General Aviation
News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Charter & Fractional
Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Van Nuys Friendly Flyer Fivepeat
Company received award for eighth time
Aircraft
Embraer Continues To Soar in Second Quarter
Revenues, backlogs, and deliveries continue to climb at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
Charter & Fractional
JetASAP Sees Rate Dip for Charters in Annual Report
Turboprops saw least dip in rates
Regulations and Government
VistaJet Flight Brings Home Americans in Prisoner Swap
Detained journalists were accused of spying
Regulations and Government
Remembering GARA 30 Years Later: The Law that Changed the Trajectory of the Industry
Central figures pay homage to the General Aviation Revitalization Act
Charter & Fractional
Signature Aviation and Go Rentals Get Ready To Roll
Companies will launch car rental service for customers
Rotorcraft
Outerlink Teams with County Sheriff’s Office on Wi-Fi
The Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in Ocala, Florida, helps with development of Air IP
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Charter & Fractional
AirCare1 Gets FAA Acceptance for Voluntary SMS Program
FAA recognition followed a 16-month review process
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developer Aura Aero Opens Florida Base
The aeronautical university's research park will eventually be used for manufacturing the Integral aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Gets Red Dot Design Award
Audio system wins "Best of the Best"
Maintenance and Modifications
Piper Aircraft Extends Boeing's Role as Parts Supplier
Boeing Distribution, which formerly traded as Aviall, has run Piper's parts distribution network since 2010
Regulations and Government
Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case
A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Adds Engine Instruments to Displays
Certification of the Electronics International engine instruments is expected in mid-2025
Environment
Engine Maker Continental Signs Sustainability Pact
The new agreement will bring the company into the alternative power realm
Aircraft
Cirrus Delivers 10,000th SR-series Airplane
SR piston singles have been the sales leader in its aircraft class for the past 22 years
Airports
London Oxford Airport Goes Global, Hosts World Leaders
75 leaders were in town for the European Political Community summit
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Training and Workforce
Redbird Brings Mixed-reality Training Platform to Market
ACE in Lakeland, Florida, will use platform for a gamut of students
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Charter & Fractional
CrowdStrike Outage Caused 10% Spike in Air Charter
Some travelers turned to private air charter after airline flights were canceled due to widespread computer glitch
Aircraft
EnB Air Gives Bell 505 Helicopter a South Korean Debut
It is the first of the model sold to a commercial entity in South Korea
Avionics
Garmin Pavilion Hosts Training and Product Promotions
A number of customer aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics will be on display
Training and Workforce
The Pink Jet Arrives for EAA AirVenture Debut
Plans call for a fleet of pink jets to fly at airshows and events
Airports
SocialFlight Guides Pilots on Destination Adventures
The free service is available on the web and a mobile app
Rotorcraft
Bell Helo Deliveries Dip Slightly in Second Quarter
Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the quarter
Charter & Fractional
Priester Aviation Restructures Leadership
Former Mayo Aviation head Brent Moldowan will lead
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
2Q Revenue, Profits Grow at Textron Aviation despite Flat Jet Shipments
Company delivered 42 jets, 22 Caravans, and 21 King Airs in the quarter
Charter & Fractional
Kompass Kapital Sets New Course with Airshare Investment
Kompass will now lead Airshare group
Charter & Fractional
Atlas Air Service Achieves IADA Certified Broker Status
It is the first company in Germany to receive this certification
Airports
North Carolina Receives Airport AAM Readiness Grant
The funds are intended to assess and outline infrastructure needs at GA airports
Charter & Fractional
FlyUSA Launches Air Charter Membership Program with Perks
Benefits include 2% cash back on flights and priority booking on peak days
