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.
Safety
Business Aviation Safety Still Has Room To Grow
Safety management systems could help avoid accidents and incidents, say experts
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Over-the-air Updates Exceed the 1,000 Mark
Remote updates can reduce upgrade times for the satellite communications system
Training and Workforce
AINsight: How Pilots Can Effectively Talk Aviation Safety to the Big Boss
Be concise but authoritative when communicating safety issues to C-level executives and high-net-worth individuals
FBOs
AEG Connect Adds Four New Network Members
The move expands the global FBO network by five locations on three continents
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Appoints Tokyo Distributor for AW09 Helo
Aero Facility will be responsible for AW09 commercial applications in Japan
Training and Workforce
RateMyCRM Puts Pilots in the Feedback Loop
The software's creator was surprised to learn his leadership skills needed work
FBOs
Bankruptcy Sale Offers Unique KFXE Hangar Opportunity
The offering is a rare opportunity in a tight Florida aviation real estate market
Regulations and Government
FAA Removes Check Pilot Medical Requirement
Rule also eliminates FAA regulatory inconsistencies
Training and Workforce
Dassault Pioneer Jean-François Georges Dies at 83
Georges was passionate about aviation, mountains, and music
Rotorcraft
Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest
Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA
Maintenance and Modifications
ACI Jet Details Plans for Faster MRO Quotes
The Bombardier service facility invests in tools and resources to ensure timely and accurate service estimates
Accidents
Aspen Takeoff Overrun Followed Instantaneous Wind Call
The NTSB final report was inconclusive about why the jet was unable to rotate
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauth, Part 380 Top Topics at NATA Charter Summit
Summit took place on Tuesday in Oklahoma City
Aircraft
Atlas Air Service, Helsinki Citycopter Celebrate CJ4 Acquisition
Acquisition marks the Finnish charter company's entry into fixed-wing operations
Maintenance and Modifications
Heritage Aviation Gains Authorization as a Garmin Service Center
This development allows Heritage Aviation to offer a wider range of service and support activities from Garmin
Maintenance and Modifications
Comlux Malta Wins EASA Part 145 Certification
MRO can now provide line maintenance services for EASA-registered Airbus A320s and A220s
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Lays Off 11% of Its Pilot Staff
Headcount reduction was concentrated to its King Air pilots
Aircraft
Sirius Rebrands Planned Hydrogen Business Aircraft
Swiss startup announced the CEO Jet and the Adventure Jet
Rotorcraft
Airbus Delivers 1st ACH160 Helicopter in North America
Chartright Air Group will start flying charters in the ACH160 in the third quarter
FBOs
Bizav Industry Mourns Loss of James T. Wilson
Wilson was a senior associate of logistics, FBO management, mentoring, and coaching at FBO Partners
Rotorcraft
Hoper Launches Aegean Islands Helicopter Service
The move signals that there is a market for regional mobility that helicopters can serve
Rotorcraft
EASA Starts Flight Tests on AW09 Helicopter
The Leonardo subsidiary is aiming to certify the single-engined rotorcraft in 2025
Aircraft
Airbus's ACJ TwoTwenty Airliner-Sized Business Jet Has All the Space You'll Ever Need
Traverse the globe in luxury with seventeen of your closest friends
Aircraft
Bombardier Global Production Stops as Workers Strike
Both parties continue to hold contract negotiations
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Sharpening Your Axe
Taking time off is crucial to mental health and productivity
Training and Workforce
Summit Aviation's Cancer Survivor Flight Camp Returns
The donor-funded program is now in its 10th year
Security
Two Bizjets Spray-painted at London Stansted
Two protestors breached airside security at the UK airport
Security
Olympic Games To Bring More Bizav Traffic to Paris
Those heading to the summer games should expect long lines and lots of security
Training and Workforce
CAE Dedicates Gulfstream Training Center in Savannah
Training center began operations with G280 and G450/G550 simulators
