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.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rule Reforms Third-class Pilot Medical Requirement
The agency released the BasicMed rule at the direction of Congress.
Accidents
Search Teams Continue Recovery of CJ4 in Lake Erie
Seats and debris that appear to be portions of the fuselage have been recovered, along with the cockpit voice recorder.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G650ER Logs More City-pair Speed Records
7,500-nm jet claims two more city-pair records—from Columbus, Ohio, to Shanghai and Taipei to Scottsdale, Arizona.
JSSI Enrolls First Challenger 650 Powerplant
The aircraft is enrolled with Austrian operator International Jet Management.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Battle Creek Upgrades Paint Capability
With 12,000 square feet, the new hangar allows for additional paint capacity and paint schedule flexibility.
Accidents
Business Jet, Turboprop Accidents Down in 2016
According to preliminary statistics researched by AIN, there were 12 accidents of U.S.-registered business jets last year versus 20 in 2015.
AIN Columnist, NBAA Staffer John Pope Flies West
Pope joined NBAA in 1961, becoming the third person in what was then a three-person staff.
Safety
TKS Technology Offers Method To Meet New Icing Regulations
The Cav Ice Protection SLD Guard technology can be retrofitted to any type of existing ice-protection system.
Charter & Fractional
Executive AirShare Opens New Ops Center In Wichita
The regional fractional ownership provider has increased hangar space by 35 percent.
Bizav Flying Up in North America, but Part 91 Lags
Business aircraft activity inched up 1.4 percent year-over-year last month in North America, according to TraqPak from Argus International.
Safety
Baker Offers Trade-in Credit on New Fire Containment Bag
Part 135 and Part 91 customers will recieve a $200 discount towards the purchase of a new Hot-Stop L Evo bag when they turn in a competitor's bag.
Bizjet Outlook, Interest at Post-crisis Highs, Says UBS
The latest UBS Business Jet Market Index is now at 51, 12 percent higher from the previous survey and the fourth consecutive monthly increase,
Charter & Fractional
JetSmarter Adds New Shuttle Routes Out Of Florida
New shuttle services will connect Fort Lauderdale with Orlando, Tampa and the Bahamas.
Avionics
Cockpit Avionics Part I: The U.S. ADS-B Mandate
Pardon our persistence, but TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Aircraft
Triumph Sues Bombardier Over Global 7000 Delay Costs
Triumph is seeking $340 million for Bombardier's "failure to pay...certain non-recurring expenses."
People In Aviation: January 2017
Boisture appointed chairman of Global Jet Capital.
Regulations and Government
Far-reaching Changes Are Ahead for the FAA This Year
The FAA will work to implement the new Part 23, air carrier training measures and a library of regulatory documents as it reorganizes its operations.
FBOs
New FBO Opens at Mexico's Querétaro Intl. Airport
Redwings, which has operated an MRO business at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport for the past six years, has now expanded into the FBO sector.
Accidents
Debris Examined as Search Continues for Missing CJ4
More than 120 pieces of debris have been discovered from the aircraft, believed to have crashed into Lake Erie outside Cleveland.
FBOs
Lynx FBO Network Continues Expansion with Third Location
Having established bases on the East and West Coasts, the fledgling FBO chain now looks to fill in the map.
Ricci, Lacy To Be Honored as Aviation Living Legends
Ricci will receive Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award, while Lace was selected by Bob Hoover himself for Bob Hoover Freedom of Flight Award.
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon Sales, Deliveries Fall in 'Difficult Market'
Net orders for Dassault Falcons stood at 21 aircraft last year, down from 25 in 2015 and 67 in 2014.
Safety
Torqued: Could Pride Be a Factor in Some GA Loss-of-control Accidents?
It is time for authorities to tackle head on the misperception that electing to go-around is embarrassing for pilots.
Aircraft
Broker: Used G650 Inventory Declines, along with Prices
Over the past two quarters, G650/650ER supply has decreased to 12 aircraft for sale, representing just 5.4 percent of the fleet.
Regulations and Government
NATA Asks FAA To Hold Off On Mx Human-factors Guidance
The proposed guidance would be inconsistent with current requirements and needs further analysis, NATA contends.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rectrix Rebrands Its AirFlyte Repair Business
Acquired in 2013, it will now known as Rectrix MRO, to highlight the Mass.-based company's repair services.
Regulations and Government
FAA Shelves Aircraft Engine Parts Policy
The policy would have defined "engine influencing parts," providing new regulation, ARSA contended.
Avionics
Textron Offers G1000 NXi Upgrade for King Airs, Pistons
King Air 200/300/350 series as well as Textron’s piston line are all eligible for the upgrade.
