2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Missed approaches can come in numerous forms but the pilot must be prepared and manage the aircraft and flight path to ensure safe clearance.

AINsight: The Appropriate Missed Approach

Gordon Gilbert

The Part 135 accident occurred during maneuvering for a visual approach.

Learjet Was Turning to Final Approach Before Fatal Crash

Kerry Lynch

Sabca and Pilatus struck an agreement to build PC-12 wing, fuselage, and flight controls in Casablanca.

Sabca Morocco Plant To Build PC-12 Components in 2022

Curt Epstein

Italy’s Milan Linate Airport is now the first in the country to fuel a business aircraft with sustainable aviation fuel.

First Private Aircraft Fueled with SAF in Italy

Jerry Siebenmark

Gamit is a provider of material and logistics support, technical services, and online digital records to MROs, airlines, and corporate aircraft owners.

AMAC Looks To New Markets with Gamit Acquisition

Service on the ground is an element missing from today's private jet travel, according to Suits on the Ground CEO David Rimmer.

Suits on the Ground Targets Bizjet Concierge Services

RBI Hawker's Brisbane facility received Part 145 maintenance organization approval from the Australian CASA in June.

RBI Hawker Adds AW139, AW109 Blade Repair Approvals

Mark Huber

Bristow says 66 percent of its search and rescue missions in the Gulf of Mexico were Covid-related. 

Covid Drives Spike in Bristow SAR Missions

An FAA SAFO advises the agency is set to release notams covering airspace, airports, and certain procedures that will have 5G restrictions in place.

FAA SAFO Advises Operators of Upcoming 5G Restrictions

Located less than 40 miles from Madrid, Spain’s Ocaña Airfield is available to the highest bidder.

Spanish Airport Goes on the Auction Block

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings unveiled a web-based Aircraft Color Visualizer that enables customers to view color combinations on aircraft.

Sherwin-Williams Gives Digital Peek at A/C Color Combos

Roger Sperry is retiring from Gulfstream after 20 years with the company and nearly 50 in business aviation.

Gulfstream Names Swift To Succeed Sperry

Development of its new turbine single helicopter is "right on schedule," according to Hill Helicopters.

Hill Helicopters Tops 342 Orders

Citing industry complaints, the FAA has opened an investigation into California's Santa Clara County over a ban on 100LL and potential lease lapses.

FAA Investigating Avgas Ban, FBO Lease Lapses

David Donald

Having announced the AW169's selection in 2020, Austria has now committed to the purchase with a government-to-government order from Italy.

Austria To Replace Alouette IIIs with Leonardo AW169s

Jet Aviation's first Boeing 787-8 VVIP completion came in on-time and under-weight despite the inclusion of a number of complex features.

Jet Aviation Delivers its First 787-8 VVIP Completion

Eugene Gerden

Russion researchers have proposed the stratolet—an intercontinental supersonic aircraft designed for flights in the stratosphere.

Russian Researchers Mull Stratospheric Supersonic Bizjet

The turboprop Catalyst also shows promise for hybrid-electric power, according to GE Aviation.

GE Aviation Looks To Test Catalyst Using 100% SAF

K-State Salina took delivery of its first of five Cirrus SR20 piston singles.

K-State Salina Receives First of 17 New Aircraft

Dassault Aviation's 6X performed well as it underwent a series of test sequences in Northern Canada's cold environment.

Dassault Completes First Round of 6X Cold Soak Trials

New State Capital Partners is seeking additional investment in aviation with its purchase of Avex.

Daher TBM Dealer Avex Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Martha Jercinovich

Flying the Joby eVTOL Simulator

AINdebrief Episode 45 | December 27, 2021

Matt Thurber

The fourth quarter results of JetNet's Business Aviation Survey show some optimism as well as caution.

Owners and Operators Optimistic, but Wary

AGCO's acquisition of ADS-B avionics manufacturer Appareo should close in January 2022.

AGCO Plans Purchase of Appareo Systems

Atlantic Aviation introduced a new initiative at Colorado’s Aspen-Pitkin County Airport that will have all fuel bought and used there be carbon neutral.

Atlantic Goes Green in Aspen

Bavaria’s new five-bladed Airbus H145D3 helicopters will replace H135s operated by its police force. 

Bavarian Police Order Eight Airbus H145s

Spain's government will use new Airbus Helicopters H135s for pilot training and law enforcement. 

Spain Orders 36 Airbus H135 Helicopters

Aviation services provider Prime Trip Support has established a new U.S. headquarters in Houston.

UAE Trip Support Provider Opens U.S. Office

Charles Alcock

Limitations of current emergency oxygen systems and safety concerns over some countries, like Afghanistan, are forcing airlines to fly longer-routes.

New Approach to Emergency Cabin Oxygen Could Cut Fuel Burn

Spring City Aviation, the lone service provider at Milwaukee’s Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport, has joined the Avfuel-branded dealer network.

Milwaukee FBO Joins the Avfuel Network

A move to cooperate on 5C interference comes after Airbus and Boeing CEOs called on the Biden Administration to delay the rollout of 5G C-band.

Aviation, Wireless Groups Pledge Cooperation on 5G C-band

Following a year's hiatus, ACSF is resuming its in-person Safety Symposium in April, but moving the venue to the Embry-Riddle campus in Florida.

ACSF Resuming In-person Safety Symposium at ERAU

The latest order takes the Navy's TH-73A fleet to 104 aircraft, but the total should reach 130 by 2024.

Navy Orders 36 More Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

As part of a multi-shop refresh, Duncan upgraded a CJ2+'s avionics to the Pro Line Fusion suite and also provided paint, interior, and airframe work.

Duncan Completes Fusion Upgrade, Refurb on CJ2+

The Corporate Angel Network launched in 1981 and has since arranged more than 66,000 flights for cancer patients.

CAN Marks 40 Years of Cancer Patient Flights

The French airframer will add more aircraft models for service at Dassault Falcon Service’s maintenance center in Mérignac, France.

Dassault Expands Service Options at Mérignac Center 

The Bell 412 overhauls at Jet Aviation’s Fujairah, UAE operation included five-year inspections, engine upgrades, and new paint.

Jet Aviation Delivers Three Overhauled Bell 412s 

Ultimately France intends to buy 169 H160Ms for the HIL (light joint helicopter) requirement to serve with the air force, army and navy.

France Places First Order for the H160M Guépard Helicopter

Coptersafety currently offers FAA-approved programs for the Leonardo AW139.

Coptersafety Gets FAA Part 142 Approval 

How New eVTOL Aircraft Could Expand Business Aviation’s Horizons

JetNet's forecast of business jet deliveries for 2021 and 2022 remain optimistic, despite clouds on the horizon.

Bizjet Deliveries To Reach Near 700 in 2021

New Mi-171 variant designed to serve offshore energy market. 

Russian Mi-171A3 Makes First Flight

Gregory Polek

Boeing’s widebody freighter sales tally reached 80 this year with a 19-aircraft order from UPS for 767Fs.

UPS Orders 19 More Boeing 767 Freighters

NBAA's annual Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, originally scheduled for January, has been rescheduled to early April.

NBAA Postpones SDC2022 Until April

With new airline orders in hand, Eve is merging with Zanite and intends to float share on the New York Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2022.

Airlines Back Embraer eVTOL Subsidiary's Plans to Go Public

Chad Trautvetter

To celebrate the holidays, JSSI is purchasing enough carbon credits to offset several thousand tonnes of carbon emissions on behalf of its clients.

JSSI Puts Sustainability under the Tree This Year

McCauley's C1106 105-inch, five-blade, constant-speed propeller features a composite construction. 

McCauley Completes Wind Tunnel Testing of Denali Prop

PrivateFly will offer fixed hourly rates to its Aviator members for select long-distance pairs from the UK.

PrivateFly Expands Aviator Membership Offerings

The 7,500-nm Gulfstream G700 has racked up a number of city-pair records and is checking off tests predominantly using SAF.

Gulfstream Progresses Toward G700 Market-entry with SAF

GE Aviation disagreed with a whistleblower report surrounding its Prague ODA activities, but Congress is upping scrutiny and the FAA limiting delegation.

GE Denies Reports of ODA Conflicts in Prague

The FAA has delayed for two years a planned runway paving project that will lengthen Norwood (Massachusetts) Memorial Airport’s 4,000-foot Runway 17/35.

Norwood Airport Runway Extension Pushed to 2026

Nolen, who will lead a team of more than 7,600 FAA employees, succeeds Ali Bahrami, who stepped down at the end of June.

Billy Nolen To Head FAA's Safety Org

Schneider had been traveling on business in a Cirrus SR22 when the aircraft crashed in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 16.

MyGoFlight CEO Charlie Schneider Dies after SR22 Crash

With Covid infection rates again on the rise in Europe, EBAA announced today that it is postponed its annual two-day AIROPS conference to early April.

EBAA Postpones AIROPS to April, Citing New Covid Wave

GrandView Aviation is offering fixed rates on 70 routes for its Altitude Plus jet card membership program.

GrandView Looks To Increase Jet Card Sales by Year-end

The High Court in London will hear Qatar Airways’ complaint against what the airline characterizes as lack of response by Airbus to safety concerns. 

Qatar Airways Takes Airbus to Court over A350 Dispute

Amphibian Aerospace Industries has selected the P&WC PT6A-67F engine for its modernized version of the Albatross amphibious twin.

Aussie Firm Picks P&WC PT6A for Modernized Albatross

Following a one-year delay from the originally scheduled date, ADS-B requirements in Mexico go into effect on January 1.

Mexico ADS-B Mandate Takes Effect January 1

The CrewBlast app will push notifications of staffing needs to registered pilots and flight attendants, enabling qualified, available crew to respond.

CrewBlast Launches To Quickly Fill Staffing Needs

Jet Edge is expanding its transcontinental program for Reserve members who want to fly on its fleet of Bombardier Challenger aircraft.

Jet Edge Adds Transcontinental Challenger Flights

The IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange has gained its first signatory, Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways First To Use IATA’s Carbon Exchange Marketplace

FlightSafety International Wins Top Flight Award for Maintenance Innovation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued a recommendation that Nav Canada publish notams with graphic depictions of runway closures.

Canada’s TSB Addresses Hazards During Runway Construction

James Wynbrandt

Greenpoint Delivers First VIP 787-9 in Record Time

An ArocsJet survey in Europe revealed that the market does not anticipate preowned business aircraft inventory to grow until the second half of 2022.

ArcosJet: Used Bizjet Prices To Keep Rising in 1H2022

Jet Aviation Scottsdale Wins Top Flight Award for New FBO

Encouraged by the success of its first sustainability summit that drew 50 leaders across the travel industry, Boom Supersonic is planning the next event.

Boom Sustainability Summit Eyes Future Paths

Helo operator Bristow has launched a collaboration with Overair, marking its fourth such deal with an aircraft OEM in the advanced air mobility sector.

Bristow Teams With Overair on Butterfly eVTOL

The additional aircraft will support Aery Aviation's U.S. Navy High Endurance Electronic Warfare Jet contract.

Aery Aviation Acquires 12 Special-missions Learjets

Sheryl Barden

As the list of tasks for aircraft maintenance technicians keeps growing, it might be time for a reboot of roles and responsibilities.

AINsight: Are We Asking Mx Techs To Do Too Much?

The certification applies to the Part 135 operator's FBO at Camarillo Airport in California.

Sun Air Jets Self-certifies as NATA Green Business

ASL Group, which is now the exclusive general aviation aircraft handler at Belgium’s Liege Airport, has unveiled its newly-built general aviation terminal.

ASL Group Opens New Genav Terminal at Liege Airport

The aviation industry is hopeful that through coordination and data-sharing that the FAA will develop a notam that will buffer operations from 5G limits.

Industry Awaiting Notam on 5G Ops Limits

The deal includes FBOs in San Juan and Ceiba previously owned and operated by Million Air franchisee Hill Aviation.

Modern Aviation Closes on Puerto Rico FBO Acquisition

Shares in eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace began trading on the New York Stock Exchange and are expected to raise $300 million.

Vertical Aerospace Makes $300M Wall Street Takeoff

Helicopter Association Int'l, USHST, and VAST Win Top Flight Award for Contribution to Safety

Seven passengers and two crewmembers were killed yesterday evening when a GIV-SP crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting a diversionary landing.

Nine Killed in Dominican Republic GIV-SP Crash

The former BACN-carrying high-altitude UAVs will be outfitted to support hypersonic missile tests as part of the SkyRange initiative.

Northrop Grumman To Repurpose EQ-4Bs as Range Hawks

Airbus signed its third major aircraft deal in two days following the Air France-KLM board’s approval of a contract for 100 A320/A321neos and four A350Fs.

Air France-KLM Boosts Airbus’s Ample December Orderbook  

The HondaJet is certified in more than 13 countries and the fleet has accumulated more than 98,000 flight hours.

Honda Aircraft Delivers 200th HondaJet

The Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act (AAIM) would direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot grant program.

NBAA Praises New Bill Supporting AAM Infrastructure

The Australian carrier announced potential orders for up to 134 A321XLR and A220 airliners after a competition between Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.

Qantas Chooses to Rebuild Narrowbody Fleet With Airbus

Five Rivers Aviation, the sole service provider at San Francisco-area Livermore Municipal Airport, has completed a new 43,000-sq-ft hangar complex.

San Francisco Bay Area FBO Adds New Hangar Complex

The new JumpSeat app provides a simple way for pilots to share important information about airports anywhere in the world.

JumpSeat App Seeks To Supplement Notams

A letter of intent specifying a firm order for seven A350Fs for Singapore Airlines marks the first such deal with an airline since program launch in July. 

Singapore Airlines Commits to Airbus A350 Freighter

Neste Wins Top Flight Award for Sustainability

The Israel CAAI has approved Bird Aerosystems' special-mission ASIO configuration of a Cessna CJ3, marking a first for the Citation family.

Bird Aerosystems Gets Israeli STC for Surveillance CJ3

Coordination for the cloud of private aircraft expected to descend on the Los Angeles area for the February 13 NFL championship game has already begun.

NBAA: Make Those Super Bowl Plans Now

Chris Magnus was sworn in after the Senate narrowly confirmed his confirmation as the fight U.S. CPB commissioner.

Chris Magnus Becomes CBP Commissioner

PWI's LED ice light has been approved for use on several Beechcraft and Cessna piston and turboprop airplanes and Citation and Hawker jets.

PWI Receives PMA Approval for LED Ice Light

Delta Air Lines assisted in Atlanta Technical College's recertification of its Aviation Maintenance Airframe Certificate Program.

FAA Recertifies Atlanta Tech Airframe Mx Program

Kuwait’s new Typhoons are the first of the breed to feature an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.

First Typhoon Fighters Delivered to Kuwait

Aviation groups are protesting the decision by California’s Santa Clara County to ban the sale of 100LL aviation gasoline at two GA airports.

Aviation Industry Groups Object to Santa Clara 100LL Ban

The first Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty completed its first flight yesterday from Montreal Mirabel International Airport.

Airbus Flies First ACJ TwoTwenty

The scope of a new report on 737 Max problems from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee extends to the GE9X engine for the 777X. 

Damning Senate 737 Max Report Also Cites GE9X Concerns

Duncan Aviation Wins Top Flight Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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