runway are on tap in South Carolina
Training and Workforce
PlaneSense Adding Virtual Reality Cockpit Trainer
Platform reduces pilot training costs and can help trainees to retain more information
ATC
Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up
With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce
Aircraft
Bombardier's Next Chapter at Pearson
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Maintenance Business Embraces Tech Advances
Efforts toward digitalization vital to creating efficiencies and ensuring safety
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
Safety
MedAire Launches Mental Health Services Platform
The platform allows aviation professionals to speak with trained peers
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: May 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Business Aircraft Maintenance Conference Opens in Portland
Annual event brings together the aviation maintenance community
Aircraft
Lilium To Reveal Full-scale eVTOL at EBACE
The company aims to start flight testing later this year
Aircraft
Joby Expands Early eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
Car maker Toyota is supporting Joby with high-volume manufacturing expertise
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill
The Senate will consider the bill first
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Inks Support Contract with DRF Luftrettung
Nonprofit operates 32 bases at 30 locations in Germany
Safety
AOPA Institute Takes Closer Look at CL605 Truckee Crash
Animation uses ATC transcripts and NTSB documentation to depict the accident sequence
Aircraft
Embraer, Gulfstream Take Bigger Slices of Bizjet Market
Embraer gained 4.6 points of market share since 2009, while Gulfstream went up 2 points
Regulations and Government
AutoFlight Begins Chinese Certification of Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft
In March, Chinese officials approved the CarryAll autonomous freighter version
Environment
Honeywell Improves SAF Production Technology
Changes could result in improved output and reduced costs
Avionics
MIT and Merlin To Integrate Collision Avoidance Technology
The partners are pursuing new uncrewed aircraft applications for the FAA-funded system
Safety
AVSS Launches SMS Program To Meet New FAA Regs
Program designed to help operators meet the new rules and also enhance their safety programs
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation To Delist from Stock Exchange by June
Shareholders have been made a revised share buyout offer
Aircraft
Eviation Reveals Latest Redesign of Alice Electric Airplane
With a new CEO in place, supplier selections will be announced later this year
Airports
Nebraska Airport Raked by Tornado
Eppley Airfield in Omaha saw extensive damage to its general aviation area
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill
House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
Rotorcraft
China’s GDAT Buying up to 20 Airbus H175 Helicopters
The H175s will be marketed by GDAT Group's newly formed GD Helicopter Finance
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals
Bavaria has blocked support for Volocopter and Lilium
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Shipments Lag in 1Q2024
Bell delivered 18 commercial helicopters in the quarter, down from 22 delivered a year ago
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Consolidates Maintenance Facilities
Company is restructuring around new Palm Beach facility
Engines
Wright Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW Electric Motor
The company aims to convert 100-seat airliners and military aircraft to electric propulsion
