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.
Security
FAA Bans Somalia Overflights
Terrorist and miltant groups pose a threat to aircraft transiting the nation's airspace.
Engines
New Bizav Engines: 2015
Manufacturers are improving the engines of today and planning for the engines of tomorrow.
ATC Manager Indicted for Fraud
The aviation technical specialist is charged with accepting unemployability benefits while working as a full-time federal employee.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees Steady Mid- and Large-Cabin Market
Activity remains solid on the G650 with smaller wait times, while the G280 provided a bump in mid-cabins, company executives say.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Insurers Reward Loss-of-control Recovery Training
Underwriters are collaborating with providers of in-flight upset training to mitigate instruction costs.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Insurance 2015
Excess Capital, LOC-I and Cyber Security Main Issues at Insurance Conference
Regulations and Government
Lawmaker Seeks To Make Bonus Depreciation Permanent
NATA backs Tiberi bill, saying it will encourage general aviation capital investments.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Geneva Installs Ovation Select in Global
The Honeywell system replaces an older setup in the customer's 14-year-old aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo OK'd for 900EX EASy Mx
The company supports AOG requirements throughout Russia.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Aviation Nigeria OK'd To Service Phenom 300s
The company can provide support for the Phenom 300 at its Lagos location.
Airports
KaiserAir Oakland Now a DCA Gateway Facility
KaiserAir is one of only a handful of independent FBOs in California to receive DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) qualification from the TSA.
Accidents
Accident Analysis: Single-pilot versus Two-pilot - Is There a Safety Advantage?
Having two pilots yields only a slight safety advantage.
Maintenance and Modifications
Chromalloy Opens Fort Lauderdale Facility
The new facility consolidates staff and equipment previously spread among three sites.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Aviation Opens Line Maintenance Center in Portugal
A mobile repair team based at the airport will support clients at the main airports in Portugal.
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter To Assemble Some 407GXPs in Russia
Deal with JSC Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA) to assemble 407GXPs in Russia will speed their inclusion on the country's aircraft registry.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Completes $300 Million Offering
Proceeds will help VistaJet continue its global expansion plans.
Aircraft
Alliance Teams With Chinese Firm on New Aircraft
Aviation veteran Earl Robinson is leading development of StarLiner, which will first reach market as regional airliner and then as corporate jet.
Safety
NTSB Alert Urges 'See and Be Seen' Vigilance
NTSB releases alert as technologies present new distractions in cockpit.
Maintenance and Modifications
DAE To Sell StandardAero to Private Equity Firm
Veritas Capital says StandardAero will become a cornerstone investment that creates a new platform for the firm in aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Wants To Eliminate RVSM Mx Program Requirement
RVSM systems are now incorporated into aircraft or supplemental type designs and thus have maintenance requirements tied to aircraft airworthiness.
Aircraft
Bombardier Creates Position Focused On Cutting Costs
Former Pratt & Whitney executive Jim Vounassis will be tasked with studying operations and implementing a strategy to improve performance.
Accidents
Poor Scan, Spatial Disorientation Cited in Helo Crash
Pilot lost control of his helicopter during a turn as he attempted to exit poor weather conditions en route to Davis Base, Antarctica.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Brings Back Two Execs as Hansell Steps Down
Adam Johnson and Bill Noe, who departed in recent months, return to take the reins of NetJets from Hansell.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods
The FAA alleges Air Methods operated the aircraft on four flights last October when a required torque check inspection was overdue.
Airports
ATC Forgoes Slot Requirements for U.S. Open in Seattle
Should congestion build, arriving aircraft can expect ground delays or ground stops, in-trail restrictions and collaborative trajectory programs.
Training and Workforce
APS Offers Upset Recovery Training Scholarship
Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an aviation degree program at a University Aviation Association-member college.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Swiss Aircraft Design House Unveils Long-endurance Seat
Since unveiling the ergonomic, lie-flat aircraft seat two weeks ago at EBACE, the company has secured six letters of intent.
Avionics
iCloth Display Wipes Now Available to Bizav Operators
Individually wrapped and pre-moistened wipes safely clean fingerprints and other grime from flight-deck displays and electronic flight bags.
Maintenance and Modifications
EFA Offers Complimentary King Air Detailing Package
The detail package is available free to customers who bring their aircraft to the company for a phase inspection.
