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.
UBS Bizjet Index Sees Post-election Surge
the index came in at 45, a 32-percent jump from UBS’s prior survey and “representing one of the largest sequential increases in its 13 year history.”
Aircraft
Piper M600 Turboprop Single Gets Aussie Nod
This paves the way for the launch of flights by M600 owner-operators in the region.
Accidents
Unstabilized Approach Led to Bin Laden Family-owned Phenom Crash
The company's crew did not often make visual circuit arrivals other than at Blackbushe.
FBOs
Epic Fuels, Signature To Issue Co-branded Aviation Card
The aviation services credit card will be accepted at 8,000 locations.
FBOs
Atlantic Aviation Expands at New York Airport
The company acquired the former GE Aviation hangar at Stewart International Airport.
Charter & Fractional
SPA Boosts Fleet To Capitalize on Saudi Bizav Reform
Saudia Private Aviation is set to take two BBJs in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications
Zenith Jet Completes Milestone Global Oversight Project
Since its founding in 2008, the Montreal company has performed 100 oversight projects on the Bombardier Global familiy of aircraft.
Avionics
Honeywell Displays ‘Flying Technology Lab’ at MEBAA
The 757 test-bed has helped shape modern aviation, company says.
Cedar Executive Buys Its Second Legacy 500
Leading Gulf-based charter operator Royal Jet recently added two new Boeing Business Jets to its fleet.
Training and Workforce
Abu Dhabi Aviation Expands Training With CAE
A new agreement will see training provided at Abu Dhabi Aviation’s facility.
Rotorcraft
Falcon Aviation Expands Maintenance Services
Abu Dhabi-based company has added additional fixed and rotary wing models to its list of maintenance approvals.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aero-Satcom now Inmarsat GX VAR
UK company will begin outfitting Europe-based head of state fleet with high speed Ka-band service this month
Fortis Riders Chauffeur Service Expands to Middle East
The secure chauffeur service specializes in business aviation.
FBOs
Genel Havacilik Displays Service Range
Turkish operator touts charter and management capabilities, and shares plans for new offerings
Charter & Fractional
ASM Ups India Support Ops
Dubai-based firm refocuses flight support efforts on Asia, Africa and South America.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Moves To Expand Reach into Middle East
The three-year-old company has a customer base in nearly 20 countries.
Airports
French Customs Closures Hit Bizav Traffic on Côte d'Azur
French authorities quietly removed customs and immigration service from 13 airports without consultation.
Jets Buoy European Bizav Flying in November
There were 58,111 business aviation departures in the region in November, up 0.8 percent from a year ago.
Argus: U.S. Bizav Activity Climbed Nearly 5% Last Month
North American business aircraft flying soared 4.9 percent year-over-year in November, surpassing the company’s projection of a 3.1-percent increase.
FBOs
Signature's New Panama FBO Goes Live
The location at Panama City is the chain's first FBO in Central America.
Charter & Fractional
ACI Jet Donates C172 To Youth Aviation Career Program
Santa Barbara-based non-profit organization seeks to “engage, inspire and transform youth using flight lessons as a launching pad.”
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
IG Faults FAA Oversight of Commercial Drone Exemptions
The FAA did not verify that recipients of 5,500 commercial exemptions understood the terms, says Department of Transportation inspector general.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing, Fokker Collaborating on 4.5-foot Window for Range of BBJs
The window will be delivered on the BBJ Max beginning in 2018
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Haeco Debuts 'Zen' Cabin Concept for Bizliners
China based exec-airliner completion center vows to continue developing “stylish and individualistic designs.”
Regulations and Government
AfBAA Says Key Is To Engage CAAs Locally
Association will hold Country Round Tables to engage with and educate regulators on the nuances of business aviation vis-à-vis air transport.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Scout Opens Public Charter Platform
The Jet Scout service is targeted at charter customers as well as charter providers and brokers.
Charter & Fractional
Vertis Inks ME Partnership with JetSmarter
Vertis Aviation has offices in London, Dubai, Zug and Johannesburg.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Targets Middle East Opportunities
JSSI spends more than $30 million per year on maintenance on behalf of its customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
MKTE Brings One-stop Shop to Middle East Operators
The Jordan-based service provider is a first-time exhibitor at the MEBAA show.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Zetta Jet Grows Its All-Bombardier Fleet
Singapore-based Zetta Jet is adding the Challenger 650 to its fleet of Global family aircraft.
