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.
FBOs
Signature Launches New Customer Loyalty App
Intended to make customers’ jobs easier, the new software marks the start of a new interface for users.
Aircraft
Pilatus: PC-24 Numbers ‘Better Than Expected’
Two test aircraft had flown 1,032 hours over the course of 600 flights through the end of October.
SmartSky App Supports Corporate Angel Network
Games are fun, and so is NBAA, if you ask SmartSky Networks.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Panasonic Taps Satcom Direct as First Connectivity Dealer
Long a fixture in the commercial IFE market, the Panasonic connectivity system is currently being installed in its first business aircraft.
Aircraft
Daher Pairing TBM Owners, Charter Companies
Program brings owners and operators together, as well as provides initial documentation, insurance guidance and technical advice.
Regulations and Government
Bolen Calls for Advocacy at NBAA 2016 Opening Session
Congressman Sam Graves, “Wright Brothers” author David McCullough and CPB Commissioner stand up for GA at kickoff gathering.
Aircraft
FlightAware-Aireon Tie-up Will Lead To Global Aircraft Tracking
Using the Iridium Next constellation, due to be launched by SpaceX by 2018, Flightaware will be able to track any aircraft anywhere.
Safety
Air Charter Safety Foundation and Baldwin Aviation Team Up on ASAP
Error confession is proven to be one of the best tools for achieving real safety within aviation organizations.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements
Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MyFlightSolutions and Vessix Tie the Knot
The two aviation software providers have joined forces to provide an end-to-end management solution for industry businesses.
Aircraft
Elliott Offers ADS-B Solution for Citation Excel/XLS
Solution will act as a bridge program to Elliott's recently announced Garmin G5000 retrofit for these jets.
FBOs
Wisconsin Aviation Hits Milestone
While developing a “mini” chain of FBOs in the Badger State, the company has grown into a full aviation services provider.
Maintenance and Modifications
St. Croix-based Bohlke Earns Part 145 Status
The FBO now offers FAA certificated maintenance at the most Southern and Eastern point of the United States.
Shawn Vick Becomes CEO of Global Jet Capital
Vick has been involved with Global Jet since its launch in 2014.
Regulations and Government
Court Denies Request in Flexjet Bombardier Lawsuit
Appeals decision remains at odds with previous court ruling on aircraft management fees.
Avionics
Elbit Skylens Flies in Final Configuration on ATRs
The wearable HUD/EVS system is also being offered as retrofit option for business aviation use.
Web Manuals on Pace To Double Customer Base in Americas
The company opened a U.S. office two years ago.
Aircraft
Boeing’s new BBJ Max 7 Promises More Range and Space
The BBJ Max 7 will be available from 2022
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Starts Talks For Chinese Production of 407GXP
The agreement involves Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. and Xi'an Helicopter Company.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Expects STC for King Air 350 Engine Upgrade in May
With the upgrade, typical cruise speeds are increased by up to 37 ktas, up to 340 ktas at maximum engine power limits.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Reaching Record Sales with New, Expanded Services
JSSI’s Parts business is moving into whole aircraft acquisition.
UAS Launches New FlightEvolution Trip Planning Software
UAS International Trip Support launches its new FlightEvolution software
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Integrates with FOS
The integration simplifies the sharing of maintenance-tracking information with the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations System.
Avionics
Southeast Aerospace Introduces New Low-Cost ADS-B Upgrade
Teams with Garmin, Gables Engineering and Peregrine Avionics on STC for range of non-TCAS II business jets
Safety
Advanced Aircrew Academy Improves Online Lineup
The flight education provider has added five new modules to its eLearning program along with upgrades to its winter ops module.
Freestream Opens Miami Office
Freestream Aviation opened an aircraft sales office at Opa-locka Executive Airport in Florida.
Airports
Farnborough Airport Primed for More U.S. Traffic
Dedicated business aviation airport has been growing steadily but is still only at half capacity.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
JetNet To Reveal Elusive Aircraft Sale Prices
JetNet believes its new sale price reporting feature will help put an end to speculation and guesswork.
Avionics
Big Benefits Come in Honeywell Apps
Honeywell’s GoDirect apps deliver safety and efficiency benefits to pilots and technicians.
Avionics
Genesys Prepping Part 25 Autopilot for New-build, Retrofit Markets
The new S-Tec 5000 autopilot will help business jet, regional airline and military operators modernize their flight controls.
