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Accidents
NTSB: Unknown Emergency Preceded Meridian Fatal Crash
An investigation did not find mechanical failures
Regulations and Government
Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024
While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Goes Public Following SPAC Merger
The company announced its plans to grow its fleet and go public in October 2022
Aircraft
Clock Running Out for Gulfstream G700 Deliveries by Year-end
'Zero' chance that company will deliver 19 G700s by year-end, says analyst
Safety
No Clues as to Status of Missing GIII
The GIII disappeared off radar seven minutes after taking off from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category
The certification will help Icon sell the A5 in other countries
Maintenance and Modifications
Hillsboro Aviation Appointed Airbus Helicopters Mx Center
Suite of services includes maintenance, upgrades, warranty work, aircraft completions, and OEM part sales
Aircraft
Amstat: Bizav Inventory Continues To Creep Up
Inventory levels still remain well below the 10-year average
FBOs
Canada's Skyservice Completes Miami FBO Deal
The purchase of a majority share in Fontainebleau Aviation's KOPF FBO was announced at NBAA-BACE
FBOs
Sheltair Starts Another Hangar Complex at KISM
Multi-million dollar project will add more than 40,000 sq ft of light general aviation hangars
Training and Workforce
ExecuJet Honored at South Africa Civil Aviation Awards
The company's Africa division earned top awards in four categories
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint’s 15th Praetor 500 Joins Fractional Fleet
The new jet is the sixth addition this year to AirSprint's fleet
Aircraft
Bombardier Caps Off 2023 Deal for 12 Challenger 3500s
Deliveries are to begin in 2025 on the latest order
Environment
Jet Aviation Opens the SAF Tap In Arizona, Montana
The company expands its U.S. SAF footprint to three states
Maintenance and Modifications
Sherpa Air Preps for Entry into Bizav Maintenance
Construction of a 30,000-sq-ft hangar completed in November
Avionics
FAA Grants STC for Wearable Head-up Display on 737NG
The STC enables a 50 percent reduction in minimum visibility requirements
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Receives First STC for Installation of 5G LRU
The STC prepares for launch of Gogo's 5G network in the third quarter of 2024
Safety
EASA Issues Updated Volcanic Ash Airspace Safety Bulletin
Flights have yet to be disrupted by Monday's volcanic eruption in Iceland
Safety
Airbus H160 Swashplate Bearings Trigger EASA Emergency AD
Inspections are required every 15 flight hours after 'premature degradation' detected
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Reflections and Celebrations
End of the year is the perfect time for a personal audit
Charter & Fractional
NJASAP: NetJets Pilots Plan Exodus without a Pay Hike
The pilots' union and NetJets disagree about salary and working conditions
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero Centers Epps Selling Pilatus Mx and Sales Ops
The deal does not include Epps' FBO or non-Pilatus maintenance services
Training and Workforce
Coptersafety Receives FAA Approval for its Airbus H145 Training
Coptersafety receives FAA Part 142 approval for its H145 training program
Accidents
Vortex Ring Drill Triggered Bell 429 In-flight Break-up
NTSB faults pilot, instructor in 2022 fatal accident
Engines
Aero-Dienst Marks 30-year Legacy with Pratt & Whitney Canada
Aero-Dienst has played a significant role in advancing engine technology over three decades
Security
Climate Action Protest in Belgium Ends with Mass Arrests
Unlike protests earlier this year in Europe, no aircraft were damaged
Accidents
Philadelphia News Helicopter Crash Kills Two
The A-Star crashed at night in a remote area of a forest
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 in Turkey
The super-midsize jet went to long-time customer and charter provider Arkasair
Regulations and Government
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension
Temporary funding delays the decision on five-year FAA reauthorization
FBOs
Sky Harbour To Add Hangars at Two Northeast U.S. Airports
Company will add much-needed hangar space in a tight metro New York market
