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.
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.
Engines
Duncan Selects Atec for Engine Test Cell Expansion
Aircraft services provider will expand heavy maintenance capability.
Maintenance and Modifications
AV8 Reaches Hawker Gear Milestone
Houston-based MRO achieved a three-week turn time on for Hawker landing gear overhauls.
Rotorcraft
Bell 525 Will Certify with Four Test Aircraft
Progress is continuing despite the halting of flight testing.
Avionics
SATCOM Direct can now carry SiriusXM
SATCOM Direct scores as the first business aviation satellite service provider authorized to offer SiriusXM services.
Avionics
Lord expands into flight control systems
Acquisition of Fly-by-Wire bolsters move into electrified aircraft and helps strategic rebalancing between rotor and fixed-wing business.
Aircraft
Hearst Buying Camp Systems
The acquisition is seen as part of Hearst's continuing strategy to diversify into data and information-based companies.
Charter & Fractional
GAMA Pitching for Long-Term Success
Farnborough-based GAMA Aviation has grown substantially in recent years but believes its global, full-service offering is unique.
Avionics
Bob Hoover Honored at NBAA 2016
Just a week after his death at 94 from natural causes, NBAA pays tribute to the distinguished airman at its opening sessions.
Jeff Lee Takes New Role with FlightSafety
Lee has a 25-year legacy of managing large flight departments.
Avionics
CAE Announces Training Advances
CAE received an endorsement from Dassault aviation, unveiled its customer web portal and announced training advances at the NBAA Convention.
