2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

The third-generation tiltrotor takes lessons learned from the V-22 as it prepares for first flight in 2017.

'Sports-car' Performance Promised for Bell V-280

Bill Carey

Thales Australia will build an integrated civil and military air traffic management system under Australia's 'OneSky' program.

Australia Chooses Thales For Joint Civil-Military ATM System

The company has added to its spare parts inventory and pledged to raise customer satisfaction to industry-leading levels.

Airbus CEO Takes Steps To Improve Product Support

The new airliner type lifted off just after 11 a.m., from Mirabel International Airport near Montreal and returned at 3:58 p.m. Eastern time.

Bombardier's CS300 Completes 5-Hour Maiden Flight

Thierry Dubois

The Arrano and Ardiden 3 turboshafts are Turbomeca’s first to have parts made with additive manufacturing.

Turbomeca Taps Into 3-D Printing for Engine Nozzles

David Donald

Eurofighter, Denel, Wescam and others choose venue for product announcements 

UAE Reveals New C-17 and Helicopter Buys at IDEX Show

New roll-in stretchers simplify handling for aeromedical operators.

Aerolite Has the Latest in EMS Interiors

The flight test paves the way for installation of airborne connectivity for Sikorsky’s S-92.

Thales, Greenwich AeroGroup Flight Test LiveAero on S-92 

Ian Sheppard

Airbus strengthened its financial position and believes demand is there to increase narrowbody production, but it is noncommital on A380 future.

Airbus Revenue Increases, Results 'Better Than Expected'

Wearable display to merge enhanced vision and synthetic vision.

Elbit Displays Skylens HUD and Awaits Certification

Charles Alcock

XOJet CEO Brad Stewart says that, having achieved profitability, the company is now putting its focus more squarely on customers.

Strong Charter Program Sales Drive XOJet to Break-even

Gregory Polek

Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue and support mission.

Salute to Excellence: MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

The Italian Air Force has placed an order for the UAV conversion of the Piaggio Avanti.

HammerHead Takes Flight, Gains First Order

Kerry Lynch

Senate action on bill expected today, but House and Senate lawmakers have been at impasse.

DHS Shutdown Looms

After making its Reality H simulators available in France, the devices will be available in Norway and Australia.

Thales Checks In with Reality H Sims

Chad Trautvetter

Since fligth testing began in November, the helicopter program has quickly progressed, performing additional tests and numerous practice autorotations,

Bell Helicopter Adds Second Jet Ranger X to Test Fleet

Dahlen’s actions saved the lives of several firefighters during last year’s King Fire in California.

Appareo Pilot of the Year

Pilots are concerned about the increasing number of encounters with UAVs.

UAVs: Low-Altitude Dangers

The Textron-owned company manufactures simulators and offers training for rotorcraft and airplanes.

TRU Simulation’s Roots in Helicopters

Initial simulator arrives as HondaJet nears certification

Honda Aircraft Installing First HondaJet Simulator

The London event is set to take place at the ExCel exhibition center October 6-8.

Helitech Opens Its Door to the Up-and-coming

The White House reissued the nomination after the Senate failed to take action last year.

Senate Commerce Clears Hart Nomination for NTSB Chairman

Gogo Business Aviation service revenue outpaces equipment sales in fourth quarter for first time.

Gogo BizAv Revenues, Profit  Surge

Bill would expand pilot protections during enforcement actions, seek improvements to Notam system and provide liability protection for volunteer pilots.

Graves, Inhofe Introduce Pilot's Bill of Rights 2

Bell Helicopter’s development programs include the 525 Relentless, 505 light single and V-280 Valor tiltrotor.

Bell's Garrison: New Programs at Full Speed

Curt Epstein

With more than three decades of teaching experience. Simon Spencer-Bower has become one of New Zealand’s top helicopter pilot instructors.

Kiwi Honored with CFI of the Year Award

Satcom Direct has readied a GSM-in-the-cabin solution, which enables seamless cell phone usage.

Satcom Direct Service To Allow Onboard Cellphone Calls

Mark Phelps

The squadron has saved thousands of lives flying search-and-rescue missions over a 2.3-million sq mi area.

751 Squadron Receives Salute to Excellence

David A. Lombardo

The company is divesting two divisions to focus on core competencies.

AAR To Sell Telair Cargo Group to TransDigm 

MRO to provide line maintenance for the long-range Gulfstream.

Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo Receives EASA G650 Approval

Patrick Cox is a prominent figure in the development of the technical aspects of Robinson Helicopter models R22, R44 and R66

Patrick Cox Receives Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award

James Wynbrandt

Distribution of the proceeds was blocked by a lawsuit brought by one Avantair shareowner that challenged the trustee's plan.

Avantair Share Owners Finally See Aircraft Sales Proceeds 

The Hungary-based carrier has big plans to grow beyond its network across Central and Eastern Europe

Wizz Air Goes Public to Boost Low-Cost Growth Plan

The Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer’s Model 304 Fire Attack system is validated for use on the Bell 412 in China.

Simplex Set To Fight Fire in China

The ability to accept ICAs will allow Duncan Aviation to better control schedules and manage project milestones

FAA Expands Duncan Aviation’s ODA Authority

AIN Staff

The company also recapped its successful year, following the launch of the new TBM 900 turboprop single last year.

TBM 900 Manufacturer Rebrands as Daher, Dropping Socata

Michael Hirschberg is an internationally recognized lecturer on the topic of vertical flight.

Michael Hirschberg Recognized for Excellence in Communications

Results of a recent report are no surprise to those working in the industry every day.

Aviation Industry Short on Qualified Maintenance Technicians 

The company's AeroIT is designed to give members of the flight department a better understanding of networking.

Satcom Direct Introduces IT Certification for Aviation

Company offers a panoply of products for helicopters, from composite cyclics to solar-protection products.

Vision Systems Offers Variety of Innovative Products

Emergency grounding ended after investigators found that R44 crash last week was not caused by a cracked main rotor blade.

New Zealand Clears Robinson R44s for Return to Flight

Since 2009, the Louisiana-based helicopter completions specialist has outfitted four EC135s for the law enforcement agency.

Mass. State Police Accept Latest Metro EC135

The FAA, Southwest Airlines and Boeing agreed on a plan that allows Southwest 737s to continue flying until overdue inspections are completed.

Southwest 737s Allowed To Fly Until Inspections Completed

The company can manufacture approved parts to support its own STCs as well as many OEM installations.

FAA OKs Duncan Aviation’s PMA Quality System

There are still opportunities for growth in the Brazilian offshore market despite declining oil prices.

Erickson advances after dual acquisitions

Matt Thurber

The city could earn an additional $8.9 million a year by raising lease rates.

Santa Monica Airport Lease Rates Would Skyrocket Under Commission Plan

Guillaume Lecompte-Boinet

2014 saw even stronger sales of the CFM56 and new Leap engines.

Surge in CFM Engine Sales Boost Safran’s Results

Three company-owned service centers now have certification for the King Air 90, 200 and 300 series.

Textron Aviation Expands Global King Air Service

Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.

Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92

The program maintains the engine's residual value by establishing that an engine's content and maintenance history have been verified by GE or CFM.

TRUEngine Program Surpasses 10,000 Enrollments

The original final accident report has been removed from the public domain.

Aussie TSB Reopens Westwind Crash Investigation

The app allows users to save specific aircraft types to a favorites list and quickly reference equipment options that are compatible with their fleets.

New App Covers Aircraft GSE Equipment

Surf Air, which placed an order last fall for 15 PC-12 NGs and options for an additional 50, now has four of the turboprop singles in its fleet.

Milestone 1,300th Pilatus PC-12 Lands at Surf Air

Retirement will enable him to dedicate time to the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association.

Al Naqbi Retiring from Presidential Flight Post

Rolls-Royce named Aerospace Industries Association chief and former FAA administrator Marion Blakey to head its North America subsidiary.

Rolls-Royce Names AIA's Blakey as North America CEO

Aircraft was in left turn before accident.

Propeller Overhaul Preceded Beech 1900 Crash

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet

The European Commission has drafted legislation to postpone requiring controller-pilot datalink communications until 2020.

Europe Postpones Controller-Pilot Datalink Mandate

Landmark Aviation acquired Ellington Partners and Southwest Airport Services at Houston Ellington Airport.

Landmark Acquires Second FBO in Houston

Courses are applicable to a certificate of management in aviation safety.

Embry-Riddle Offers New Aviation Safety Courses

Neelam Mathews

No big defense deals done at the event, but a top-level French delegation arrived soon after

‘Make in India’ Theme Stressed at Aero India Show

Investigators found nothing to connect this to any earlier GIV control malfunctions.

NTSB Details Colorado GIV Takeoff Incident

GAMA to work with ATAG as ICAO develops aviation environmental standards in 2016.

GAMA Joins Group To Urge Sensible Environmental Regs

Charters, real estate flights lead gains, with growth coming in Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Global Business Aircraft Flying Edged Up Last Year

Pilot became distracted during the instrument approach by something that has not yet been identified.

NTSB Publishes Preliminary Report on Texas Cessna 441 Crash

Aviation authorities in New Zealand and Australia grounded all of the nearly 600 Robinson helicopters based there fitted with stainless-steel main rotors.

Robinson R44s Grounded Down Under

Proposal expected to draw a considerable number of comments from business supporters of UAS, as well as aviation safety advocates.

FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Proposal Published

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash

Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod incorporates the company's new generation infrared search and track system for fourth generation fighters.

Lockeed Martin Unveils 'Legion Pod' for F-15, F-16 Retrofit

AC outlines numerous changes to the flight validation procedures and requirements.

FAA Updates Advisory Circular for RNP Procedures

The team will be available at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Booth No. 2474 in the Orange County Convention Center.

Meet AIN's Editors at Heli-Expo 2015

Helicopter team tightens its focus to help maintain accident rate reduction.

IHST Updates Helicopter Safety Initiatives

New order allows for both VFR and IFR operations using special callsigns.

FAA Addresses Use of Special Aircraft Callsigns

In the last 10 years, what condition has produced the greatest number of aviation fatalities?

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Feb. 23, 2015)

Working with Air Rescue 5 in 2014, volunteer SAR teams responded to 597 missions, up from 491 in 2013. 

2014 a Record Year for L.A. Sheriff SAR Team

Owner-pilots fly off in a nearly factory-fresh model, often for about half the cost of a new one. 

Remanufactured Aircraft

Air Methods will use the helicopters in EMS operations.

United Rotorcraft Awarded STC for Airbus EC130T2 EMS

Under the five-year MoU, NetJets will work with Ohio State University on analyzing airspace operations data and NextGen implementation.

NetJets and FAA Sign NextGen Implementation MoU

Satellite surveillance provider Aireon signed an agreement with Senegal-based ATC provider to assess satellite ADS-B service over West Africa.

Aireon Cites Global 'Momentum,' Works With Africa on ADS-B

CEO's 9/11 comments play to base prejudices

AIN Blog: Delta’s Apology Rings Hollow 

Chris Pocock

UK government funding is helping mature the huge, innovative hybrid design

Hybrid Air Vehicles Tests Engines Ahead of First Flight

Gulfstream’s new jets have vastly improved cockpit ergonomics thanks to active control sidesticks.

Sidesticks Shine in G500 Sim Flight

Airbus Helicopters and P&WC decided against pursuing growth version of PW210E for X4, but plan to collaborate on other potential opportunities for engine.

Turbomeca Arrano Wins Out over P&WC PW210 for Airbus X4

Company is projecting that flying this month in North America will improve by 0.9 percent from last February.

Argus: Bizav Traffic Climbs for 14th Consecutive Month

Speakers highlighted the value of business aviation to the state and local economies.

Bizav Issues Panel at NBAA Forum Urges Participation, Advocacy

FAA is proposing new limits at Kennedy and Newark, along with existing limits at LaGuardia for unscheduled operations.

NATA Seeks Meeting On FAA Slot Proposal

Targets unit cost reduction of between 1 and 1.3 percent for 2015

Air France-KLM To Speed Cost-Cutting, Slash Investments

Dassault and Sukhoi had the only business jets on display at Aero India in Bangalore.

Most Bizplane Builders Give Aero India 2015 a Miss

Lockheed Martin is discussing with the U.S. and Korean governments the F-16 upgrade originally awarded to BAE Systems.

Lockheed Discusses F-16 Upgrade for Korea, Other Nations

Former President George H.W. Bush is co-chairing the event, which will include vintage aircraft flying in formation on the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

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