2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Pilots’ failure to recognize the need for and execute a go-around is a threat to flight safety and has been a major cause of approach-and-landing accidents

AINsight: Go-around Minded

Jerry Siebenmark

Aircraft Specialties looks to expand its repair capabilities beyond wheel and brake overhaul and repair.

Aircraft Specialties Looks To Grow Through Diversifying

Martha Jercinovich

Pilots Go Nuts for Airfare Snacks

AINdebrief Episode 52 | April 29, 2022

Kerry Lynch

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved three bills designed to prepare for the future of aerospace.

House Panel Clears Bills To Foster Workforce, AAM

Charles Alcock

Hybrid-electric aviation pioneer Ampaire is preparing to launch a Series B funding round after confirming that Surf Air Mobility is no longer acquiring it.

Ampaire Seeks New Funding as Surf Air Takeover Scuttled

The Boeing 767 is one of four projects VIP Completions has delivered to businessman John Ruiz.

VIP Completions Delivers Biggest Project Yet

Commercial helicopter deliveries at Bell rose to 25 units in the first quarter of 2022.

Bell Delivers More Helos but Revenues, Profit Slip

Matt Thurber

The new TBM 960 has started deliveries, and the model is already sold out through September 2023.

Daher Delivers First TBM 960 During Aero Show

Kait Wilson

FedEx, Garmin, and Lockheed Martin have pledged support of a new STEM and history museum honoring the legacy of world-renowned aviatrix Amelia Earhart. 

FedEx, Garmin, Lockheed Fund New Amelia Earhart Museum

AeroBid's platform is aimed at increasing the speed and transparency of booking charter flights.

AeroBid Launches Charter Bidding Platform 

Mark Huber

Air Methods will retrofit its air ambulance fleet with Skyryse FlightOS flight controls. 

Air Methods Selects Skyryse for Flight Controls

Bell has signed a purchase agreement with Swiss helicopter services company Karen for two Bell 505 helicopters for charter and flight training.

Bell Sells Two More 505 Singles into Switzerland

Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.

Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules

Nearly 100 organizations sent letters to Congress and President Biden warning of imminent harm if the Ligado order is not set aside.

Some 100 Orgs Urge Biden, Congress To Halt Ligado Order

Gregory Polek

European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.

EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power

Curt Epstein

Global business aircraft activity was up by 17 percent over pre-pandemic 2019 last week, according to global data provider WingX Advance.

WingX: Global Bizav Sees Strong Post-Easter Demand

The Wichita-based airframer saw its backlog swell by $1 billion during the first quarter of 2021.

Textron Aviation Deliveries, Backlog Soar in Q1

Despite a 26 percent dip in Q1 revenues, Embraer is maintaining its guidance as backlog reached highest point since the second quarter of 2018, 

Embraer's Backlog Jumps but Revenues Drop

Earth Day: Aviation Sustainability with 4Air

AINdebrief Episode 51 | April 28, 2022

Rosen Aviation Offers Holographic and OLED Cabin Displays

Millennium International Avionics has moved to a larger, 14,000-sq-ft facility.

Growth Prompts Millennium Avionics To Relocate

ExecuJet MRO Services expects a third-quarter opening of its new maintenance facility in Dubai.

ExecuJet MRO Nears Completion of New Dubai Facility

Florida’s Naples Municipal Airport will implement a new policy to stop overnight aircraft fueling operations on the field.

Facing Noise Issues, Naples Stops Late-night Fueling

The FAA is accepting the next round of applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants from schools and other organizations.

FAA Opens Application Process for More Workforce Grants

Chad Trautvetter

Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.

Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout

Aircraft Servicing Guernsey has received line maintenance approval of Williams International's FJ33 engine.

ASG Adds SF50 Vision Jet Maintenance Capabilities

With heavy traffic expected this weekend in Las Vegas for the NFL draft, a prior permission required program for transient GA aircraft has been instituted.

NFL Draft Draws Vegas Notam

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.

Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine

SmartSky partners with Neo NextGen and AJW Technique on improving MRO workflows through digital processes.

SmartSky Partners on Improving MRO Workflows

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023. 

Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023

An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.

Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy

The Paragon FBO Network has expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region with the addition of Execujet’s new Auckland location.

Paragon FBO Network Adds New Zealand Location

The CEO of Vita has hand-delivered the company's Vita Rescue System for helicopter rescue load stabilization into an active war zone in Ukraine.

Vita Delivers Helo Load Stabilization System to Ukraine

Bombardier is considering a challenge over pricing of the sale of its transportation business, while Alstom requested arbitration over breach of contract.

Alstom Seeks Arbitration over Bombardier Rail Purchase

Volato's West Coast base is at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California.

Volato Establishes First West Coast Base

Scott Nelson is succeeding William McLeod, who is retiring as a division v-p after spending 40 years with Gulfstream Aerospace.

Scott Nelson Takes Sales VP Role for Gulfstream

Nicole Alexander will become president of the Wichita Aero Club with the retirement of founding member Dave Franson.

Alexander To Head Wichita Aero Club as Franson Retires

Urban-Air Port and eVTOL developer Supernal unveiled in the UK a fully functional example of a “multimodal infrastructure hub” to support eVTOL ops.

Air-One eVTOL Transportation Hub Makes Debut in UK

The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.

Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies

 A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.

Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation

Carver Aero added a sixth location to its growing FBO network after it was selected to take over the facility at Illinois's Schaumburg Regional Airport.

Carver Aero Adds Sixth FBO

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft

A Massachusetts man who had his license revoked in 2000 following a conviction for helicopter theft has now been found guilty of flying without a license. 

Helicopter Thief Convicted for Flying without a License

Gordon Gilbert

Zero fatalities from business jet accidents were recorded in first quarter.

No Bizjet Accident Fatalities Recorded in 1Q22

World Energy is renovating its sustainable fuel refinery in Paramount, California, which upon completion in 2025 will massively increase its output.

World Energy To Upgrade Sustainable Fuel Refinery

Private Jet Card Comparison found that hourly costs for fixed/capped rate jet cards have increased multiple times and are up 21 percent since Q4 2020.

Hourly Costs Soaring for Jet Cards

NASA’s electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is nearing the end of ground tests and being prepared for the installation of batteries.

NASA To Install Batteries in e-Aircraft Demonstrator

Oliver Wyman's annual MRO survey finds inflation, labor shortages, and sustainability could hamper the industry's growth in the next decade.

Survey Finds New Barriers to MRO Growth

Mims stressed need for creativity to replenish and build a diverse aerospace workforce.

FAA's Mims Encourages Collaboration To Build Workforce

Vladimir Karnozov

Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.

Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version

California-based Clay Lacy Aviation has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.

EPA Recognizes Clay Lacy's Sustainability Efforts

European air charter broker Instajet now offers jet card on 10 U.S. city-pair routes with monthly or annual membership.

Instajet Club Brings Route Card to U.S.

JSX's Embraer ERJs will be the first airborne application of SpaceX's Starlink satcom. 

SpaceX Signs First Aircraft Operator for Starlink Satcom

David Donald

The Republic of Angola has placed an order with Airbus for three C295s, two of which will be outfitted for maritime surveillance operations. 

Airbus Adds Angola to C295 Customer List

Sheryl Barden

A work-from-home option gives aviation schedulers and dispatchers more resilience and much-needed job satisfaction.

AINsight: S&Ds Achieve Work-from-home Balance

Sino Jet plans to base up to two Dassault Falcon 7X tri-jets and establish maintenance and other operations to support the Hainan free trade port.

Sino Jet Expands Operations in China

Ross Aviation and Duncan Aviation are two of the latest companies to receive certfication under NATA's new Sustainabiilty Standard for Aviation Businesses.

Bizav Firms Receive NATA Sustainability Certification

Titan Aviation Fuels has unveiled a carbon-offset program via its FBO network—with Wilson Air Center facilities as the launch FBOs—using Terrapass credits.

Wilson Air Launches Titan Fuels' Carbon-offset Program

The Cessna SkyCourier flight simulator is based at FlightSafety International's Wichita East Learning Center.

Tru Receives SkyCourier Full-motion Simulator Cert

SmartSky is building out its services and sales reach with Thornton Aviation the latest to join the network.

SmartSky Adds Thornton To Sales, Install Network

Schedaero rolls out a new duty dashboard and digital crew schedule, is adding staff, and is planning further upgrades.

Schedaero Upgrades Software, Pushes for Digitization

Jet Linx hopes to tap into some of ATP's 2,000 qualified students and instructors to fill its pilot ranks.

Jet Linx Expands Pilot Pipeline with ATP Partnership

Ergo Apps Help Pilots Be More Prepared

AINdebrief Episode 50 | April 21, 2022

Four Corners Aviation launches Freedom

AINdebrief Episode 49 | April 12, 2022

While preowned available inventory flattened from March, it is down 54 percent from April 2021, according to Jefferies citing Amstat data.

Jefferies: Preowned Bizjet Inventory Drops 54% YOY

Satcom Direct’s FlightDeck Freedom has been selected as the default datalink for new Gulfstream aircraft. 

Gulfstream Selects Satcom Direct for Default Datalink

Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.

Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214 

The MRO Insider app now has 350 maintenance provider locations in the U.S., UK, Mexico, and Brazil.

MRO Insider Expands Network of Mx Providers, FBOs

IBAC will oversee implementation of the IS-BAO remotely piloted aircraft systems auditor training program, while USI will develop courseware.

IBAC, USI Partner on RPAS Audit Training

The FAA has included several key deadlines as part of an interim final rule overhauling aviation maintenance technician school regulations.

FAA Outlines Key Deadlines in Part 147 AMT School Rule

Business aviation consultancy ZenithJet has added new sustainability services to its product options as it helps clients move towards carbon neutrality.

ZenithJet Unveils New Sustainability Tools

Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.

Reaction Engines Preps for Hypersonic Technology Tests

Colonial Pipeline, one of the major fuel carrying arteries feeding the U.S. East Coast, can now carry sustainable aviation fuel.

Colonial Pipeline To Feed SAF to East Coast

Idaho’s Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) in Hailey closed this week for a month-long runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation project. ⁠

Idaho Airport Closes for Month-long Rehab Project

Several companies developing electric and hybrid-electric eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft are exhibiting at the 2022 EBACE show in Geneva.

Electric Aircraft Seek to be Part of Business Aviation's Future

Colorado’s Aspen Pitkin County Airport will close next month for its annual maintenance period. 

Aspen Airport Set To Close for Runway Work

Kate Sarsfield

MySky, aviowiki and FL3XX to form technology hub at EBACE highlighting the benefits of digital technology to business aircraft operators and users. 

MySky, Aviowiki, and FL3XX To Form Tech Hub at EBACE

Pipistrel becomes part of Textron's new eAviation division.

Textron Completes Pipistrel Acquisition

AIA and Accenture have issued a new, technology-focused aviation sustainability report and roadmap.

AIA Releases Technology-focused Sustainability Report

NBAA said WebOPSS is becoming outdated making it difficult to access.

NBAA Warns of Access Limits to FAA WebOPSS

Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for electric aircraft service to “a panoply” of communities.

Cape Air, Eviation Sign LOI Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft

A court ruling has ended the transportation mask mandate for now.

CDC, TSA Drop Transportation Mask Mandate

A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter will be used in an attempt to recover Rocket Lab's reusable Electron satellite booster mid-air following the rocket launch. 

Sikorsky S-92 To Recover Rocket's First Stage in Midair

Despite a first-quarter slide in deliveries, strong business jet sales are driving Embraer to increase its workforce in Melbourne, Florida.

Embraer Shipments Dip, but Sales Growth Prompts Hiring

Bombardier sees opportunity to grow its defense business in Wichita.

Bombardier Announces New Roles for Wichita Site

Directional is building on the foundation of its aircraft sales business Sojourn with the launch of FXSolutions.

Directional Aviation Launches FXSolutions with Sojourn

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first Gulfstream G600 to be outfitted at its Dallas facility.

Gulfstream Delivers First Dallas-completed G600

The FAA created a new feature on its MedXpress system that enables medical certificate applicants to check on status throughout review process.

FAA To Provide Online Updates of Aeromedical Apps

Under a partnership with NetJets, China-based Amber Aviation will receive 20 aircraft through the end of 2023.

Amber Aviation Receives G450s from NetJets

The Aircraft Electronics Association expressed “surprise” at Transport Canada’s lack of a “formal notice of proposed amendment” for ADS-B equippage.

AEA Expresses ‘Surprise’ at Canada ADS-B Mandate

The upgraded MiGs were due to serve until 2024, but it is now considered unlikely that they will be returned to service.

Romania Grounds MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Fleet

Content Archive: April 2022

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