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.
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.
Charter & Fractional
Click Aviation Network Strives To Become Central Resource
The company provides a range of support services as it brings together various aspects of the industry.
Aircraft
Nexus Opens Manila Flight Operations Center
Nexus now has a flight operations center in the Philippines and is set to open a training academy in China.
Avionics
FalconEye Popular With 8X Buyers
Dassault’s FalconEye, a combined vision system that improves pilot situational awareness, has been selected by 4 out of 5 Falcon 8X customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Secures Leonardo AW139 MRO Authorization
The Swiss-based maintenance provider adds the type to its list of helicopter OEM approvals.
Aircraft
Honeywell Decreases Bizjet Delivery Forecast
Honeywell’s annual forecast sees a reduction in the 10-year business jet delivery forecast of about 6 percent, but interest is picking up.
Aircraft
Updated Dornier Seastar Set To Fly Next Year
Revived amphibious aircraft aimed at commuter, VIP, corporate and special missions markets.
Regulations and Government
IBAC Panel Addresses Worldwide Business Aviation Issues
Lack of regulatory structure that supports business aviation is a key issue in many countries.
Regulations and Government
ICAO Outlines Bizav Standards Adopted in 2016
List includes CVR recording protection, required communications and navigation performance and safety management data, among others.
FBOs
FBOs Rise To The Challenge of Handling Rising Business Aviation Traffic In Dubai
FBOs Rise To The Challenge of Handling Rising Business Aviation Traffic In Dubai
