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The Weekly of Business Aviation, April 4, 2025

VOL. 110 NO. 15 April 04, 2025
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Regulatory/Legislative

White House rose garden where President Donald Trump signs executive orders about tariffs
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Industry Leaders Wary Of Tariffs’ Impacts On Aircraft

Apr 03, 2025
Business and general aviation leaders at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo said it will take time to digest the impact President Donald Trump’s new tariffs.
Rap star and record producer Sean “Diddy” Combs' Gulfstream G550.
article

FAA Implements Privacy Process For Owners

Mar 31, 2025
The FAA has implemented a new process for private aircraft owners to request that certain ownership information be kept off publicly available agency websites.
The control tower at Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland.
article

FAA Grants Exemption For Controller Training

Apr 01, 2025
An FAA exemption allows Midwest ATC student controllers to use classroom and simulator training as credit toward a facility rating at one of its towers.
Trump tariffs Apr 2 2025
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Trump Unveils Tariff Target Rates On Other Countries

Apr 02, 2025
Trump touched on the automotive industry repeatedly in his White House speech, but he did not identify aerospace and defense, nor detail how tariffs would work.

Intelligence

Programs

Doug King, Epic Aircraft CEO
article

Epic Aircraft Unveils Epic E1000 AX Model At Sun ‘n Fun 2025

Apr 02, 2025
Epic Aircraft introduced the newest version of its high-performance single-engine six-seat composite turboprop during Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo.
Hyfly Caption: Hyfly’s modified Dornier Seawings DS-2C takes off under battery-electric power
article

Hyfly Develops Fuel-Cell Powertrain For Light Aircraft

Mar 31, 2025
The installation of a fuel cell system in a flying testbed is being prepared by German startup Hyfly as it progresses development of a hydrogen-electric powertrain for light aircraft.

Sustainability

Carey photo
article

FAA Orders California County To Offer 100LL Avgas

Mar 28, 2025
A California county violated federal grant assurances when it unilaterally phased out 100LL avgas at two county-owned airports, the FAA says.
Samples of unifuels SAF
article

Startups Scale Up Cost-Cutting SAF Production Processes

Mar 27, 2025
A pilot project done by Universal Fuel Technologies shows that the company can produce 100% SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks at reduced cost.

Training

A Premier Aircraft Diamond DA40 NG.
article

Premier Aircraft To Open New Florida Flight School

Mar 31, 2025
Premier Aircraft plans to open a new FAA Part 61 flight school at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Florida.

Safety

Mike Ginter, senior vice president of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute
article

AOPA, GA Coalition Launch National Pause For GA Safety

Apr 01, 2025
AOPA opened Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo with the launch of the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety.

Technology

Pipistrel Caption: The first certified electric aircraft, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has received multiple updates based on real-world use
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Electric Aviation Pioneer Cautions On Challenges Beyond Certification

Apr 01, 2025
A Pipistrel pioneer says the design and development challenges of electric air taxis will continue beyond the milestone of certification and into operation.

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