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News from July 2024
AOPA is protesting "new and steep" entry and departure fees for general and business aviation aircraft in the Bahamas. According to AOPA, "the fees are exceedingly high and more than the new fees being imposed on commercial airline operations." As of July 1, the inbound customs fee for general and business aircraft was reportedly raised from $50 to $75, while a new $75 departure fee was added on top of the existing $29-per-passenger departure charge and other fees. Airline aircraft are charged a $50 entry fee and a $50 exit fee.
Embraer’s executive aviation division reported an 18% increase in business jet deliveries for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The company delivered a total of 45 business jets, including 27 Phenoms and Praetors in the second quarter alone.
Artificial intelligence has begun to permeate just about every aspect of GE Aerospace’s business as the engine and aircraft systems manufacturer looks to boost efficiencies while continually improving its products.
The new long-range Airbus A321XLR has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft has been certified with CFM LEAP-1A engines, and a Pratt & Whitney version is expected to be certified later this year. The first plane is anticipated to enter service later this summer, with over 500 units ordered to date.
A reader flying American Airlines from Nice to Philadelphia boarded their aircraft to find that the tray table at their economy seat 13K was broken. "Broken tray in seat 13K not ideal for an eight-hour flight with a 6-year-old," the passenger remarked.
Market analyst Jefferies Equity Research reported a continuing increase in the inventory of used business jet aircraft, with the number of aircraft for sale in July rising by 16% year over year (YOY) and 12% over the past six months. Even younger aircraft inventories have grown by 19% YOY, although they still represent only 3.7% of the total fleet.
The initial version of the Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM International's Leap 1A engines, has received type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification paves the way for the narrowbody airliner's entry into service at the end of the summer. The European regulator's executive director, Florian Guillermet, handed over the type certificate to A321XLR chief engineer Isabelle Bloy on Friday.
Unique and customizable cabin lighting inspired by the colors of the Australian landscape and grounded in science will be featured on Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimize jetlag and improve customer wellbeing.
Areas of Texas continue to experience power disruptions following Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall more than a week ago. The Category 5 storm diminished to Category 1 by the time it reached the state’s Gulf Coast on July 8, causing significant damage.
HUDDERSFIELD — One of the notable challenges in premium airline classes today is the accumulation of soft products on seats, often referred to as "Mount Blankets." This includes items such as pillows, cushions, blankets, duvets, mattress pads, pyjamas, slippers, and amenity kits. The lack of ample storage spaces for these items can create inconvenience for passengers.
On Wednesday, General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) achieved a significant milestone in developing its unleaded aviation gasoline, G100UL, by powering a World War II-era bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time.
GE Aerospace announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over five years in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities worldwide.
RGN Premium: Mum’s the word
When observing the activity at an airport, one can see a coordinated effort to ensure travelers reach their destinations. This includes baggage being transported, jet bridges connecting planes, and various carts, trucks, belts, and ramps in operation. However, the unseen efforts of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team are crucial in maintaining these operations.
Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for President on Thursday. His Vice Presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, almost missed the event because his team had forgotten to secure clearance for the charter plane bringing him to the convention to enter its restricted airspace.
In a July 18 news release, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced the delivery of 47 aircraft in the second quarter—an 88 percent increase compared to the previous quarter’s 25 deliveries.
Vintage in Review, an informal and interactive presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that showcases unique airplanes built between the dawn of powered flight and 1970, will take place from July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and are open to all attending AirVenture.
In what is being described as an unprecedented IT failure, a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. led to the crash of numerous Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has announced a tentative agreement with American Airlines. The negotiations, which took place in Phoenix without federal mediators, concluded this week.
To help address the critical shortage in the state's aviation maintenance workforce, the University of Maine’s Augusta campus has launched the state’s first aviation maintenance technician program. The program is based at the Brunswick Landing aviation campus.