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Cessna Caravans Latest To Receive Starlink STC

10 Jul 2025
ainonline.com

Owners and operators of Cessna Caravans can now have SpaceX Starlink satcom systems installed on their aircraft, under a supplemental type certificate (STC) recently issued to AeroMech. The Starlink system can be installed by Textron Aviation service centers in North America and select international service centers. Installation takes seven to 10 working days, according to Textron Aviation.

Dutch King Air Operator Plans Hybrid-electric Conversion

10 Jul 2025
ainonline.com

Dutch aerial services company Zeusch Aviation is exploring plans to retrofit its Beechcraft King Air fleet with hybrid-electric propulsion systems being developed by Dovetail Electric Aviation. The companies announced their collaboration today, having previously reached an agreement during the Paris Air Show last month.

Bedford Steps into FAA Administrator Role

10 Jul 2025
ainonline.com

Former Republic Airways president and CEO Bryan Bedford is shifting over to his new role as FAA administrator after the U.S. Senate voted 53 to 43 yesterday to confirm his appointment as the agency chief for a five-year term

Aviation Charities Work To Support Texas Flood Victims

9 Jul 2025
ainonline.com

Donated goods and volunteer services are flowing into the impacted area

Welcome back 100% bonus depreciation; now use it strategically

9 Jul 2025
globalair.com

After much debate in Congress, the Fourth of July marked the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), an important and welcome development in the tax landscape for general aviation aircraft used for business purposes. The act provides opportunity and certainty, two welcome attributes as aircraft owners seek to develop, grow or modify their fleet in 2025 and moving forward.

Purdue announces expedition to find Earhart’s missing plane

8 Jul 2025
globalair.com

The Purdue Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) announced on July 2 the Taraia Object Expedition, a collaborative search for Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft.

Bizjet Sentiment Ticks Up, Market Remains Cautious

26 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Market confidence climbs, but remains cautious

Garmin GTN 750Xi Navigators Now FAA Datalink-capable

26 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Properly equipped aircraft can now access departure clearances and push-to-load messages

Bizjet demand thrives in early summer US

26 Jun 2025
wingx-advance.com

Business jet activity continues to grow YOY, more than 3 percent gains in H1 2025 in stark contrast to last year´s stagnant market. The growth is influenced by the US market, notably in Texas and Florida, with the charter and fractional operators flourishing.

Archer, Jetex announce partnership for global eVTOL terminal network

25 Jun 2025
globalair.com

Archer plans on developing infrastructure across Jetex’s portfolio of private terminals worldwide to support Archer’s planned commercial air taxi network.

Gogo STC Offers Continued Service for Legacy Customers

24 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Offers alternative to more expensive upgrades.

FedEx Founder and Bizav Advocate Fred Smith Flies West

23 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

“He always credited business aviation with helping make FedEx the company it is today”.

Honeywell Growing Applications, Licenses to Build Up SAF Base

19 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Company recent teamed up with St1 Nordic and Power2X on SAF processes

Dassault Aviation will manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS Business Jets outside of France

18 Jun 2025
globalair.com

Dassault Aviation announced its partnership with Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL) at the Paris Air Show. Reliance Aerostructure Limited will manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS Business Executive Jets in India for the global market.

Gogo, GCT Achieve First End-to-end 5G Call for Bizav

18 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

5G infrastructure includes a network of 170 towers spanning the U.S. and Canada

U.S. Transportation Leader Hints at Aviation Tariff Compromise

17 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Trump administration may remove aerospace from wider trade deal negotiations

U.S. Transportation Chief Sees Urgency in ATC Funding

17 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Duffy said lawmakers know he keeps pushing for the funding

NBAA Webinar Looks at Lasting Impact of Bizav

16 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Event features prominent company founders and organization chiefs

Garmin International announces G5000 PRIME integrated flight deck

13 Jun 2025
globalair.com

The flight deck is designed for Part 25 transport aircraft. Garmin claims that the avionics suite also incorporates additional systems and capabilities, providing access to more aircraft-level systems within the avionics.

IBAC Opens Survey on Switching to True North

13 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

The process could reach a decision in 2028

Cessna Owners Get Fourth Flight Data Provider Option

13 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

GE Aerospace’s C-FOQA service is now an option through Textron Aviation’s LinxUs data reporting ecosystem

Bizav Flying Rises in May Despite Economic Uncertainty

12 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

North America and Europe up modestly, while rest of world sees double-digit increase

DOT Meets with Stakeholders To Map Out Modernization

12 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

FAA has issued a request for information on potential modernization integrator

JetZero’s Blended-wing-body Airliner Passes Critical Design Review

12 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

The BWB concept could compete with the Boeing-Airbus duopoly

Joseph T. Carroll, Vice President of JetBrokers, Dies at 70

6 Jun 2025
jetbrokers.com

Joseph T. Carroll, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on June 18, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, Joe was the first of 13 children born to Thaddeus and Mary Carroll. He grew up in a bustling, loving household that shaped his lifelong devotion to family. A proud graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Detroit, Class of 1972, Joe followed his dreams to the skies, attending flight school in Vero Beach, Florida, where he earned his pilot’s license. His career in aviation soared as he transitioned from pilot to aircraft sales, where he found tremendous success selling turboprop and jet aircraft—most recently with JetBrokers, Inc. One of the high points of his sales career was selling a plane to legendary musician Bob Seger, a special moment for Joe, whose love for music was ever-present in his life.

Gulfstream Ups G700's Range, Speed, and Comfort

6 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Twinjet can now fly 7,750 nm and at speeds up to Mach 0.935

WingX: Week 22 bizjet activity close to record highs

6 Jun 2025
wingx-advance.com

Despite growing economic headwinds, which may be affecting aircraft transactions, bizjet flight activity bounced up this week, with May YOY activity keeping pace with the strong Q1 pace for aircraft utilisation, leading operators continuing to fly at record levels.

Redesign of UK Airspace Will Start with London Airports

5 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Aircraft operators will be charged a new fee to support the work

ATC Modernization Becomes Urgent Focus of FAA Reauthorization

4 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Bolen said system needs addition $18.5 billion over three years

Hartzell Lengthens Warranty on Props for Raisbeck King Airs

4 Jun 2025
ainonline.com

Extension goes to six years or 4,000 flight hours, whichever is first

Samson sky announces motor supplier for the Switchblade 'flying car'

29 May 2025
globalair.com

The company claims high performance for the flying sports car both on the ground and in the air. The Switchblade reportedly has a 100+ mph ground speed and a 160 mph cruise speed in the air. One full tank of premium automotive gas can allow up to 500 miles of flight.

Aircraft Growth Outpacing FBO Infrastructure Limits

29 May 2025
ainonline.com

Aircraft Growth Outpacing FBO Infrastructure Limits

WingX: Bizjet activity record for Memorial Day

29 May 2025
wingx-advance.com

Business jet activity continues to trend upwards and without discernible impact from economic uncertainty, with the exception of a few countries. Leisure travel is evidently strong with record bizjet activity during Memorial Day weekend and at the Europe’s blue riband bizjet sports event, the Monaco Grand Prix. The Middle East continues to see strong bizjet demand, especially Saudi Arabia.

Garmin announces new charting solution for pilots

28 May 2025
globalair.com

Garmin claims that SmartCharts save time and reduce workload and potential errors by simplifying charts to only show relevant data. By making selections based on aircraft type, arrival and departure transition fix and runway type, the charts will be adjusted to the needs of that specific flight.

GAMA: Genav Deliveries Rise across All Segments in Q1

27 May 2025
ainonline.com

GAMA head warns tariffs could cause future headwinds.

NASA and Wisk Team on Autonomous Air Traffic Integration

22 May 2025
ainonline.com

Researchers explore autonomous flight in IFR conditions

Dassault Systèmes and NIAR Open Wichita Research Center

22 May 2025
ainonline.com

Dassault Systèmes and the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) have collaborated on a new Manufacturing Innovation Center at the Wichita State University Innovation Campus. The facility, which held an opening event May 21, offers companies in the aviation sector expanded access to virtual prototyping, advanced automation, and reverse engineering tools.