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
Dassault Signs Up for TrustFlight's Centrik 5 Software
The French manufacturer's MRO business will use the software to improve efficiency
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Relocates Alaska Parts Stockroom
Company expects the move to aid accessibility and efficiency of parts distribution in the region
Regulations and Government
Aviation Leaders Remember Inhofe's Aviation Legacy
Inhofe was a passionate general aviation pilot and fierce advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill
Aircraft
Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto
18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union
FBOs
Sheltair Adding T-hangars at Florida's Melbourne Airport
34,500-sq-ft complex will accommodate 30 aircraft when completed next year
FBOs
Florida FBO Sues Landlord over New RFP
Private Sky believes a second FBO at KRSW would be its death knell
Aircraft
Global Business Aircraft Flying Drops in June
North America and Europe lag, but the rest of the world sees an increase in activity
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Rapidly Picking Up Validations
The in-service fleet topped 700 hours within the first 100 days in the market
Regulations and Government
Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Maintenance and Modifications
Trimec Adds Falcon 7X and 8X to MRO Capabilities
New capacity follows receipt of STC for Universal Avionics InSight-equipped Falcon 2000 and 2000EX
Maintenance and Modifications
Elevate MRO Opens Denver Maintenance Base
Expansion includes staffing increase, service boost
Rotorcraft
PHI Takes Delivery of First Airbus H160 in U.S.
After proving runs, PHI will start commercial operations with the H160
FBOs
Alpha Wingman Offering Free Membership to FBOs
The former MRO Insider platform represents more than 5,000 aircraft
Environment
Pilatus Joins Up with SAF Production Pioneer
Synhelion has just started construction on the world's first industrial SAF plant in Germany
Charter & Fractional
ATI Jets Rolls Out Customer-facing Jetvia Arm
Jetvia will provide fractional ownership, jet cards, and charter alongside concierge services
Maintenance and Modifications
Avcon Wins STC for Caravan Camera Port Installation
Mod provides about 80 cubic feet of additional space in the fuselage-mounted pod
Rotorcraft
Aero Asset: Preowned Helo Sales Improving
Good news comes after three semesters of declining sales
Regulations and Government
EBAA Backs Dassault Lawsuit against European Commission
Group says Taxonomy Act unfairly discourages financial support for business aviation
Accidents
Global Bizjet Accident Fatalities Fall in 1H2024
Deaths from turboprop crashes also declined
Airports
FAA: No Objections to New Vegas General Aviation Airport Proposal
The project organizers believe the airport is just a stepping stone towards a space industry
Security
UK Bizav Group Rebuts Protests with Social Media Effort
New video series emphasizes sustainability initiatives and job creation
Environment
First German Airport Commits to Continuous SAF Supplies
Mönchengladbach Airport is the first in the country to offer it on a regular basis
Rotorcraft
Daher Operating New Airbus Helicopters Warehouse
The warehouse employs a 'first-of-its-kind' automation system
Safety
VAI Conference To Delve into Air Tour Safety
The two-day event will be held in Hawaii, where air tour safety has been under a spotlight
FBOs
Luxaviation Sees Progress in Decarbonizing Ground Support
The business aviation services group has published a new sustainability report
Aircraft
Reports: G700 Deliveries Lag in 2Q24
Gulfstream expects to deliver at least 50 G700s this year, but only eight had been handed over by mid-year
Maintenance and Modifications
Metro Aviation MRO Provider Creates Fixed-wing Division
New division holds its own FAA Part 145 certificate
Safety
Bombardier's Flight Attendant Safety Summit To Return
The second edition will help flight attendants and other aviation professionals expand their safety reach
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Lite Approved for King Air B200 through 360
Approval adds thousands of airplanes to the STC approval list
Rotorcraft
Skyryse Bringing Single-control R66 to AirVenture
Flying the fly-by-wire helicopter is much simpler than with traditional controls
