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FBOs

Freeman Group Looks To Expand FBO Holdings

The company holds nine of the 25 Million Air FBOs in North America, as well as three Freeman-branded facilities in California and Louisiana.
Accidents

NTSB Report Reveals Incongruity in King Air Crash

The pilot said that the autofeather system feathered the right propeller, but could not recall feathering the left engine.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Details Bizjet Drone Encounters

The FAA released a list of more than 750 drone sightings, including several from business aircraft operators.
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Accidents

Airplanes Were in Contact with Tower before Colliding

NTSB says pilots of the Cessna 172 and Sabreliner that collided near San Diego Brown Field Municipal Airport on August 16 were in contact with the tower.
Aircraft

Rostvertol Confirms Export Sale of Mi-26T2 Heavy Helicopter

Algeria is launch customer for latest version; report says package also includes Mi-28N attack helicopters and Mi-8 overhauls.
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ATC

Airservices: Tasmanian Airspace Is Safe

The number of aviation incidents reported does not suggest local airspace is unsafe, says Australia's air navigation service provider.
Airports

Bizav Flights in Greece Now Require Parking Slots

Elevated traffic means operators need to secure parking authorizations as well as slots.
ATC

Natca Questions FAA on Controller Certification

The new certification processs covers all controllers regardless of their assignment.
Airports

TRB To Hold Airport Wildlife Management Webinar

Instruction is intended for airport managers, operators, planners and maintenance personnel.
Accidents

Swiss Report on 2012 Falcon-Hawker Near-Miss

The investigative body assigned blame to the fighter pilot.
Rotorcraft

Rostec: High-speed Rotorcraft, Two Other Projects Canceled

Government funds promised for the projects have not been forthcoming
Aircraft

Russian Air Force Looks Forward To First Il-76MD-90 Deliveries

The new production line at Aviastar in Ulyanovsk is ready for high-rate production of the revamped airlifter.
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Avionics

Stevens Aviation To Install CMD ADS-B Packages

CMD's ADS-B OUT solution is a relatively simple installation for aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and 21 avionics.
Aircraft

F-35 Does International Refueling, Fires Internal Gatling Gun

Recent testing from Edwards AFB has included the first international air refueling, and the 25mm Gatling Gun
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds Second Gulfstream G280 Simulator

The FS1000 simulator built for the G280 include the company’s Vital 1100 visual system, electric motion cueing and new instructor operating station.
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Airlines

China To Decentralize Landing Rights Process

Private or provincially owned airlines to secure rights through their own aviation authorities
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Regulations and Government

FAA Outlines Banned Activities in Upcoming Papal TFRs

FAA lists a number of prohibited activities in Philadelphia during the Papal Visit, but highlights the area will be a no-drone zone.
FBOs

Fly Arkansas Moves into Former Hawker Facility

Fly Arkansas will occupy about a quarter of the former Hawker Beechcraft facility in Little Rock, with the remainder of the complex still available.
Charter & Fractional

Fired Union-organizing Flexjet Pilots To Be Reinstated

An arbitrator ruled that three union-organizing Flexjet pilots terminated by the fractional provider earlier this year be reinstated with back pay
Charter & Fractional

Dallas' All-you-can-fly Rise Adds More Frequency

King Air 350 service expanded to the entire Texas Triangle with addition of eight more scheduled flights between Houston and Austin.
Maintenance and Modifications

LBAS and OHS Aviation Services Expand Cooperation

The two companies are looking to make a joint acquisition.
Aircraft

Indian Industry Could Lose Out in Revised Rafale Deal

Delhi aims to sign the inter-government deal for 36 jets by year-end, despite local misgivings over lack of offsets.
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Aircraft

AIN Has Full Coverage of Russia’s JetExpo Show

Turn to AIN for all the news from Russia’s international business aviation event
Rotorcraft

Bristow CEO: No Recovery until Late 2017

Continuing slump in oil prices is hitting the OGP services industry hard, says one operator.
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Charter & Fractional

'Air Cocaine' Pilots To Appeal 20-year Sentences

Dominican jury sentenced both pilots to 20 years of prison and confiscated the French-operated Falcon 50.
Airlines

Path Cleared to IAG’s Aer Lingus Takeover

Ryanair formally agrees to sell its 29.1 percent stake
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Avionics

Avionica Unveils 4G QAR Data Delivery Module

The new 4G module will be STC approved for installation on 250 aircraft types, including all business jets and turboprops.
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ATC

Singapore Inaugurates New Air Traffic Management Centers

MITRE opens first facility outside the U.S. as Singapore strives to become an air traffic management center of excellence.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Pre-owned Market Still Waiting for Pricing Stabilization

Uncertainty remains as demand is not following the economic indicators it has in the past.
Airlines

Midwest Carrier Offers Scheduled Caravan Service

Air Choice One brings service to Essential Air Service communities.
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