2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Gregory Polek

An engine on CSeries FTV1 has halted progress on the flight-test program.

Bombardier Confirms Engine Incident on CSeries FTV1 

Bill Carey

The order represents the first direct commercial sale of the latest generation countermeasures suite, BAE said.

UK Military Orders BAE's 'Gen 3' Missile Warning System

Chad Trautvetter

UBS analysts estimate that business jet takeoffs and landings in the U.S. were 4 percent higher last month than a year ago.

UBS: Bizjet Flight Activity Key to Industry Recovery

Chris Pocock

Relief organizations currently rely largely on old, environmentally unfriendly Russian airlifters.

Airbus Suggests Civilian A400M Relief Operations

App allows iPad users to view weather in the U.S. and Canada when connected to an XM Receiver through the GDC64 tablet to aircraft interface unit.

New Aviation Weather App for iPads Displays XM Weather Data

Senate bill would restore tax incentives that expired last year, including accelerated depreciation on purchases of long-term capital assets.

NBAA, Other Groups Call on Senate To Extend Tax Breaks

Partnership allows the FBO to offer Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip rewards points.

Rizon Jet UK at London Biggin Hill Airport Joins Avfuel Network

The program's nine-year development is set to end this year, with no production order from the U.S., Germany or Italy.

MEADS Partners Eye Poland as Savior

MoU builds on a partnership formed in 2011 between Embraer, Boeing and research foundation Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa of the State of São Paulo.

Embraer, Boeing Collaborate on Sustainable Jet Biofuels

Matt Thurber

Some people, such as former Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, and partners are no longer associated with the Alliance, and a new source of funding had to be found.

Aviation Alliance: 421, GIII Reman Programs Still Alive

Upgraded twinjet features a new interior with a redesigned cabin and cockpit, new pressurization and new diagnostics systems.

Cessna Aircraft Rolls Out First Production CJ3+

A turboprop trainer, attack helicopter and UAV were among the aircraft the nation showed at ILA Berlin.

Turkey’s Aerospace Ambitions on Display in Berlin

David A. Lombardo

Company has an aggressive business plan to open executive FBOs throughout the U.S. in major and medium markets.

Hawthorne Global Opens Third FBO, Has Plans for More

Neelam Mathews

Multi-role combat aicraft and multi-role tanker are among the aircraft covered by deals likely to be signed this year.

New Indian Regime Will Sign Long-Delayed Deals

U.S. airlines are operating in a “hypercompetitive” environment against foreign carriers that are either state-owned or heavily state subsidized. 

U.S. Airline Industry In 'Survival Mode,' Says Pilots Union

New program is designed for owners who require only occasional use of their aircraft and are looking for guaranteed monthly income.

Delta Private Jets Launches Fixed-income Aircraft Management Program

The firm’s index tracks the number of hours that business aircraft have flown by region, industry and aircraft type.

JSSI: Global Business Aircraft Activity Slumps in 1Q14

Aviation professionals&#8211;both men and women alike&#8211;have until August 1 to apply online for the aviation scholarships.

Women in Corporate Aviation To Award $100K+ in Aviation Scholarships

Service centers can issue and extend airworthiness review certificates to EASA-registered aircraft.

Textron Aviation Receives Camo Approval at European Service Centers

Jet Aviation extends Rolls-Royce approvals for facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Jet Aviation Adds Rolls-Royce Service Authorizations

Lawson has extensive experience in Hawker support.

West Star Aviation Names Robert Lawson as Hawker Technical and Sales Support Rep

The company is authorized to design, certify and approve cabin, galley and avionics mods.

TAG Aviation Adds EASA Part 21 DOA

Charles Alcock

New working capital from Wizz Air's IPO will fund route and frequency expansion in fast-growing Central and Eastern Europe.

Stock Market Flotation to Fuel Wizz Air's Growth Plans

The jump seats are interchangeable with those provided by the manufacturer.

AvFab Adds Canadian Approval for King Air Jump Seat

Dallas Airmotive and H+S Aviation authorized for engine repair and overhaul services.

P&WC Names Overhaul Facilities in U.S. and Middle East

Dedicated space increases efficiency and enhances quality of engine work.

Duncan Aviation Lincoln Expands Engine Capacity

Angola to benefit from joint MRO project.

Best Fly and Corjet Maintenance Team for Angola MRO

Installation was completed by ABS Jets.

328 Group Certifies Four-channel SwiftBroadband on Legacy 600

Interceptor 400 might be revived.

New Force Emerges for Meyers Aircraft

The Boeing 787-8 can now fly as far as 330 minutes away from a diversion airfield. 

FAA Approves Boeing 787 for 330-Minute ETOPS

EBACE is a “premier venue for companies in the industry to give aviation decision-makers a first-hand look at their products and services.”

EBACE 2014 Ends on a Strong Note

Except for Montana, which issued a letter, all have issued statewide proclamation through either the governor’s office or the state legislature.

Aviation Officially Recognized By All 50 U.S. States

Richard Pedicini

Exhibitors must sign up and pay before June 6 for priority in the exhibit space drawing on June 10.

Registration Finally Opens for LABACE 2014

The release of Inmarsat's satellite data for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 comes in response for demands for greater transparency.

Malaysia Releases Satellite Data for Missing Flight 370

The flight will raise money to “save and improve the lives of children in need around the world.”

Group Plans Round-the-world Charity Flight in First King Air

Company controls more than 30 acres at Tampa Executive, including 40,000 sq ft of hangars, 75 T-hangars, 32 shade ports and 110 tie-downs.

Volo Aviation Adds Tampa Executive to FBO Network

This will be the first S-92 simulator installed in the Middle East when it enters service by year-end.

FlightSafety To Build and Support Sikorsky S-92 Sim for Saudi Helicopter Operator

James Wynbrandt

Amelia Rose Earhart will fly a Pilatus PC-12 NG equipped with an Inmarsat-based Satcom1 system on circumnavigation flight.

Amelia Project Flight Set for June 23 Launch

This latest delay stems from a requirement to switch to a higher-thrust engine before first flight.

Engine Change Causes Slight Delay for Flaris LAR 1 VLJ

David Donald

Four flight-test aircraft have racked up more than 1,500 hours of testing to date.

Embraer Closing in on Legacy 500 Certification

House committee also voted to fund the transition from the current 100LL fuel to an unleaded avgas at $6 million.

GAMA Praises U.S. House for Part 23 Rewrite Support

The office “will plan, identify and prioritize key multi-agency research to drive consensus in the development and decisions related to NextGen.

FAA's New 'Interagency Planning Office' Replaces JPDO

Pratt & Whitney Canada continues development of the NGRT while airframe OEMs dither over the launch of a 90-seat turboprop.

Pratt Sees ‘Winning Conditions’ for NGRT Launch 

With these additions, Air BP provides fuel for international GA clients at 20 Chinese airports.

Air BP Extends General Aviation Fuel Network in China

AIN Staff

The FAA issued a safety alert as a follow up to EASA’s emergency AD.

FAA Issues Emergency AD on Parachutes

California and Texas top the list for rotorcraft accidents, according to the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

U.S. Helicopter Accidents Are Mainly in the West, South

Winners flew between 40,000 and 100,000 accident-free hours.

EBACE Safety of Flight Award Winners Announced

Wake turbulence standards amended to boost airport capacity.

FAA Recategorizes Wake Turbulence Separations

Gordon Gilbert

Citation pilot says he landed long.

Preliminary Report Issued on Florida Citation Overrun

Exemption from ICAO SARP on LPV approach clearance applies only in the U.S.

U.S. Policy on Part 91 LPV Approaches Clarified

AS350 was being repositioned on the ground at the time of the accident.

Pilot Killed in Grand Canyon Helicopter Accident

Board calls for development of a practical thermal runaway test

NTSB Issues Recommendations on Lithium-Ion Batteries

Safe Flight’s heated AoA leading edge sensor is certified for flight into icing.

Angle-of-Attack Indicator Now Standard on Viking Twin Otter

American Airlines 737 pilots failed to execute go-around in marginal weather, said Jamaican investigators.

Reduced Situational Awareness Caused Runway Excursion

The question of certification looms large in any evaluation of future MALE UAVs for European nations.

Mixed Messages, Outlook for Future Euro-MALE UAV

The proposal is a Sigint conversion of a Bombardier Global 5000.

Germany Offered Manned Israeli Substitute for Euro Hawk Sigint System

Defense exhibitors and attendees at ILA Berlin are mostly focused on German requirements, but the Germans are not buying anything.

German, European Defense Woes Undermine Berlin Airshow

Manufacturer Says Troubled NH-90 Has Come of Age

Lagos-based Evergreen Apple Nigeria has announced a new name here at EBACE. 

EAN Launches New Name, New Branding

Delivery of the first ever VVIP -8 expected by end of ‘14

L-3 Reports Progress On 747-8 VVIP Completions At EBACE

Curt Epstein

Condition monitoring and technical analysis specialist Spectro Jet-Care has unveiled a new customer access portal and online discussion forum.

Spectro Jet-Care Unveils New Online Services.

Contemporary aviatrix to take off on The Amelia Project June 23, in a circumnavigation attempt inspired by her namesake.

Amelia Earhart Set To Complete Round-the-world Flight

Thierry Dubois

H+S Aviation, Dallas Airmotive have new agreements with Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce

BBA Aviation Companies Gear Up For Maintenance On More Engine Types

Ultra-long-range and very light jets are in higher demand

Euro Bizav Unevenly Grew In Q1, WingX Says

Sikorsky, Lord Test Helicopter Vibration Suppressor

The two companies are aiming at greater bandwidth with Ku- and Ka-band and SwiftBroadband satcom

MAZ, Satcom1 Join Forces For ACJ, BBJ Faster Connectivity

International Wings Group subsidiary operates five aircraft

Iraq Gate Celebrates First Anniversary

ExecuJet Announces Dubai FBO Expansion

Rolls-Royce authorizes two more Bombardier service Centers to work on the BR710 engines which power the company’s Global series.

Two More Bombardier Centers Get Rolls-Royce Approval

U.S. company showcases its new 4K band SkyOne system and Sky-Fi Wireless ICS

CCC Cuts VIP IFEs Down to Bizjet Size

The Swiss aircraft manufacturer took in orders for 84 of its utility business jets since opening the order book on Tuesday.

Waiting Line for Pilatus PC-24 Extends to 2020

Retrofit features four 10- by 8-inch LCD panels and Waas/Egnos capability, as well as support for electronic charts and graphical weather.

Rockwell Collins Offers Pro Line 21 Cockpit Upgrades for Falcons

AeroEx has partnered with Web Manuals to provide Web-based company operations manuals and updating services.

AeroEx Aids Operators With European Regulatory Compliance

The Canadian interiors firm arrives on the heels of a factory expansion and successes in the Asian market

Flying Colours Touts Completions And Refurbs At EBACE

The Geneva-based operator manages nearly 70 business jets, from the Cessna Citation CJ2 to Gulfstreams, Bombardier Global Expresses and AC319s.

Global Jet Sees Recent Increase In Charter And Management Fleet

The Astral design is Ruag and Yasava’s specialized interior for large-cabin business jets.

Ruag And Yasava Deliver Astral Design Experience

The California company provides aircraft management, charter, sales, acquisitions, FBO, maintenance, avionics and interior work.

Clay Lacy Adds Three Gulfstreams To Charter Fleet

Equiom is emphasizing its ownership structuring and multi-jurisdictional VAT, tax and registration services.

Equiom Highlights Customs Warehousing

As engines become quieter, the aerodynamic noise created by disturbed airflow around the aircraft itself makes up more of the overall noise signature.

Gulfstream Files Patent for Quieter Nose Gear

Designed for FBOs and aviation merchants, AvPOS can process Avcard, Multi Service Aero Card and Air Card aviation cards.

World Fuel Services’ AvPOS Allows Fuel Transactions To Be Completed on the Ramp

Ian Sheppard

BBGA Finds New Home For Annual Conference

The Qatar Airways corporate jet division adds a new jet in time for the busy summer season.

Qatar Executive adds Global 5000 Vision

German operator Badenwings plans on using aircraft to carry small freight and transport passengers for its holding company, Schmidt &amp; Eger.

Daher-Socata Picks Up Another European TBM 900 Customer

FAA Grants Approval for BLR Lighting in King Air 90s

London Oxford And Hangar8 On The Up

New financing plan targets aircraft costing between $2 million and $10 million.

Nextant Aerospace Launches Aircraft Financing Program

Starting in July, IBAC’s new IS-BAH program will bring practices to the global ground handling industry.

IBAC Unveils New Ground Handling Standard

Mecaer Aviation Group plans to enhance its rotorcraft customizing, refurbishment and maintenance services.

Mecaer Aviation Group Aims For More VIP Helicopter Completions

BizAv services provider helps operators register their aircraft in Malta, where favorable rules reign.

Aircraft Corporate Services Touts Malta Registry

Trijet has logged just 660 flight hours

Opus Aeronautics Has Recent Falcon 7X for Sale

Energia is the first self-powered dimmable window, while the new VisiStream IFE systems can provide AVOD to up to 200 smart devices simultaneously.

Vision Systems Introduces Dimmable Window and IFE Solution

IBAC partnered with NATA in establishing the new voluntary standard, and it will incorporate NATA’s Safety 1st ground services audit program.

IBAC Unveils Best Practices for FBOs, Ground Handlers

Coverage is available for a range of business jets.

JSSI Launches Between-checks Coverage Plan

The Innovation Boost program aims to quadruple Lufthansa Technique’s spending on research and development.

Lufthansa Technik Unveils Innovation Initiatives At EBACE

World Fuel also promotes iPhone-enabled AvPOS payment software

World Fuel’s BaseOps To Launch Flight Planning Portal

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