Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Aircraft
Honeywell Joins as GoAero Prize Sponsor
The prize money is designed to spur new designs for emergency response vehicles
Aircraft
Textron Unveils Crimson King Air and Caravan Upgrades
Special-edition King Air and Caravan upgrades will be available for 2025 deliveries
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik to Perform Boeing 787 Cabin Modifications
Deal expands on Boeing's own modification capacity, offering more choice to customers
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Introduces Enhanced Online Pricing Options
New functionality is aimed at increasing pricing transparency
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145
The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Names Gama UK Special Missions Dealer
The designation builds on a long-standing partnership between Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Shipments Climb 16% in First Half
Company is set to deliver 300 aircraft this year, including about 50 of the new M700 Fury
Maintenance and Modifications
ITP Extends MRO Contract with Pratt & Whitney
Agreement solidifies ITP Aero's focus on expanding its presence in the civil MRO market
Regulations and Government
FAA Drafts Order To Update ODA Oversight
Comments on the draft are due October 21
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Notes 60 Years as PT6 Service Provider
The ubiquitous turboprop engine family has racked up half a billion flying hours
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Putting More Power in the TBM 700
The new Pratt & Whitney Canada engine will enable performance similar to the TBM 850
ATC
DOT Watchdog Warns of Uncertainties with Key NextGen Program
The TFDM program is 20% over cost and almost three years behind schedule
Engines
Rolls-Royce Reports Progress with Pearl 10X Engine
Manufacturer says early operations with the Pearl 700 turbofans on the Gulfstream G700 are "flawless"
Maintenance and Modifications
Farnborough Shop Expands Bombardier’s Euro Mx Network
The line maintenance station will augment and support Bombardier’s major heavy maintenance operation at Biggin Hill
Rotorcraft
Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control
Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits
Avionics
ForeFlight Discover Tab Opens Paths to Aviation Events
A variety of new features are available for users of the mobile app
Training and Workforce
Two CFIs To Be Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inductees
The honors go to Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker for their dedication to aviation education
Engines
Company Debuts Industry-first 'Smart' GPU at Oshkosh
The compact units offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring
FBOs
Power Finally Restored at KHOU after Hurricane Beryl
It took more than a week to restore full power to all the FBOs at Hobby Airport
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Shipments Climb 18% in First Half of 2024
The Brazilian company's backlog has reached a seven-year high
Regulations and Government
Bahamas' Private Aircraft Fee Hike Raises AOPA's Ire
Entry and exit fees for private aircraft in Bahamas more than doubled
Training and Workforce
AINsight: The Real Costs of Not Retaining Your Pilots
A flight department replacing a G650 pilot could cost up to $700,000 during their first year
Aircraft
XTI Attracts More Investment for TriFan 600
The VTOL business aircraft has been in development for a decade
Environment
Paris-area GA Airport Latest To Receive Continuous SAF
The TotalEnergies supplied blend provides a 30% life cycle carbon emissions savings
Aircraft
Vref: Used Bizjet Market Facing Slowdown with Rising Inventory, Lower Prices
Inventory has increased for six consecutive quarters, Vref says
Aircraft
NOAA Places Order for Second Gulfstream G550
Jets will be outfitted with a bevy of atmospheric sensors
ATC
Groups Push Lawmakers To Up FAA's ATC Equipment Budget
Organizations say the aviation trust fund can support increased investment
Safety
LifeFlight Australia Patients Helped Climbs 11.2%
The not-for-profit company operates 11 helicopters and four jets
Regulations and Government
Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry
Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
