The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
Locke’s first day as executive director of Aircraft Certification (AIR-1) was Dec. 16; she replaces Wes Mooty, who has been serving as acting AIR-1 since June.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
ExecuJet MRO Services is adding a paint shop in an agreement with Satys Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
Supply Chain

By Jeremy Kariuki
Ascend Maintenance Services (AMS) has received approval to begin operations as an aviation maintenance provider at Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus and Daher are negotiating for the potential acquisition of some Daher activities in A320 family aerostructures subassembly near Nantes, Western France.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
With MEBAA 2024 wrapping up in Dubai, this week’s Flight Friday focuses on flights of large business jets by European and Middle Eastern operators.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey, Sean Broderick
FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker has informed the agency’s workforce that he will step down from his position four years early on Jan. 20, 2025.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s Aeroflot does not expect to receive its first MC-21 passenger airliners until 2026, a company official says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
GAMA has named a successor to its president and CEO Pete Bunce, who plans to retire next April after two decades at the helm of the manufacturers’ association.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Signature Aviation and Eve Air Mobility have signed an agreement to jointly study requirements for advanced air mobility ground operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
The UAE’s GCAA yesterday announced it is introducing a new framework of regulations and processes designed to simplify life for operators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Pilling
Regulators across the region are generally supportive of the growth aspirations of the business aviation industry across the Middle East, MEBAA panelists say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Chloe Greenbank
The VVIP business aviation market is rapidly evolving, driven by advancing technology and shifting expectations, as panelists discussed at MEBAA.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Pilling
Falcon Aviation Services plans to induct a large number of new aircraft over the next year, as it steps up its activities in the executive aircraft sector.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
MySky and EJS announced their partnership to create an end-to-end aircraft procurement solution, MySky Procure.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
The largest operator of BBJs, RoyalJet, is moving away from Boeing business airliners, signing an agreement for three Airbus ACJ 320neo aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Comlux’s new Dubai service and maintenance center will serve as its regional headquarters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Gama Aviation plans a second quarter 2025 opening of its new business aviation center at Sharjah International Airport.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Ben Goldstein
Joby and Jetex have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Joby’s S4 electric air taxis into Jetex facilities at major UAE airports.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Airbus Corporate Jets’ ACJ220 is making its MEBAA debut at the show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Jet Aviation launched its new IFE and cabin management system alongside its latest jet card charter program for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The International Aircraft Dealers Association has named Louis C. Seno, Jr. as its new executive director effective Jan. 1, 2025 succeeding Wayne Starling.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Two new solar power projects—different in size and scale, but both first of their exact kind—have been completed at British airports.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Jens Flottau
Deutsche Aircraft Group has named Nico Neumann as the new CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, which is developing a new version of the legacy Dornier 328.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
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