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.
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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Accidents
Vortex Ring Drill Triggered Bell 429 In-flight Break-up
NTSB faults pilot, instructor in 2022 fatal accident
Environment
Private Pilots Come to the Aid of Endangered Sea Turtles
Recent volunteer flights carried more than 100 critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles to specialized care
Accidents
Philadelphia News Helicopter Crash Kills Two
The A-Star crashed at night in a remote area of a forest
Security
DaVinci Joins with Aviation Secure on New Security Coursework
New courses will provide a global reach for customer security training
Accidents
UK AAIB: Multiple Factors Led to Challenger Accident
Slow airspeed and strong crosswind led to mishap
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Certifies Gogo Avance L3 for Falcon 2000
The upgrade prepares aircraft for the phaseout of Gogo's legacy network
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Pilot Professionalism Redefined
Professionalism in aviation is much more than just collecting a paycheck for flying and wearing a necktie
Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Gets Bogged Down over Ukraine, Border
Sen. Bennet placed a hold on the extension
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog Calls for Better Airport Revenue Oversight
FAA Needs To Verify Use of Aviation Tax Revenues, OIG Maintains
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Security
European Aviation Security Experts Join Forces
The security consultants support commercial and private aviation clients
