Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Issues 76 Waivers as Part 107 Drone Rule Takes Effect
Most of the waivers granted to the Part 107 operating conditions involve night-time flights, said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
TAM AE Impulsiona seu Papel Ampliado como Rosto da Textron no Brasil
Uma linha inteira de aeronaves da família Textron está em amostra na exibição da TAM AE na LABACE.
Regulations and Government
CL604 Charter Copilot Allegedly Tries To Fly Drunk
The pilot was taken into custody, and subsequently fired by his employer.
Aircraft
Cessna Moving Caravan Production to Independence Plant
Cessna has been building Caravans in Wichita continuously since it received FAA approval for the type in 1984.
Projetos de Aeroportos Brasileiros Estagnados por Recessão Aguda
O progresso em um número de projetos de aeroportos brasileiros sofreu desaceleração.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Broker Helps Save the Day for Rescued Dogs
Flight was financially sponsored by equestrian and animal lover Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Rotorcraft
First H175 Delivered in the Americas
H175 will be used by Mexico's Transportes Aéreos Pegaso for oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico
Charter & Fractional
OneJet Positions for Growth with Fred Reid on Board
Fred Reid brings a mix of business aviation and airline experience to his role as he helps provide guidance on OneJet services.
Rotorcraft
New Orders Show Latin American Rotorcraft Market Still Alive, Says Bell
This week at LABACE, Bell Helicopter is displaying a VIP-configured 429, a 407GXP and a mockup of the new 505.
Aviação Executiva Esperançosa Mesmo com Queda de Números na LABACE
Organizadores da LABACE de 2016 em São Paulo apresentaram algumas estatísticas precisas sobre a atual situação da indústria da aviação executiva do Brasil.
Safety
Jeppesen Previews SID/STAR Charts Improvements
Improvements to the arrival and departure charts include introducing colors to identify what pilot’s consider to be the most pertinent information.
Calquin Helicopters Leases Airbus AS350 B3 For Andes Operations
The new helicopter will complete utility missions in the Andes Mountains.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Challenger 650 Makes Mexican Service Debut
The latest entry in Bombardier's large cabin Challenger family was delivered to a Mexican customer
DAC International Receives Mexican STC
The Mexican civil aviation authority approved DAC for the installation of the Esterline CMA-6800 Display.
Rotorcraft
Moody's Downgrades Credit Rating for Helo Operator Erickson
Credit rating agency Moody's downgraded Erickson's $355 million bond debt two full notches to Caa3, assigning it a very high credit risk.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Arrives in São Paulo to Make LABACE Debut
Dassault's new Falcon 8X should be ready to enter service in Brazil during the fourth quarter of this year when local type certification is complete.
Aircraft
Bombardier Forecasts Region's Bizjet Demand
In its annual 10-year market forecast, Bombardier sees a demand for nearly 800 bizjets over the next decade in Latin America
Safety
Nall Report: Helicopter Safety Record Mixed
Fatal accidents and fatalities increase for both commercial and non-commercial helicopter operations.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths
Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.
Regulations and Government
Brazilian Bizav Hopes for Rebound as LABACE Numbers Drop
Organizers of the 2016 LABACE show in São Paulo presented some stark statistics on the state of Brazil's business aviation industry.
Regulations and Government
FAA Warms To Easier SE-IFR Helo Certification
Industry views this as key to increasing the number of IFR operations and improving safety.
Aircraft
Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo
The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.
Airports
Bizav Rises To The Olympic Challenge, But Traffic Breaks No Records
Brazil's business aviation community did a good job of handling traffic associated with Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Games.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
USAIG Unveils Safety Program for Small Drone Operators
The initial offering under its new Performance Vector Unmanned program is an online small UAS ground school course provided by Argus Unmanned.
NBAA 2017 Bizav Regional Forums Return to Florida, NYC
One-day forums bring together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel.
Airports
Brazilian Airport Projects In Limbo As Economic Downturn Bites
Progress on a number of Brazilian airport projects has slowed, but bizav has benefitted from less competition with airline traffic.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Rep. LaHood Champions Small Airports
The former Transportation Secretary's Ray LaHood son, Rep. Darin LaHood partners with AOPA on general aviation round table.
Accidents
NTSB Investigating Inflight Collision with Object
The Ameriflight pilot discovered a 12-inch section of the vertical stabilizer missing after an unidentified object struck his airplane.
What is the Future of Business Aviation in Brazil?
What is the Future of Business Aviation in Brazil?
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
JSSI: Worldwide Bizav Use Up Sequentially in 2Q
In its business aviation index for this year's second quarter, the hourly maintenance cost provider examined several flight activity trends.
