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Regulations and Government

VistaJet Flight Brings Home Americans in Prisoner Swap

Detained journalists were accused of spying
US prisoner swap
Environment

Bizav Groups Urge Flexibility with Rules Guiding SAF

A coalition of eight wrote the USDA about the criticality of regulations surrounding feedstocks
Sustainable aviation fuel refinery
Training and Workforce

Blog: My Hollywood Moment as Maverick in the Flight Sim

Aerial coordinator demonstrated how flying sequences in movies get filmed safely
Embraer Phenom 300 full-flight simulator at CAE Burgess Hill
Aircraft

Fund an Angel Returns to BACE To Support CAN

The event is Corporate Angel Network's most important fundraiser
A little girl with cancer is transported aboard a business jet via the Corporate Angel Network (Photo: Corporate Angel Network)
FBOs

AEG Connects in the Motor City

Maven by Midfield is the 20th location in the AEG Fuels branded dealer network
Maven by Midfield FBO at KPTK
Aircraft

LABACE Opens Next Week in São Paulo

144 exhibitors and 44 static display aircraft on tap for an expected 20,000 attendees
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Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Launches Aircraft Recycling Business

Company will offer flexible options to owners of retired aircraft
Aircraft undergoing disassembly
FBOs

Signature To Expand Facility with Dulles Jet Center Buy

Move will add nearly 200,000 sq ft of facilities at Washington, D.C. airport
Dulles Jet Center
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Gulf To Furnish Latest Texas DPS Caravan

Texas DPS operates a fleet of 25 aircraft and is a longtime customer for Metro Aviation
Texas DPS Cessna 208 Caravan (Photo: Metro Aviation)
Maintenance and Modifications

Gogo, Duncan Collaborate on Learjet 5G Connectivity

Gogo 5G to deliver more speed, capacity, live experiences, and the ability to connect more devices in North American operations
Gogo's Avance 5G
Safety

NBAA-BACE To Bring SMS, Mental Health to Forefront

2024 has been a pivotal year for safety issues, NBAA says
Paul "BJ" Ransbury, CEO of Aviation Performance Solutions and chair of NBAA Safety Committee (Photo: Aviation Performance Solutions)
Accidents

AOPA ASI Issues Early Analysis of PC-12 Crash in Wyoming

Turboprop single experienced altitude oscillations just before crash
Environment

Air New Zealand Keeps Electric Aircraft Plans Despite Net-zero Target Stall

The carrier has scrapped its 2030 target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen Partners
Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Product Support Survey 2024 - Aircraft

Bombardier rises to the top of product support rankings
bombardier Global in front of hangar.
Rotorcraft

Learning To Fly with Night-vision Goggles

Training is essential when learning to fly with NVG at night
Aviation Specialties Unlimited and Matt Thurber nigh flying
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: August 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2024
rural runway
FBOs

Galaxy FBO KADS: A Rising Star in the Lone Star State

In less than two years, the FBO has developed tight bonds with its customers
Galaxy FBO KADS
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
Clinton signing the General Aviation Revitalization Act
Training and Workforce

Stepping Up Safety with Competency-based Training

While taking root with airlines, competency-based training is relatively novel in the business aviation sector
CAE classroom
Aircraft

People In Aviation

Howard Jones is CEO of Tronair, Stephen Maiden CEO of West Star Aviation.
People in Aviation - August 2024
Engines

Moya Switches to Hybrid-Electric Propulsion For Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

The vehicle is intended for applications such as cargo deliveries and crop spraying
Moya Aero's autonomous eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Archer's eVTOL Aircraft Factory Takes Shape in Georgia

The start-up aims to produce 650 of the four-passenger Midnight vehicle each year
An aerial view of early construction at Archer Aviation's manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia
Training and Workforce

Loft Dynamics Secures FAA Recognition for VR Flight Sim

FAA recognition followed EASA nod
Loft Dynamics simulator tested at Marshall University (Photo: Loft Dynamics/Morgan Napier)
Charter & Fractional

Signature Aviation and Go Rentals Get Ready To Roll

Companies will launch car rental service for customers
Go Rentals
Aircraft

Boeing Appoints Kelly Ortberg CEO

Ortberg previously served as president and CEO of Rockwell Collins
Kelly Ortberg
FBOs

New Hawaii FBO Reaches Fuel Sale Milestone

The facility opened in mid-December 2023
jetliner on BIg Island Jet Center ramp
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
Outerlink
Maintenance and Modifications

Polymer Flap Roller Bearing for King Airs Gets Transport Canada Nod

Grease-free bearing lasts longer and reduces wear and tear on flap tracks
King Air flap rollers
Rotorcraft

Helicopters Contribute To Strong Growth at Leonardo

Orders, revenues, and earnings grew during the first six months of 2024
Leonardo AW189 helicopter
Regulations and Government

FAA's Whitaker Joins Speaker Lineup at NBAA-BACE

Appearance will mark Whitaker's first as FAA administrator
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)