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
TAG Sees Rise in AOG Maintenance Demand
Launched little more than a year ago, TAG Aviation's mobile repair teams have answered the call more than 150 times.
Regulations and Government
Court Blocks New U.S. Overtime Requirements
AIA praised the finding, saying the U.S. Labor Department overstepped statutory authority.
Regulations and Government
Loss of Tail Rotor Authority Prompts S-92 Emergency AD
Preliminary investigation of the incident helicopter found binding in the assembly's double-row angular contact bearing.
Avionics
EASA OKs Helionix Panel in Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin
Features include three large electronic displays, a four-axis autopilot, two touchscreen GTN 750s GPS navcoms and the Avidyne traffic advisory system.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Delivers Second Outfitted BBJ to Royal Jet
The cabin was conceived by New York-based designer Edése Doret and is characterized by a “clear, minimalist esthetic style."
Lassetter Dies in Airplane Crash
The former Sun Air Jets executive was working on his commercial pilot certificate.
Aircraft
HondaJet To Make Middle East Debut at MEBAA 2016
A red and silver HondaJet will be on public display during the event in Dubai.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Continues Sonic-boom Mitigation Research
Savannah, Georgia-based aircraft manufacturer awarded two new patents for sonic-boom mitigation technologies in the past two months alone.
ATC
Shuster Sees Possible Ally in Trump on ATC Reform
Shuster has held discussions with the president-elect on ATC reform and is reaching out to the transition team.
Freestream Sees Record Sales Pace for 25th Anniversary
The company, which is continuing its expansion with a new Miami office, has completed more than 70 transactions so far this year.
Charter & Fractional
Event Raises Nearly $500K for Corporate Angel Network
As in previous years, the funds were largely generated through live and silent auctions at the event.
Charter & Fractional
Stratajet Forms Alliance with Million Air FBO Chain
The online aircraft charter portal is offering its customers the ability to specify which FBOs they prefer.
Airports
Plans for Boston Helipad Move Forward
Initial estimates project as many as 24 operations a day.
Accidents
PIC Blamed for Fatal 2014 Citation Crash
German investogators said the pilot-in-command decided to “conduct the VFR approach even though he was aware of prevailing [IMC in fog] at the airport."
Aircraft
First Global 7000 Migrates To Wichita Test Center
After several successful flights since first taking to the air on Nov. 4, FTV-1 will now enter the full flight test program
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Offers Flights to Lufthansa Frequent Fliers
Lufthansa Miles & More members can redeem miles for either round-trip flights or all-you-can-fly subscription in Surf Air's network.
Security
NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference
Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.
Avionics
Constant Aviation Earns Legacy 600/650 Fans STC
The MRO provider can now offer its integrated solution to the benefit of transatlantic Embraer Legacy 660/650 operators.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Adds Cuba Service Via 18 U.S. Airports
It has also launched an on-the-ground booking assistance program in Cuba for its more than 3,500 members.
Aircraft
Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market
Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AIN Blog: The Story Behind Part 107, the Small UAS Rule
There were multiple attempts to draft the small UAS regulation dating to around 2003.
Rotorcraft
New Facility Speeds Completions at Bell Piney Flats
The Tennessee facility covers the company's light, intermediate and medium lines.
Regulations and Government
African Bizav Needs To Engage Regulators, Says AfBAA
The African Business Aviation Association continues to grow its influence but faces many challenges if the industry is to meet its potential.
Industry Honors Bob Hoover
Clay Lacy hosted the event to honor the legendary aviator.
Regulations and Government
EASA OKs Gross Weight Increase for Leonardo AW169
The increase translates into a 441-pound payload increase and an additional 100 nm of range, up from an original ferry range of 431 nm.
Regulations and Government
Canada Issues Engine Mount Warning for LongRangers
If any are cracked or are corroded, the remaining legs might not be able to support the engine under all load conditions, Transport Canada cautioned.
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Eyes Light Jet Fleet Order for European Ops
The company will fly the PC-12 for short hops and likely either an Embraer or Cessna light jet for the longer routes.
Safety
AOPA, UND Study Landing Patterns To Combat LOC-I
The organizations are exploring whether use of continuous turning approaches would provide more stable approaches.
FBOs
TAC Air Goes All In on IS-BAH
The Dallas-based service provider chain has achieved accredidation for all of its locations under the International Standard for Business Aviation Handing
