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.
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.
Redstar Returns to Spectrum for Learjet 45 Air Ambulance Equipment
Redstart is expanding its operations with a dedicated fleet of Learjet 45 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Air Center Installs Scimitar Winglets on BBJ
The installation was a first for AAC.
Aircraft
BBJ Develops ‘All Access Pass’ To Boost Used Market
BBJ developed a package of purchase support services and coordinated with service centers on power-by-the-hour programs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Panasonic Avionics Ready for Bizav Market with Astronics
Panasonic will provide global Ku-band broadband coverage.
Charter & Fractional
Global Jet Capital: Mideast Bizav Fleet Ripe for Upgrade
Global Jet Capital Survey finds 10 pc of fleet for sale as owners look to trade up
A Smorgasbord of Caterers and Galley Equipment on Display
MEBAA ’16 serves up a heaped helping of leading onboard dining services and products.
Charter & Fractional
Second Embraer Legacy 500 Joining Cedar Executive Fleet
Cedar Executive’s second Embraer Legacy 500 is due for delivery in mid-2017.
Embraer: Market To Stay Flat in Middle East
Embraer has shipped 50 aircraft into the region.
Charter & Fractional
Djibouti’s Ivory Grows Fleet With Third Falcon Due
Ivory Jet Services mainly provides emergency medical evacuation flights, and transportation for private individuals, companies and goverments.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Presents Innovative “Enterprise” Interior
Ruag Aviation’s “Enterprise” interior design is completely unlike the typical sandy or biscuit colors found in many standard interiors.
