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
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
Regulations and Government
Learjet Global Circumnavigation Deemed a World Record
The April flight commemorated the 100th anniversary of the first round-the-world flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Finds Creative Ways to Improve Jet Interior Maintenance and Overhaul Time
Redesigning the seats helps reduce downtime during overhaul and future maintenance
Training and Workforce
Aircare International To Open Las Vegas Training Site
Located in the CAE complex, it overlooks Harry Reid International Airport
FBOs
New China FBO Looks To Meld Bizjets and AAM
The Chengdu facility is positioning itself as a regional air connectivity hub
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Improves Service by Minimizing Tech Turnover
The Dallas-based maintenance shop has become a desirable workplace
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Look To Boost FAA Funding
Airport grants would increase to $4 billion in line with the FAA reauthorization bill
FBOs
Modern Aviation To Expand Denver FBO
The move will add more than 53,000 sq ft of hangar space to the complex
Airports
First Situational Awareness Systems Delivered in U.S.
The system captures ADS-B signals from aircraft and ground vehicles
Charter & Fractional
Ferretti Yacht Clients Get Access to Flexjet Fleet
Traveling to and from yachts should get easier for Ferretti's customer base
