2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Samantha Cartaino

After acquiring the business assets of aircraft maintenance company AWI, STS Aviation Group created a new division called STS NDT. 

STS Aviation Creates Non-destructive Testing Division

James Wynbrandt

Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.

Management Company or Flight Department?

Chen Chuanren

Taiwan's flag carrier turns focus to Southeast Asia, Europe

Drop in China-Taiwan Traffic Pressures China Airlines

Matt Thurber

The Send Solutions Airtext Iridium satcom systems work anywhere in the world.

Airtext Iridium Satcom Gains STC Approval

Chad Trautvetter

Integration of ADS-B enables more precise aircraft tracking, as well as an increase in the number of flights tracked in the tool.

Argus Integrates ADS-B Flight Data into TraqPak FBO

Kerry Lynch

Entering its third decade, the Safety Standdown has trained over 9,000 professionals.

BBD Safety Standdown Promotes 'Intentionally Safe'

Mark Huber

Waiver allow CNN to operate a Vantage Robotics Snap sUAS over open-air assemblies up to altitudes of 150 feet agl.

CNN Drone Waiver Paves Path for Wider Use over People

Gregory Polek

Reaching goal of 200 for the year appears increasingly unlikely

Airbus Shifts into High Gear To Meet A320neo Delivery Target

The 7500-cycle inspection requires more than 8,000 man hours to complete since it is one of the most comprehensive inspections the aircraft can receive.

Constant Completes Fourth Challenger Midlife Inspection

The average age of private jet customers is now 38 years, while nearly one in five passengers are children under 16 years old.

PrivateFly: Charter Customers Edge Younger, Spend More

While Aero-Dienst will complete a second 7X C inspection, a third inspection is scheduled for an undisclosed 7X operator during the first half of 2018.

Aero-Dienst Performs First of Three Falcon 7X C Checks 

Victor said it reached its sales revenue forecast of $39 million to $41 million in 2016 and is on target to exceed $60 million this year.

With New Hire, Victor Sets Sights on U.S. Growth

The installation was completed when the aircraft was undergoing a scheduled maintenance check at the MRO company’s facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport.

Flying Colours Completes Challenger 300 Avionics Installation

The CRS based that determination on theCBO) finding that that the creation of a new ATC organization would add nearly $100 biliion to the federal deficit. 

ATC Proposal Could Trigger Sequestration, CRS Finds

Industry at slow end of descent

New Business Jets 2017

Gordon Gilbert

The bulletin specifically recommends that both commercial and private operators install TAWS that meets the requirements for Class B equipment.

EASA Recommends TAWS in Light Turbine Airplanes

Runway status lights provide a visual signal indicating when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway and begin or continue a takeoff.

FAA Bulletin Clarifies Runway Status Light Procedures

Components for legacy Dassault Falcon 2000s will be made in India starting in the first quarter of next year.

Legacy Falcon 2000 Components To Be Made in India

Manually edited or temperature compensated “Climb To” altitudes in the databases could "command the aircraft to turn in the wrong direction."

Citing Safety, Collins Zaps 10K Approaches from Navdata

Bill Carey

The suite of post-production improvements can be installed by operators, Lockheed Martin or manufacturer-certified service centers.

Lockheed Martin Offers Aftermarket Improvements for C-130

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

Chris Kjelgaard

The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.

New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations 

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System

Vladimir Karnozov

Six fighters have been handed over, to restore combat capability on the type

Russia Gives MiG-29s To Serbia

Chris Pocock

The home customer will buy more than 1,000 of a longer-range version of the Spike missile that can also be exported.

Rafael Wins Israeli Order For New Version of Spike Missile

Reuben F. Johnson

New information on the J-10, J-20 and FC-31 emerged on the margins of this week’s Communist Party Congress.

Chinese Fighter Developments Revealed 

Curt Epstein

The impending shut down by JFI Jet Center leaves Ross Aviation and Signature Flight Support as the major service providers.

Long Beach Airport FBO to Close by Year-end

United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes reveals that his company did not bid on landing gear contract for 777X, 777-300ER

Boeing’s ‘Partnering for Success’ Terms Squeezing UTAS

The agreement with aviaton real estate developer Western LLC, will see new corporate hangars rise at airports in Houston and Austin

Signature Signs Texas Hangar Development Deal

The Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness document follows through on the commitment the FAA and CAAC made in 2005 under a bilateral agreement.

U.S., China Take Step Forward in Cert Cooperation

Richard Pedicini

Fair had news of a strong recovery in the general and business aviation sector in the months since LABACE.

At Expomarte, Brazil's Bizav Sector Shows Signs of Life

The Navy and Air Force are investigating an increase in incidents involving high-performance jets including the T-45, F/A-18 and F-35.

U.S. Military Tackles Vexing Issue of Physiological Episodes

The most recent quarter marked the fifth consecutive year with increases in third-quarter flight activity.

JSSI: Bizav Activity Up in 2017, Nears 2008 Levels

Sean Broderick

EASA scrutinizing issue as part of broader risk-reduction focus.

Challenger/A380 Encounter Occurred Amid Rising Wake-vortex Concerns

Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.

Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday 

Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security 

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

The Hellenic Air Force seeks to upgrade up to 123 of the fourth-generation fighters to the F-16V configuration.

U.S. Green Lights F-16V Foreign Military Sale to Greece

Culminating a deal in the works for nearly two years, the Fly Across FBO at Toluca International AIrport will rebrand as a Signature location.

Signature Adds First Mexican Location to FBO Network

AsBAA is now preparing to assist the Philippine government to develop rules and regulations that will enhance the business and general aviation industry.

AsBAA Launches Chapter in Philippines

Dan Catchpole

Program continues to struggle with transition to new automated fuselage assembly process 

Boeing's 777 Line Stumbles as Traveled Work Mounts

Love Field-based RBR Maintenance has launched a formal service program for the large cabin Bombardier Challengers.

Dallas MRO Adds Challenger Mx Program

Delegates at AAPA Assembly in Taipei call for more international cooperation in air traffic management  

Asia-Pacific Air Transport Leaders Warn of Congestion Crisis  

Barimo, who will serve a one-year term, brings association knowledge and three decades of aviation experience to his new leadership role on the ARSA board.

Barimo To Become Next ARSA President

The training regimen for the U.S. Air Force's new combat search-and-rescue helicopter includes full-motion simulators and other devices.

Sikorsky Completes Design Review of HH-60W Training Systems

The company delivered its 500th G1000 installation on a Beechcraft King Air to Canadian operator Keewatin Air.

Elliott Marks 500th Garmin G1000 Install in a King Air

The approval covers replacement of the DU-870 CRT unit with the form-fit DU-875 LCD on older Falcons and Cessnas.

Jet Aviation Earns EASA STC on Honeywell Monitor Upgrade

According to the company, FAA approval for the Aspire 200 system on the Bell 429 is pending.

Honeywell STCs Satcom for AS350 and UH-60 Helicopters

The Department of Transportation and the FAA will select at least five industry-government partnerships in the next six months.

White House Announces Drone Regulation Pilot Program

CFO reveals that an unnamed supplier is behind on EASA approval of an unspecified component for the G500.

Gulfstream G500 On Time, but Early EIS Hopes Dashed

Ceremony in Everett, Washington, marks start of new widebody’s early assembly process 

Boeing Stages Launch of 777X Production 

Neelam Mathews

Pratt identifies fix for combustor lining degradation

GTF Engine Pains Subside in IndiGo A320neos  

Flexjet and Flight Options have operated under the umbrella of aviation parent company One Sky Flight since 2015.

Flight Ops/Flexjet, Pilots Still Spar over Integration

The new customs checkpoint promises to speed international arrival processing at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Signature Brings CBP In House in New Hampshire

Current FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will be the keynote speaker during the November luncheon, where the award will be presented to Babbitt.

Aero Club To Honor Former FAA Administrator Babbitt

Forecast calls for 11,434 business aircraft worth $272.1 billion to be delivered over the next 10 years.

Teal: Bizav Market To Return to Peak Levels in 2021

Barents takes a new role as the company works to bring the AS2 to market.

Aerion Elevates Barents, Preps To Bring SSBJ To Market

Deal provides for deliveries for two helicopters next year and four in subsequent years.

Enstrom Signs Six-helicopter Deal with Czech Firm

Launched last year, the upgrade includes forged aluminum wheels and steel brakes, the latter said to reduce overhaul costs by as much as 70 percent.

Piaggio Avanti Brake, Wheel Retrofit in Advanced Stages

Peter Shaw-Smith

MEBAA founding chairman Alnaqbi is concerned about illegal charter market also affecting commercial operators.

Middle East Bizav Set for Flat 2017

Preview Tour of Textron Aviation’s Citation Hemisphere Large-cabin Business Jet

Flag carrier inks deal for twenty 777-9s and nineteen 787-10s during White House visit by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore Signs Firm Order for 39 Boeing Widebodies

The Connecticut-based company has opened Habco MRO, which will operate in a separate location within Habco’s facility

Habco Becomes FAA Part 145 Repair Station

U.S. manufacturers and suppliers need a stable and well-understood regulatory environment to plan, hire and invest effectively, AIA said.

AIA Appeals for Congressional Action on Cert Reforms

Unit posted a 13.1 percent operating margin on the delivery of 39 commercial helicopters, up from 25 in the same period last year.

Bell Helicopter Posts Strong Third Quarter

The event will discuss regulation, aircraft ownership considerations, on-demand models and management and maintenance, among other topics.

Corporate Aviation Summit To Highlight Key Issues

FAA is adopting new Stage 5 noise standards for newly certified subsonic jet and transport category airplanes.

U.S. Stage 5 Noise Rules Go Into Effect December 31

Contract also calls for joint studies on new commercial aircraft technologies

Boeing, Mitsubishi Reach Cost-cutting Pact for 787 Wings

Revised location is awaiting the demolition of the India government-owned Centaur Hotel near Runway 29.

Delhi Airport FBO Terminal Hits Snag as Site Moves

Company also reports progress with flight tests of the H160, but longstanding problems with the H225 and Tiger continue.

Airbus Delivers two H175s; Tiger Woes Continue

Airbus CEO Enders now sees market for at least 3,000 of the jets over the next 20 years

Attitude Adjustment Prompts Airbus About-Face on C Series 

After the abruptly-announced departure of its FBO operator, Chautauqua County will put out an RFP to manage the facility at Dunkirk Airport.

County Agency To Step in at NY FBO

This rare aircraft from the 1950s and 60s is now available for flight hours from owner Tony Phillippi.

AIN Blog: Flying in the Howard 500

Rob Finfrock

One Aviation attributed a fresh round of layoffs this week to its decision to end production of the Eclipse 550 VLJ and focus resources on the EA700.

Second Round of Layoffs Hit One Aviation Amid EA700 Focus

A330neo test program expected to log some 1,400 flying hours 

Airbus A330-900 Flies for the First Time

Recent fires have encompassed much larger territory than those in the past.

Bumper Firefighting Year for Columbia 

NBAA is advising members though to prepare for closures as the runway-shortening project begins this month.

NBAA Promises to Fight On in Spite of Latest SMO Ruling

Mike Yeo

Two upgraded versions of the VTOL UAV are being acquired. Meanwhile, the service is upgrading its manned MH-60R helicopters.  

Australian Navy Perseveres With S-100 Camcopter Despite Crashes

A limited extension, believed to have been discussed, would primarily affect NetJets.

Congress Said To  Mull Age 65 Extension to Part 91K/135

Former U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marke 'Hoot' Gibson will lead the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance.

New York Alliance Names FAA's Top Drone Advisor as CEO

Third-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation fell $44 million year-over-year, as it delivered 41 Citations and 24 King Airs.

Textron Aviation Holds Firm on Bizjet Pricing in Flat Market

Third-quarter deliveries were off by 20 percent and are down 15 units for the year.

Deliveries Slow for Embraer Executive Jets

More than a month after it was ravaged by Hurricane Irma's category 5 winds, the island continues to pull itself together.

St. Maarten's FBOs Resume Full Operations

The biennial ADEX trade show became a vehicle for another demonstration of U.S. airpower.

U.S. Sends New Deterrence Message to North Korea Via Seoul Airshow 

The service expects to award an engineering and manufacturing development contract next fall, the Naval Air Systems Command said.

Navy Releases Request for Proposals for MQ-25 Refueling Drone

The allinance leverages CommCore’s crisis communications and coaching expertise and Stangarone’s background in the aviation and aerospace sectors.

Stangarone Joins Forces with CommCore

The FAA will provide a backup system for ADS-B consisting of layers of existing radar surveillance systems.

Though Airlines Slow to Equip, FAA Plans for Future With ADS-B

AIN Staff

In this episode of The Human Factor, pilot George Braly recounts a flight where he lost consciousness due to a kinked oxygen hose. 

Episode 06: The Perils of Hypoxia

Test program has accumulated 1,600 flying hours out of estimated requirement of 2,000

Widerøe To Take first Embraer E190-E2 in April

Facing power and water outages, the service providers at the two airports met the urgent crisis head-on.

Against All Odds, San Juan’s FBOs Shine

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