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
Jet Scion Offers Lower Charter Rates For More Notice
New jet card program Jet Scion offers charter service in a mix of light and midsize aircraft.
Engines
StandardAero Inks CF34 Support Deal with GE Aviation
The agreement will see the Arizona-based MRO provider offer Bombardier Challenger On-Point program customers engine hot secton and overhaul support.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Adds To China Service Network
The OEM named Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited as its third authorized customer service facility in the country.
Engines
Safran’s Move Into Business Aviation is Back on Track With Silvercrest Engine
Safran’s Move Into Business Aviation is Back on Track With Silvercrest Engine
Charter & Fractional
AIN Business Aviation Fleet Analysis 2016
Fractional programs, and owned-and-operated charter companies: fleet composition, replenishment plans and the impact on the preowned market.
Aircraft
First Flight of Bombardier’s Global 7000 Long-range Jet
First Flight of Bombardier’s Global 7000 Long-range Jet
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Commits More Aircraft Capacity to JetSmarter
Charter membership program JetSmarter has now committed to buy around $550 million worth of fight hours from Jet Edge.
European Bizav Flying Hits the Brakes in October
There were 66,921 business aviation departures in the region in October, down 2.8 percent year-over-year.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Has New ATC Battle After Elections, Leaders Say
GAMA's Bunce says the wild card will be whether the new administration will come forward with an ATC proposal.
Weak Helo Market Triggers 3Q Decline for Leonardo
The OEM is facing softness in both the military and civil sectors.
Airports
Santa Monica Forced To Delay FBO Eviction Proceedings
A preliminary hearing is set for December 1.
Aircraft
Piaggio Scores Order for Five EVOs from West Coast Firm
The first of the ordered turboprop twins was delivered last week to the John Wayne Airport-headquartered company.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Iridium Certus Offers 1.4-Mbps Airborne Data Speeds
Iridium Certus will provide a suite of scalable solutions that meets customers’ diverse needs.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Company Introduces Pilot Breathalyzer Tests
West Palm Beach-based Part 135 operator spurred by recent events where private jet pilots were arrested for alcohol usage.
Training and Workforce
The Fire Hose Chronicles: G550 Initial Type Rating at FlightSafety
AIN senior editor Matt Thurber experiences the challenge and stress of adding a G550 type rating to his pilot certificate.
FBOs
Sterling Group Adds to New Lynx FBO Network
Launched at the end of September, the private-equity fund owned chain is the latest player in the FBO consolidation market
Rotorcraft
AAG Adds Three Sikorsky S-76s to Program
The new aircraft will operate in New York and New Jersey.
FBOs
Marathon Jet Center Sees Increase in Aircraft Traffic
With the return of customs service to the Florida Keys gateway, the company is planning on making more improvements.
Fuel
RocketRoute Aims To Be 'Amazon of Aviation'
Following Air BP taking a stake, the flight planning platform/app company sees a broad marketplace strategy as the secret to winning pilot users.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Flagship Global 7000 Takes To The Sky
The first flight sets in motion a flight-test campaign that is expected to encompass five aircraft and place the type into service by late 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications
Thales Names CRS Jet Spares as Distributor
Agreement authorizes CRS to provide sales, service and technical support in the aftermarket for the generator on the Bombardier Challenger 300/350.
Regulations and Government
Appeals Court Blocks HTO Restriction
The court finds that East Hampton must comply with federal laws regarding the imposition of local airport noise restrictions.
Avionics
Esterline Working on FAA STC for CMA-6800 Display
Esterline’s LCD CMA-6800 display can replace legacy CRTs in numerous business jets.
Fuel
Thomas Johnson Wins 2016 AvTrip Scholarship
Applications for the 2017 scholarship will be available via Avfuel’s website on Dec. 1, 2016.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
SALT Seeks To Pep Up Quest Kodiak Sales
Setouchi Aircraft Leasing and Trading Corp., a sister company to Quest Aircraft, will provide financing for Quest Kodiak 100 buyers.
Avionics
Freeflight Systems Gets EASA STC for CMD Flight Solutions ADS-B
ADS-B out mandates are closing in and OEMs continue to raise the bar on simplicity for installations.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge International Levels Up to IS-BAO Stage 3
Company announces it is safer, smarter and has more lift.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Adds Mobile Service Unit in Germany
Mobile service units help get AOG aircraft airborne quickly.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Repeats on Bombardier Award
For the second year in a row, the MRO company’s St. Louis facility rose to the top of the heap.
