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Mark Huber

With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.

Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive 

Curt Epstein

The Middle Eastern service provider bedomes the latest FBO to use the software which processes more than 25,000 flights a month globally.

Falcon Aviation Adopts FBO One Platform

A rush job from a Middle Eastern client was no worry for the company's Basel facility.

Jet Aviation Basel Services Its First BBJ 777

Matt Thurber

The Safe Flight angle-of-attack system is standard on all new Skyhawks and optional on the 182 and 206 models.

Cessna Adds Safe Flight AOA to New Skyhawks

Bill Carey

The Persian Gulf carrier acquired a 10 percent share of Santiago, Chile-based Latam Airlines Group for $608 million.

Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in Latin American Airline Group

The service expects to award a contract for the JStars Recapitalization program engineering and manufacturing development phase in FY2018.

U.S. Air Force Requests Proposals for JStars Replacement

The Fort Lauderdale facility will serve as the service provider's primary parts warehouse for the Southeastern U.S. as well as Central and South America

LHT Establishes New Supply Hub in Florida

AIN Staff

Repository Implemented too quickly, says IATA security specialist

IATA Demands Changes To Conflict Zone Information Sharing

Samantha Cartaino

AEPP show organizers expect the number of visitors to double for the 2017 event.

Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show

Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.

Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance

Gregory Polek

Headliners include A350-1000 first flight, C Series EIS.

2016 Chock-full of Airliner Milestones  

Vladimir Karnozov

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

Closer spacing with more efficient routing and operations will help the aviation industry meet environmental goals, Aireon-funded study finds.

Study: Space-Based ADS-B Will Help Curb Aviation Emissions

Two years after it merged with Northwest Airlines, Delta deferred the earlier order to 2020 and beyond.

Delta Cancels Inherited Order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Chad Trautvetter

The EVS display enables pilots to see when flying day or night in smoke, haze and light fog.

Max-Viz 1200 EVS Gets DO-160G Approval

Kerry Lynch

ICAO reached landmark C02 agreement, while both U.S. and Euroepan officials progress on approach to small aircraft standards.

International Collaboration Led on Regulatory Front in 2016

Nigel Moll

Aviation lost several legends during the year.

Notable Final Flights 2016

A number of projects came to fruition in 2016.

2016 Year in Review: Business Aircraft Milestones and a Look Ahead

In operation for nearly a year, Eric Meitner’s consulting company helps navigate the ins and outs of aircraft maintenance.

Aviation Veteran Helps Find Mx Billing Discrepancies

Boise's Jackson Jet Center is now authorized for King Air and Cessna Caravan work.

Idaho Maintenance Provider Expands Authorizations

The world's largest PIlatus PC-12 distributor can now sell and install the snti-skid braking system

Western Aircraft Now Advent eABS Brake Dealer

With the purchase of its largest rival, BBA Aviation subsidiary Signature Flight Support boosted its network to more than 200 locations worldwide.

Landmark's Absorption Highlights 2016's FBO News

Chris Pocock

The US Air Force retired the classic jet with the final flight of a QF-4 that was serving as an unmanned aerial target. 

Pharewell to the Phantom 

Charles Alcock

Online charter booking company sees more demand for long-haul flights and new customers entering market.

PrivateFly Predicts More Change for Charter Market in 2017

There are specific requirements for the exemption, including entering into a listing agreement that transfers care, custody and control of the aircraft.

Cal. Ruling Frees Some For-sale Jets from Property Taxes

Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran-Aire, which provided services at Milwaukee Timmerman Airport for more than 70 years.

Wisconsin FBO Under New Management

The Dubai-based carrier will now take six of the superjumbos in 2018 and six in 2019, postponing the schedule by a year.

Emirates, Airbus Agree To Postpone Deliveries of 12 A380s

The Italian industrial concern acquired the remaining 60 percent of shares in a joint venture that developed the SD-Hero unmanned helicopter.

Leonardo Assumes Ownership of Unmanned Helicopter Maker

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.

Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

Last year's winner of Bombardier's annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Award has been recognized once again.

Aero-Dienst Defends Its Bombardier Mx Crown

As it grows, the document preparation specialist says it can pass savings along to its customers.

AviationManuals Hits Client Milestone

The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.

Colombian Authorities: Pilot Error Caused Avro RJ85 Crash

Gordon Gilbert

The rule requires changes be made to some requirements under Parts 91 and 135 to align pilot operating rules with the new Part 23 airplane rules.

New FAR Part 23 Results in Changes to Parts 91 and 135

BBJ, Marenco Swisshelicopter, Quest, Piaggio and Mooney all announced changes at helm in 2016, as did NATA, CAN and NAA.

Year in Review: BBJ, Quest Undergo Management Changes

There were fits and starts with both consumer and commercial drones as the FAA's Part 107 regulation brought much needed definition.

AIN Blog: Drone Year Retrospective, Uncertain Karma

ATC reform remains a high priority for House Transportation and Infrastructure chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).

2016 Year in Review: A Short-term FAA Bill Resets the Debate on ATC Reform

Responding to market pressure and the need to fill their cockpits, regional airlines are deploying new strategies to lure and retain new pilots.

Starting Salaries On the Rise at Regional Airlines

 The NASA-led UAS Traffic Management (UTM) research effort is shaping  the rules and capabilities of this coming low-altitude ecosystem.

NASA Drives Vision of Air Traffic Management for Drones

The helicopter EMS industry is reducing the number of accidents and fatalities.

HEMS Industry Getting Safer

Neelam Mathews

Sudhir Nayak is the first Indian to serve on the board of IBAC.

IBAC Elects India's Sudhir Nayak as New Treasurer

Safe Flight hosted the first flight, carrying a 22-year-old bone cancer patient home on December 22, 1981.

CAN Celebrates 35-Year History

ICAO had recommended that all turbine airplanes in excess of 12,500 pounds mtow be equipped with a wind shear warning system.

EASA: Wind Shear Rules Should Stay As Is

Agreement excludes tentative order for A380s

Iran Air and Airbus Seal Historic Aircraft Order

The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.

Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder

The company nearly doubled employment and its fleet swelled by nearly 65 percent in 2016.

Jet Linx Ends 2016 with Jump in Fleet, Ops

Increased maximum takeoff weight helps extend range by 50 percent

Long-range Sukhoi SSJ100 Gains European Approval 

The company, which has been in operation since 1947, has extensive experience in modifying a wide range of civil aircraft for special purposes.

Field Aviation Partners on Challenger 605 Special Mission Mod

Established by a charter provider with more than 30 years of experience, FlightServ promises customers a personalized experience.

Trenton Airport Gets New FBO

The agency noted that pilots are inadvertently changing selections of concentrically centered knobs with some regularity.

FAA Warns of Accidental Control Knob Selections

Bell Holds More than 400 Letters of Intent from 505 customers.

Bell 505 Wins Transport Canada Nod

In addition to the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Global family, the location now adds line maintenance for the advanced Challenger 600 series.

Jet Aviation Vienna Adds To Bombardier Authorizations

The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.

Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution

First of its Pratt-powered Airbus narrowbodies now scheduled to enter service in next year’s fourth quarter  

Hawaiian Airlines Confirms A321neo Delivery Delays

The current TFR format can be confusing and lead to violations, AOPA said.

Industry Panel Recommends TFR Improvements

Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc., expects to covert 100 CRJ passenger jets to the freighter version over the life of the program.

Bombardier Delivers First CRJ200 Special Freighter Conversion

Cutter added two of the aircraft to its charter certificate.

HondaJet Entering Charter Service with Cutter Aviation

Production of the DA62 and DA40 models to move from Austria to Canada, and there may be fresh investment in the D-Jet program.

China's Wanfeng Takes Control Of Diamond Canada

Trijet struggled to gain altitude upon takeoff 

Boeing 727 Cargo Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Five

The two-year project, led by NetJets Europe, saw more than 360 successful trial flights In Europe.

Sesar Technology Demonstration Program Deemed a Success

Mayor Tony Vazquez said he was not surprised by the FAA cease-and-desist order, but will continue to run services at SMO.

Santa Monica Mayor: City Committed to Replacing FBOs

Integrated propulsion system gains dual EASA-FAA approval 

CFM Leap-1C Wins Certification as C919 Approaches First Flight 

Registration is required for drones weighing 250 grams to 55 pounds.

FAA’s National Drone Registry Marks First Anniversary

The mandate applies to newly manufactured, commercially-operated turbine planes weighing less than 12,500 pounds.

EASA To Move Ahead on TAWS Requirement

Zetta Jet and Asia Aviation Company will combine operations under the Zetta Jet brand, while Advanced Air Management is to become Zetta Jet USA.

Zetta Jet To Acquire Firms in Singapore and Van Nuys

Kaleyesus Bekele

De Juniac reports progress in Nigeria and Egypt

IATA Urges African Governments To Repatriate Blocked Funds 

Bristol Flying Center wants to take on a "modern identity."

UK Aviation Company Adopts New Identity

Four ATR 72 600s with radar, EO and ESM sensors are replacing the air force’s Breguet Atlantics

Leonardo Delivers ATR 72 Maritime Patrollers to Italy

Tactical capabilities have been extended, and a new support contract signed. But helicopter refueling remains a problem.

A400M Makes Progress Toward Full Promised Performance

The helicopter is the Chinese manufactured version of the Airbus Helicopters H175.

Chinese AC352 Makes First Flight

Second flight test article joins FTA-1 and FTA-4 in Moses Lake

Third Mitsubishi MRJ Prototype Arrives in U.S.

The retrofit comes two months after the combined enhanced vision system won U.S., European and Brazilian approvals for the Legacy 500 and 450.

Embraer Completes First E2VS Retrofit on Legacy 500

The Colorado Aviation Business Association used donated business and private aircraft to deliver 10,000 of donated goods throughout Colorado.

Colorado BIzav Airlift Delivers Record Goods to Vets

Claims Bombardier benefitted from more than $4 billion in illegal subsidies 

Brazil Launches WTO Complaint Over C Series Support

Guillaume Lecompte-Boinet

Members pay annual dues to book flights online at new site launched by France-based Global Jet Partner.

Lynjet Launches Members-only Charter Booking Site

The single-engine jet made its maiden flight from St. Louis as industry teams awaited imminent release of the T-X request for proposals.

Boeing Completes First Flight of T-X Training Jet Contender

Christine Ourmieres-Widener succeeds Saad Hammad

Flybe Names Former Cityjet Boss As New CEO

The OEM sees an opportunity to expand and integrate service and support across its product lines.

Embraer Adds New Service & Support Unit

Mark Phelps

Arkansas real estate developer takes keys; Cirrus opens Duluth "finishing center" as part of the festivities

Cirrus Delivers First Vision Jet

Denver-based Tempus Jets is ratcheting up its maintenance support in advance of the PC-24's anticipated entry-into-service.

Colorado Pilatus Dealer Earns Part 145 Certification

Reuben F. Johnson

Russian aerospace firms exhibited in force at the recent Iran Air Show; license-production of the Su-30MK is mooted.

Moscow Preparing for Big Defense Business with Tehran

AOPA will host four two-day Fly-Ins in 2017.

AOPA Schedules 2017 Fly-ins with Expanded Format

Business aviation services group is marking its 50th anniversary in 2017.

Jet Aviation Marks 50th Anniversary with Refreshed Branding

The EU’s emissions trading scheme could resume in January for international flights, creating friction with ICAO’s developing CORSIA plan 

Conflicting Climate Plans Set To Clash on January 1 

First of two being acquired as offset for Israeli buy of M346s has upgraded systems, that have been jointly developed with Italy

IAI Delivers CAEW Gulfstream 550 to Italian Air Force

The system enables phone and text services through the Iridium satellite network, including in areas without cell phone coverage.

Air Methods Upgrades with Honeywell Sky Tracker III

Plans call for continuation of cost-cutting moves that will see BCA employment drop by 8 percent this year

Boeing Commercial Warns of More Job Cuts in 2017

EASA had previously permitted the helicopters to return to flight.

FAA Clears Super Pumas for Return to Service

Just in time for ski season, the Ohio MRO has expanded its U.S. coverage with two additional Colorado locations.

Constant Aviation Ups Its Winter AOG Service

The New Jersey-based service provider has completed the first phase of its West Coast development in the San Francisco Bay-area.

Meridian Hosts Grand Opening at California Location

The first G600 took off from Savannah on December 17, with two other prototypes set to join the test program soon.

Gulfstream Achieves G600 First Flight Ahead of Schedule

The agency attributes a number of accidents to pilots' failure to follow checklists.

FAA SAFO Stresses Hover Checks

Content Archive: December 2016

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