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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000

Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300
Luxaviation UK Bombardier Global 6000
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Up in First-half 2024

Turboprop segment saw slight decline, but business jet shipments rose 9% YOY
Gulfstream G700
Aircraft

Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype

Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes
Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 composite mold
Avionics

OpsGroup Releases GPS Spoofing Workgroup Report

A team of more than 950 people spent six weeks developing the report
Daily number of GPS spoofed aircraft incidents
Aircraft

Bombardier Provides Base for Learjet Restoration Project

New agreement will give the project a long-term home
Lear Jet 23-003 under restoration at Bombardier's Wichita campus
Rotorcraft

Avincis Wins Spanish Maritime Search-and-rescue Contract

Portuguese operator has supported its Spanish client for more than 30 years
Avincis AW139 helicopter
Safety

NTSB Urges Twin-piston Pilots To Prep for Engine Loss

NTSB said pilots must feather props in partial engine loss before the spinner slows too much
Charter & Fractional

Desert Jet Sells Aircraft Charter Management Division

The company leaves its roots as an aircraft operator
Desert Jet charter fleet
Aircraft

Business Aviation Flying Sees Gain in August

More declines expected in North America and Europe in September 2024
Cessna Citation CJ2+ takes off from Geneva Airport in Switzerland
Environment

Business Aviation Groups Seek European Leaders' Support

EBAA and GAMA publish joint manifesto on European business aviation policy
Holger Krahmer, EBAA secretary general.
Rotorcraft

Petroleum Air Expands Leonardo Helo Mx Capabilities

Egypt-based company is expanding in the Red Sea and Mediterranean
Vittorio Della Bella (left), Leonardo senior v-p helicopter customer support and training worldwide services, and Ehab Ali Abdel Maksoud, chairman and managing director, Petroleum Air Services.
Accidents

No Solid Clues Why Citation Didn’t Climb before Crash

Witness said the engines didn't sound normal on takeoff
Avionics

NASA Camera Pods Gather Data To Support Autonomous Flight Technology

Equipment has been used for flight trials fitted on a helicopter
NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) sensor pod
Environment

EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners

JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain
JetZero blended wing body
Rotorcraft

Robinson Doubles Service Life on a Dozen R66 Helo Parts

Life extension will lower R66 helicopter operating costs by 6%
Robinson R66 helicopter
ATC

FCG OPS Adds Real-time Monitoring to Flight Services

Upgrades will be rolled out through the company's trip-support network
Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Custom 505 to Brazil Auto Dealer

Helicopter's paint scheme matches that of the owner's Lamborghini Aventador
All Motors Brazil Bell 505
Training and Workforce

Wilson Leach Among Slate of Honorees at NAA Fall Awards

NAA is bringing back its Fall Awards event
Wilson Leach, AIN Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus
Charter & Fractional

Proposed Part 380 Changes Continues To Divide Industry

Stratos Jet chief calls for increased security regs
Maintenance and Modifications

New Ontic Investors Added, CVC Renews Investment

Plans call for continued growth to support OEMs' non-core aircraft
Gareth Hall Ontic CEO
ATC

AOPA Objects to Possible Florida Airport Landing Fees

The automated fees could start appearing next month
Florida's Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Aircraft

Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Supernal S-A2 eVTOL aircraft mockup
Aircraft

Bombardier Prepared for Stable Deliveries of 150+ Jets Per Year

Company says pricing remains strong and delivery mix will be balanced
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Environment

Avflight To Offer SAF at Arizona FBO

It is the chain's first location to carry continuous supplies of SAF
Avflight line technician at refueler
Training and Workforce

AviationManuals Nimbly Changes Name To Nimbl

"Our name...limited how we were perceived," said CEO
Nimbl
FBOs

Sweet Aviation Acquires FBO at Indiana's Goshen Airport

Move gives the company two FBOs and expands its presence at KGSH
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Light Airplane Flyers Report Cheaper Starlink Success 

Even a light jet owner claims to be running the low-cost version of the SpaceX satcom
Starlink Mini antenna
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Boosts Benefits for Members in U.S. and Europe

Improved terms apply for members committing to at least $500,000 in pre-funded flights
Wheels Up service area map
Accidents

Flap Setting May Have Been Missed in Runway Excursion

Aircraft sustained damage but the two pilots onboard were not injured in mishap at Colorado airport
Airlines

Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights

Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions
Heart Aerospace ES-30 aircraft in Loganair livery