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.
FBOs
Wisconsin Aviation Hits Milestone
While developing a “mini” chain of FBOs in the Badger State, the company has grown into a full aviation services provider.
Aircraft
Elliott Offers ADS-B Solution for Citation Excel/XLS
Solution will act as a bridge program to Elliott's recently announced Garmin G5000 retrofit for these jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
St. Croix-based Bohlke Earns Part 145 Status
The FBO now offers FAA certificated maintenance at the most Southern and Eastern point of the United States.
Shawn Vick Becomes CEO of Global Jet Capital
Vick has been involved with Global Jet since its launch in 2014.
Regulations and Government
Court Denies Request in Flexjet Bombardier Lawsuit
Appeals decision remains at odds with previous court ruling on aircraft management fees.
Avionics
Elbit Skylens Flies in Final Configuration on ATRs
The wearable HUD/EVS system is also being offered as retrofit option for business aviation use.
Aircraft
Boeing’s new BBJ Max 7 Promises More Range and Space
The BBJ Max 7 will be available from 2022
Web Manuals on Pace To Double Customer Base in Americas
The company opened a U.S. office two years ago.
Safety
Advanced Aircrew Academy Improves Online Lineup
The flight education provider has added five new modules to its eLearning program along with upgrades to its winter ops module.
Aircraft
Duncan Partners with Winglet Technology on Citation Sovereign
STC approval is anticipated at year-end, with deliveries slated to start early next year.
Avionics
CMC Debuts New EFB, GPS Sensor
The EFB now has look of tablet but with aviation-grade technology, while GPS sensor adds GBAS approach capabilities.
FlightSafety Expanding UPRT Course to More Types
The FlightSafety Advanced Training courses are available for more aircraft types, including upset training.
Airports
Farnborough Airport Primed for More U.S. Traffic
Dedicated business aviation airport has been growing steadily but is still only at half capacity.
Freestream Opens Miami Office
Freestream Aviation opened an aircraft sales office at Opa-locka Executive Airport in Florida.
New Air Charter Booking Platforms Go Head-to-head
Stellar Labs is launching its charter booking portal at NBAA 2016, just a few weeks after Stratajet entered the U.S. market
Aircraft
Piper M600 Makes NBAA Debut
M600 s/n 10 will be at the airport, while a mock-up will be on the convention floor.
Avionics
Genesys Prepping Part 25 Autopilot for New-build, Retrofit Markets
The new S-Tec 5000 autopilot will help business jet, regional airline and military operators modernize their flight controls.
Avionics
Southeast Aerospace Introduces New Low-Cost ADS-B Upgrade
Teams with Garmin, Gables Engineering and Peregrine Avionics on STC for range of non-TCAS II business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Integrates with FOS
The integration simplifies the sharing of maintenance-tracking information with the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations System.
ACR President Touts Advantages of U.S. Manufacturing
Keeping production in sight, literally, ACR meets its goals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Starts First VIP B777 completion
New Singapore MRO/FBO facility, service agreement with Zetta Jet also announced.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Promotes Anderson To Lead Long Beach Site
Gulfstream’s Long Beach facility provides completions on G650/650ERs and G550, as well as services for all Gulfstream aircraft.
Aircraft
Advent Offering Rebate on B200 Anti-skid Brakes
Operators who order under the incentive will have up to a year to install the system after the STC is issued in order to receive their rebate.
Avionics
Universal Hosts NextGen Hub at NBAA 2016
Universal Avionics unveils new learning concept for those seeking to meet NextGen equipage requirements.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
JetNet To Reveal Elusive Aircraft Sale Prices
JetNet believes its new sale price reporting feature will help put an end to speculation and guesswork.
Avionics
Big Benefits Come in Honeywell Apps
Honeywell’s GoDirect apps deliver safety and efficiency benefits to pilots and technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Support Capacity, Capabilities, Workforce
The company is tripling its size at Fort Lauderdale, adding two more customer support trucks.
Aircraft
Citation Hemisphere Taking Shape in Static Mockup
Textron Aviation brought a cabin mockup of the large-cabin Hemisphere, its largest business jet ever.
Aircraft
G500 Powers Towards Certification With G600 Close Behind
Gulfstream Aerospace’s investment in ground testing facilities has enhanced its ability to introduce new aircraft with a high level of service readiness.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Launches PayNode To Accelerate Charter Payments
New online payment system will simplify business aviation charter by making payment quick and easy.
