The Weekly of Business Aviation

At least three Western-made business jets were imported to Russia in 2023 despite international sanctions, according to a new report.

Partners In Aviation’s Mark Molloy suggests a structured path to make co-ownership easier for both parties.

Aura Aero is closing in on certifying an aerobatic two-seater and working to raise the required equity to develop its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

As suppliers struggle to follow the production ramps devised by Airbus, Safran and others, frustration is mounting over diminishing margins.

Funds raised will also be used to accelerate commercialization of the RX1E-A two-seat electric light sport aircraft.

Fourteen Indonesian airports are set to receive new weather systems from Vaisala under the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility funding.

Archer appears to be on track to roll out its first conforming Midnight air taxi during the fourth quarter.

Japanese electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer SkyDrive has raised additional funding from its Series C round.

AEG Fuels added Florida Airport Management to its AEG Connect Network, effective Aug. 15.

Butler National Corp. has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the installation of Garmin’s G700TXi Flight Display System on Learjet Model 35, 35A(C-21A), 36 and 36A aircraft equipped with FC-530 or FC-535 autopilots.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the return of its career fair.

Loar Holdings has completed its acquisition of Applied Avionics for approximately $385 million in cash. Applied Avionics, known for its Vivisun and Nexsys brands, designs and manufactures interface products for avionics and aerospace electronics.

AviationManuals has rebranded itself as “Nimbl.”

Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification.

The fifth annual AirTaxi World Congress will be held on Oct. 7-10 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Center.

Embraer has opened registration for the 33rd edition of its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics.

Schweizer has selected Helix Av as a new sales and service center for the UK and Ireland.

Associated Energy Group (AEG) and DC Aviation have finalized an agreement to offset a portion of DC’s emissions through a commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) have formed a partnership to develop a structure to promote the “safety and success” of air carriers in the Alaskan region.

Titan Aerospace has acquired Plimsoll Specialty Markets, expanding its specialized insurance offerings.

JetSwiss Aviation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, looking back on its decade of selling, managing and owning used Pilatus aircraft.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Standards to protect aircraft radar altimeters from interference by 5G transmitters will not be completed by 2028, Aerospace Industries Association execs say.

Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.