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Hartzell unveils composite Kestrel prop for Rotax CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL

Hartzell Propeller is launching the Kestrel, a lightweight carbon fiber constant speed prop and the first in its new Falcon composite propeller series, specifically designed for aircraft powered by Rotax 916 engines. The Kestrel propeller has received ASTM approval, with FAA certification expected later this year. Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge commented: “The Kestrel marks the fi...

Archer receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy

Archer Aviation received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certificate, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part of its newly launched training academy, with plans to build a pipe...

Jet OUT soars into South Florida with new base at Fort Lauderdale Airport

Jet OUT announced the opening of its newest base at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This expansion marks the company's first move outside the Midwest, bringing its innovative local-national fleet model to the vibrant South Florida market. The Fort Lauderdale-based fleet serves customers in South Florida with zero repositioning costs.  Jet OUT started operations in Fort...

Final G650 completes production

The final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year. The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s flight and sustainability testing initiatives. Featuring Ro...

Hartzell Propeller offers $1,000 discount on composite top props to AOPA members

Hartzell Propeller is launching a new promotion for all of calendar year 2025, offering a $1,000 discount on any new carbon fiber composite propeller through its Top Prop STC program. This special offer is available to verified members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. To qualify for the $1,000 discount, AOPA members must confirm their active membership via an online process. Add...

Lufthansa Technik to expand component workshop in Tulsa

Lufthansa Technik Component Services has officially begun construction on an expansion at its facility located at Tulsa International Airport. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the next phase of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at further strengthening Lufthansa Technik’s position as a premier partner for aircraft component services in the Americas. The recent expansion step will i...

Embraer & Flexjet sign agreement valued at up to USD $7 billion, representing the largest firm order for both companies

Embraer Executive Jets announced a purchase agreement with Flexjet. The agreement comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, as well as an enhanced suite of services and support. The agreement is valued at up to USD $7 billion at current list prices. This is the largest order placed by Flexjet in its 30-year history and...

GE Aerospace celebrated first graduating class of Lafayette apprentices

The first class of GE Aerospace apprentices has graduated from the Apprenticeship Program in Lafayette, Indiana, after completing several years of on-the-job training and classroom work. All three graduates earned their FAA powerplant license, allowing them to independently inspect, repair and maintain aircraft engines at GE Aerospace. Under the program, apprentices spend two to three years learni...

Clay Lacy Aviation at OXC joins the Paragon Network to enhance private aviation services

Clay Lacy Aviation FBO at Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Oxford, Connecticut has joined the Paragon Network. This partnership unites two industry leaders committed to delivering exceptional safety and service within the aviation sector. Clay Lacy has refined its offerings over more than 55 years, providing aircraft management, charter, maintenance, avionics, interiors, and FBO services to a...

Avfuel powers SAF expansion with new U.S. supply points

Avfuel Corporation is taking sustainable aviation fuel to new horizons as it facilitates the fuel’s geographic expansion - three new supply points in addition to a renewed SAF supply agreement to support increased SAF volume across the Avfuel Network. Avfuel SAF availability now extends up the East Coast of the United States with the addition of a supply terminal in Linden, New Jer...

Boom Supersonic achieves supersonic flight

Boom Supersonic announced successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Boom designed, built, and flew the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet—the first civil supersonic jet made in America. Flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, XB-1 entered the supersonic corr...

Aviation Partners expands winglet installation network for greater geographic coverage

Aviation Partners has authorized three new MRO specialists to its installation network for its performance-boosting Winglets. The addition of Western Aircraft, Yingling Aviation and SEAL Aviation to the Aviation Partners’ network allows Dassault Falcon owners greater geographic options to upgrade their jets. Gary Dunn,Aviation Partners President, commented:  “Adding these...