2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

James Wynbrandt

The completed aircraft will now go on a demo tour beginning this weekend.

ZenithJet Takes Bow for First Global 7500 Completion

Area airports are subject to reservations and slots from now through January 5.

Super Bowl Kicks Off at Atlanta-area FBOs

Jerry Siebenmark

Stellar and Collins roll out flight planning tool, prepare for launch of scheduling tool.

Stellar, Collins Chart Progress on Next-gen Flight Ops

Curt Epstein

The Miami fuel provider extended its reach in the London area, with a five-year fuel and training contract for London Oxford Airport and London Heliport.

World Fuel Earns London Oxford Fueling Contract

David Donald

After 35 years of service, the "Legacy" Hornet is bowing out of the U.S. Navy's active-duty fleet as VFA-34 begns its conversion to the Super Hornet

End of the Line for the Fleet’s Legacy Hornets

Chad Trautvetter

Air Culinaire Worldwide has launched a new mobile app that enables clients to access global menus, in-flight catering tools, and culinary resources.

Air Culinaire Releases Bizav Catering Menu App

Ian Sheppard

The Franco-Italian airframer sees a bright future for turboprops, as it finalizes STOL and pure freighter variants.

ATR Surveys Growth Prospects in U.S. and China

Mark Huber

Leonardo thinks its TH-119 single is a more cost effective training helicopter for the U.S. Navy. 

Leonardo Encouraged by Navair Helicopter Trainer RFP

Under an agreement between the two organizations, Safety 1st trained staff will receive identification under Crew ID's global credentialing system.

NATA, CrewID Partner on Safety 1st Training Credentials

Gordon Gilbert

The NTSB stopped work on more than 1,900 ongoing transportation accident investigations during the 35-day-long partial U.S. government shutdown.

NTSB Labors To Catch Up in Aftermath of Shutdown

Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool.

Osprey Brings Real-time Risk Assessment to Flightworx

Gregory Polek

The European airframer confirms reports of negotiations but declines to get specific. 

Airbus in A380 Talks with Emirates

Panel at the 2019 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference details Part 295 regulation for air charter brokers that takes effect February 14.

New Rules for Charter Brokers Mean New Responsibilities

Founded in 2011, the exclusive FBO network now numbers 72 locations worldwide.

Air Elite Network Adds Four New Locations

Charter pilots reported more hours of sleep in the previous 48 hours of duty than long- and short-haul airline pilots, according to a new study.

Charter Pilots Fare Well in Australian Fatigue Study

The four locations, two in Milan, along with Rome and Venice, earned the first rating in IBAC's safety managemet system-based program.

Signature's Italy FBOs Earn Country's FIrst IS-BAH Registration

Thirty-four education sessions cover just about anything in our business aviation industry," conference co-chair says.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Show Opens With Nod to Past

Gulfstream delivered 121 business jets last year, one more than in 2017, with the mix favoring large-cabin jets, at 92, up two from a year earlier.

G500 Deliveries Put Gulfstream Over the Top in 2018

Rittenhouse's volunteer activities include service on S&D committee and as 2004 conference chair.

Rittenhouse Receives NBAA S&D Leadership Award

Leap-1B supply deficit continues to hamper Max ramp-up effort.  

Boeing Dispatches Team to CFM to Speed 737 Recovery

Kerry Lynch

The company saw increases in revenues, fleet, and membership in 2018.

After 2018 Growth, XOJet Eyes Expansion Under New Owner

Neelam Mathews

The country’s oldest privately held airline has entered talks with lessors to avoid aircraft repossession. 

India’s Jet Airways In Dire Financial Straits

The uncommitted balance of aviation trust fund is over $6.5 billion and is on pace to be funded at $20 billion a year by 2020.

Rinaldi: Shutdown Presents Funding Reform Opportunity

The network of independent FBOs made its debut as an exhibitor this year at NBAA's Schedulers and DIspatchers Conference in San Antonio.

Paragon Aviation Group Welcomes New Ohio Member

ABS' Prague base marked 10 years in operation last year and 20,000 rotations handled.

ABS Jets Achieves IS-BAH at Prague Base

He described steps the industry and NBAA are taking to attract and maintain aviation talent in a tight labot market this morning.

Bolen Notes Labor Shortage Strategies at SDC

Jennifer Meszaros

Airbus leads a group of four companies that aim to nearly double the country’s output of aviation technicians.

Thailand Partners With Industry in MRO Training Pact

Not every FBO can offer paddleboards and kayaks from its own dock, but this Ozarks backcountry gateway can.

FBO Profile: Summit Aviation (VBT)

Garmin is now shipping its standalone GPS 3000 WAAS/SBAS position sensor that interfaces with existing avionics to help meet ADS-B Out requirements. 

Garmin Now Shipping ADS-B GPS Source for Legacy 600/650

The Avfuel-branded facility at General Mitchell International Airport, offers a full slate of amenities.

New Avflight FBO Opens in Milwaukee

Valcora, which launched in 2017 has seen strong global sales growth driven by the ease of its online platform, its VAT expertise and transparent pricing.

Swiss Online Fueling Service Expands to North America

PrivateSky Aviation Services and St. Barth Executive will provide further support PC-12 support capacity in Florida and the Caribbean.

Epps Designates Two PC-12 Satellite Support Centers

An Erickson Aircrane crashed near a dam while firefighting in Victoria. 

Erickson Aircrane Lost in Australia, Crew Safe

Bowles will work iwth legeslators and regulators on emerging aviation technologies, while DeJong will strengthen GAMA's expansion into new technologies.

Bowles Joins ASTM Board, while ASTM's DeJong Joins GAMA

Bombardier extended the maintenance intervals for the powerplants of the Learjet 70 and 75 by 500 hours to 3,500 hours.

Learjet Fleet Tops 25 Million Hours with New Intervals

South Carolina's Horry County operates three FBOs in the heart of the state's golf and beach region

FBO Profile: Beach Aviation Services

The milestone show which takes place in San Antonio, coiuld be a record setter.

NBAA's 30th Anniversary SDC Opens Tonight

CBP will assist in the patrol of the 30-nm restricted airspace for general aviation and drone operations.

FAA Warns of Airspace Restrictions for Super Bowl LIII

To be rolled out in April, the enhanced custormer loyalty package will include more opportunities to earn points.

World Fuel Revamps FlyBuys Loyalty Program

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.

Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets

Business aircraft flight activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean increased by a moderate 0.9 percent last year, compared with 4.8 percent in 2017.

Argus: Expect More Mild Growth for U.S. Bizav Flying

Matt Thurber

Bill Forelli may have figured out how to accelerate the learn-to-fly process using personal computer-based simulators.

Learning To Fly on Simulated Wings

Vladimir Karnozov

Western sanctions help drive up costs of the Irkutsk-built narrowbody program to more than triple its original estimate.   

Kremlin Boosts Funding for MC-21

Japan's largest carrier is moving quickly to fulfill a five-year growth plan.

ANA To Ink Narrowbody Deals, Take Stake in Philippine Airlines

Having just participated in the flying green event at California's Van Nuys Airport, the fuel distributor is looking to keep the SAJF conversation going.

Avfuel Promotes Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

The annual forecast by FBO industry consultancy Aviation Business Strategies Group, saw only 25 percent of those surveyed selling less fuel in 2018

FBO Fuel Survey Notes Positive Sales in 2018

Internationally developed toolkit will assist countries to safely integrate drone operations. 

Drone Roadmap Revealed at Davos

U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Aircraft America claims Bombardier engaged in “anticompetitive behavior.”

Mitsubishi Countersues Bombardier in Trade Secrets Spat

Bosco will be recognized for her significant contributions to aviation organizations, efforts in outreach to underrepresented groups, and recruitment.

WAI's Bosco To Receive Public Administration Honor

The scholarships are designed to offer hands-on training opportunities for current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers.

NBAA Awards S&D Training Scholarships to 12 People

Additional FltLogic features include an FBO fuel-price comparison tool, filters to generate different flight department reports.

Garmin Adds More Functionality to FltLogic Service

The operator saw its client base double in the UK and operations jump 46 percent in North America.

VistaJet Sees Global Expansion as It Turns 15

In the pre-owned market in Asia, prices have held steady but inventory has increased.

ASG Sees Mixed Global Helo Market, Lights on Upswing

Signature’s FBOs also will host FlightAware’s proprietary ADS-B ground stations called FlightFeeders.

FlightAware Adds Signature Flight to FBO Toolbox

The facility has U.S. FAA and EASA Part 145 approval.

Daher Opens Base To Bolster TBM Support in Paris

The combination gives Aviaa access to a European FBO network comprising Dassault Falcon Service, ExecuJet and Jet Aviation.

Aviaa Expands European Footprint with Convolus Merger

Levine Leichtman Capital has acquired AeroSafety, which services aircraft life vests, fire extinguishers, oxygen masks and cylinders, and life rafts.

Private Equity Firm Levine Leichtman Buys AeroSafety

The first of two A330neo models can fly routes with a diversion distance of some 2,000 nm. 

A330-900 Certified for ‘Beyond 180-minutes’ ETOPS

Qatar Executive has become the world’s first commercial service operator of the recently certified Gulfstream G500.

Qatar Executive Presses G500s into Charter Service

Bombardier Business Aircraft is using the Super Bowl in Atlanta to kick off a world tour of its flagship Global 7500.

Global 7500 To Make Touchdown at PDK for Super Bowl

Taking cues from its stylish older sibling at Milan's Linate Airport, the Italian FBO operator will soon debut its new facility at Milan Malpensa.

SEA Prime Touts New Milan FBO at S&D

Signature TechnicAir has stationed new mobile service units at Chicago Midway International (MDW) and Minnesota’s Saint Paul Downto

Signature’s TechnicAir Adds Mobile Service in Midwest

NATCA, A4A, and TTD also urged leaders to avert another shutdown in mid-February.

In Shutdown Wake, NATCA Remains Wary of Future Funding

North Carolina-based AOne Parts & Logistics will deal with both new and used aircraft parts.

Former CRS Jet Spares Exec Launches New Company

The independent FBO will be managed by FBO veterans Josh and Julia Hochberg of Sonoma Jet Center fame.

Carlsbad Jet Center Takes Over Magellan FBO at CRQ

Jetscape Services, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, expects to debut the new $20 million-plus facility in summer 2020.

Florida FBO Breaks Ground on New Base

Beth Stevenson

General Atomics has awarded weaponization contracts to MBDA and Raytheon for the RAF's Protector, as well as engaging other UK industry players.

GA-ASI Contracts British Industry for RAF Protector Program

Set to take effect February 14, the new rule is raising questions among schedulers and dispatchers surrounding disclosure requirements.

NBAA S&D To Delve into New Charter Broker Rule

The Florida-based aviation service provider has opened a temporary FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, ahead of a multmillion dollar permanent home

Sheltair Makes Colorado Debut

As the sole FBO operator at three of the California capital's four airports, if you've flown privately to Sacramento, you know them.

FBO Profile: Sacramento Mather Jet Center

Commercial helicopter deliveries at Bell increased while revenue decreased in 2018.

At Bell, Civil Helos Carry the Quarter, Year

Jon Lake

Northrop Grumman's Model 400 was developed for the T-X competition, but was withdrawn. Recently more dtails have emerged about the aircraft

Swift: Looking Back on the Forgotten T-X Contender

The FAA acknowledged it has experienced a higher number than usual staff out on sick leave at two of its facilities.

ATC Delays Break U.S. Government Shutdown Impasse

What it’s like to fly a Boeing B-29 Superfortress

Organizations have myriad choices for Apple, Android, and Microsoft platforms.

Amazing Apps

JetSuiteX is adding seasonal flights to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Thermal, California, this April for the Coachella Music Festival.

JetSuiteX Adds Flights To Coachella Music Festival

Bell V-280 hit target maximum speed after 13 months of flight testing. 

Bell V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Reaches 280 Knots 

The Thai regional airline names the son of former chief executive to run the company. 

Bangkok Airways Replaces CEO Fined for Securities Fraud

West Star Aviation opened a 60,000-sq-ft hangar at its East Alton, Illinois facility, allowing it to expand existing business aircraft maintenance programs

West Star Opens New Hangar at East Alton Location

Through photos leaked on Russian internet sites it appears that the Sukhoi S-70 heavyweight UCAV is nearing a first flight

Russia Prepares To Flight-test the Sukhoi S-70 UCAV

Bizjets produce significantly less noise and harmful emissions, and this trend continues to improve compared to the jet and turboprop airline fleet.

Bizav Shines over Airlines in Euro Environmental Report

Air traffic management program has delayed outgoing flights by more than an hour at nearby Newark Airport.

ATC Staff Shortage Halts Flights at New York La Guardia 

Government shutdown forces the Atlanta-based airline to shift first revenue flight of the former C Series from January 31 to February 7.

Delta Delays A220 Service Launch

Users now can seek an MRO quote from an individual provider or send out a request to all matching providers in the MRO Insider network.

MRO Insider Adds Specific Quote Capability to Website

Colorado congressmen propose a 10 percent tax credit against the cost of installing crash resistant fuel systems in EMS helicopters. 

Tax Credit Floated for Crash-resistant HEMS Fuel Tanks

France has formally launched the next major step in Rafale development, with the accent on improved networking.

France Launches Rafale F4 Upgrade

The company has acquired Cayman Islands-based Island Air and its two FBOs, giving it its first presence outside the U.S.

Ross Aviation Expands to Caribbean

The Wichita airframer saw higher year-over-year jet and turboprop deliveries and a 12 percent revenue increase.

Textron Aviation Closes 2018 on High Note

Schedules call for Daxing International Airport to Open on September 30.

Flight Trials Begin at Beijing’s New ‘Mega-airport’

Both flights qualify as first legs in the rarely awarded Polar Diamond Circumnavigator Diploma.

TBM 850 and 930 Complete Journey over Antarctica

Cathy Buyck

The British Airways parent confirms that it does not plan to bid for the low-cost carrier. 

IAG To Sell Its Stake in Norwegian Air Shuttle 

The acquisition is expected to help boost Bombardier's Aerostructures anticipated 2019 revenues from $2 billion to between $2.25 billion and $2.5 billion.

Bombardier To Buy Global 7500 Wing Program from Triumph

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