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Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Expands MRO Offerings with TAG, Icon Acquisitions

Acquisitions bolster PAG's avionics and engine support services
PT6 engine with Precision Aviation Group (PAG) logo
Maintenance and Modifications

Meridian Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

MRO provider specializes in Bell 206 and 407 helicopter maintenance
Bell LongRanger helicopter
FBOs

NATA To Honor Rick Crider with Airport Executive Award

Award ceremony to take place in Nashville in November
Rick Crider headshot
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Push for Mx Tax Exemption in Virginia

In place since 2018, a sales-and-use tax exemption on aircraft parts and maintenance in Virginia is set to expire in 2025
Chantilly Air Jet Center at KHEF
Rotorcraft

Avincis Strengthens Portugal Helicopter MRO Base

Plan will help ensure long-term job stability for Portugal workforce
Avincis Leonardo AW139 helicopter
Security

Fueling Mix-up Caught at Canadian Airport Before Takeoff

A piston-twin and a turboprop twin caused confusion at Dryden Regional Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Adds Maintenance Capacity with JCB Facility in France

The group's cabin interiors specialist has dedicated a hangar to MRO work
JCB Aero maintenance facility in Auch, France
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat JetXP Uncaps Speed on Jet ConneX Bizav Satcom

Survey says that customers value reliability and service over speed
Viasat users in aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

McKinsey Says Urban Air Mobility Faces Untimely Cash Crunch

New McKinsey report explains how companies could "bridge the funding gap"
A chart showing total disclosed funding for future air mobility by year
Rotorcraft

PHI Adds H175s to Australian Energy Support Fleet

Twin-engine aircraft will be based at Broome in Western Australia
Airbus H175 helicopters operated by PHI Aviation in Australia
FBOs

Washington, D.C.-area FBO Joins Paragon Network

Network now lists more than 140 locations globally
Chantilly Air Jet Center at KHEF
Safety

Hurricane Milton Takes Aim at Florida As Airports Close

Category 4 storm could be one of the worst in history
NOAA Milton
Charter & Fractional

Avitor Enhances AI-powered Private Jet Marketplace

Booking platform includes 3,300 operators and 15,000 aircraft
A screenshot of Avitor.ai's AI software
Aircraft

Boom XB-1 Progressing Toward Supersonic Flight

The demonstrator completed its fifth test flight with plans to fly supersonic this year
Boom XB-1 supersonic aircraft (Photo: Boom Supersonic)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CBAA Not Deterred by Recent Ruling on Luxury Tax

The group continues its opposition to the classification on aircraft
Aircraft

Textron Will Flight Test Nexus eVTOL Aircraft at Salina

Remotely piloted flights will start in 2025 as manufacturer works towards service entry in the 2030s
Textron eAviation Nexus eVTOL aircraft
Environment

UK's Electric Aircraft Fleet Grows, Mainly for Training

Pipistrel's Velis Electro two-seater is the only electric aircraft certified for passenger flights in the UK
Pipistrel Velis Electro electric aircraft
Aircraft

Sea Cheetah To Reveal Hydrogen-powered Wing-in-ground-effect Vessel

After two years in stealth mode, the Miami start-up says it can start deliveries in two years
Sea Cheetah wing-in-ground effect vessel
Aircraft

IADA To Make its Mark at 2024 NBAA-BACE

IADA plans to present Q3 insights on October 21
An image of a crowd from above at an aviation convention
Safety

ATC Issues Changes in North Carolina Hurricane Response

Safety measures have been instituted to manage the aviation support effort
Hurricane Helene relief supplies being offloaded
Training and Workforce

Amy Wilder Joins Editorial Team at AIN

Wilder will provide business aviation and industry coverage across the AIN digital and print publications
Rotorcraft

Onboard Talon Dual Cargo Hook Approved in Bell 429

Kits are retrofittable to 429s with existing single- or dual-hook systems
Onboard Systems International Bell 429 helicopter dual cargo hook system
Accidents

Year-to-date Bizav Accidents Decline

Fatal accidents were down year over year from 12 to 10
NTSB Report
Maintenance and Modifications

InLine Aviation Launches Maintenance Subscription Plan

UpAssist program includes a block of prepaid aircraft maintenance hours
business jet on ramp receiving maintenance
Airports

Industry Honors Robert Olislagers’ Legacy as GA Advocate

Olislagers was executive director of Centennial Airport in Colorado for more than two decades
Robert Olislagers
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik's U.S. Engine Services Unit Rebrands

Tulsa-based company is now trading as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services
Lufthansa Technik Engine Services
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Stevens and Peregrine To STC Gogo Galileo for King Airs

Plans call for the STC to be approved next year for installations in the fourth quarter of 2025
Article image
Rotorcraft

Operators Enrolling in VAI Risk Accreditation Program

ORRA encourages helicopter companies to go beyond traditional risk management
Russian Helicopters
Airports

Skyports Partners with Parking Group To Develop Dubai Vertiports

Agreement paves the way for park-and-ride eVTOL air taxi services
Skyports vertiport in Dubai
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Charter and Go Will Go to NBAA-BACE

AI-driven flight management system will showcase its platform
Charter and Go