2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

ForeFlight's new Performance Plus tier adds flight planning for high-performance aircraft.

ForeFlight Performance Planning Goes Live

Chris Kjelgaard

Pratt & Whitney confirmed plans to developed a new high-technology core for its PW1000G family of turbofans by 2020.

Pratt & Whitney Says New PW1000G Core Will Cut Fuel Burn

Vladimir Karnozov

The number of exhibitors jumped 85 percent from the 129 that participated in the first HeliRussia expo in 2008 to 237 this year.

HeliRussia 2017 Reaches New Heights

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight

Mark Phelps

Intitial and recurrent training available next month for 330-knot, Garmin G3000-equipped turboprop single.

Simcom Set To Introduce Daher TBM 930 Sim Training

Bill Carey

The U.S. Army plans to upgrade 542 CH-47F and MH-47G helicopters, with deliveries starting in 2023.

Boeing Prepares To Begin CH-47F Chinook Block 2 Upgrade

Gordon Gilbert

The aircraft was less than a mile from Runway 6 when it turned right to circle for approach, but aircraft typically are 3.8-nm during the right turn.

Learjet Fatal Occurred in a Circling Approach

James Wynbrandt

Work on a second installation is under way and a third installation on an ACJ319 is scheduled for this quarter.

GDC Completes Ka-Band Install on Executive 787

Kerry Lynch

Triumph CEO Crowley said it is "highly unlikely" that its Aerostructures unit (Vought Aircraft) will file for insolvency.

Triumph, Bombardier Reach Settlement on Wing Dispute

The country has become the fifth to receive Yak-130s, and has renewed its fleet of Mil Mi-8s.

Belarus Buys More Russian Jets, Helicopters

The company is shrinking its workforce by less than 6 percent.

'Challenging Environment' Spurs Cuts at Falcon Jet

The King Air B200 landed on Runway 17 while ground personnel were there preparing to launch gliders.

Mix-up Leads to Landing on Occupied Runway

Bidding failed to reach reserves during the first attempt to auction the airplane in 2008.

Second Auction the Charm: Elvis’ Former JetStar Sold

Mark Huber

The assembly line is part of a $790 million, 2016 framework agreement that calls for the assembly of 100 H135s in China over the next 10 years.

Airbus Breaks Ground On H135 Assembly Line in China

The Mi-171A2 borrows from the Mi-38: both helicopters appeared at the HeliRussia 2017 show.

Redesigned Mi-8 On Display But Not Yet Certified

Navy Vice Adm. Mat Winter assumes command of the $379 billion procurement from retiring Air Force general Christopher Bogdan.

New Officer Takes Charge of Pentagon's F-35 Program

Gregory Polek

Maiden mission from Irkutsk lasts 30 minutes

Russia's Irkut MC-21-300 Performs First Flight

William Dennis

Looming shortage forces authorities to act

China To Raise Mandatory Retirement Age for Pilots

Oil-and-gas giant could take a total of 200, if a larger deal goes through

Leonardo To Deliver 10 AW189s to Russia's Rosneft

The option selected by the City of Santa Monica would see the remaining 3,500 feet of runway centered where the existing runway is located.

City Picks Option for Runway-shortening Project 

Curt Epstein

Home to Piaggio's new factory, Riviera Airport sees itself as a new, low air traffic density alternative to travelers in the Liguria region and beyond.

Italian Airport Owner Has Big Bizav Plans

Is 450,000 square feet of hangar space enough?

FBO Profile: Texas Jet

Neelam Mathews

The LUH is one of two replacements for India’s large fleet of French-origin Alouettes.

HAL Flies A Second Light Utility Helicopter 

More than 750,000 small drone owners registered after the FAA in rushed circumstances created an on-line system in December 2015.

Parties Await FAA's Move After Court Rejects Drone Registry

Chris Pocock

An interim—and controversial—buy of Super Hornets may fall victim to row with US over alleged subsidies to Bombardier. 

Trade Row Threatens Canada’s Fighter Replacement Plans

Charles Alcock

Expert claims bizav pilots now have little experience of high altitude hand flying.

Bizav Needs More Focus on Upset Recovery Training, Say Experts

Samantha Cartaino

Aeropole Airport is nearly finished and new buildings and services will soon be completed.

Aeropole On Its Way to Completion

Basel-based Amac Aerospace also announced new seats, MRO projects, and JetWave STC availability.

Amac Aerospace Showcases BBJ, ACJ Flagship Projects 

The building, home to six FBOs, just underwent a one-year, €3 million transformation.

Genav Terminal Renovated at Rome Ciampino Airport

This program, which features a charter revenue component, gives new owners access to their own aircraft at a lower cost of ownership. 

Time Air Launches Aircraft Management Program Greytscale

The Universal Weather and Aviation uvGo app will be available on the iPhone this summer.

Universal uvGo App Moves to Apple Phones

Chad Trautvetter

In the last year, Oyonnair has logged 3,000 hours in its turboprop twin-engine Avanti P.180s.

Oyonnair Touts Avanti's 98% Dispatch Reliability Rate

The CJ3 was able to fly from Paris, Texas to Paris, France with one stop in St. Johns because of Tamarack's active winglet system.

Tamarack CJ3 Completes One-stop Trip from Texas to France

Two luminaries lauded for service to business aviation, and six companies take honors for accident-free records at EBACE 2017.

EBAA Bestows Service and Safety Awards

Stobart Jet Center has a partnership with Apollo Air Services to provide transfers to central London, improving access to Canary Wharf.

Stobart Executive Jet Center Opens at London Southend

The show featured the European debut of a number of aircraft models, as well as new EBAA CEO Brandon Mitchener.

EBACE 2017 Highlights Upswing In Europe

Since it first entered service as the EC130 in 2001, the model has accumulated more than 1.8 million flight hours with 340 operators worldwide.

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Rolls Out 700th H130

The Sapphire Pegasus Awards Gala Dinner was held in the Czech capital Prague.

Sapphire Pegasus Awards Honor Business Aviation Stars

F/List Germany offers a variety of cabin cleaning and refurbishment services, as well as IFE and CMS upgrades.

F/List Expands Capabilities Through Acquisitions

Bombardier's EBACE demonstration fleet made its final lap to this year's EBACE powered by biofuel.

Birds of a Feather, Fly On Biofuel Together

Mitchener, who became CEO of EBAA on April 3, noted frustrations members have had with national regulators.

EBAA's Mitchener Aims to Increase Outreach

The world's largest aviation services provider has sweetened the pot for its customers traveling in Europe and Africa.

Signature Boosts TailWins Points in EMEA

The Rolls-Royce worldwide authorized service center roster now numbers 72.

Rolls-Royce Buttresses CorporateCare Service Network

The company will begin operations from a large hangar starting in July.

SEA Prime Looks to Add New Milan FBO at Malpensa

NATA president Martin Hiller called the White House plan for cutting FAA's budget a self-fulfilling prophecy for the argument for independent ATC.

White House Seeks Cuts in FAA Budget, Outlines ATC Plan

From simple charter to full aircraft ownership, this NetJets-parented trio has the bases covered.

Three NetJets Companies Combine 360 Degrees of Expertise

By using connectivity, Honeywell's GoDirect Maintenance Service program reduces maintenance downtime.

Honeywell Signs APU Support Deal with Hainan Airlines

The twinjet will go into service next month and be operated by FlairJet.

FlairJet To Manage Surf Air Europe’s Phenom 300

The company ranked 113th place on the FT1000, a new Financial Times poll of Europe’s growing aviation businesses.

Victor Proves Digital Charter Booking is on the Rise

To be operational in 2019, the tower will provide a 360-degree view of the airport using 14 HD cameras and two pan-tilt-zoom cameras.

LCY To Add UK's First Remote ATC Tower

The company's fleet has grown to 16 aircraft.

GlobeAir Takes Two More Mustangs as Ops Increase

In service for more than two decades, the powerplant was the engine of choice for a generation of large-cabin business jets.

Rolls-Royce's BR710 Reaches 10M Flight Hour Milestone

Sabena Technic joins an authorized ACJ service center network that includes other MRO facilities in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Sabena Technics joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Network

A four-year extension to a pilot-training agreement between CAE and Elit-Avia includes an upset training module.

CAE Extends Training Deal with Elit'Avia

B777-200LR, now in completion, scheduled to begin service this fall.

Comlux to Operate Crystal’s VIP Air Tours BBJ 

Liveauctioneers and GSW Auctions estimate the airplane’s value at $2 million to $3.5 million, and have set no reserves.

Elvis Presley JetStar Being Auctioned—Again

Peter Shaw-Smith

The ABACE show illustrated that Chinese customers are starting to understand business aviation, says Hadid

Hadid Sees Growth Opportunities in Asia and Africa

Embraer appointed Moscow-based JF Service as its new authorized service center for Legacy 450s and 500s in Russia.

Embraer Executive Jets Expands Service in Russia

According to Gentex, the new electrochromic-based windows are 100 times darker than Gen One windows.

Gentex Displays New Dimmable Windows

AfBAA also announced AfBAC Expo, which will take place at Lanseria International Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, November 29–December 1.

AfBAA Holds Access Africa Forum at EBACE

With two busy FBOs in the London area, the company sees Cranfield as ripe for business aviation expansion

Harrods Tapped To Manage Cranfield FBO

The new business entity remains basically unchanged, but its public identity is more easily focused on core activities.

GKN Rebrands VIP Completions Business Unit Fokker Techniek

Nigeria's business aviation community is eager to seize the opportunity presented by what is potentially one of Africa's most dynamic economies.

Airline Troubles Create Opportunity for Bizav in Nigeria

Ian Sheppard

The German company is being recognised at EBACE 2017 for flying 100,000 safe flying hours.

DC Aviation Expands Fleet, Capabilities, Reach

The aircraft management company added two Falcon 7Xs and a Challenger 604 to its Middle East division listing in Dubai. 

Boutsen Aviation Adds Two Falcons to Fleet

One year after it was selected to manage the world's first private 787, China's largest aviation services provider says it will be adding another.

Deer Jet To Add Another 787

By partnering with Drivania, RocketRoute and FL3XX will allow customers to plan flights and transportation in just a few short moments.

Drivania Partners with RocketRoute, FL3XX

Jet Maintenance Solutions says deliveries of new business aircraft to China have peaked.

European Group Predicts Boom in China Bizav's MRO Needs

AIN Staff

To set a new benchmark in regional aviation, Mitsubishi has assembled a global team of top aviation engineers paired with Japanese manufacturing experts

Mitsubishi Aircraft's Melting Pot

This aircraft was the first BBJ completions contract Jet Aviation was awarded as the company originally outfitted it in 1999.

Jet Aviation Completes B737 Refurbishment

The ACJ330neo will be able to carry 24 passengers 9,400 nm.

ACJ Family Expands with 330neo

As production of its flagship Falcon 8X ramps up, the airframer continues its project development and is improving product support.

Dassault Looks Ahead to Brighter Skies

Completions specialist GDC Technics is also showcasing its holographic cabin design tool.

GDC Riding Connectivity (Jet)Wave

CAT Aviation founder Helene Niedhart detailed her experience overcoming naysayers to build a successful business.

Women Aviation Leaders Inspire at EBACE Sharing Sucesses

The five-year agreement names the Beijing-based company as the only authorized BBJ warranty service center in Asia.

Ameco Becomes BBJ Warranty Center

The Nebraska-based MRO has done it all when it comes to servicing the long range trijet.

Duncan Touts Falcon 7X Familiarity

BizjetMobile offers three solutions to help keep airborne connectivity costs as low as possible.

BizjetMobile Solves Low-cost Connectivity Conundrum

The business aviation fleet in the Middle East and Africa region has doubled in the past 10 years.

Bizav Gains Steam at MEBAA Morocco, Dubai Airshows

Advent's anti-skid braking system for the PC-12 was certified in April and is now available for installation by Advent dealers.

Advent Aircraft Earns STCs for Anti-skid Braking

People have already signed up for courses on the Falcon 2000EX EASy, Falcon 900 EASy and Falcon 7X/8X in 2017.

JetSupport, Academy 147 Offer Falcon Training Courses

Chock has a simple over-center locking system, eliminating the need for complicated locking mechanisms and making removal an easy, one-handed operation.

Forget the Wheel, Company Reinvents the Aircraft Chock

In-house team provides real-time support to members from its Operations Control Centre

Click Displays New Online Charter Platform 

Kiimanjaro Aviation Logistics Centre is seeking to expand operations support across eastern Africa.

Opportunity Knocks For Business Aviation in East Africa

The aircraft featuers a head of state design which can be seen at EBACE this year.

Sparfell & Partners Authorized To Sell 4 ACJ380s

GE anticipates potential production possibilities following the study. 

Aerion Selects GE For AS2 Engine Definition Study

The 604XT is being announced first as an avionics retrofit package, with more details to come in October about other potential improvements.

Nextant Aerospace's Next Act: the Challenger 604

The company has an initial order for six PC-24s, but plans to place an add-on “significant order” as soon as Pilatus reopens the order book next year.

PlaneSense Gears Up for Launch of Pilatus PC-24

 New two-person shower option features flat floor and window view 

Forecast for Embraer’s Lineage:  Showers

The Captain Jet platform went live in September through a partnership with Avinode.

Captain Jet Aims to Bring Transparency to Charters

Farnborough-based company continues to grow, especially in the U.S., while in Europe it is eyeing single-engine turboprop business.

Gama Aviation Eyes Single-Engine Growth Potential

Combined with other Jetex facilities around the world, this additonal 15 brings the total number of Jetex locations in Europe to 25. 

Jetex to Support 15 Locations in Edeis French Network

Content Archive: May 2017

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN