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.
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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Teams Again with 328 Support for 604 Completion
The two companies have collaborated on a variety of bizjet airframes including Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons and Cessna Citations.
NBAA: Plan for Slots, TFR in D.C. During Inauguration
Departure slots will be in place at IAD from January 20-22 and a TFR is expected for the Washington region on the day of the inauguration.
Regulations and Government
Supreme Court To Decide on Flytenow Review
The court justices will discuss on January 6 whether to review the case .
Security
TSA, NATA Renew Partnership for Five More Years
The partnership covers a range of fingerprinting and other background check and security-related services.
Analysts: Bizjet Deliveries Down in 2016, Flat in 2017
Estimates call for 661 new business jet deliveries last year, down from 718 actual shipments in 2015, with 2017 expected to be “flat relative to 2016.”
Charter & Fractional
Gama, BBA Aviation Merge U.S. Air Charter Fleets
The combined charter management fleet, which will be under Gama's oversight, now numbers more than 200 aircraft.
Avionics
Garmin Unveils G1000 NXi Upgrade
The new G1000 NXi (next-generation) adds faster processors and unique features such as visual approaches and map overlays on the HSI.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet
Winglet system includes a wingtip extension and winglet, as well as load-alleviation technology.
FBOs
FBO Profile: John H. Batten International Airport, Racine, Wisconsin
Midwest Hospitality at the largest privately owned airport in the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive
With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.
