2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Jerry Siebenmark

The approval for use of lower-lead avgas in Cessna's three piston singles applies to new production and legacy airplanes.

Low-lead Avgas Approved for Cessna Piston Singles

Field Aerospace's contract calls for the Oklahoma City-based company to upgrade the avionics of the Air Force's T-1A fleet to Collins Pro Line 21.

Field Aero Upgrades Avionics on USAF Beechjet Fleet

Mark Huber

The European aerospace and defense conglomerate recorded a Q3 profit of $472 million. 

Airbus Emerges Profitable after Covid Hangover

Gregory Polek

Airbus, Dassault, Onera, the French Ministry of Transport, and Safran launched the first in-flight study of a single-aisle aircraft using unblended SAF.

French Partners Fly A319neo Using 100 Percent SAF

Bell delivered 33 commercial helicopters during the period.

Bell's Helo Deliveries Slip in Third Quarter

Matt Thurber

It’s time for action, not more studies, when it comes to aviation safety in Alaska.

AINsight: FAA Should Get Serious about Alaska Safety

Kerry Lynch

NBAA's new the certificate program is designed as an entry-level or mid-level path to expanding and demonstrating knowledge of safety management.

NBAA Offering Safety Management Certificate Program

Richard Pedicini

Helicopter resellers and trading firms at Heli XP report business is white hot.

Heli XP Wraps with Booming Market

The Aviation Funding Stability Act, approved by the House T&I Commitee, would enable to the FAA to keep operating during  government shutdowns.

House Panel Advances Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns

Textron Aviation revenue, profit, deliveries, and backlog all moved substantially higher during the third quarter of 2021.

Textron Aviation's Q3 Propelled by 'Very Strong Demand'

Dassault's Falcon 10X is a Parisian Penthouse in the Sky

Martha Jercinovich

NBAA-BACE 2021 Postmortem

AINdebrief Episode 43 | October 27, 2021

Curt Epstein

City Terminal Flight Services, the lone FBO at New Braunfels National Airport is the latest service provider to join the Avfuel branded dealer network.

Texas Airport Joins the Avfuel Network

Archer-Daniels-Midland and Gevo have signed an MoU that could result in the production of up to 500 million gallons of SAF annually.

Gevo and ADM To Collaborate on SAF Production

Charles Alcock

David Henderson was found guilty of endangering safety and illegally arranging a charter flight that resulted in the death of soccer star Emiliano Sala.

UK Court Convicts Organizer of Illegal Charter Flight

Bombardier logged a 1.7:1 book-to-bill in the third-quarter and improved margins and EBITDA, but saw an increase in financing expenses.

Bombardier Pulls in Strong Orders, but Posts 3Q Loss

Australia’s New South Wales Police Force Aviation Command has acquired three new Bell 429s. 

New South Wales Police Switch To Bell 429s

JSSI company SierraTrax has added five aircraft to its maintenance tracking platform.

JSSI's SierraTrax Expands Mx Tracking to More Aircraft

The Heli XP show being held today and tomorrow at Helipark in São Paulo is Brazil’s second in-person event since the pandemic began.

Heli XP Fair Opens in São Paulo

Gogo Business Aviation expects its new 5G service to deliver speeds of 25 Mbps on average, with peak speeds between 75 and 80 Mbps.

Gogo Anticipating Average 25 Mbps Speeds with 5G

Avia Solutions Group has expanded its footprint at London Biggin Hill Airport with purchase of a major complex on the field.

Avia Solutions Group Acquires Major London Facility

Chad Trautvetter

Aircraft backlog at Gulfstream Aerospace is at its highest point in six years, as customer demand for its jets continues unabated.

Gulfstream Soars on Aircraft Orders

Antavia has opened a larger aircraft wheels and brakes MRO facility at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and also marked its 40,000th repair milestone.

Antavia Opens Larger Wheels, Brakes MRO at Paris CDG

Modern Aviation has expanded again with an agreement to purchase the Million Air FBO at Puerto Rico’s Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci/Isla Grande Airport.

Modern Aviation Expands to the Caribbean

Under the contract, Meggitt will provide services for sensors, valves, actuators, and fire extinguishers through FL Technics and Jet Maintenance Solutions.

FL Technics Contract Opens Eastern Europe to Meggitt

Opening on Tuesday, the three-day Malta Aviation Conference is themed "Rebooting the Industry" and gathering local leaders and industry professionals.

Malta Aviation Conference Kicks Off in Person

IATA director general Willie Walsh accused the UK government of hypocrisy, suggesting new passenger duties are a cash grab disguised as a green tax.

Airlines Slam UK Government over Passenger Duty Changes

NASA has awarded GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney $18.8 million worth of contracts to help advance development of a smaller, more efficient engine core.

GE, Pratt Win NASA R&D Contracts for Compact Engine Core

Air Elite, the World Fuel Services-sponsored global network of upscale FBOs, has welcomed five new Jet Aviation locations. 

Five More Jet Aviation Locations Join Air Elite Network

Colleen Mondor

The FAA's Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative points to solutions to the state's poor safety record, but costs are an obstacle.

FAA Releases Final Alaska Safety Initiative Report

Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran issue a statement to policymakers on environmental priorities.

Industry CTOs Issue Sustainability ‘Call to Action’ 

Eight organizations in Utah formed a coalition to strengthen their general aviation advocacy efforts, including preserving aviation funds for airport use.

Utah Genav Groups Unite for Advocacy Efforts

Aviation real estate developer and operator Sky Harbour has been selected to establish a new private hangar complex at Dallas area Addison Airport

Sky Harbour Tapped for Dallas-area Hangar Complex

The Wichita State University program will provide full-time employment for individuals pursuing a certificate as an aviation maintenance technician.

Wichita State Launches AMT Earn-and-learn Program

Scott Miller, a pilot and former flight department manager for EDS, died on September 27.

Former EDS Pilot, Aviation Manager Scott Miller Dies

David Donald

The Gulf island kingdom is buying a dozen of the U.S.-made Vipers to modernize its attack helicopter fleet.

Bell Completes First AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter for Bahrain

The chief technology officers for seven major aerospace companies issued a statement today supporting the sector’s net-zero emissions ambitions.

Aerospace Technology Heads Give Sustainabilty Support

Mitsubishi's MHIRJ business unit could install ZeroAvia's hydrogen conversion kits on CRJs, while Alaska Air will re-engine its Dash 8 Q400 fleet.

Mitsubishi and Alaska Air Back Plans For Hydrogen Airliners

Premier Private Jets, which recently acquired an FBO at Detroit area Oakland County International Airport, will hold its grand reopening in November.

Detroit FBO Plans Grand Opening Under New Name

A new welding certification will enable Duncan Aviation to offer welding services to both aerospace and regional outside industries.

Duncan Adds Specialized Welding Services to Portfolio

Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation

Fully vaccinated international travelers will be allowed to enter the U.S., but testing requirements remain and are tightened for unvaccinated citizens.

White House Outlines Policies for Reopening Int'l Travel

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sita will provide its FANS 1/A datalink services to enable ATC to text instructions to pilots in real-time over oceanic airspace.

FAA Selects Sita To Provide Oceanic Airspace Services

As Breeze Airways unveiled its first A220 at Airbus’s Alabama assembly plant, FlightSafety and Pratt & Whitney celebrated their own related contracts.

FlightSafety, Pratt & Whitney Revel in Breeze’s A220 Unveiling

West Star Aviation will sell, install, and maintain CCX Technologies’ products that offer actionable security capabilities and flight data.

CCX Tech Names West Star Cyber Security Dealer

CJP devloped a program involving a series of procedures and callouts for Citation pilots during visual and instrument approaches.

CJP Rolls Out 'Safe to Land' Procedures 

Participants must have proof of vaccination, comply with mask recommendations.

Bombardier Safety Standdown Turns 25

Flight-booking platform Helipass is positioning itself as a key enabler for commercial eVTOL operations.

Helipass Calls For Open Market To Stimulate eVTOL Growth

Collins Aerospace Izon Connected Platform: A New Experience Takes Flight

Metro Aviation hopes weather camera will reduce number of canceled flights due to inaccurate weather reporting.

Metro To Test FAA Weather Cam in Michigan

FAA Administrator Dickson defended its interim process for warbird training approvals as "not bureaucratic" and one that is quickly acting upon requests.

Dickson: FAA Quickly Turning Around Training LODAs

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Airbus and Cathay Pacific might want to rethink a project aimed at allowing single-pilot operations of airliners during the cruise phase of flight.

AINsight: Long-haul Single-pilot Ops Face Turbulence

The Citation Jet Pilots Association's annual meeting was held in Indian Wells, California, with Citations landing at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.

Citation Jet Pilots Gather for Annual Confab

Alison Squiccimarro advises companies to begin surveying employees now to get a handle on how vaccine mandates may affect their preparations.

NATA Video Highlights Preparation for Vaccine Mandates

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has outlined actions the FAA is taking in the aftermath of the Max crashes, including limits on delegation.

FAA Boss Reports Relationship 'Reset' with Boeing

Million Air will expand its Texas footprint with the announcement that it will establish an FBO at Laredo International Airport.

Million Air To Expand Lone Star State Presence

So far this year, Embraer has delivered only two Phenom 100 light jets, and none in the third quarter of 2021.

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rise 25% Year-to-date

Take an Early Look at the Larger, Longer-Range HondaJet 2600

Jon Lake

The first two of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons ordered by the Kuwait Air Force are now in pre-handover flight test.

Kuwait’s Typhoon Multirole Fighter is Now Flying

Washington State-based airport development and management company Propeller Airports has purchased Castle & Cooke’s FBO at Seattle-area Paine Field.

Propeller Airports Buys Seattle FBO

The latest Interim Capability Release for the troubled tanker opens up a large number of potential receivers.

KC-46 Tanker Cleared to Refuel F-15s and F-16s on Operations

MT's new seven-blade composite propeller received EASA STC approval earlier this month for twin-turboprop Shorts SC-7.

MT Introduces 'Silent 7' Turboprop Propeller

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the Tuesday morning crash in Houston of a privately operated McDonnell Douglas MD-87.

FAA, NTSB Investigate MD-87 Crash in Houston 

Premier Private Jets' acquisition of Unique One Aircraft Avionics & Interiors expands its maintenance services in Michigan.

Premier Private Jets Acquires Michigan Interiors Firm

Japan Airlines could take up to 100 of Vertical Aerospace's eVTOL aircraft, and Amedeo has committed to Aura Aero's 19-seat hybrid-electric commuter.

Leasing Groups Tap Airline Interest in Electric Aircraft

Million Air will add Hawaii to its FBO network starting early next year when a temporary facility opens at Honolulu’s Kalaeloa Airport.

Million Air To Land in Hawaii

Zara Rutherford, the youngest woman to attempt to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to do so in a microlight, will speak at EBACE.

World Circumnavigator Zara Rutherford To Keynote EBACE

Lee Aerospace identifies an opportunity to provide windshields for the Learjet types because of limited availability, particularly on the Learjet 60.

Lee Aerospace Offers Learjet 55/60 Windshields

The expansion enables Textron Aviation's Stuttgart line maintenance station to become a satellite service center.

Textron Aviation Expands Service Options in Stuttgart 

ACA recognized eight organizations and individuals for excellence in the industry during a return to an in-person celebration.

ACA Honors Industry Orgs, Individuals for Excellence

Business Aviation Group has selected Million Air as the FBO operator for its Discovery Air hangar complex at Northern Colorado Regional Airport.

Million Air Tapped for Colorado Hangar Complex

In collaboration with Boeing and World Energy, Rolls-Royce flew a Trent 1000 on a 747 testbed with unblended sustainable aviation fuel.

Rolls-Royce Flies Trent 1000 on 100 percent SAF

The largest franchisee within the Million Air FBO Network has acquired an ownership stake in California-based aviation services provider ACI Jet.

Million Air Franchisee Acquires ACI Jet Stake

The Four Corners Aviation concept is to serve as “a new platform to serve unmet industry needs."

Four Corners To Offer Bizjet Users 'What They Want'

Several changed and new mandates covering travel and vaccines will affect aviation providers, NATA advises.

NATA Advises on Evolving Travel, Vaccine Mandates

iPreFlight Genesis Pro is a collaboration between AFV Partner companies Aircraft Performance Group, RocketRoute, and Seattle Avionics.

New App Aims To Enhance Flight Planning, Ops

Charter operator GrandView Aviation uses a fleet of 13 Embraer Phenom 300 jets powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW535E turbofans.

GrandView Enrolls in P&WC's Engine Mx Program

Former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board Robert Sumwalt will launch Embry-Riddle's Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety.

Ex-NTSB Chair Sumwalt To Head Up New ERAU Safety Center

Sheltair will break ground this week on a hangar and office complex at its Tampa International Airport facility.

Sheltair To Expand Hangar Space at Tampa FBO

Presenting the Brewer Trophy to Shelly Simi on Dec. 6, NAA said she is being recognized for leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting education.

NAA Selects Shelly Simi for Brewer Trophy

Safran's new Texas assembly line will produce the Arriel 2E engine for the U.S. Army’s UH-72B Lakota.

Safran Adds Second Helo Engine Assembly Line In Texas

Bombardier Challenger 3500: Performance that Delivers

Strong demand continues for medium twins. 

Aero Asset: Used Helicopter Market Contracting

Sheltair, the largest privately-owned aviation services provider in the U.S., has agreed to sell its five New York locations to Modern Aviation.

Modern Aviation Makes Deal for Sheltair's New York FBOs

The International Association of Aircraft Dealers expects preowned business aircraft prices to remain high with inventory low over the next six months.

Used Aircraft Prices Soar as Do Deals for IADA Brokers

A jury has faulted the company for conduct related to foreign military sales. 

MD Helicopters Hit with Federal Fraud Verdict 

GKN's new UK global technology center is a hub collaboration with partners on new aerospace technologies, including new manufacturing techniques.

GKN's Global Technology Center Aims for Net Zero Carbon Goal

Company Update 2021, part 1/3 - AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies

Overland Aviation, the lone service provider at North Dakota’s Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA), has opened its new permanent terminal.

North Dakota FBO Moves Into New Digs

A new company founded by Alaska Airlines, called Alaska Star Ventures, aims to advance emerging technologies geared toward neutralizing carbon emissions.

Alaska Airlines Teams with UP.Partners to Meet Net Zero Goal

Constant Aviation now has AOG mobile teams in 27 U.S. cities in 17 states.

Constant Bolsters AOG Network as Utilization Increases

Million Air has expanded its footprint in Florida with the acquisition of W Aviation, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Million Air Moves In at Fort Lauderdale Executive

Lindsey Vonn Shares Her Inspiring Story and Explains How Business Aviation Helps Her Succeed

The U.S. Justice Department has charged former Boeing chief technical pilot Mark Forkner with six counts of fraud.  

Former Boeing Pilot Indicted for Fraud in 737 Max Case

Sheryl Barden

Optimistic. Innovative. Inspirational. These are just some of the words I’d use to describe the momentous week at NBAA-BACE 2021.

AINsight: Bizav Is Back and Thriving

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