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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Readies Challenger 850 SE for ADS-B
The installation combined a Canadian-developed STC and a Rockwell Collins STC to prepare the aircraft for WAAS/LPV and bring it into ADS-B OUT compliance.
Charter & Fractional
All-you-can-fly Bizjet Service To Start in Germany
JetEight’s initial focus will be on Europe and will use “small private jets from lower-traffic terminals,” but also VIP terminals at major airports.
Accidents
King Air Crash Kills Brazil's 'Car Wash' Judge
Rain and low visibility were reported in the area at the time, and witnesses reported seeing the turboprop twin in a steep bank before it hit the water.
Charter & Fractional
GI Aviation Launches PC-12 Operations in Dubai
“GI Aviation is the first company to operate [the PC-12] in the region and is pioneering an all-new business model for the Gulf,” said CEO Marios Belidis.
JetNet Adding Live-aircraft Tracking to Aerodex
Users can see FAA-registered flights with activity from England, Ireland, Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean in real time.
Regulations and Government
Feds Outline TFR Plans for Trump Visits to Mar-a-Lago
Gateway system, no-fly-zones will be in place.
Aircraft
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 900LX Business Jet Interior
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 900LX Business Jet Interior
Aircraft
How Smart Cabin Design in the Gulfstream G650ER Makes a 14-Hour Flight Seem a Delight
How Smart Cabin Design in the Gulfstream G650ER Makes a 14-Hour Flight Seem a Delight
Charter & Fractional
NATA Charter Town Hall Helps Operators ID and Solve Problems
The National Air Transportation Association is holding a series of Air Charter Town Hall meetings throughout the U.S. this year.
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues Flight Restrictions over DC for Inauguration
Business aircraft flights limited to Manassas Regional, Washington Dulles and Baltimore/Washington International Airports.
Gama Partners With Hong Kong MRO China Aircraft Services
Gama Aviation Hutchinson will work with CASL to provide business jet maintenance services at Hong Kong International Airport.
Charter & Fractional
BACA To Hold Its Inaugural Air Charter Expo in London
ACE ’17 will include conference and learning sessions, a static display, exhibition space and networking opportunities.
Regulations and Government
FAA Study Could Overturn Long-standing Jet Ban at LNA
FAA determined that a ban on jets, first put in place in 1973, is not grandfathered under ANCA.
Rotorcraft
Robinson Deliveries Down, but Hopes Are Up for 2017
While delivery numbers were down, the average unit price sold increased substantially thanks to customer-specified options.
Alnaqbi Steps In as Vice Chair of IBAC
Alnaqbi, who founded MEBAA to united the business aviation communities in the Middle East and North Africa region, formerly was IBAC treasurer.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Acquires Washington Dulles FBO from Ross Aviation
The Washington Dulles FBO complex ecompasses six hangars, 10 acres of ramp space and a newly renovated FBO terminal.
Environment
EPA Rejects Appeal on Certain Aircraft Emissions
The Biogenic C02 Coalition claims EPA's aircraft emissions endangerment finding is illegal because of its treatment of certain biogenic emissions.
ATC
Honeywell Debunks Reports of Bogus CPDLC Messages
G550 crew received a “DESCEND AT MAXIMUM” message on CPDLC, and when they checked on voice with ATC it hadn’t come from them.
Rotorcraft
Abu Dhabi's Falcon Aviation Launches AW169 Offshore Service
Falcon Aviation will operate Leonardo's AW169 in support of Total's offshore oil and gas activities in the Arabian Gulf.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Completes 200th Challenger Heavy Inspection
More than 1,600 Challengers are now in service worldwide.
Maintenance and Modifications
Harrods Aviation Approved as S-92 Service Center
The London-based service provider can now service the S92 as well as the S76, Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW139.
Astronaut, Safety Advocate Gene Cernan Dies
He was the face of Bombardier's Safety Standdown.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA, SkyPan Settle Charges of Alleged Improper Drone Flights
The Chicago aerial photography company will pay a civil penalty of $200,000, the largest fine to date for unmanned aircraft systems.
AIN Blog: Is Flight-sharing Dead? (It’s all Uber’s Fault, Part 2)
The Supreme Court elected not to hear a case involving a flight-sharing company's attempt to offer services to the general public.
Maintenance and Modifications
Germany's Atlas Air Service Earns FAA Mx Approval
The Bremen-based MRO has broadened its international clientele with a new authorization to work on N-registered aircraft.
Aircraft
More Layoffs at One Aviation as VLJ Market Dims
Company’s focus is on completion of Project Canada, and will "look to hire folks back” as it nears production.
West Star Completes Global Express Venue Installation
The maintenance provider completed the cabin management system installation as part of the refurbishment of the Bombardier Global Express.
Aircraft
NTSB Sounds Alarm over Piper Cheyenne Wiring Issue
The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.
TBM 900 to Get G1000NXi; 2016 Delivery Stats
Turboprop singles will have updated avionics; while North America dominated the delivery schedule for last year.
