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FBOs

Cutter Aviation To Expand at Prescott Regional Airport

Project will add ramp and parking space
Ground work at Cutter Aviation KRPC
Charter & Fractional

HondaJet Echelon Sales Boost Lider's Business In Brazil

Company has logged letters of intent for at least 30 of the new model
Aircraft

Argus: North America, European Bizav Ops Continue To Lag

Activity was down by 0.3% in North America and 6.2% in Europe in July
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Global 7500 Gets Starlink Satcom Installed at ACI Jet

Minimal structural and interior modifications were required
ACI Jet technicians Carl Ford and Eric Norrbom installing Starlink satellite communications system
Airports

Hawaii's Kawaihāpai Airfield Gets New Half-century Lease

Army-owned Kawaihāpai Airfield is located on the northern coast of Oahu
Charter & Fractional

JetASAP Sees Rate Dip for Charters in Annual Report

Turboprops saw least dip in rates
Unsplash turboprop
Aircraft

The Lilium Jet Aircraft Utilizes Thirty Electric Fans to Fly Emissions-Free

Its unique engine architecture makes the aircraft stand out from competitors
rendering of Lilium jet on the ground
Training and Workforce

Beta Wins FAA Approval for Dual Control eVTOL Flight Training

Student pilots now authorized to fly Beta's Alia 250 eVTOL
A Beta test pilot and U.S. Air Force pilot are pictured in a Beta Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft.
Engines

U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries

New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Wright Electric's rotor for its 2.5 MW electric motor
Aircraft

Alpine Air Express Plans to Electrify Fleet with Aura Aero's ERA

Regional cargo airline signs agreement for up to 75 hybrid-electric airplanes
A digital rendering of an ERA in flight with Alpine Air Express livery
FBOs

Florida FBO To Launch Major Redevelopment Project

The $70 million project will add 150,000 sq ft of hangar space and a new terminal
artist rendering of planned National Jets terminal
Charter & Fractional

Vista America Shedding Cessna Citation Ultras and Xs

Pilots being offered available roles in other VistaJet aircraft models
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Regulations and Government

House Lawmakers Move To Tighten Part 380 Security

Bill will call for Part 380 operations to meet airline requirements
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Lauded at LABACE Opener

Brazil government officials praise industry for lending a helping hand and expanding access
LABACE 2024 ribbon cutting
Regulations and Government

Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft
Training and Workforce

First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe

Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
Bombardier Challenger 350 Level D full flight simulator
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade

Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Duncan Aviation Citation CJ2 Garmin avionics upgrade
Airports

LABACE To Shift Venues from Congonhas to Campo de Marte

New venue to offer more exhibitor space and the possibility of a fly-in
Campo De Marte airport
Rotorcraft

Bell Logs Multiple Sales during APSCON Conference

Helicopter manufacturer also delivered two 407 GXis during the event
Peoria Police and Fire Department takes delivery of Bell 505 helicopter
Aircraft

Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings

An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.
Air India A350-900 airliner on the ground
Fuel

Tokyo Haneda Airport Clamps Down on Pax-onboard Fueling

Change is expected to reach other airports in the country
Marshaling business jet on ramp at Tokyo Haneda Airport
Charter & Fractional

Solojet Shares Expands Hawker 400XP Fleet

The company's first four Hawkers in its fractional program have sold out
Solojet Shares Hawker (Photo: Solojet)
Charter & Fractional

Southern Star Buys Funian Aviation from Metrojet Haite

The Shenzhen, China-based operator offers aircraft management and private charter flights
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Guardian Jet Launches Light Business Aircraft Division

The company is well-known in the large aircraft sales segment
Keegen Dwyer and Andy Ross, Guardian Jet
Maintenance and Modifications

LAPD Selects Airwolf Li-ion Batteries for Airbus H125s

Batteries provide better performance and longer life
LAPD Airbus H125
Environment

Textron eAviation Joins NBAA's AAM Roundtable

Group focuses on maintaining the U.S. position as a global leader in aviation and aerospace, especially in AAM
Textron
Rotorcraft

FAA Issues STC for Helitak Fire Tank on Sikorsky S-92A 

The 5,000-liter tank is easily removable and didn't require any structural changes to the airframe
Sikorsky S-92A helicopter with Helitak fire tank
Engines

FAA Validates P&WC Engines Powering Citation Ascend

FAA approval comes two months after Transport Canada signed off on the PW545D
Cessna Citation Ascend
Safety

Million Air Dallas Launches Aviation Safety Action Program

Effort elevates safety culture at the business aircraft services company
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Battery Group CATL Invests in AutoFlight's eVTOL Aircraft Plans

The Chinese companies will work together to develop batteries supporting longer range and higher payloads for aircraft
AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL aircraft