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
Jet Out Expands Operations in Florida, Wisconsin
Florida base will include two brand-new Cessna Citation twinjets
Charter & Fractional
Rolland Vincent Associates Names Roberts as VP
Roberts comes from 40+ years at Rolls-Royce
Maintenance and Modifications
Draft AC To Update Genav Mx Recordkeeping Requirements
FAA provided an extension in the comment period
Charter & Fractional
UAS 'Mooves' on Air Charter App
App helps plan air charter itineraries, compare pricing, and simulate the cost and door-to-door time
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
Training and Workforce
AviationManuals Nimbly Changes Name To Nimbl
"Our name...limited how we were perceived," said CEO
Aircraft
Boom's XB-1 Completes Second Test Flight
Company plans for the demonstrator to reach supersonic speeds this year
Charter & Fractional
Jackson Jet Launches Airplane Co-ownership Program
Program features PC-12 and CJ3+
Charter & Fractional
JetAviva: Market Waiting for Political ‘Dust’ to Settle
Uncertain U.S. Presidential election year makes for an uncertain market
Charter & Fractional
Embraer Offers Aeronautical Engineering Scholarships
More than 1,700 professionals have participated
Charter & Fractional
Pets Get VIP Ticket on Luxaviation Flights
Pets can now travel with owners on flights
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up CFO, Chief Legal Officer Leaving Company
Shuffle comes amidst difficult year for company
Charter & Fractional
Volato Cuts Five Jets from Fleet Amid Financial Issues
Company said move is "cost efficiency measure"
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Reports $27M Net Loss in Second Quarter
Company blames losses on reducing non-performing aircraft from its fleet
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Service Soars Sky High in India
Passenger and cargo numbers are driving up income
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
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
