2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

The system will marry Rockwell Collins flight operations information with Stellar’s commercial operating system and bring it to the cloud.

Rockwell Collins, Stellar Labs Team on Ops Platform

Curt Epstein

Through the end of November the MRO provider is offering StubHub gift cards and discounts with qualifying service purchases.

Pentastar Helps Customers Score Sports Tickets

Gregory Polek

Tom Enders to remain CEO while Fabrice Bregier becomes COO

Airbus Takes Another Step toward Full Integration

Chris Pocock

Recent events include sensor-to-shooter test, and prospects for a block buy and a new or upgraded engine.  

Japan’s First F-35 Rolls Off Lockheed Martin Production Line

The group of independent FBOs formed in 2011, now numbers 28 members.

Paragon Adds Trio to FBO Network

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450

Mark Huber

Gulfstream Aerospace’s long-range, large-cabin G500 program continues to advance toward anticipated FAA certification next year. 

Gulfstream G500 Advances, On Track for 2017 Approval

Congress passed bill without Ex-Im fix.

Stopgap Funding Bill Averts U.S. Government Shutdown

Hiller expects a roll out of a number of new products and services to support the association's advocacy efforts.

NATA Evolves Under New Management Structure

The Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards will be presented December 8.

NAA To Honor Greene,  Henne, Lacy and Chabrian

Chad Trautvetter

The G150—a derivative of the G100/Astra SPX—is manufactured under contract by Israel Aerospace Industries in Tel Aviv. 

Gulfstream To Drop G150, Focus on Large Bizjet Market

New F-15 and F-18 exports seem likely, but uncertain requirements affect prospects for KC-46 tanker and 737 derivatives.

Mixed Prospects for Boeing Military Aircraft 

German company to take remaining 55 percent of SN Airholding through exercise of call option

Lufthansa to Complete Brussels Airlines Take Over

BUK missile system identified as the weapon used

Prosecutors Say MH17 Shot Down from Pro-Russian Territory

The location at the Candian border town of Ogdensburg will soon be servicing both commerical and general aviation traffic.

Volo Aviation Adds New York FBO

NBAA, AOPA seek to join Appeal of case over fate of SMO as the FAA strongly recommended the city to vacate the eviction notices.

FAA Opens Investigation into SMO Eviction Notices

Company has agreed to reach out to 120 suppliers to help kingdom develop aerospace sector

Boeing To Help Develop Supplier ‘Ecosystem’ in Morocco 

Charles Alcock

New ground-based technology will boost connectivity speeds for business and commercial aircraft

Gogo Pushes for 100-Mbps In-flight Connectivity by 2018

Bill Carey

The FAA says its Data Comm program to implement text messaging between pilots and controllers is two years ahead of schedule.

FAA Accelerates Data Communications Roll Out to ATC Towers

The move comes as the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary exits the third-party aircraft maintenance business.

EJM To Exit Third-party MRO Biz, Downsizing Two Shops

Matt Thurber

More than 9,000 aviation industry professionals have attended the free Bombardier Safety Standdown.

Bombardier Celebrates Safety Standdown 20th Anniversary

GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.

GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety

The first customer aircraft retrofitted with the Wave system installed within Bombardier’s network was recently performed at the Singapore service center.

Bombardier Wave Now Available for Retrofit in Globals

The service plans to deploy the RQ-4B Global Hawk maritime derivative unmanned aircraft system in late 2017.

U.S. Navy Orders First Three Production MQ-4C Tritons

Trent 7000-powered version of A330-300 widebody takes shape 

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A330neo in Toulouse

David A. Lombardo

The SB is classified as a heavy maintenance input.

Jet Aviation Basel To Provide P&WC Baffle Replacements

Gordon Gilbert

China was forced to delay compliance because it became clear that there would be an insufficient number of aircraft not appropriately equipped by year-end.

Taiwan ADS-B Delayed to December 2019

FAA FSDOs differed on whether Part 125 operators required formal training programs.

New Part 125 Guidance Clears Up Long-standing Confusion

The approval covers the Beechcraft King Air 90, 200/250 and 300/350.

Textron OKs Western Aircraft as Authorized Mx Facility

Latest UBS Index increased 10 percent from the previous survey, led by small cabin market gains.

Latest UBS Index Paints Improving Bizjet Market Picture

With acquisition, company expands into Aircraft Minimum Equipment Lists.

AviationManuals Acquires Maximum Manuals 

Embraer announced the Voluntary Dismissal Program last month, saying its was part of an effort to save $200 million.

Embraer To Shave Nearly 1,500 Workers Via Buyouts

The Safety Standdown is an opportunity “to for us to move beyond the reactive, find ways to use the data to identify challenges and mitigate them."

Bizav 'Has Long Way To Go on Safety,' Says NBAA Chief

The company claims the solution is tailored to the client's specific needs.

Constant Adds Beechjet Engines to Rotable Program

Guillaume Lecompte-Boinet

Blink and Wijet have operations in London, Paris and northern Italy. 

Wijet To Buy Blink, Creating Largest VLJ Air Taxi Firm

Regional jet arrives in Washington state Wednesday evening to continue flight testing.

First Mitsubishi MRJ Lands in the U.S.

The new approvals cover the Challenger 604 and 605 at Basel.

Ruag Geneva Adds EASA Part 145 Extension

Bombardier is seeking full Appeals Court review of its lawsuit regarding taxes assessed on Flexjet management fees.

NBAA Backs Bombardier's Court Battle over IRS Levies

The plan provides a 'strategic framework' with priorities for improving aviation security, according to the United Nations aviation agency.

ICAO Will Take Up Global Security Plan at General Assembly

Global Jet Capital claims the bulk of these purchases will rely on loans and leases.

$178B Needed To Fund Bizjet Deliveries over Next Decade

First operator still undecided, according to airframer

Boeing, Southwest Engage in 737 Max Trials

Pilots who fly with the ForeFlight Mobile iPhone/iPad app have been asking for SiriusXM compatibility.

ForeFlight Connects To SiriusXM Satellite Aviation Weather

Nigel Moll

In 2010, he said, "I'm glad I played golf for a living, but I really would have enjoyed flying for a living, too."

Pro Golfer, Bizav Proponent Arnold Palmer Flies West

This marks the first approval of the new turboprop single in Central and South America.

Piper M600 Wins Mexican Nod

Huerta upheld the Part 23 rewrite as an example of how the agency is working to become more risk-based and flexible.

Huerta: Small Aircraft Rule in 'Executive Review'

The delivery giant and CyPhy Works flew an asthma inhaler from Beverly, Mass., to a children's camp on an island using a hexacopter.

UPS Tests Medicine Delivery by Drone Off Atlantic Coast

Expansion, which will add to the existing 15,000 sq ft for flight training there, is scheduled to be completed by November.

Textron's TRU Expanding Florida ProFlight Facility

A recent industry survey shows the most dangerous part of an aircraft's day comes after it lands.

Bizjet Ground-handling Mishaps Overshadow Accidents

This was the company's first GTN touchscreen installation with a CJ1.

Gulf Coast Avionics Upgrades CJ1 with Garmin ADS-B

Neelam Mathews

An inter-governmental agreement with France has been signed for 36 aircraft.

India Finally Confirms Rafale Deal

The two companies have achieved integration between the two FBO software platforms.

Argus TraqPak FBO Syncs with FlightBridge

Order for 16 airplanes scheduled for delivery into 2020

Cebu Pacific Takes First High Capacity 78-seat ATR 72-600

In its filing, Atlantic Aviation is asking the FAA to issue a cease and desist order to prevent the city of Santa Monica from evicting the FBO. 

Atlantic Aviation Counters Santa Monica Eviction Notice

Airbus claims “tiny tweaks” needed for full compliance while Boeing declares victory in 12-year-old dispute

WTO Rules European Subsidies to Airbus Illegal

JSSI is experiencing its best sales year ever this year, already surpassing all of 2015.

JSSI Adds to Leadership Team To Keep Up with Growth

The sale of stalwart California FBO AirFite comes on the heels of the purchase of another powerhouse independent FBO.

AIN Blog: Another Indie Bites the Dust

Satcom Direct's purchase of AircraftLogs adds new scheduling and tax reporting features to the SD Pro platform.

Satcom Direct Adds AircraftLogs To SD Pro Platform

The group wants to provide input to the FAA that might lead to more sensible oxygen mask regulations.

Oxygen Working Group Seeks Pilot Input

The new drone design leverages work Bell has done on the V-280 tiltrotor it is developing for the U.S. Army's joint multi-role demonstration.

Bell Unveils 'Vigilant' Unmanned Tiltrotor for U.S. Marine Corps

James Wynbrandt

The interiors feature light upper fuselages with darker lower sidewalls and carpeting, the complementary tones “expanding the feel of the cabin,” it said.

Duncan Aviation Reveals Cabin Refurb Designs for CJ3

Under the agreement, Wyvern will provide updated operational and technical manuals to SPA that comply with newly implemented regulations.

Saudia Private Aviation Taps Wyvern for Risk Management

David Donald

Two unidentified customers have been secured, and a new factory is being built.

South Africa’s AHRLAC Advances Toward Production

Taking the Pulse of the Business Aviation Industry in 2016

NBAA report, stemming from the 2014 Hanscom crash, found that 17.66 percent of flights on average have taken off without full pre-takeoff checks.

NBAA: 18% of Bizjet Crews Don't Do Pre-takeoff Control Checks

The company’s US-based Electronics Systems business has used DARPA funding to develop flexible, wide-spectrum integrated circuits.

BAE Systems Touts Advanced Chip For Comms, EW and SIGINT Systems

According to Daher, the TBM 700 was the first civilian pressurized single turboprop aircraft to be certified, entering full production in 1991.

Milestone 800th TBM Delivered to Elliott Aviation

Baviera has led the board since 2004.

EBAA Elects Wiese To Succeed Long-time Chair Baviera

The service plans to repair 15 grounded F-35As by December; it will then implement the fix on 42 jets on Lockheed Martin's assembly line.

U.S. Air Force Defends F-35A, Readies Fix for Grounded Jets

Product advertised to exceed GADSS requirements

Aireon, FlightAware Team on Global Flight-tracking System 

Expected to serve as the foundation of a national aerospace program, SARA would provide a cheap-to-operate airliner for Africa and other developing regions

South Africa's Denel Unveils Regional Airliner Mockup

The D8 demonstrates efficiencies in commercial aircraft.

Aurora Wins NASA Contract for X-plane Candidate

Contract marks first application of the technology on an airliner's forward flight displays

Boeing Signs Rockwell Collins for Touchscreens on 777X 

ProPilot functions as the flight department's out-of-house medical director, working supportively and proactively to sustain pilots’ medical certification.

Mayo Clinic Pilot Health Service Added to USAIG Safety Program

The fledgling FBO chain made a big splash with word of its purchase of highly-regarded L.A. area service provider AirFlite

Ross Aviation Buys Top-rated AirFlite FBO

Approvals pave way for delivery of 17 A320s and A330s, conversion of Boeing MOA

U.S. Grants Licenses to Airbus and Boeing for Iran Air Sales

Its latest purchase of JPS Aviation at Louisiana's Monroe Regional Airport gives the Avfuel affiliated FBO chain its 16th location.

Avflight Expands Southern Footprint

 As part of the alliance, XOJet has named JetSmarter as the exclusive digital distribution channel for the company’s fleet of midsize jets.

XOJet Allies with JetSmarter for Real-time Booking Apps

Three wet-leased Embraer E190s to replace pair of Airbuses

Losses at Africa’s Fastjet Triple as New CEO Moves To Cut A319s

Ian Sheppard

Clarity on U.S. government approval remains elusive while some in Iran complain of little benefit from January’s nuclear deal

Sale of Western Airplanes to Iran Shrouded in Politics

Jean-Christophe Gallagher and Andy Nureddin to head up customer experience and support efforts, while Peter Likoray takes helm of sales, marketing.

Bombardier Realigns Bizjet Customer Service Leadership

Jon Platt takes the help of Air BP after working with the parent company for more than 27 years.

BP Changes Leadership at Air BP

The capability to operate in contested environments, autonomy and networking will be key future capabilities, experts say.

Experts: Unmanned Aircraft Must Operate in Contested Airspace

Seno's efforts have extended from senior management positions and industry advocacy roles to aviation education.

NBAA To Recognize Seno with Doswell Award

Vladimir Karnozov

Mil Mi-17/24/35 rotorcraft are a key weapon against terrorism for the African state.

Nigerian Air Force Orders More Russian Helicopters

Titusville facility will focus on manufacturing seating for the company's Phenom jets and its new 190 E2 commercial airliner.

Embraer Opens Aircraft Seat-building Plant in Florida

Apple's iPad 1 has long been out of production, and now ForeFlight has announced plans to discontinue support for its apps on the device.

AIN Blog: So Long, It’s Been Fun iPad 1

A full transportation funding bill, including the fiscal 2017 FAA budget, could be considered in December.

Lawmakers Set To Extend U.S. Gov't Funding Until December

Delayed fan blade deliveries identified as primary culprit

Pratt Cuts GTF Delivery Target as Output Lags 

The service announced the name of the new long-range strike bomber after a suspenseful build-up at the annual Air Force Association conference.

Air Force Evokes Doolittle Raid in Naming B-21 the 'Raider'

There were 1,364 pre-owned helicopters available for sale at the end of August, which equates to 6 percent of the installed base.

UBS: Pre-owned Helicopter Inventory Dips a Bit in August

During the downtime the company accomplished additional service bulletins and interior modifications.

StandardAero Delivers Its First Falcon 7X 1C Inspection

All aircraft categories saw increases last month, with large-cabin jets leading the way with a 6.1-percent year-over-year surge.

U.S. Bizav Flying Roars Back to Life in August

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