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Shell Plans One of Europe’s Biggest Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plants
Shell announced in 2021 that it would open the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Netherlands.…
How Does Weather Affect Helicopter Flight Safety?
Weather can have a large effect on the safety of your helicopter flight, so it's always important to keep this in mind before you plan…
FAA Offers Grants to Build Sustainable, Safe Airports
The Federal Aviation Agency granted more than $302 million through its newest round of 2022 Airport Improvement Program grants to help build more sustainable, more…
United Airlines Expanding Pilot Training Program to Combat Pilot Shortage
Like other airlines, United Airlines is also facing a pilot shortage as travel resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic. This airline is seeking to combat this…
Airbus to Release New Electric Air Taxi
In September of 2021 at Airbus’ Pioneering Sustainable Aerospace summit in Toulouse, France, the company announced its latest CityAirbus, NextGen, which is an electric air…
Airport Delays Increase Demand for Private Jets
No one likes airport delays, whether they’re flying first class or commercial. This is one of the major benefits of flying private; security is much…
Stratolaunch Tests the World’s Largest Plane
In April of 2022, Stratolaunch conducted low-speed taxi tests with Roc. Following this successful test, the company then tested the carrier aircraft in flight the…
What Factors Can Impact Your Aviation Insurance Premiums?
Whether you own your own aircraft or operate one, you’ll need to have aviation insurance. How much your insurance costs depends on a variety of…
Beta Technologies Develops eVTOL Aircraft
Beta Technologies, a Vermont-based company, has been working to develop eVTOL technology for aircraft over the past few years. In March of 2022, Beta, working…
Failed Red Bull Plane Swap Stunt Investigated by FAA
In April, 2022, the energy drink company Red Bull sponsored a stunt called the Red Bull Plane Swap in which two pilots would attempt to…
FAA Strives to Mitigate Noise Impact During Modernization of National Air Traffic Control System
The FAA is in the process of modernizing the national air traffic control system and, while doing so, has found that many of the most…
Airbus Unveils an All-Electric, Remotely Piloted Aircraft
NextGen, a new remotely piloted aircraft, was announced by Airbus in late 2021. This fledgling design aims to fill the market gap of short trips…
Collins Aerospace Introduces Secant Luminous Panel for Aircraft Ceilings
If you own a private jet, chances are you spend a significant number of hours in it each year. This means you want to be…
Honeywell and Wood Set to Launch a Technology to Aid in Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Honeywell International Inc and Wood have announced the launch of a technology that will help companies reduce carbon intensity during sustainable aviation fuel production. This…
Aircraft Charters vs. Ownership: Pros and Cons
Private jet ownership isn’t for everyone, and coincidently aircraft charters aren’t either. Picking between the two will come down to your specific needs. If you…
Bombardier Reveals Launch of Certified Pre-Owned Program—Giving Buyers a Like-New Experience
On July 6, 2021, Bombardier announced the launch of the Bombardier Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft Program. The new program provides a like-new buying experience with a…