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
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
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
Training and Workforce
Redbird Brings Mixed-reality Training Platform to Market
ACE in Lakeland, Florida, will use platform for a gamut of students
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
