2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

At face value, profits are holding up well at leading European carriers, but multiple concerns, including terrorism, have blighted the outlook.

Profits Can't Mask Trading Concerns at European Airlines

Curt Epstein

Major changes lie ahead for the Italian airframer as it indroduced a new industrial plan.

Avanti's Future Unclear as Piaggio Focuses on Military Sales

Gregory Polek

Company says it will cut shipments in line with an expected 8 percent decline industrywide 

Embraer Lowers Projections for Business Jet Deliveries 

Chris Pocock

Only two Airbus A330MRTT aircraft ordered by only two countries

Seven European Nations Fail To Support Joint Tanker Fleet 

Matt Thurber

Medical reform, new technology and data initiatives were topics addressed by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta at EAA AirVenture 2016.

FAA’s Huerta Highlights Good News at AirVenture

Quest has expanded its facilities and will soon start constructing its own paint shop.

Quest Preparing to Ramp Up Kodiak Production

Richard Pedicini

Bizjet operators flying in for Olympics are being urged to arrange itineraries to undergo additional security checks outside host city Rio and São Paulo.

Easier Olympic Security Checks Outside Rio, São Paulo

Aspen is certifying a software upgrade for display of ADS-B IN weather data, and MD Helicopters picked Aspen MFDs for new single-engine MD models.

Aspen Displays Gain Features With Software Upgrade

The long-time kit airplane manufacturer is refocusing on the fast-selling Evolution piston and turbine models. 

Lancair Offering To Sell Lancair Brand, Assets

Kerry Lynch

The City Council agreed to consider a resolution during the Aug. 23 meeting that outlines its plans to close the airport.

Santa Monica Eyes June 2018 Closure Date for SMO

James Wynbrandt

Aircraft are being updated with recovered taupe and coal leather seats, refinished cabin panels, leather cabin drink rails and other “luxury options."

Constant Aviation Refurbs JetSuite Phenom Interiors

John Mininger has flown 750 children as part of the EAA Young Eagles program.

Pennsylvania Pilot Selected for EAA Young Eagles Award

Film is scheduled to debut in 2017-2018 school year.

CAF Film To Pay Tribute to WASPs

Samantha Cartaino

The manufacturer also displayed the aircraft at EAA AirVenture.

Waco Announces Brazilian Certification for YMF-5

In service for half a century now, the turboprop engine's makers are looking ahead to its centennial.

Honeywell's TPE331 Celebrates its Golden Anniversary

Bill Carey

Facing a possible U.S. regulation governing aircraft engine emissions, aerospace manufacturers said they are  committed to global benchmarks.

ICAO Is the Forum for Emissions Standards, Industry Says

The ease of installation of Avidyne's IFD series navigators may lead to a less expensive ways for pilots to do the installations themselves.

Avidyne Exploring DIY Plug n’ Play Avionics Installations

Mark Huber

A redesign of several wing parts prompted the delay.

Epic Anticipates E1000 Certification in Q1 2017

After development of its new all-composite M10T and M10J, Mooney Aircraft will have four airplanes in production.

Mooney On Track for Dual Q3 Certifications

William Dennis

Deliveries to start in third quarter of 2019

Malaysia Airlines To Take Up to 50 Boeing 737 Max Narrobodies

Before entering airspace restricted for Olympics, genav aircraft must undergo a security inspection to receive a code required for filing a flight plan.

Brazil ATC Briefing Pilots on Olympic Airspace

Chad Trautvetter

But prospects are still good and the continued solid U.S. economy and quick stock market recovery calmed nerves of potential buyers.

Brexit Jitters Stall Some Jet Sales at Gulfstream

Mark Phelps

Paint and interior commemorate 50th year of the aircraft owners’ group.

Beechcraft Honors U.S. Bonanza Society with Custom G36

The Phenom 100 is getting new avionics and modified engines.

Embraer's Phenom 100E Evolves to EV

Predictions call for an economic impact of $150 billion in China by 2020.

New Group Aims To Bolster China's GA Sector Growth

The modified wing, the LAM Aero System, improves performance the company claims.

Lam's Modified Wing Boosts Columbia Performance

This accomplishment comes on the heels of a 23-percent rise in global flight traffic in the first half.

VistaJet Hits 10,000th YTD Flight in Record Time

NetJets introduced new incentives with price breaks on longer flights for Challenger 350 and Global customers.

NetJets Moves To Expand Longer-haul Business

Taking on the Hartzell Traiblazer, the propeller is being certified for certain Aviation, American Champion and Cessna aircraft.

Flight Resource Unveils New MT 'Ultra' Two-Blade Prop 

The “Elite Privacy” configuration, available starting next year, integrates a lavatory area in the TBM’s aft fuselage.

Daher Offers Quick-change Lav for TBM 900/930s

The policy outlines the criteria and process under which 308 VORs will be decommissioned over next decade.

FAA Releases VOR Decommissioning Policy

STC covers most business aircraft with Honeywell Primus II radio suites, as well as Honeywell SPZ-8000, Primus 1000 and 2000 flight control

Pro Star Offers ADS-B Solution for Jets with Primus II

The BBA Aviation subsidiary expands its operations in South Africa.

Signature Goes Live in Lanseria

The addition of fuel injection offers Archer buyers three engine options, including diesel and carbureted.

Piper Adds Fuel-injected Archer Engine Option

Emery had deep roots in the business aviation industry with his father owning Executive  Aircraft Services and brothers co-founding K-C Aviation.

Former Gulf Oil Chief Pilot Bob Emery Dies

Gordon Gilbert

FAA expects that four more years will be sufficient time to consider results of noise-mitigation research.

North Shore Helo Route Extended

The massive airplane is parked near the EAA Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, just a few miles east of the main fly-in grounds.

Martin Mars Makes a Big Splash at AirVenture 2016

Announced this spring, the STC now includes the 7-inch EFIS-100 and covers additional Cessna and Piper models.

EAA, Dynon Build on Partnership with Expanded STC

The new TX16 lithium-ion battery offers a 45-percent weight savings over comparable lead-acid or nickel cadmium batteries. 

Evolution Builders Opting for True Blue Li-on Battery

Carriers should implement data-driven fatigue risk management systems, says the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations

Pilots' Federation Calls for 'Just Culture,' Fatigue Management

The changes from the 550 are 'relatively easy,' said chairman Alan Klapmeier.

Eclipse 'Canada' Likely Available in Two to Three Years

Attendees will also be able to learn about other oxygen systems and products from Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems. 

Shaw Aerox To Offer Free Oxygen at Oshkosh Booth

David A. Lombardo

Under the STC StandardAero would install the engine in the Cessna Caravan 208B.

StandardAero Receives STC for PT6A-140 Engine Upgrade

Solar-electric training airplanes promise significant cost savings for new pilots.

Aero Electric Outlines Sun Flyer Progress

The company noted that it is very close to receiving FAA certification for the jet.

Cirrus Finishing F&R Flying on SF50 Vision Jet

Company delivered 26 TBM 900s and 930s in the first half and plans to deliver the 800th overall TBM in September.

Daher Racks Up TBM Shipments, Nears 800th Delivery

The company's three facilities hold DGAC approval. 

West Star Aviation Renews Mexico Certificate 

The Textron Aviation subsidiary will supply CAP with 19 new aircraft and Kent State University with a new Skyhawk 172 as part of their multi-year agreement

Cessna Receives Orders from CAP and Kent State

By year-end courses will cover some piston and jet aircraft.

TRU To Expand Offerings at Wichita Maintenance Academy

The flight training simulator provider offers a full slate of aviation activity at the show.

Redbird Offers New Enhancements to Training Products

LPV functionality is available as an option.

West Star STCs ADS-B for Challengers, Falcons 

Latest approvals bring the number of countries that have granted certification to the high-performance piston single to more than 40.

Cessna TTx Gets Nod from EASA

Kitplane maker Sonex in partnership with local Chinese companies, hopes to provide a boost to the Asian country's general aviation segment.

Sonex Looks To Introduce Kitbuilt Aircraft to China

The VH-92A program now moves to assembly, test and evaluation of the modified Sikorsky S-92 commercial helicopter.

Presidential Helo Program Completes Critical Design Review

Company announced an order for five new level-D flight simulators and the construction of a new flight training center.

Coptersafety To Expand Helo Training Center in Helsinki

The approval adds the S-76D to its existing approval for the S-76 Legacy models. 

Summit Aviation OK'd for Sikorsky Support

Less than a year after receiving its STC, Blackhawk has been highly successful with its engine-upgrade program.

Blackhawk Scores with 20th XP140 Caravan Engine Upgrade 

Bell suspended the flight test program until it learns more about the cause of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle.

Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold 

The need for new airline pilots and technicians will grow by double digits in both categories, the manufacturer said.

Boeing Increases 20-Year Forecast for New Pilots, Technicians

Commercial helicopter deliveries in the second quarter were down by 40 percents, revenues dropped $46 million and profits fell $20 million.

Oil & Gas Woes Seep Into Bell Results

Avidyne's IFD100 app enables interesting new ways to present avionics information on Apple's iPad.

Avidyne Swaps 'Big Glass' Into Six-pack Cockpits

A revised delivery schedule is still awaited, because of the propeller gearbox problems.

Airbus DS Chief Frustrated With A400M Delays

The company has a number of announcements at AirVenture.

G5000 To Be Available for Beechjet within 'Weeks'

The company is showing a mockup of the aircraft formerly known as SETP at AirVenture.

Cessna Unveils 'Denali' Turboprop Single

The weight increase gives the workhorse a maximum useful load of up to 1,623 pounds, depending on configuration.

Cessna Turbo 206 Gets Gross Weight Increase

AEA will distribute thousands of free copies of the guide during EAA AirVenture.

AEA's Newest Guide Details FAA Rebate Program

Unveiled at EAA's AirVenture, the new PMA8000G system adds several new pilot-friendly capabilities

PS Engineering Upgrades Audio Control System

Mirage upgrade contract and Neuron flight test extension adds to earnings from Rafale.

Dassault’s Defense Business Still Thriving

 Objective is to make aviation safety and reporting flight data monitoring data sharing easy and seamless, company said.

Baldwin Teams with FAA, Mitre on Safety Data Sharing

Notably, there were no fatal accidents in 2014 or 2015 involving business jets in France.

France Reports Decrease in Genav Fatalities

Latest ‘Bravo’ model is faster and has a more docile stall, thanks to a new Riblett airfoil.

Utility Kitbuilt Bearhawk Has a New Reason To Cheer

Coverage now extends up to the first recommended overhaul.

Hartzell Ups Ante on Top Prop Warranties

System provides users with the ability to control, automate and secure general aviation hangars remotely through network connectivity.

Hangar Monitoring System Makes Its Debut at Oshkosh

The flight school will receive 12 Archer TXs from Piper Aircraft.

ATP Places Order for 12 More Aircraft from Piper

The move expands the Air BP payment card's network to more than 700 locations including its first in the U.S.

Air BP Sterling Card Enters U.S. Market with Signature

The Army's Rapid Equipping Force will study the CyPhy Works Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications System, a tethered hexrotor.

U.S. Army Evaluates One of a New Breed of Tethered Drones

The company is nearing STC approval for installation of the AreoVue fight deck in its King Air 90s.

Innova King Airs Fitted with AeroVue Flight Decks

The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq ft, bringing the current building to 110,000 sq ft.3

Quest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho

The agency issued findings that aircraft emissions contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.

EPA Takes Next Step in Regulating Aircraft Emissions

New database update options should offer significant savings for cockpits carrying multiple Garmin avionics products.

Garmin Lowers Cost of Databases with New Packages

FAA STC of Garmin's G5 allows installation of an electronic flight instrument in many types of general aviation aircraft.

Garmin G5 EFIS STC'd for Certified Aircraft

The ex-warbird boasts a host of cockpit upgrades, installed by Gulf Coast Avionics as it was prepared for its new owner.

Rare PC-9 on Display at Oshkosh

The week-long event is open to anyone looking to explore opportunities in aviation.

EAA Hosting Job Fair at AirVenture

Stemme is anticipating U.S. FAA approval shortly after receiving EASA type certification in March.

Recently Certified Stemme S12 Arrives at Oshkosh

Attendees who purchase specific products from participating vendors can receive between $50 and $500. 

AirVenture Offering OshCash at Oshkosh This Year

A powerful device in a compact package

Product Review: Garmin aera 660

Ian Sheppard

On the day the UK populace voted to leave the EU, delegates at the Isle of Man Aviation Conference were assuming, wrongly, that “Remain” would win.

Isle of Man Registry Could Number 1,000 by Next Year

The Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship will be awarded to four aviation students by mid-August.

GlobalAir Accepting Scholarship Submissions

Thirty-six NGT-2000 units will be handed out during Oshkosh.

L-3 Bringing Lynx Direct to Market with Giveaway

Prototype of the S-21 Outbound is still under construction, but details will be available at AirVenture

Rans Newest Kit Will Be a Fast-build Project 

The Texas-based avionics manufacturer received an FAA expansion of its AML STC for its RANGR line of ADS-B transceivers

FreeFlight Expands Its Supported Aircraft

The company’s low-profile electronic warfare business was highlighted in a Farnborough airshow briefing.

BAE Systems Describes EW Capabilities

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