As air travel to Mexico picks up for the winter season, announcements regarding new (and delayed) infrastructure and possible policy changes related to cabotage and safety are in the news. Felipe Ángeles International Airport (IATA: NLU, ICAO: MMSM), run by the Mexican army, wants the ...
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The Citation Jet Pilots (CJP) Owners Pilot Association convention, NBAA’s Single-Pilot Safety Standdown, and FAA events, including a two-part virtual Surface Safety Symposium, put general and business aviation safety in focus this fall. The CJP convention, held in late October, focused on the advantages of ...
Business and general aviation manufacturers introduced several exciting aircraft and products this year. New products and aircraft designs often face frequent delays in the launch schedule. In addition, supply chain issues, ongoing workforce concerns, and regulatory challenges continue to impact product timelines. “General aviation manufacturers ...
Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022 from November 20 to December 18. The location presents some challenges for private aircraft operators and attendees due to logistics and cultural expectations. All flights arriving in Qatar for the World Cup must go to Hamad International ...
Category 4 Hurricane Ian swept through Florida in late September, dealing its worst blow to southwest Florida, specifically in and around Fort Myers, where wind speeds exceeded 140 MPH and preliminary storm surge levels exceeded 10 feet. Landfall was originally anticipated near Tampa, but a ...
Several cities and states vie to be the most prepared for AAM operations, launching initiatives focused on ensuring smooth transitions. Tampa, Los Angeles, and the state of Ohio are among those with dedicated AAM projects. This summer, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) started the ...
X-Sight, a new helmet being tested by the U.S. Army, uses data from a number of sources to create a wider operational picture on the helmet’s visor. The system was tested with the Apache AH-64 helicopter and essentially gives the pilot eyes in the back ...
PRESS RELEASE: Signature Aviation’s Vail Valley Jet Center is the first private aircraft handler in the world to achieve the highest certification for national trade group NATA’s sustainability standard Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of fixed-base operators (FBOs), has received the business and general ...
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) faces a number of challenges getting to market, including safe integration into airspace, clarifying regulatory framework, and funding, but none are insurmountable. (See August’s APN Global for a summary of AAM.) Safe integration into airspace Initial electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing ...
Challenge Air helps children with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through the gift of flight. Over 3,500 volunteers support “Fly Days”, helping children with special needs realize their full potential. Challenge Air hosted a very successful September Fly Day in Kansas City on September ...