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
2016 Year in Review: A Short-term FAA Bill Resets the Debate on ATC Reform
ATC reform remains a high priority for House Transportation and Infrastructure chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).
Rotorcraft
HEMS Industry Getting Safer
The helicopter EMS industry is reducing the number of accidents and fatalities.
Regulations and Government
IBAC Elects India's Sudhir Nayak as New Treasurer
Sudhir Nayak is the first Indian to serve on the board of IBAC.
CAN Celebrates 35-Year History
Safe Flight hosted the first flight, carrying a 22-year-old bone cancer patient home on December 22, 1981.
Regulations and Government
EASA: Wind Shear Rules Should Stay As Is
ICAO had recommended that all turbine airplanes in excess of 12,500 pounds mtow be equipped with a wind shear warning system.
Safety
FAA Warns of Accidental Control Knob Selections
The agency noted that pilots are inadvertently changing selections of concentrically centered knobs with some regularity.
Avionics
Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder
The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Ends 2016 with Jump in Fleet, Ops
The company nearly doubled employment and its fleet swelled by nearly 65 percent in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications
Field Aviation Partners on Challenger 605 Special Mission Mod
The company, which has been in operation since 1947, has extensive experience in modifying a wide range of civil aircraft for special purposes.
FBOs
Trenton Airport Gets New FBO
Established by a charter provider with more than 30 years of experience, FlightServ promises customers a personalized experience.
AIN Blog: Drone Year Retrospective, Uncertain Karma
There were fits and starts with both consumer and commercial drones as the FAA's Part 107 regulation brought much needed definition.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Vienna Adds To Bombardier Authorizations
In addition to the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Global family, the location now adds line maintenance for the advanced Challenger 600 series.
Avionics
Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution
The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.
Regulations and Government
Industry Panel Recommends TFR Improvements
The current TFR format can be confusing and lead to violations, AOPA said.
Charter & Fractional
HondaJet Entering Charter Service with Cutter Aviation
Cutter added two of the aircraft to its charter certificate.
Aircraft
China's Wanfeng Takes Control Of Diamond Canada
Production of the DA62 and DA40 models to move from Austria to Canada, and there may be fresh investment in the D-Jet program.
Rotorcraft
Bell 505 Wins Transport Canada Nod
Bell Holds More than 400 Letters of Intent from 505 customers.
ATC
Sesar Technology Demonstration Program Deemed a Success
The two-year project, led by NetJets Europe, saw more than 360 successful trial flights In Europe.
Santa Monica Mayor: City Committed to Replacing FBOs
Mayor Tony Vazquez said he was not surprised by the FAA cease-and-desist order, but will continue to run services at SMO.
Regulations and Government
EASA To Move Ahead on TAWS Requirement
The mandate applies to newly manufactured, commercially-operated turbine planes weighing less than 12,500 pounds.
Charter & Fractional
Zetta Jet To Acquire Firms in Singapore and Van Nuys
Zetta Jet and Asia Aviation Company will combine operations under the Zetta Jet brand, while Advanced Air Management is to become Zetta Jet USA.
FBOs
UK Aviation Company Adopts New Identity
Bristol Flying Center wants to take on a "modern identity."
Rotorcraft
Chinese AC352 Makes First Flight
The helicopter is the Chinese manufactured version of the Airbus Helicopters H175.
Aircraft
Embraer Completes First E2VS Retrofit on Legacy 500
The retrofit comes two months after the combined enhanced vision system won U.S., European and Brazilian approvals for the Legacy 500 and 450.
Cirrus Delivers First Vision Jet
Arkansas real estate developer takes keys; Cirrus opens Duluth "finishing center" as part of the festivities
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Adds New Service & Support Unit
The OEM sees an opportunity to expand and integrate service and support across its product lines.
Charter & Fractional
Lynjet Launches Members-only Charter Booking Site
Members pay annual dues to book flights online at new site launched by France-based Global Jet Partner.
AOPA Schedules 2017 Fly-ins with Expanded Format
AOPA will host four two-day Fly-Ins in 2017.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Marks 50th Anniversary with Refreshed Branding
Business aviation services group is marking its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications
Colorado Pilatus Dealer Earns Part 145 Certification
Denver-based Tempus Jets is ratcheting up its maintenance support in advance of the PC-24's anticipated entry-into-service.
