2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

BLR Aerospace has received FAA STC approval for its patented FastFin system for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

BLR FastFin Certified for Black Hawk Helicopters

Peter Shaw-Smith

The warring parties reportedly called a truce in Ethiopia’s civil war on November 2.

Krimson Aviation Plans New FBO in Northern Africa

Charter: Part 91 vs Part 135 - BJT Explainer

In the past three years, the Lebanese pound has lost over 90 percent of its value.

Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Hobbles Cedar Executive's FBO

Neelam Mathews

Singapore Airlines is merging its stake in Indian carrier Vistara with Tata's Air India group, and will invest up to a total of around $865 million.

Vistara Merger Could Complete Tata's Reboot of Air India

Gregory Polek

A collaboration between Airbus and Neste aims to accelerate the aviation’s transition to sustainable aviation fuel, which is currently in short supply.

Airbus and Neste Sign Deal to Collaborate on SAF Development

Hydrogen fuel cells could power a 100-seat regional airliner, Airbus said during this week's Sustainability Summit in Toulouse.

Airbus Reveals Work on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Cathy Buyck

At briefing with European industry group ASD, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said supply chain problems will last for at least another year.

Airbus CEO Sees Ongoing Supply Chain Pressure For Aerospace

During the first half of 2022, Vista added over 100 aircraft to its fleet and VistaJet membership hours were up 60 percent in the Middle East.

VistaJet Notes Outstanding Charter Jet Growth in the Middle East 

A new agreement between Airbus and Renault calls for joint studies into energy management and battery weight related to hybrid-electric aircraft.

Carmaker Renault to Partner on Battery Development For Aircraft

Jerry Siebenmark

Bombardier's service center at London Biggin Hill Airport swells to nearly 225,000 sq ft.

Bombardier Unwraps Biggin Hill Service Center Expansion

Airbus's latest helicopter is a flying laboratory designed to test technologies to cut carbon emissions and noise.

Airbus Launches 'DisruptiveLab' Demo Helicopter 

AAMSI manufactures aircraft parts and offers repair and overhaul on aircraft electronics, avionics, and hydraulic and landing gear components.

First Aviation To Grow MRO Capabilities With AAMSI Buy 

Kerry Lynch

The EC's Drone Strategy 2.0 outlines a vision to foster development of drones and other air mobility vehicles and provides concrete steps to get there.

GAMA Praises EC Release of Latest Drone, UAM Strategy

The NTSB says voluntary safety measures by Ketchikan air tour operators are 'ineffective' and calls on FAA for SFAR governance.

NTSB Calls For Alaska Air Tour Special FAR

FL Technics Engine Services becomes the first company in Lithuania to earn FAA approval for engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

FL Technics Adds FAA Engine MRO Approval

A 33 percent increase in newly certificated aviation maintenance technicians in 2021 wasn't enough to offset an industry shortage.

Technician Shortage Improves But Not Enough, ATEC Says

Gordon Gilbert

The new procedures are intended to shorten flight paths and flying times, reduce fuel burn, and increase the use of quieter continuous descent operations.

Improved Arrival Procedures in Effect at Toronto Pearson

At its annual meeting in October, the Massachusetts Airport Management Association renewed its goals for the state's airports and elected new officers.

Massachusetts Airport Association Renews Agenda

Curt Epstein

Flexjet provided transport for a pair of specially-trained hospital patient support dogs, furthering its partnership with University Hospitals.

Flexjet Assists in VIP 'Very Important Pooch' Delivery

Charles Alcock

The airline industry group has demanded that Danish and Icelandic air navigation service providers reverse planned airspace fees averaging 30 percent.

IATA Slams 30% Increase in North Atlantic Airspace Fees

Comlux Aviation Breaks Ground on Hangar in Dubai and expects to deliver its first completed ACJ TwoTwenty to a Middle East-based client in January.

Comlux Building Light Maintenance Hangar in Dubai

MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.

Funding Approved For Hybrid-Electric Geared Turbofan Project

Member companies of the ADS group say the UK lacks clear political leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges to the industry's competitiveness.

UK Aerospace Industry Raises Concerns over Political Instability

The Bell Training Academy has exceeded 230,000 flight training hours and trained over 130,000 pilots from more than 135 countries. 

Bell Logs More Than 230,000 Flight Training Hours

NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.

NetJets To Be Fleet Launch Customer for Global 8000 Jet

A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes particle matter standards for most jet engines.

EPA Revises Emissions Rules for Large Jet Engines

Dassault is again bringing its 8X to MEBAA this year as it sees a strong market in the region for its large-cabin models and prepares for future growth.

Dassault Eyes Growing Middle East Falcon Market

Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.

Planet Nine Reaches 30-aircraft Milestone

Advanced aerodynamics, engines, and avionics power more performance.

On the Horizon: New Aircraft Feature Fresh Tech and Capabilities

Regional fuel companies say the onus is on commercial airlines in the region to drive SAF volumes.

MEBAA Chief Sounds Alarm on Environmental Campaign Against Bizav

While the design of Aerion raised questions about the future of travel beyond Mach 1, several companies remain engaged in development

Developers Keep Eyes on Supersonic, Hypersonic Prize

Through a new partnership, IADA member customers will receive exclusive environmental assessments through sustainability solutions provider 4Air.

IADA, 4Air Establish Carbon Footprint Deal

The low-cost airline an the aircraft engines group have completed 

EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Test Hydrogen Propulsion System

Charter demand has increased exponentially in the Kingdom and there are not enough aircraft in the market to meet demand.

New Generation of Bizav Steps Forward in Saudi Arabia

The race is on to electrify and increasingly automate aircraft, with the first commercial applications now anticipated in the second half of the 2020s.

Pioneers Push to Accelerate Green and Autonomous Aviation 

British government to provide trio of retired Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopters to Ukraine.

UK Sending Retired Sea Kings to Ukraine

Bombardier Defense in Wichita will perform structural modifications to three Global 6000 business jets for delivery to the German armed forces. 

Bombardier Defense Accepts Major European Work Package

Kate Sarsfield

As Brexit rounds its second anniversary, operators have been forced to adapt to limitations of the regulatory inflexibilities.

Operators Still Grapple with Brexit Two Years Later

Aviation Specialties Unlimited was awarded a contract to supply night vision equipment to military and government customers in Brazil.

ASU Snags Night Vision Contract from Brazil Government

David Donald

Production of the F-16 has moved to Lockheed Martin's new South Carolina location to free up capacity for F-35 assembly line at Fort Worth in Texas.

First F-16 Fighter Rolls Out at New Greenville Assembly Line

The seed of the idea to offer fully certified air ambulance dovetailed with the launch of a state-of-the-art medical center in Amman, Jordan.

Arab Wings-initiated $350M Hospital Spurs Medevac Business

CBAA and NBAA are concerned that Ligado Canada's application to operate in L-band at 82 percent more power than the U.S. poses a safety threat.

CBAA, NBAA Join Opposition to Ligado Canada Application

Atlantic Aviation now has continous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel at all four of its Colorado FBO locations.

Atlantic Aviation Increases SAF Supplies to Colorado

Private hangar developer/operator Sky Harbour has opened its complex at Nashville International Airport, a 15-acre site with 150,000 sq ft of hangars.

Sky Harbour Opens Second Private Hangar Complex

Hundreds of European Union aviation-related laws could be scrapped under "sunsetting" provisions in the UK's post-Brexit Retained EU Law Bill.

Removal of EU Laws Creates Uncertainty for UK's Aviation Sector

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim reported high hangar occupancy levels at its Dubai Al Maktoum facility and expects operating conditions to further improve in 2023.

DC Aviation Reports High Hangar Usage at Dubai Al Maktoum

While one business aviation market participant expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia, another said the kingdom is not doing as well as it should.

Mixed Bizav Picture Emerges from Saudi Arabia

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

An incorrect barometric setting on an RNAV (GPS) approach could have fatal consequences without any overt warnings to the crew.

AINsight: Six Feet from Disaster

Toledo Jet in Ohio was launched as an independent MRO a few months after Cessna closed its Citation Service Center.

Toledo Jet Builds On Roots as Citation Service Center

Oklahoma's Weatherford Stafford Airport inaugurated its general aviation terminal—three times larger than its previous one—with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Oklahoma's Weatherford Stafford Airport Opens GA Terminal

Derek Richardson joined West Star Aviation from stops at StandardAero and Jet Aviation.

West Star Adds to Bombardier Project Management Team

A dearth of available aircraft has seen it turn away charter opportunities.

Wealth Coming Into Mideast Drives EAG's Air Charter Growth

Southern Sky Aviation's new AOG team will serve customers along the Gulf Coast.

Southern Sky Aviation Adds Second AOG Team

A Tamarack winglet-equipped King Air 350 established speed records on its journeys to and from NBAA-BACE 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Tamarack-equipped King Air Proves Speedy to and from BACE

The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.

New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand—RightJet

New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand, Says RightJet

Wheels Up to offer air medical transport benefit to members and their families through a partnership with AirMed.

Wheels Up Partners with AirMed on New Membership Tier

The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.

FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category

High charter costs are driving high-end travelers into the arms of aircraft brokers.

Action Aviation Maintains Momentum in 2022

The sanction against Emperor Aviation includes blocked property on eight of its business jets.

U.S. Sanctions Maltese Aircraft Management Firm

Kait Wilson

A review of industry job title updates, leadership changes, awards recognitions, and honoring the memory of those who have taken their final flights.

People in Aviation

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 6X Cabin Interior

The Bombardier Global 5000 business jet cabin refurb handed features an art wall on the aft bulkhead inspired by Japanese artist Kazuo Shiraga.

Winch Design Delivers 'Bright, Characterful' Global Jet

James Wynbrandt

Switzerland’s AMAC enhances its VIP airliner services and portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, as completion of the first ACJ350 proceeds.

Bizliner-centric AMAC Expands Services and Subsidiaries

In the Middle East and Africa, the share of buyers aged under 45 accounts for 38.5 percent of the region’s overall aircraft transactions.

MEA Global Region with Second-Highest Purchase Price—Jetcraft

Four Raisbeck Engineering crew members were killed after a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX crashed during a baseline flight test.

Four Dead after Crash of Raisbeck Test Flight

NBAA has announced the first members of its Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation program, which has been under development for three years.

In a First, NBAA Accredits Sustainable Flight Depts

Chad Trautvetter

The Air Charter Association announced the nine winners of its 2022 Air Charter Excellence Awards last week at a gala in Brighton, UK.

Air Charter Assoc Announces Annual Award Recipients

Alliance Aviation Services will debut its new FBO at Texas’s Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) next month.

Dallas Metroplex Airport To Open New FBO Terminal

Matt Thurber

Pilot and raconteur Patrick Gordon reminisces about his early flying adventures and the lessons he has learned. 

What We’re Reading: 'Fly the Friggin’ Airplane!'

UAE-based Comlux is enjoying a strong fourth quarter, with COP27, the G20 summit, and the FIFA World Cup taking place in the region.

Comlux Sees Middle East and Africa as Key Demand Driver 

Bell 407 operators are advised to torque check tail boom attachment hardware following a June in-flight separation accident.

Bell 407 Tail Boom Separation Prompts FAASTeam Caution 

Sheryl Barden

The human element is an important part of aviation safety, which means addressing internal and external factors that can cause an employee to disengage.

AINsight: Pushing the Envelope—for Safety

Wheels Up has entered a cooperative pilot hiring partnership with MAG Aerospace that will expand career opportunities for pilots.

Wheels Up, MAG Aerospace Create Shared Pilot Pipeline

The Dutch government summons Russia’s ambassador after court sentences three suspects to life in prison for destroying Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.

Russia Rejects MH17 Guilty Verdict, Life Sentences

Jet Aviation began supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's Beechcraft King Air 350s in 2002.

Jet Aviation Marks 20 Years of Supporting RAAF King Airs

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk milestone was reached with this week's delivery of five of the type to ATP Flight School.

ATP Flight School's Cessna Skyhawk Fleet Swells to 500

The third quarter delivery totals from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association show year-over-year gains in all aircraft segments.

GAMA: Despite Labor, Supply Challenges All GA Segments Up

Atlas Air Service's January acquisition of AAL means a bigger business aviation services company with greater capabilities.

Atlas Air Service Touts Increased Mx Capabilities

The Eco Caravan made a first flight on November 18, marking a key waypoint in Ampaire’s efforts to bring the converted hybrid-electric aircraft to market.

Hybrid-electric Ampaire Eco Caravan Makes First Flight

In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, companies are investing time and effort to get eVTOL air services up and running with all-electric aircraft in 2025.

Gulf Region Buys Into Advanced Air Mobility Vision 

Private jet travel is rebounding 'incredibly fast' post-pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to UAS International Trip Support.

UAS Sees Rebound in MENA Private Aviation Sector

First flight of NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic demonstration aircraft is expected early next year.

NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator Gets Engine

NC Carpet Binding has partnered with ABM International to distribute CNC stitching equipment for fabricating business aircraft upholstery.

NC Carpet To Distribute ABM Stitching Machines

Australian coroner's court is investigating a 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire, which was started by army helicopter’s search light.

Australian Army Helicopter Ignited Massive Brushfire

Three persons and 53 dogs survive aircraft crash with minor injuries after impacting golf course in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Metroliner Crashes on Wisconsin Golf Course

The DOT is hosting a public meeting on December 14 to provide FAA officials the opportunity to discuss two new aviation sustainability grant programs.

FAA Event To Provide Details on New Sustainable Grants

Approval from the Isle of Man registry means AviationManuals clients will see a reduction in minimum equipment list processing time.

Isle of Man Approves AviationManuals' MEL Preamble

The merger between Surf Air Mobility and Tuscan Holdings Corp. II has been "mutually terminated."

Surf Air Mobility To Go Public Solo after Merger Busted

While Europe saw demonstrations last week against private aviations, those protests played out at several locations in the U.S. on a smaller scale.

U.S. Airports See Low-key Climate Protests

Hanneke Weitering

Archer's newly revealed eVTOL, dubbed Midnight, will be manufactured in Georgia and is expected to enter service in 2025.

Archer Rolls Out Four-seat Midnight eVTOL

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