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Revolutionizing logistics in the Pacific with US Indo-Pacific Command and Hybrid Air Vehicles

Hybrid Air Vehicles in collaboration with U.S. defense personnel is set to revolutionize maritime logistics and communication, transforming the way the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps conduct operations across the Pacific and other contested and distributed environments. In the latest development of this work, the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund in the DOD’s Operatio...

Avfuel welcomes Sheltair' newest FBO to branded network

Avfuel Corporation welcomed Sheltair’ new FBO at Georgia’s Gwinnett County Airport (KLZU) to its branded network effective April 2, 2023. The location, just 33 miles from downtown Atlanta, was awarded in a competitive process based on a $17-million program to enhance and expand the airport. Joel Hirst, Avfuel’s senior vice president of sales, commented: “S...

Nearly one-third of US business jets are based in Texas, Florida and California

Analysis of industry data by ACJ reveals there are 14,999 business jets in the U.S., and around a third (4,876) are based in Texas, Florida and California. When it comes to long-range (LR), ultra-long-range (ULR), and bizliner (BL) business aircraft, there are 1,548 based in the U.S. with California having the largest number of any state (258). Around 5.4% (815 aircraf...

Jetcraft powers up with North American broker acquisition

Jetcraft has acquired Corporate Fleet Services (CFS Jets), a prominent business aviation firm specializing in the turboprop, light and midsize jet markets. Now “powered by Jetcraft”, CFS Jets is offering its client base greater access to the super-midsize and large jet categories. Both companies are continuing to operate individually, each benefiting from their respectiv...

For the 9th year JetBlue Fly Like a Girl event fosters youth interest in aviation careers

On Saturday, April 1, JetBlue brought its signature Fly Like a Girl event to Fort Lauderdale, one of the airline’s six focus cities, for the first time. Fly Like a Girl events offer girls access to different careers in the aviation industry and the opportunity to learn directly from women crewmembers who help keep the airline running. In partnership with the airline’s Women in Fli...

Acceptance and departure flights at Dassault Aviation Little Rock to use SAF

Important news - now all customer acceptance and departure flights from the Dassault Aviation completion facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, will use sustainable aviation fuel. The use of SAF at this site is part of the SAF plan implemented by Dassault to reduce the carbon footprint of its aviation operations. Under this plan, all flights operated by company-owned Falcon aircraft, whether for...

Pacific Air Charters selects Tecnam P2012

Pacific Air Charters ordered two P2012 Traveller with immediate delivery and twenty-three additional options to expand the fleet. Known for offering its customers the ultimate in luxury and safety, Pacific Air Charters, Inc. is the premium provider of aerial limousine services in the Hawaiian Islands. Multi-engine operations over water provide a significant safety advantage for the...

Investigations continue today into damaged wing that caused an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport Thursday evening

The damaged wing included Tamarack SMARTWING technology that was functioning normally during the incident. The pilot landed the plane safely after declaring an emergency. He remarked that the aircraft flew remarkably well and was readily controlled to a safe landing. The damaged aircraft is one of three CitationJets with the Tamarack winglet upgrade operated by the owner. The owner...

All-new Beverly Hills showroom continues Gulfstream strategic expansions

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the grand opening of its all-new Beverly Hills, California, sales and design center. The approximately 12,000 square-foot/1,115 square-meter showroom further expands Gulfstream’s customer resources in the Western United States and highlights Gulfstream’s industry leadership in cabin comfort and design. The Beverly Hills Sales and Design Center f...

FAA validates Clay Lacy Aviation’ SMS program in Top 2% nationally

FAA validated and recognized Clay Lacy Aviation' organization-wide approach as a leader within private aviation for its Safety Management System meeting new standards of the FAA SMS Voluntary Program. The validation places Clay Lacy in the top 2% of Part 135 operators in the United States that have completed this process and developed a culture of safety promotion. The FAA SMS V...

Piper leads general aviation with connected aircraft management capabilities

Piper announces a suite of connected aircraft management capabilities, available on the G3000- equipped M600/SLS later this spring. Piper Aircraft has frequently incorporating the newest technology into their product lineup. Examples include being the first manufacturer to certify Garmin’s GNS 430, and more recently, Garmin’s Collier award-winning Autoland technology. Piper A...

Iridium partner SKYTRAC provides truly global connectivity for offshore search and rescue helicopter

Iridium Communications partner SKYTRAC is providing Iridium satellite connectivity to a Sikorsky S-92, which will be used for Search and Rescue off the shores of Guyana. SKYTRAC will enable truly global, weather-resilient, reliable connectivity for the S-92 helicopter with its ISAT-200A solution as well as BIue Sky Network’s Iridium Certus Connected SkyLink 7100. Brya...