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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Jet Services Partners With Gama Aviation on Training
UK courses likely to highlight differences between EASA and UAE GCAA coursework.
Airports
Deer Jet Completes Majority Purchase of UAS Shares
UAS is now the majority shareholder of UAS International Trip Support.
Maintenance and Modifications
API Sees ‘Marked Increase’ in BizJet Winglet Demand
More than 450 Falcons are equipped with API’s Blended Winglet and several BBJ operators have lined up for the Split Scimitar Winglets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Al Atheer Taps Sabena for A310 Refurb
Paris-based MRO also debuts new version of Vigiplane, the on-ground aircraft security system the company purchased one year ago
Aircraft
Abu Dhabi Charter Operator GI Aviation Receives AOC
Commercial operations with PC-12 single-engine turboprops cleared by regulator; MEBAA pushes for greater use of small aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Jordan's International Wings Group Bolsters Fleets
Arab Wings, Gulf Wings and Iraq Gate announce recent and upcoming additions to their charter fleets
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Europe Managed Fleet Boosted
Adding 17 clients in Europe marks significant growth for TAG Aviation there.
FBOs
UAS Announces Winners of its Ground Handler/Fuel Supplier Awards
Worldwide winners selected by trip support company.
FBOs
Dubai’s VIP Terminal Takes Center Stage with Jetex Opening
Jetex is one of three FBOs occupying the new VIP Terminal at Dubai World Central
MEBAA Increases Pan-regional Role
Market situation “difficult”
Avionics
Satcom Direct Buys TrueNorth Avionics
Connectivity provides completes purchase of avionics manufacturer, announces agreements with Inmarsat, Lufthansa Technik
Down-Route Makes Move to DWC
Hotel booking app developer moves head office in early 2017
Accidents
Cause of TBM 700 Loss-of-Control Accident Unknown
The TBM 700 crashed east of Paris on a flight from the south of France to Belgium.
Aircraft
HondaJet Pilot Wings East to Dubai
Mike Finbow flew the HondaJet from the UK to Dubai for its MEBAA show debut.
Aircraft
Boeing Business Jets Lands First Order for BBJ Max 7
BBJ president Longridge revealed the order as he announced his plans to move to another position within Boeing.
Kestrel, Stratus Launch Venture To Advise Aircraft Buyers
The new venture Camber Aviation Management, will provide assist clients through the purchase and completions process.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Set to Launch Stage Content Service
The cloud-based stage content service will roll out in January.
FBOs
SEA Prime Boosts FBO and Concierge Services With Luxury Tie-up
Milan Linate claims to be Italy’s biggest business aviation destination.
Maintenance and Modifications
DC Aviation, Lufthansa Technik Cooperation Completes First A-check
DC Aviation and Lufthansa Technik announced in May plans to cooperate on a range of services in Dubai.
FBOs
Italy’s Argos Looks to Build FBO Chain Across Europe
Rome-based Argos VIP is looking to expand into France and Spain
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell GoDirect Simplifies Business Aircraft Satcom Services
GoDirect software is designed to give operators improved access for managing their satcom systems.
Sheikh Ahmed Declares MEBAA 2016 Open
Accompanied by senior aviation officials, Sheikh Ahmed has a whistle-stop tour of the MEBAA Show 2016.
FBOs
Industry Needs to Address Middle East FBO Challenges
Panel on MEBAA Conference heard of the importance of FBOs to business aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GDC Technics Lands Contract for Nine 787s
Contract comes as company has invested $20 million in new technologies.
FBOs
Signature Debuts London-area FBO
The multi-million-pound facility offers customers the latest in technology for entertainment, communications and onward travel.
Regulations and Government
India's Counterfeit Money Crackdown Affecting Bizav Ops
Shortage of the new currency is creating problems for business aircraft operators, who have traditionally done aviation services transactions in cash.
Rotorcraft
Marenco Swisshelicopter Founding CEO 'Retiring'
Martin Stucki is reportedly being replaced at the Swiss startup helicopter manufacturer by former Airbus Helicopters senior executive Andreas Lowenstein.
Rotorcraft
North Sea Operator Statoil Drops Super Puma
The company made the decision after oil workers' unions asked for a permanent ban on the helicopter.
Sky Prime Selects Honeywell JetWave
Saudi operator also selected Honeywell’s GoDirect cabin connectivity service for its Airbus A319s and A330s.
Charter & Fractional
Sky Prime Selects JetWave For ACJ Connectivity
Alpha Star subsidiary has two A340s in its fleet, one of which is at MEBAA.
