Gulfstream Aerospace today unveiled its revamped London Sales and Design Center. The upgraded facility in the UK capital’s upscale Mayfair district is drawing increasing numbers of aircraft buyers and prospective customers wanting to be directly involved in specifying cabin interiors, according to Michael Swift, the manufacturer’s group v-p for international sales.

The center, which opened in 2013, now features the 3D Cabin Creator design platform to help customers convey their preferences to Gulfstream’s interior designers. It also houses an extensive collection of textiles and leathers that can be selected, as well as cabin mock-ups representing cabin options for the G400, G700, and G800, and seats for the G500 and G600.

According to Swift, the London office is now drawing clients from around the world, including visiting business leaders and family office groups. “We decided to renovate the space after customers saw what we could do in our Manhattan and Beverly Hills centers,” he said. “We wanted it to be more experiential so that they could touch and feel all the materials, sit in the seats, and see renderings.”

Classic Lear Jet Foundation (CLJF), the Wichita-based volunteer group that is working to restore Lear 23-003—the first production Learjet—to flight status, is nearing the complete gutting of the aircraft in preparation for non-destructive testing on its 61-year-old airframe.

Made up of current and former aerospace workers, including some who actually worked on the Learjet production line, the group has thus far spent more than 750 man-hours on the aircraft since it was moved into a work bay at Bombardier’s Wichita facility in October.

During that time, the cockpit and cabin were gutted, with the removal of all wiring, flight control cables, plumbing, and ducting, and the fuel bladders were taken from the aft fuselage. The fuel pumps and other equipment were detached from the wings for overhaul, along with the landing gear.

According to group spokesman Rick Rowe, dry ice blasting began last week to remove foam insulation from the fuselage interior. After that is completed, work to strip paint from all the major assemblies will commence, clearing the way for non-destructive testing.

Last month, as a fundraiser for the restoration, Florida-based aeromedical services provider Global Jetcare completed a Polar Circumnavigation of the globe using one of its Learjet 36As flown by a crew of four, including the company’s president and CLJF v-p Bart Gray.

Concerned that recent equipment outages have “rattled pilots and air traffic controllers alike,” NBAA informed business aviation operators of several efforts underway to address those problems, but also advised flight crews to maintain level heads and work strategically within established procedures as those initiatives are implemented.

The association noted that the Department of Transportation and the FAA have formed a tiger team task force to work through issues involving the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON Area C) sector controlling airspace overlying multiple airports around New York City.

Three new high-bandwidth feeds between the New York Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) and the Philadelphia TRACON are being added to improve speed, reliability, and redundancy, NBAA noted. Additionally, the FAA is deploying a temporary backup system to maintain communications and is planning a dedicated STARS hub at the Philadelphia facility.

However, NBAA warned that flight crews should remain on the alert for possible traffic management initiatives in the region that could affect operations. “We encourage business aviation flight crews to consider their alternatives before wheels up. Think strategically, as always, but remain flexible in your plans," said Heidi Williams, NBAA’s senior director of air traffic services and infrastructure.

Pilots can use flight planning resources available from NBAA, including the association’s Airspace/Airport Alerts from NBAA Air Traffic Services, or stay updated on the National Airspace System status.

The FAA has issued an airworthiness concern sheet (ACS) that outlines a vertical vibration issue with Bell 206 LongRanger helicopters. "Reports indicate the vibration subsides once additional load is applied on the main rotor by increasing collective.”

According to the ACS, on Sept. 26, 2024, in Fern Prairie, Washington, a Bell 206L suffered a vertical vibration incident where “continued vibration resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter’s tailboom, but the aircraft was able to land safely.” The pilot was not injured.

On March 17, 2025, aftermarket rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) published an information letter, “Collective bounce recovery and mitigation.” The Fern Prairie 206L was equipped with Van Horn’s composite rotor blades.

“We put out the letter because we had a handful of reports over several years,” said VHA design engineer Chris Gatley. “First and foremost, the sole reason for putting out the information letter is like the ACS mentions, there was the incident in Oregon where [the helicopter] got a severe hop but the tailboom bent. Both we and the NTSB are concerned that pilots may be doing the wrong thing or not know what to do. We know from customer input and testing ourselves that the reliable recovery method is to slow down and raise collective and pull power to load the rotor system. The sooner you do that, the better.”

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European maintenance provider JetSupport received EASA approval to add line and base maintenance capability for Bombardier Challenger 604, 605, and 650 twinjets. Headquartered at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM), JetSupport also has full maintenance facilities at Munich Sonderflughafen Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (EDMO) and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LFPB) and a line maintenance station at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (LFMN).

In addition to airframe, engine, and component MRO services, JetSupport also offers aircraft modifications, avionics repair and overhaul, interior refurbishment, cleaning, hangar storage, and FBO services. JetSupport holds Part 145 approvals from the FAA, EASA, UK CAA, and Transport Canada.

According to the company, “For Challenger operators navigating European airspace, this approval represents more than just another maintenance option; it’s access to a partner that understands the crucial balance between technical precision and operational flexibility that defines successful business aviation operations.”

Sheltair has completed the expansion of its FBO apron at Georgia’s Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV). The project added 3.4 acres of aircraft parking and operational space to its existing 8.4-acre leasehold.

In addition, the development included a drainage system beneath and around the new ramp and paved the way for the future construction of a 45,000-sq-ft hangar with attached office space.

“The completion of our FBO ramp expansion marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to growth, efficiency, and excellence in safety and service,” said Leigh Kendziorski, the facility’s general manager. “This apron expansion not only enhances our operational capabilities but also strengthens our ability to better service our partners, clients, and the aviation community at large.”

Situated in one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast U.S., the airport is attracting major investment from business aviation service providers. On-field rival Signature Aviation also announced the opening of its redeveloped FBO there last week.

Gogo reported $230.3 million in revenues in the first quarter, a 121% increase over the first three months of 2024, largely due to the integration of Satcom Direct, which Gogo acquired late last year. On a pro forma basis—treating Satcom Direct as if it had been part of the company in the prior-year period—revenue rose 4% year-over-year.

Service revenue for the quarter reached $198.6 million, up 143% from the same period in 2024. Including both business aviation and military/government markets, Satcom Direct contributed $119.1 million of that total. Equipment revenue rose 40% year over year to $31.7 million.

Adjusted EBITDA climbed 43% to $62.1 million, excluding $6.5 million in acquisition and integration-related costs and including approximately $2.5 million in operating expenses related to Gogo Galileo and Gogo 5G. Net income was $12 million, compared with $30.5 million a year earlier. Gogo ended the quarter with $70.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $41.8 million at the end of 2024.

CEO Chris Moore described the Satcom Direct acquisition as a strategic success. “The merger is already indicating that it was a positive strategic move for our employees, our customers, and investors,” he said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call.

Canadian operator Alpine Helicopters has selected Camp Systems International’s maintenance and inventory programs to help support its fleet used for tourism, heli-skiing, mining, wildfire management, back-country rescue, exploration, silviculture (tree cultivation), and powerline maintenance. Alpine’s fleet includes Bell 212s, 407s, and 206L3s and Airbus AS350s.

Camp’s services include maintenance tracking, engine health monitoring, and inventory management. According to Camp, Alpine Helicopters will be able to streamline operations, reduce downtime, and improve reliability across its fleet with its products. Alpine launched in 1961 in Alberta and now has seven locations and a fleet that logs more than 20,000 hours per year.

“Alpine Helicopters is taking another significant step toward securing its future by implementing the Camp maintenance and inventory management programs,” said Scott Hayward, Alpine’s director of maintenance. “As our fleet continues to grow, leveraging industry-leading systems like Camp allows us to enhance safety, reliability, and operational oversight. Camp will streamline maintenance tracking, improve inventory control, and ensure our operations remain at the forefront of the industry, solidifying Alpine’s position as a trusted and progressive leader in aviation.”