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
Empire Seeks to Expand Outside Region
With the regional market slow, and with sharply declining valuations, Empire Aviation Group is looking further afield to grow the business.
Charter & Fractional
GI Aviation Gets AOC And Is Ready to Start SET Ops
GCAA is cautious on single-engine turboprop commercial operations, but MEBAA is supportive.
Charter & Fractional
NasJet Eyes New Opportunities under Saudi Rule Changes
The operator manages fleet of 37 aircraft with 22 available for charter
Regulations and Government
UAE Regulator Fully Supports Bizav
Operators full of praise for GCAA role as it gives the sector a high priority in UAE.
Aircraft
New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind
The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
Charter & Fractional
After Surviving Recession, Gainjet Widens Outlook
Athens-based operator is looking for more aircraft management opportunities, but is looking for larger jets, quality customers.
Aircraft
Falcon Aviation Ramping Up Fleet
Abu Dhabi-based operator has growing fleet of helicopters and has Pilatus PC-24 on order.
Charter & Fractional
JetSmarter Launches London-Dubai Shared Jet Service
The company will use Embraer Legacy 650s on these JetShuttle flights, which are offered on a per-seat basis to JetSmarter members.
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety Buying TRU Rotorcraft Sims
Sims to be installed at Coptersafety's new training center in Helsinki, Finland, and represent Airbus H125 and H145 and Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189.
Engines
Safran Opens Automated Turbine Blade Manufacturing Plant
New line features several robots and automated cells capable of performing every process from raw material to finished, ready-to-assemble turbine airfoils.
ABCI To Promote Latin American Bizav Expo in Panama
Last year's event included six aircraft on display, 25 exhibitors, worldwide and local FBOs, fuel providers and an MRO.
FBO Chain Pioneer Ed Nelle Dies
He was a pioneer in the FBO industry.
Accidents
King Air Crashes during Missed Approach
The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries and five passengers were uninjured in the mishap.
Regulations and Government
Trump Selects Former DOT Deputy Chao To Head Agency
Republican lawmakers call Chao well qualified for post.
Maintenance and Modifications
Infinity Aviation Adds Williams, Nextant Authorizations
With locations in three states, the company says the deals will provide savings for customers
Charter & Fractional
Blade Kicks Off NYC-to-Miami Helicopter-bizjet Service
Jet service from Westchester County Airport to Miami costs $1,750 per seat one way, while the helicopter link from Manhattan adds $250.
ARSA: Future of Overtime Rule in Doubt
ARSA fears uncertainty persists with businesses given the last-minute ruling.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics To Supply Power System for Cessna Denali
Will feature Astronics’ Corepower induction starter generator and circuit breaker units, as well as the company’s 28-volt DC Empower in-seat power supply.
Maintenance and Modifications
German MRO Gets Canadian Approval for Dornier 328 Work
Having owned the type certificate for the Dornier 328 series for a decade, 328 Support Services is now authorized by Transport Canada
Maintenance and Modifications
TECI Inks Harrods Aviation Surplus Deal
The Missouri-based aircraft parts provider welcomes the UK company into its excess inventory management program
Aircraft
Stratos VLJ Makes Short Maiden Flight
The company is not taking orders or deposits and is not providing a timetable for certification.
MEBAA Show In Dubai Set To Grow 10 Percent over 2014
460 exhibitors from 50 countries have booked to attend, while there will be around 50 aircraft on the static display and an estimated 9,000 visitors.
Regulations and Government
AIA Urges Congress To Fully Fund U.S. Government
Lawmakers are expected to consider a simple stopgap measure as they face a December 9 government funding deadline.
Safety
NBAA Recognizes Six Members for 50 Years of Safe Flying
The 50 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award recipients were Cargill, Caterpillar, Hess Corporation, Eli Lilly & Company, Red Wing Shoe Company and Corning.
Security
Paris Police Investigate Robbery of Le Bourget Passengers
Two Qatari women were attacked as they drove to their hotel after arriving on a flight at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Rotorcraft
Caribbean's Nevis Island Now Has Helicopter Service
The Nevis Tourism Authority has partnered with Caribbean Helicopters to link with Antigua via 20-minute weekend flights
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Aviation To Expand Nashville Bizav MRO
Plans for the new facility include a 40,000-sq-ft hangar with a door opening height of 28 feet.
UBS: North America Softens Global Bizjet Malaise
North America took 63 percent of the global business jet deliveries in the third quarter.
Aircraft
Poland Orders Pair of Gulfstream G550s for VIP Transport
The G550 is the most widely used in-production Gulfstream model for special missions and government applications.
Rotorcraft
TRU Tapped for Bell 407, 412 Avionics Bench Trainers
The maintenance training devices will provide students with hands-on training for the helicopters’ complex avionics systems.
