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
AINsight: Reflections and Celebrations
End of the year is the perfect time for a personal audit
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
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
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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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
Simcom Opens Lake Nona Aviation Training Center
Facility marks third training center for Simcom in Orlando, Florida
Accidents
PC-12 Crashes on Approach to San Angelo, Texas
The pilot and passenger were killed in the accident
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
Safety
NTSB Retiring Most Wanted List
The year marks the end of a nearly 35-year run for the NTSB's Most Wanted List
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Philadelphia Marks 700th Helo Delivery
Leonardo has delivered 700 helicopters from its Philadelphia campus since 2004
Safety
Kern Raises Key Issues at Bombardier Safety Standdown
Mental health could be incorporated into CRM training
Safety
FSF Releases Global Plan for Stemming Runway Incursions
The plan was developed with input of a broad global taskforce
Aircraft
World Flight Planned as Classic Lear Jet Fundraiser
The flight should take 54 hours 30 minutes
Airports
Indiana's KGYY Acquires Nearby Reliever Airport
Griffith-Merrillville Airport offers a 4,900-foot runway and a modern terminal
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Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Consolidates under One Repair Station Certificate
The move will help Duncan deliver more consistent service
