2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

The rotorcraft manufacturer is likely a “parts and pieces” sale.

AIN Blog: Will Sikorsky be sold whole?

David A. Lombardo

The Sierra Nevada subsidiary is approved to provide modifications for UAE-registered aircraft.

UAE Issues Design Approval for 328 Design

Fokker Services Redelivery Services is replacing several of its legacy systems.

Rusada Awarded Fokker Services Multi-year Contract

Vladimir Karnozov

Six prototypes are flying, with four more to come.

Russia May Slow T-50 Production for Economic Reasons

The TFD-8601 is a plug-in replacement for the Rockwell Collins EFD-86 CRT.

Thomas Global Systems Offers LCD Cockpit Retrofit

The approval covers warranty support on the G100/150/200 at the company's three MRO locations.

Gulfstream Names Duncan an Authorized Warranty Facility

The company is moving into a new 72,000-sq-ft facility.

Aerospace Turbine Rotables Expanding in Wichita

The company will maintain its management and charter aircraft as well as other aircraft based at Waterbury-Oxford.

Key Air Reinstates Maintenance Department Capabilities

Bill Carey

The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Patriarch Partners misled investors about the value of loan assets within fund portfolios.

SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Patriarch Partners

Chad Trautvetter

Will continue work of Robert E. Breiling Associations to to provide information on continuous safety improvement of global busines aviation industry.

IBAC Acquires Business Aviation Safety Data Firm

Twinjet sports Garmin G5000 integrated avionics, redesigned winglets and more efficient Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines.

First Poland-based Learjet 75 Handed Over

Former TSA head John Pistole to get 2015 William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award, while long-time NATA employee Amy Koranda to get Distinguised Service Award.

NATA To Honor Pistole, Koranda with Industry Awards

Curt Epstein

ACA's Sky Valet FBO will be one of eight FBOs at Europe's business aviation airport.

France's ACA Group Acquires Le Bourget FBO

Matt Thurber

With one device, CXC Simulations has created a simulation environment that replicates aircraft and cars.

Motion Pro II Designed for Pilots and Drivers

Kerry Lynch

The agency is collaborating with industry to move forward on several key issues.

TSA Working To Address GA Issues

Charles Alcock

Lufthansa's insurers have set aside $300 million to cover anticipated costs for the Germanwings costs as French prosecutors prepare a criminal case.

Lufthansa Insurers Prepare to Cover Germanwings Costs

Line-up includes business aircraft OEM leaders, aircraft sales and finance experts, Wall Street aerospace analysts, aircraft operators and more.

Annual JetNet iQ Summit Lands in New York City in June

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification

Jeff Burger

Got a first-rate entertainment system on your jet? Consider putting it through its paces with one of these popular-music concert films. 

AIN Blog: 12 Great Concerts You Can Enjoy In Flight

Gregory Polek

Statistics show little movement in average retirement age as new airplane shipments continue at record pace

Cheap Oil Barely Affecting Airliner Deliveries, Retirements  

Company also launched iOS app that offers real-time charter pricing, aircraft/crew specifics, side-by-side jet comparisons and instant booking.

Online Charter Broker Victor Expands to U.S.

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected the two contractors for the second phase of its TERN program.

AeroVironment, Northrop Grumman Develop Naval Drones

New version allows flight departments in Latin America to implement a safety management system solution in their native language.

Collins Intros Spanish-language Version of Vector SMS

Hawaiian calls DOT decision an example of "institutional bias" in favor of U.S. business travelers

Delta Fights Off Challengers for Haneda Rights

Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.

Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection

Allows operators of aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less to take advantage of flexibility usually offered to operators of larger, turbine aircraft.

NBAA Small Aircraft Exemption Extended Another Year

Chris Pocock

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The world's top four busiest airports for passengers all saw increases in 2014 and retained their rankings from the previous year.

Atlanta, Beijing Remain World's Top Two Busiest Airports

Company claims unique advantages for L-band transmission

Inmarsat Launches New Satcom Datalink Service for ISR

Full details of failings by country’s air defense radar system again withheld from public view 

Malaysian Radar Spotlighted in New MH370 Report

Neelam Mathews

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

AIN Staff

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.

FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace

The pilot did not indicate his previous failed drug test on three medical certificate applications.

Pilot Loses Medical after Making False Statements

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight 

Pilot unions are unhappy that French prosecutors quickly pressed criminal charges after cockpit voice recorder contents were leaked to the media.

Pilot Unions Protest Germanwings Investigation Leaks

Services in and out slowly returning to normal 

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol 

EASA moving forward as timing in the U.S. remains uncertain.

EASA Releases A-NPA on Light Aircraft Standards

Agency recommends two crewmembers on flight deck at all times 

EASA Changes Position on Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

Provisional certification from the FAA paves the way for full type certification "in the next few months."

HondaJet Receives Provisional FAA Certification

The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.

AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy

Stunned by the Germanwings crash, the air transport industry's response has not been coherent or convincing.

AIN Blog: Response to Germanwings Tragedy Does Not Inspire Confidence

Thierry Dubois

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent 

Xavier Jubier coordinated a flight of three Dassult Falcon 7Xs above the Atlantic Ocean, near the Faroe Islands, on the same trajectory as the eclipse.

Astronomer Employs Trio of Falcons To View Solar Eclipse

A4A asks Congress to consider air traffic reforms that would remove governmental constraints and improve ability to manage assets. 

A4A Seeks Self-Funded ATO With Stakeholder Board

The first two have been completed in France. Meanwhile however, the operational fleet is affected by a lack of spares.

Indian Mirage 2000 Upgrade Paves Way For Rafale Signing, Say French

CVR recordings indicate copilot refused captain's re-entry into cockpit

Prosecutor Says Germanwings Copilot Purposely Crashed A320

The first six of 12 new MD 530F armed scout helicopters destined for the Afghan Air Force arrived in Kabul earlier this month.

U.S. Delivers First Six MD 530F Armed Scouts to Afghanistan

Aviation insurer subsidizing 25 percent of the cost per pilot to customers who complete Calspan’s advanced maneuvering and upset recovery training in 2015.

Global Aerospace Subsidizing Upset Recovery Training

Eagle Creek Aviation Services reached an agreement this week to acquire Montgomery Aviation’s three FBO/MROs in Indiana.

Eagle Creek To Acquire Montgomery Aviation FBO/MROs

Glacier Jet Center, the lone FBO at Montana’s Glacier Park International Airport, is the latest location to join the UVair FBO Network.

UVair FBO Network Adds to Roster

The Germanwings A320 crash has revealed inconsistency and uncertainty over cockpit access rules.

AIN Blog: Industry Confronts Ambiguity Over Cockpit Access 

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service

Company laying off 315 more employees and suspending all new external hiring, citing declining production of the V-22 and a softer commercial market.

More Layoffs at Bell Helicopter

Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.

Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan

NBAA, NATA warn that they would not support FAA changes that threaten access, costs of system.

Bizav Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Preserve Access

Grants operators a certificate of authorization for UAS flights at or below 200 feet anywhere in the country except in restricted airspace or major cities.

FAA 'Interim Policy' Speeds UAS Flight Authorizations

City Council agrees to three-year and month-to-month leases, while vowing to pursue options to control fate of Santa Monica Airport.

Santa Monica To Prep Leases for Possible Closure of SMO

Search continues for FDR in rugged terrain in French Alps

A320 Crash Investigators Retrieve CVR Audio File 

Republicans on the House Transportation Committee are pushing for 'transformational' reform, while Democrats are not sold on sweeping change.

U.S. Lawmakers Divided on Need For Sweeping ATC Reform

In a process to be concluded by April 24, Airbus will reduce its holding in Dassault Aviation to 24.5 percent.

Airbus to Sell 17.5-Percent Stake in Dassault Aviation 

Exposes shortcomings at military air defense and civilian ATC control centers, and MAS ops center

New MH370 Report Reveals Radar, Procedural Failings 

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen

The voluntary best practices standard for global business aviation handlers has seen its first two successes.

With First Certifications, IS-BAH Gains Momentum

CASA and EASA sign off on the company's Australia operation.

Precision Aviation Group Secures Part 145 Approvals

MRO will support Grafair’s Hawker 800XP.

FL Technics Jets Signs Grafair Mx Deal 

Larsen wary that push for transformation could lead to lengthy delays in reauthorization.

House Democrats Warn of ATC Transformation Pitfalls

Commercial single-engine turbine IMC proposal on pace for release in 2016.

EASA Panel Finishes Single-engine IMC Review

A Germanwings Airbus A320 crashed in a remote location in the French Alps, with all 150 people on board believed to be dead.

Germanwings A320 Black Box Found at Crash Site

Boeing leads other large U.S. corporations in receiving subsidies from federal, state and local governments.

U.S. Is Generous to Boeing for Loan Guarantees, Subsidies

Peter Shaw-Smith

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility 

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety 

The company also holds approvals from Transport Canada and the FAA.

Kitchener Aero Adds EASA Garmin G500H STC for EC-120

Building includes two hangars for the TBM Service Center that can accommodate eight aircraft simultaneously and storage for spare parts inventory.

Daher Opens New North American TBM Headquarters in Pompano Beach

Bell again denied patent infringement and accused Airbus Helicopters of unfair “legal maneuvering.”

French Court Reverses Course on Bell 429 Skid Patent Row

Koranda played instrumental role of development and growth of association’s safety programs.

Koranda To Retire from NATA

U.S. policy requires DOT to work with Homeland Security on complementary system in case GPS is disrupted.

U.S. DOT Seeks Comments on eLoran as GPS Backup System

Secretary-General spoke in Malaysia on new safety measures prompted by the MH370 and MH17 disasters.

ICAO Reports Flight Tracking, Risk Portal Progress

Gordon Gilbert

Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.

FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents

The event is intended to provide practical information about equipment operators need for ADS-B and Fans 1A compliance.

Duncan Aviation’s Free NextGen Seminar Set for April 7

The AIN Business Aviation NextGen Workshop was held in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

NextGen Workshop Outlines Future ATC Functions

Pefetti will serve as observer on ICAO Flight Operations panel and advise IBAC.

Perfetti Returns to IBAC

The Texas MRO current stocks Omega's wheels, brakes and engine components.

Baker Aviation To Distribute Omega Aircraft Parts

The Surface Pro 3 offers an alternative to the iPad, but not much aviaton-focused software is available on that platform.

Surface Pro 3 Moving into Mostly Commercial Cockpits

This year’s NBAA Leadership Conference was held in Tucson and brought together a cross section of business aviation personnel.

Leadership Conference Aims To Inspire Future Leaders

A fire of unknown origin destroyed most of the aircraft.

King Air Accident in Uruguay Claims 10

Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.

TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations

Update applies to Part 91, 120 and 135 operations.

FAA Updates Policy on Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations

The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.

Safety Standdown Nominations Open

InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.

Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer

Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.

FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices

The weather at the time was below Category 1 landing minimums.

AAIB: Unstabilized Approach Preceded G550 Incident

The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.

Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor

Pilatus sold five more PC-7s to Malaysia, but C-130 and S-61 upgrades were not confirmed, and the MRCA remains unfunded.

Exhibitors Praise LIMA Show Despite Few Contracts

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