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Magazine Issue

The Weekly of Business Aviation, March 1, 2024

VOL. 109 NO. 9 March 01, 2024

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Sustainability

Innovative Thinking Needed To Grow Bizav SAF Adoption, Panel Says

Feb 29, 2024

For the aviation sector to meet its 2050 emissions reduction targets, a rapid increase in the use of sustainable aviation fuel is vital.

Regulatory/Legislative

GAMA: FAA’s ‘Green’ Staff, Other Issues Mean Certification Challenges

Feb 29, 2024

The FAA is facing “real challenges” related to its workforce, the head of GAMA says.

IRS To Audit Business Aircraft Usage By Corporations, Others

Feb 26, 2024

The audits will focus on usage by large corporations, large partnerships and high-income taxpayers.

Programs

Aura Aero To Use Light Electric Single As Testbed For 19-Seat ERA

Feb 20, 2024

The first flight of the ERA is scheduled for 2026 and entry into service for 2028.

Saudi Operator THC Places Orders For 250 Helicopters

Feb 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company has signed multi-year framework orders with Airbus and Leonardo for a combined 250 helicopters at Heli-Expo.

Airbus To Build H145s In U.S.

Feb 27, 2024

Airbus is to establish a final assembly line for the company’s H145 twin-engine light helicopter in the U.S.

Schweizer To Refocus Attention On U.S. Sales

Feb 28, 2024

Schweizer RSG is close to finally being able to sell aircraft in the U.S. with the development of a crash-resistant fuel system.

New Robinson Leader Eyes Larger Helicopter Models

Feb 28, 2024

David Smith, incoming president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter, says it is on the verge of growth plans that potentially include developing new, larger models.

LCI Places Framework Deal Order With Leonardo for 21 Helicopters

Feb 23, 2024

Rotorcraft lessor LCI has placed a framework order with Leonardo to purchase AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters.

Sounding Board

Sounding Board: Five Minutes With Lindsey Oliver, MD, BBGA

Feb 29, 2024

Lindsey Oliver, managing director at the British Business and General Aviation Association, says that the business aviation industry is "tricky" to understand, but that is what makes it interesting.

Safety

Engine Warnings Alerted Challenger Pilots Before Crash

Feb 28, 2024

Master warnings alerted the flight crew to engine issues before a Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed in Florida on Feb. 9, killing both pilots, the NTSB said.

Norwegian Offshore Flights Halted After Fatal S-92 Accident

Feb 29, 2024

Norwegian oil companies have halted all flights to offshore platforms following a fatal accident involving a Bristow-operated Sikorsky S-92 on Feb. 28.

Suppliers

King Air 350 Fitted For High-Bandwidth Inflight Connectivity

Feb 27, 2024

Davinci Jets Services has completed the first installation of a SmartSky Lite inflight connectivity system on a Beechcraft King Air 350.