Latest from Mark Huber
Aircraft
'Make Offer'—Low-time 787 BBJ Hits the Bricks
Global Jet Monaco is brokering a VIP 787 that seats 80.
Aircraft
Cirrus Brings Latest Jet to NBAA-BACE
Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet delivers more power and connectivity.
Rotorcraft
Kaman To Build Transcend's High-speed VTOL
Transcend Air has selected Kaman to build its Vy 400 high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
XO Promotes Shared Flights as Cost-effective, Eco-friendly Option
Clients can make unused seats available to purchase on the XO mobile app.
Maintenance and Modifications
Inmarsat Marks 1000th Jet ConneX Installation
Inmarsat's new Orchestra network will combine GEO and LEO satellites with 5G.
Avionics
Universal Offers Dual HUD Solution For BBJ
Universal Avionics to begin certification flight testing for its ClearVision Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on a Boeing 737NG.
Fuel
JSSI, AvFuel Partner On Carbon Credit Match
JSSI customers can get carbon credits matched in October.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Unveils New Cabin Sound, Controls Tech
Alto Soundstage offers 3D immersive sound,
Aircraft
Amstat: Used Market Climb above Pre-Covid Levels
Retail transactions are 47 percent higher than in 2019.
Rotorcraft
Nebraska Patrol Orders Bell 505
Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Nebraska State Patrol for a new Bell 505.
Avionics
Universal's Aperture Brings AI To Civil Cockpits
Universal Avionics introduces Aperture, a sensor fusion and augmented reality platform for situational awareness.
Safety
Baldwin Launches New Safety Manager Virtual Training
Baldwin safety program accepted by NBAA for certified aviation manager credit.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Reveals Epic Caravan, Orders
Redding Aero will be the launch customer for the Raisbeck EPIC Caravan drag reduction system for the Cessna 208B.
Avionics
Bombardier Taps Collins for Connectivity Service
Bombardier has selected Collins Aerospace as its preferred service provider for fleetwide cockpit and cabin connectivity.
Engines
GE Reports Record Business Aircraft Engine Use
Operators of GE's business jet aircraft engines are flying at 110 percent of 2019 levels.
Avionics
Universal Launches Connectivity-enabled Avionics Ecosystem
Universal Avionics' new FlightPartner and FlightReview apps are the first steps in creating a connectivity-enabled ecosystem for avionics.
Aircraft
Pilatus Back at BACE and Bullish
Sales of PC-12NGX, PC-24 "exceed projections," said Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Lakota Fleet Tops One Million Flight Hours
U.S. military flies more than 460 Airbus UH-72A light twins for a variety of missions.
Accidents
EMS Helicopters Have Twice the Average Fatal Accident Rate
Embry-Riddle research finds that helicopter air ambulances have twice the fatal accident rate compared with all other forms of air transport.
Regulations and Government
HAI Offering New, Lower-cost SMS Program
The HAI SMS software program is designed for small operators and others with cost concerns.
Engines
Blackhawk Adding PC-12 Engine Upgrade to Portfolio
Blackhawk Aerospace is announcing an engine upgrade program for the Pilatus PC-12 .
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Helps Baron Owner Seeking Upgrade Move To Like-new Turboprop
Elliott puts customer in used but "like-new" King Air.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Integrates Conklin Data into Customer Portal
JSSI has expanded its data, maintenance tracking, and sustainability services.
Avionics
SkyDisplay HUD Now Available for Pilatus PC-12
Mygoflight has licensed Honeywell’s high-speed ASCB data bus for the Skydisplay HUD.
Rotorcraft
Air Ambulance Charges Continue Rapid Ascent
The cost of air ambulance transports increased by three to four times the inflation rate between 2017 and 2020.
Rotorcraft
Ambulance Company Orders Another 21 Airbus Helicopters
Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 21 more new Airbus helicopters with options for 23 more.
After Pandemic Delay, Airshows Return with a Bounce
Will airshows appeal to younger audiences in the post-pandemic era?
Airlines
JSfirm Unveils Database Match Feature
Aviation employment firm JSfirm is making it easier for companies to recruit qualified employees from the FAA database.
