Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Training and Workforce
Supply Chain Worries Persist, But Bizav Poised for Solid 2024
Industry leaders see stability and strength in 2024 bizav markets
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: January 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, January 2024
FBOs
Signature Acquires Two FBOs in Meridian Purchase
Meridian was the last independent FBO at New Jersey's bustling Teterboro Airport
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Maintenance and Modifications
Under New Ownership, Jet East Continues Rapid Growth
Combination of Jet East and West Star creates a broadly capable MRO operation
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Lider has new CEO, the Alliance for Aviation Across America head Selena Shilad flies west
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Goes Public Following SPAC Merger
The company announced its plans to grow its fleet and go public in October 2022
Accidents
NTSB: Unknown Emergency Preceded Meridian Fatal Crash
An investigation did not find mechanical failures
Charter & Fractional
Volato Expands HondaJet Fleet by 50 Percent to 24 Aircraft in 2023
Another 22 HondaJet Elite IIs are due for delivery in 2024 and beyond
Regulations and Government
Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024
While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Safety
No Clues as to Status of Missing GIII
The GIII disappeared off radar seven minutes after taking off from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Aircraft
Clock Running Out for Gulfstream G700 Deliveries by Year-end
'Zero' chance that company will deliver 19 G700s by year-end, says analyst
Avionics
FAA Grants STC for Wearable Head-up Display on 737NG
The STC enables a 50 percent reduction in minimum visibility requirements
Training and Workforce
ExecuJet Honored at South Africa Civil Aviation Awards
The company's Africa division earned top awards in four categories
Environment
Jet Aviation Opens the SAF Tap In Arizona, Montana
The company expands its U.S. SAF footprint to three states
FBOs
Canada's Skyservice Completes Miami FBO Deal
The purchase of a majority share in Fontainebleau Aviation's KOPF FBO was announced at NBAA-BACE
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint’s 15th Praetor 500 Joins Fractional Fleet
The new jet is the sixth addition this year to AirSprint's fleet
Aircraft
Amstat: Bizav Inventory Continues To Creep Up
Inventory levels still remain well below the 10-year average
Maintenance and Modifications
Sherpa Air Preps for Entry into Bizav Maintenance
Construction of a 30,000-sq-ft hangar completed in November
FBOs
Sheltair Starts Another Hangar Complex at KISM
Multi-million dollar project will add more than 40,000 sq ft of light general aviation hangars
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Aircraft
Bombardier Caps Off 2023 Deal for 12 Challenger 3500s
Deliveries are to begin in 2025 on the latest order
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero Centers Epps Selling Pilatus Mx and Sales Ops
The deal does not include Epps' FBO or non-Pilatus maintenance services
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Receives First STC for Installation of 5G LRU
The STC prepares for launch of Gogo's 5G network in the third quarter of 2024
Charter & Fractional
NJASAP: NetJets Pilots Plan Exodus without a Pay Hike
The pilots' union and NetJets disagree about salary and working conditions
Safety
Airbus H160 Swashplate Bearings Trigger EASA Emergency AD
Inspections are required every 15 flight hours after 'premature degradation' detected
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Reflections and Celebrations
End of the year is the perfect time for a personal audit
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Exec Jets To Double Owned Service Centers in U.S.
Three new MRO facilities in Florida, Ohio, and Texas to open in Q2 2024
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 in Turkey
The super-midsize jet went to long-time customer and charter provider Arkasair
Training and Workforce
Coptersafety Receives FAA Approval for its Airbus H145 Training
Coptersafety receives FAA Part 142 approval for its H145 training program
Training and Workforce
Time Running Out for AIN’s CALS West Registration
U.S.-based corporate flight department leaders have until December 31 to apply for event
FBOs
Sky Harbour To Add Hangars at Two Northeast U.S. Airports
Company will add much-needed hangar space in a tight metro New York market
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