2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Gregory Polek

UK airline to take 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s

Monarch Completes Boeing Buy Following Restructuring

Chad Trautvetter

Working group formed to rally aircraft operators behind automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology.

FAA and Industry Meet To Address ADS-B Issues, Fixes

Vladimir Karnozov

Russian Helicopters completed deliveries of Mil Mi-17V5 helicopters to the Afghan Army in October.

Russia Completes Mi-17 Shipments to Afghan Army

Charts include instrument approach charts, SIDs, STARs and airport diagrams.

Garmin Expands Coverage Area for European FliteCharts

Bombardier Aerospace delivered 45 business jets in the quarter, up from 36 in the same period last year.

Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Rise in 3Q14

Mark Phelps

Authorities reported that the pilot, the only person on board, reported an engine failure on takeoff and was trying to return to the airport.

King Air Crashes into FlightSafety Citation Center

When paired with Garmin’s Flight Stream Bluetooth wireless gateway, the system provides ADS-B IN benefits via a mobile device.

Garmin Introduces Low-cost ADS-B OUT Solution for Aircraft

Beaudoin cites political, economic conditions as key influences

Bombardier Shelves Plans for Russian-built Q400s

Gordon Gilbert

Group has accumulated some initial funds, but needs $100 million to build and initially operate the 300,000-sq-ft facility.

Groundwork Being Laid for Hanscom Field Air & Space Museum

Safety Co-op guides one-aircraft operators through the entire International Standard for Business Aviation Operations registration process.

Baldwin Puts IS-BAO within Reach of Small Flight Depts

Mtow rises from 12,500 pounds to 13,420 pounds, providing 1,025 pounds of payload with full fuel.

Beechcraft Now Offering King Air 250 Weight Increase

Curt Epstein

Billings also rose about 4 percent during this period, to $16.02 billion.

Biz Aircraft Shipments Climb 8.7% in First Nine Months

Next year’s show will be at London Biggin Hill.

UK Business and Genav Aircraft Show To Alternate Between Biggin Hill and Cambridge Airports

David A. Lombardo

The facility will be the first Honeywell line maintenance service center in the country.

Deer Jet and Honeywell To Service APUs in China

Crotty has been director of operations since 2012.

Constant Aviation Names Mark Crotty Las Vegas GM

Plan includes upgrading the engines to comply with the latest service bulletins.

Propulsion International Signs Alaskan TPE331 Mx Plan

Russian financing key to deal 

VLM To Debut Superjet in Western Europe 

The tool gives customers a real-time view of the purchasing and parts management process.

Flightdocs To Roll Out New Enterprise Inventory Platform

The company’s facilities at East Alton, Ill., and Columbia, S.C., offer accessory work.

West Star Aviation To Augment Accessory Capabilities

Bill Carey

Insitu unveiled the ScanEagle 2 with a new engine and payload options at the Euronaval 2014 conference in Paris.

Insitu Unveils 'ScanEagle 2' With More Payload Options

Rockwell Collins Venue is a high-definition cabin management system.

Jet Aviation STL Installs Rockwell Collins’ Venue in Global XRS

BizJet International opens new Tulsa hangar.

Lufthansa Technik Expands U.S. Exec Jet Capabilities

The agreement gives Aviall exclusive rights to distribute AeroControlex products in most of the world.

Aviall To Market Aircraft Pump Products by AeroControlex

Program builds on aircraft maintenance skills.

Appraiser Society To Offer Aircraft Valuation Course

Jeff Burger

AIN Blog: Farewell to Two Key Colleagues

The aviation industry and the FAA have agreed to form an 'Equip 2020' working group to promote the adoption of ADS-B equipment.

Industry, FAA Form 'Equip 2020' Group to Promote ADS-B

The company will provide engine repair and overhaul support for the P&WC PT6A and JT15D.

Vector Aerospace Renews Service Agreement with Turboprop East

Service competes directly with Qantas A380.

United Launches World’s Longest Dreamliner Flight

James Wynbrandt

First project will see eight China B-registered Bombardier CRJ200s converted from commuter to executive interiors mirroring the Challenger 850.

Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce JV on CRJ Conversions

Mark Huber

Agency said exemption would give Bell an unfair competitive advantage and could compromise safety.

FAA Dismisses Appeal Seeking Bell 429 Weight Increase

When it opens next spring, the new terminal will feature passenger and pilot lounges, and the hangar will be “eco-friendly.”

Voyager Jet Center Begins Construction on New FBO Terminal and Hangar

Grievance alleges that airport commission discriminated against Boston Executive Helicopter’s long-planned FBO at Norwood.

Second Part 13 Complaint Filed Against Norwood Airport

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to begin low-rate production of the G/ATOR expeditionary radar.

Northrop Grumman Wins Marine Corps Radar Contract 

By increasing wing surface area, the winglets improve low-speed handling and stability at higher flight levels.

Hawker 400XPR Winglets Certified

CAN coordinates 250 cancer patient flights each month and has arranged more than 46,000 flights since it was founded in 1981.

Event Raises Nearly $400K for Corporate Angel Network

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority chose Cobham SAR Services to provide airborne search and rescue services beginning in 2016.

Australia Chooses Cobham for Future Search and Rescue

A "fusion cell" of U.S. government and airline industry analysts helped guide the nation's response to the Ebola crisis.

U.S., Airline Industry 'Fusion Cell' Aids Ebola Response

The CBP says the restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

U.S. Customs Mandates Extra Screening for Passengers Flying from West Africa

Event hosted 1,100 exhibitors, more than 100 aircraft and upwards of 26,000 attendees.

Bolen Deems NBAA 2014 in Orlando an ‘Enormous Success’

Comment period extended two weeks to Oct. 31 on proposal that would reorganize accident investigation procedures into mode-specific subparts.

NTSB Extends Comment Period on Accident Investigation Proposed Rules

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

AIN Staff

These websites are just a few valuable online pilot safety resources.

Safety Websites Worth Bookmarking

Chris Pocock

The Alenia C-27A/J series has suffered a chequered procurement history in the U.S.

New Twist to U.S. C-27 Saga With Afghan Scrappings

Agency explains its power to restrict air traffic from affected regions.

FAA Issues Ebola Guidance

Flight training does not sufficiently prepare pilots to cope with upsets caused by stalls.

More Attention Needed for Upset Recovery

Agency claims new wind generators could interfere with radar units

FAA Rethinks Wind Turbine Construction

9/11 widow claims Pennsylvania Congressman is blocking potential legislation.

Campaign Continues for Secondary Cockpit Safety Barriers

Saab will begin delivering 36 Gripen NG fighters to Brazil in 2019.

Brazil Confirms Gripen Fighter Contract

ADS-B solutions are being added to help reduce the risk of runway incursions.

Toronto Airport To Add Ground-Tracking Equipment

Pilot squandered opportunities before the accident to recuperate from sleep loss.

NTSB Report Details Pilot’s Mismanagement of Rest Periods

Operators flying to Bermuda will face delays this week.

Bermuda Radar Down This Week

Investigation showed no evidence of pre-impact structural, engine or system failures.

Probable Cause Published on Inhofe Accident

NASA is supporting a study to estimate the useful life of aircraft components.

NASA Tries To Predict the Life of Aviation Equipment

Rob Finfrock

Advanced Aircrew Academy offers a management tool that interprets the applicability of annual IS-BAO changes to individual flight departments.

New Compliance Tool Tracks Annual IS-BAO Revisions

David Donald

KaiserAir uses the Rockwell Collins TRD-94D mode-S transponder and other new systems for FANS come from Universal Avionics.

KaiserAir Offers FANS for Gulfstream IV and V

Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated some noteworthy milestones throughout its turbofan engine families at NBAA 2014

PW&C Marks Milestones throughout Turbofan Offerings

Duncan Aviation has added capabilities to overhaul landing gear on Embraer ERJs.

Duncan Aviation Adds Embraer Gear Overhauls, Support for IDC Avionics

During the NBAA show the business aviation services company signed a management agreement with Executive Flight Support

Jet Aviation Moves To the Bahamas

Amy Laboda

The company has formed strategic relationships with Textron Aviation and Jet Linx Aviation.

Elliott Aviation Rebrands Sales Department into Elliott Jets

The partnership has selected Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas, to provide its S-Tec 5000 digital autopilot for the NC212i.

Airbus DS Looks To Genesys for NC212i Autopilot

Thierry Dubois

Two PW800 variants are close to certification as the engine manufacturer adds another airframe win.

With Gulfstream Win, Pratt & Whitney Canada Tightens Grip On High-End Bizjet Market

The cloud-based, update service provides quick access to navigation chart updates anywhere in the world.

Honeywell and Jeppesen Unveil Cloud-Based Chart Updates

Members can buy a 25-hour block for one aircraft category or deposit a fixed amount to use across all four aircraft categories.

Solairus Launches Air Charter Club

The 2,095-pound-thrust HF120 received FAA approval in late 2013 and EASA certification is anticipated in early 2015.

GE Honda Readies HF120 Turbofan for Service

Included in the contract are a Quasar ceiling dome light and Quasar II wash lighting.

Emteq Lighting for 787 Completion

Project marks first such upgrade performed in concurrence with a 120-month inspection on this Global model.

Innotech Touts Global Express Ovation Installation

John Enticknap, co-founder of the Aviation Business Strategies Group, a company that provides consulting services to FBOs, says “Yes.”

Is the FBO Business Model Broken?

Based on the LCR-300 AHRS, the LCR-350 system features a micro electromechanical system inertial measurement unit.

Northrop Grumman To Provide Helicopter AHRS for Airbus

Company program helps Part 91F and Part 135 operators gain FAA approval for EFBs as paper chart replacements.

Sporty’s Touts ‘Easy’ Approvals for iPad EFBs

The next-generation cockpit has been optimized for the kind of &shy;low-altitude operations routinely undertaken by helicopters.

Universal and MDH Ready Next-Generation Explorer Cockpit

Large format 4k touchscreens and new cabin control app highlighted in Orlando.

Custom Control Concepts Offers New Cabin Products for Executive Airliners

The receiver will be available in early 2015 and is listed at $2,495, including connector kit and mounting tray.

ADS-B IN Receiver from Avidyne

Ian Sheppard

The new container concept allows VVIP customers to carry a fly away kit in their cargo holds.

Lufthansa Technik Container Gains VVIP Customer

The company is certifying the 867-shpPT6A-140 as a replacement for the standard 600-shpPT6A-114 or 675-shpPT6A-114A in these aircraft.

Blackhawk Offers New PT6 Mod for Cessna Caravans

The North Dakota-based aviation services provider has bolstered its executive staff.

Fargo Jet Center Names Several New VPs

LHT has expanded at Tulsa while also creating a new Montreal facility, and has a new Fly Away Kit to show off.

Lufthansa Technic Expands U.S. Footprint

Turboshaft engine builder also plans to enter 2,000- to 3,000-shp market and expects to run a 3,000-shp demonstrator engine next year.

Turbomeca Moving Forward with Six Turboshaft Engines

Cobham Satcom is experiencing increased sales from Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 customers as demand grows for connectivity.

Cobham Passes Satcom Sales Milestones

The World Fuel Services sponsored FBO network adds another three members to its roster.

Air Elite Hits a Triple

Worried about catching something from your airplane? There are solutions.

X-microbe cleans cabins at a cellular level

The company makes both fixed, portable and personal emergency oxygen systems.

Aerox Offers High-duration Oxygen Systems for Aircraft

Latitude claims that its FANS 1/A+-compliant system is the first lightweight, multi-function satellite data unit on the market.

Latitude Technologies Highlights New Capabilities

The system consists of an electronic register/flow computer, a device fitted to each of a service provider’s fuel tankers.

Vessix and TCS Streamline Fuel Inventory Process

Quest Aircraft of Sandpoint, Idaho, received FAA approval for installation of a TKS anti-ice fluid tank

China Deal, More Options for Quest Kodiak

The sanitizing kit is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in direct response to concerns over the spread of Ebola.

Aircare Access Support brings CDC-inspired disinfectant kit to NBAA 2014

Pratt & Whitney Canada, Nordam, Honeywell, GE Aviation and Flight Safety International are key suppliers for the new jets.

Gulfstream Assembles Diverse Supplier Team for G500 and G600

Concierge Bigfly will work with trip support provider Evo Jet to arrange hotels for operators.

Evo Jet Partners with Bigfly for Hotel Services

The group expects the Middle East to lead all markets in growth rates.

IATA Forecast Shows Improved Outlook for Air Cargo 

Charles Alcock

North Carolina city is attracting growing numbers of aerospace firms.

Charlotte Says It’s the Ideal Landing Spot for Aviation

The exclusive distributor of the Hot-Stop L fire containment bags is offering a new rebate deal to its customers.

Baker Aviation Offers “Hot Deal” on Fire Containment Bags

Matt Thurber

Retractable camera mount system is designed to protect expensive surveillance equipment from FOD and lightning strikes.

Trine Aerospace Adds Caravan Camera Mount STC

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