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Veteran NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 8 and 13, Dies at 97

James ‘Jim’ Lovell, the former NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed flight to orbit the Moon on Apollo 8 and led the crisis-averted Apollo 13 mission, died on Thursday at age 97. With his passing, just six of the original Apollo lunar veterans remain alive.

2025-08-08T12:48:11.876361-07:00

Corporate Jet Investor

Bombardier rolls out phased U.S. service network expansion before Global 8000 debut

2025-08-07T05:20:00.966347-07:00

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Congress Passes Aviation Funding Bill, Unlocking ATC Modernization and First-Year Aircraft Expensing

2025-08-11T11:01:11.678117-07:00

Flying Magazine

Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation Sign MOU to Build eVTOL Vertiports in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami

2025-08-13T08:07:24.617757-07:00

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Rethinking Annual Aircraft Inspections: Beyond a Logbook Sign‑Off Annual aircraft inspections should be treated as more than a yearly logbook sign‑off; they are a strategic opportunity to assess airworthiness, capture deferred defects, and align maintenance planning with operational needs. Adopting a broader inspection approach reduces operational risk and informs reliability and asset‑value decisions.

2025-08-24T14:02:52.408927-07:00

Rethinking Annual Aircraft Inspections: Beyond a Logbook Sign‑Off

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Israel's $1B 'Oron' surveillance aircraft pairs Gulfstream G550 with Israeli multi‑sensor ISR suite The Oron is a roughly $1 billion Israeli surveillance aircraft built by mating a US‑made Gulfstream G550 business jet with an Israeli multi‑sensor intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) suite. The platform delivers long‑endurance, high‑altitude maritime and regional ISR using advanced electro‑optical, radar and SIGINT sensors.

2025-08-24T07:34:29.129014-07:00

Israel's $1B 'Oron' surveillance aircraft pairs Gulfstream G550 with Israeli multi‑sensor ISR suite

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North Las Vegas Airport tenants press for transparency after aviation director conflict claims; board vote delayed Tenants at North Las Vegas Airport are demanding greater transparency after claims emerged that the airport’s aviation director has a possible conflict of interest involving a private company. The allegations prompted tenants to seek disclosure and led airport officials to postpone a scheduled board vote on the matter.

2025-08-21T13:46:52.140716-07:00

North Las Vegas Airport tenants press for transparency after aviation director conflict claims; board vote delayed

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NBAA Tax Conference to Tackle Tariffs and Bonus-Depreciation Changes Affecting Business Aviation NBAA's upcoming tax conference will convene tax counsel, CFOs and policy experts to unpack this year's tariff shifts and the permanent reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, assessing immediate impacts on corporate-jet purchases, fleet financing, lease structures and cross-border supply chains.

2025-08-21T11:37:48.819515-07:00

NBAA Tax Conference to Tackle Tariffs and Bonus-Depreciation Changes Affecting Business Aviation

Aviation Week

U.S. and EU agree framework to restore zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and parts from Sept. 1 The U.S. and EU have agreed a framework to restore reciprocal zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and components starting Sept. 1, a move welcomed by suppliers such as Austria’s FACC and industry groups including NBAA. The deal is aimed at relieving cost pressure and supporting higher production rates across aerospace supply chains.

2025-08-21T10:31:20.802390-07:00

U.S. and EU agree framework to restore zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and parts from Sept. 1

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George J. Priester Aviation to acquire Omni Air Transport (Oklahoma) and Sunrise Jets (New York) George J. Priester Aviation has agreed to acquire Omni Air Transport of Oklahoma and Sunrise Jets of New York, bringing two U.S.-based aircraft operators under its ownership. The deal expands the acquirer’s geographic footprint across the U.S.; financial terms and the expected closing date were not disclosed.

2025-08-21T08:25:43.744385-07:00

George J. Priester Aviation to acquire Omni Air Transport (Oklahoma) and Sunrise Jets (New York)

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Coulson Aviation USA buys five Citation 550s from Canadian government to expand lead‑plane and air‑attack fleet Coulson Aviation USA has acquired five Citation 550s from the Canadian government, expanding its jet‑powered Lead Plane and Air Attack fleet. The FAR Part 25‑certified aircraft will be fitted with Coulson’s mission‑enhancement upgrades, reinforcing the company’s position as the world’s largest aerial firefighting operator.

2025-08-19T09:24:21.820949-07:00

Coulson Aviation USA buys five Citation 550s from Canadian government to expand lead‑plane and air‑attack fleet

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Beacon Air Group opens FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport, expanding regional footprint Beacon Air Group has opened a new fixed-base operator at Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, Wyoming, expanding its regional footprint. The business aviation services provider says the FBO is its latest location and marks the company's second site in the Midwest, offering fueling, ground handling and passenger services.

2025-08-18T11:16:34.795934-07:00

Beacon Air Group opens FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport, expanding regional footprint

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