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The Weekly of Business Aviation, September 20, 2024

VOL. 109 NO. 38 September 20, 2024
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Sustainability

ACE 2024 sustainability panel
article

Sustainability Represents Opportunity For Bizav, ACE Panel Says

Sep 16, 2024
If aviation is a target, business aviation is a bullseye,” says Pedro Aguiar, a regional customer support manager for Embraer in the UK.

Charters/Brokers

John Owen Airshare
article

Airshare Expands Fractional Programs Across U.S.

Sep 19, 2024
Private aviation provider Airshare is expanding its fractional ownership and jet card programs to new regions across the U.S., the company announced.
Volato Hondajet
article

Volato Faces WARN Act Violations, Honda Aircraft Order Cancellations

Sep 17, 2024
Volato Group has received notice from Honda Aircraft Co. that its $161.6 million fleet purchase agreement has been terminated, according to an SEC filing.

Intelligence

Suppliers

Garmin
article

Garmin Earns Approval For G5000 Flight Deck For Citation XLS+, XLS Gen2

Sep 19, 2024
Garmin has received certification of its G5000 integrated flight deck for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets.
Cessna Skyhawk
article

FAA Approves 100R Avgas In Cessna 172s

Sep 17, 2024
The FAA said Sept. 17 that it has granted approval for the use of a second 100-octane unleaded fuel in piston aircraft, specifically Cessna 172R/S Skyhawks.

Services

HRH William, Prince of Wales, with Airbus Helicopters UK managing director Lenny Brown, MBE, at the company's new UK headquarters
article

Royalty, Government Attend Airbus Helicopters UK Headquarters Opening

Sep 19, 2024
Airbus Helicopters UK has formally opened its new headquarters at London Oxford Airport, making what Chairman John Harrison calls a £55 million ($73 million) "investment not only in our infrastructure, but also in a better future."

OEMs/Suppliers

Machinist-represented workers at Textron Aviation hold a solidarity rally as a vote on a new contract offer nears.
article

Textron Aviation Presents Final Labor Agreement To Machinists

Sep 19, 2024
Textron Aviation presented its best and final offer of a new four-year labor contract to the machinists union Sept. 18, one which includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the contract. Union leaders recommend acceptance.
Textron Aviation
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Textron Aviation Earns FAA Approval For SMS In Design, Manufacturing

Sep 16, 2024
Textron received FAA approval for its safety management system implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft.

Services/FBOs

Skyservice
article

Skyservice Opens New Business Jet Center

Sep 17, 2024
Skyservice Business Aviation opened its newest business jet center at King County International Airport–Boeing Field (BFI) in Seattle.

Regulatory/Legislative

article

A4E Urges New EU Transport Commissioner to ‘Buckle Up’

Sep 17, 2024
European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen has named Greek politician Apostolos Tzitzikostas as the new EU transport commissioner.

Programs

article

Sikorsky Secures FAA Approval For Gearbox Housing Life Extensions

Sep 17, 2024
The FAA has certified a one-time life extension for main gearbox housings for the Sikorsky S-92 twin-engine heavy helicopter.
article

Offshore Helicopter Services Contracted For North Sea SAR

Sep 17, 2024
The Aberdeen-based operator will undertake SAR missions for North Sea offshore platforms until 2032.

Suppliers

article

SD Avionics Advances Electronic Antenna

Sep 16, 2024
Satcom Direct (SD) Avionics is advancing an electronically steered antenna (ESA) to connect business jets with satellite broadband service.

Business Aviation Briefs

Airworthiness Directives

Business Aviation Appointments

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