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.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Support Capacity, Capabilities, Workforce
The company is tripling its size at Fort Lauderdale, adding two more customer support trucks.
Aircraft
G500 Powers Towards Certification With G600 Close Behind
Gulfstream Aerospace’s investment in ground testing facilities has enhanced its ability to introduce new aircraft with a high level of service readiness.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Launches PayNode To Accelerate Charter Payments
New online payment system will simplify business aviation charter by making payment quick and easy.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive’s New DFW MRO Begins Operations
New DFW MRO campus reflects BBA Aviation Global Engine Services focus on the customer.
Engines
Gulfstream’s Switch to PurePower for G500/600 Engines Pays Off
The G500 and G600 are powered respectively by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW814GA and PW815GA turbofans.
Avionics
Legacy Jets Offered New ACSS Options for ADS-B Compliance
The ACSS NXT-700 and NGT-900 GPS receiver combine to offer lower-cost ADS-B OUT compliance.
Aircraft
Citation Hemisphere Taking Shape in Static Mockup
Textron Aviation brought a cabin mockup of the large-cabin Hemisphere, its largest business jet ever.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Launches Onboard Live-stream TV
SD Live allows passengers to stream live television via their own personal electronic devices or the cabin entertainment system anywhere in the world.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
G500 Cabin Features New Interior Options and Styling
Gulfstream has extensively evaluated the G500 production interior in its new cabin integration test facility.
Avionics
CMC Debuts New EFB, GPS Sensor
The EFB now has look of tablet but with aviation-grade technology, while GPS sensor adds GBAS approach capabilities.
