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Castle & Cooke Aviation elevates sustainability at Van Nuys Airport with SAF access and clean energy infrastructure

Castle & Cooke Aviation highlights its growing sustainability portfolio at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as it joins forces with Avfuel Corporation at EBACE 2025. With a focus on operational elegance and environmental responsibility, the FBO is positioned as a go-to destination for sustainable aviation fuel and clean energy advancements in Southern California. Castle & Cooke Aviation VN...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program advances through milestones as second test article takes flight

A major program milestone for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program with the successful first flight of a second test article — P1. Testing on the P1 aircraft will focus on avionics, human factors and interiors. The Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet is designed to keep pilots a step ahead in the cockpit by offering the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics alon...

Ampaire first to achieve FAA G-1 certification basis for hybrid electric propulsion system

Ampaire announced that FAA has approved the G-1 Issue Paper for its AMP-H570 hybrid electric propulsion system. This approval establishes the airworthiness and environmental standards required for FAA Supplemental Type Certification, marking a significant milestone toward commercial deployment of Ampaire's hybrid electric solutions. The FAA's G-1 Issue Paper defines the regu...

Private aircraft co-ownership company launches in Scottsdale

Jet OUT expands to Arizona with its third regional base opening at Scottsdale Airport. Operations began in early May, with the facility reaching full capabilities by late summer. Jet OUT Scottsdale team will include 14 locally based employees, including pilots, maintenance professionals, customer service, and sales. The 3,000-square-foot facility will feature a private customer lounge, a...

Joby flies two aircraft simultaneously in testing milestone

Joby Aviation has successfully flown two of its aircraft simultaneously for the first time, marking another important milestone in the Company’s flight testing program. The two-aircraft flight, completed in Marina, CA, on May 9, is a further demonstration of the maturity of Joby’s test program, and comes just two weeks after the Company announced it had reached another testing landmark...

Cunningham Aviation joins Paragon Network, expanding its reach and services

Paragon Aviation Group announced that Cunningham Aviation, a premier aviation service provider located at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, has joined the Paragon Network. Founded in 2020 by aviation enthusiast and private pilot George Cunningham, Cunningham Aviation has rapidly gained recognition for its exceptional services and dedication to aviation excellence. Cunningham Aviation operates from...

AAA USA, Inc. opens its new state-of-the-art training and operations facility in Mobile, Alabama

AAA USA, Inc., a joint venture of DRAKKAR and the Daher Group, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art facility in Mobile, Alabama to provide high quality entry-level and advanced-level training for customers and the community in the aerospace, ground transportation, industrial, marine and defense sectors. This center also boosts AAA USA’s contract labor services (CLS) capacity for its clie...

Cirrus announces SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland

Cirrus announced the new SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. With the integration of this technology, anyone in the cabin can activate Safe Return Emergency Autoland with the touch of a button in the event of an emergency, commanding the aircraft to navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land autonomously. This advancement in aviation safety provides...

Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the U.S.

The Special Operations Forces Week annual conference, that takes place from May 05-07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States. Embraer Defense & Security is exhibiting for the first time at the event aiming to promote the multi-mission capabilities of the medium airlift and tanker platform for special forces operations. SOF Week is the premi...

FlyUSA acquires two private aviation companies, expanding its aircraft fleet and operations

FlyUSA announced the acquisition of TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions. This expansion brings FlyUSA's total aircraft under management from 24 to 28. The transaction also expands FlyUSA's on-fleet aircraft available for charter from eight to a total of 12, a 50% increase in its charter fleet. Under this transition, FlyUSA is fully committed to ensuri...

Bell announced delivery of two Bell 407GXis to Chicago Police Department

Chicago Police Department has accepted the delivery of two Bell 407GXis, expanding their all-Bell fleet with additional public safety capabilities. The Chicago Police Department’s Helicopter Operations Unit acts as an aerial command-and-control center to first responders on the ground, serving Chicago’s more than 2.6 million residents. The newly acquired Bell 407GXi duo joins...

Gulfstream completes newest St. Louis expansion

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the finalization of its expanded aircraft completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport during a ceremony to inaugurate the new space. Originally announced in 2023, this facility expansion provides the necessary resources to support full aircraft interior outfitting at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility. This expansion represents an investmen...