2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

John Goglia

A look at the NTSB's most wanted improvements and how they affect general aviation.

AIN Blog: Torqued: NTSB Highlights GA Pilot Responsibility To Prevent Accidents

AIN Staff

Guide fulfills one of the organization’s five safety priorities.

Canso Publishes Safety Management Guide 

Textron Rolls Out First Production Cessna Citation Latitude Jet

Matt Thurber

Is business aviation ready for NextGen?

Avionics for NextGen

Kerry Lynch

Certification of the Latitude is expected in the second quarter with deliveries following in the third.

Cessna Rolls Out Production Citation Latitude

Vladimir Karnozov

Joint-venture project to reach market by 2025

UAC Details Plans for Sino-Russian Widebody

Gregory Polek

Deal valued at $1.7 billion 

Qatar Airways Takes Stake In IAG

The chartered helicopter was attempting to pick up passengers from a rocky ledge.

Aussie Helo Operator Proactively Addresses Rollover Accident

Chad Trautvetter

Last year, Gulfstream delivered 150 outfitted business jets, six above that in 2013.

Gulfstream Deliveries, Sales Continue Ascent

FAA Safo 15003 highlights the risks of placing e-cigarettes in checked bags.

Do Your Passengers Pack Their E-Cigarettes?

Neelam Mathews

President Obama’s visit renews defense trade pact and signals greater cooperation. 

U.S. Offers Four New Defense Projects to India

Curt Epstein

 Pre-owned business jet sales market continued its rebound last year, with an improvement of 5.7 percent over 2013.

Pre-owned Bizjet Sales Increase Moderately in 2014

Clothing drive will collect gently-used business attire at the show’s registration area for donation to local charities in host city San Jose, Calif.

NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference Looks to 'Pay it Forward'

Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group has been awarded a 20-year lease to operate the former Euro Jet FBO at Birmingham Airport.

Marshall Aviation Adds Birmingham to UK FBO Network

Piper Adds Garmin electronic stability protection and underspeed protection features to Meridian.

Piper’s Meridian Gets Avionics Makeover

239 passengers and crewmembers presumed dead

Disappearance of MH370 Officially Declared an Accident 

Business jet deliveries at Textron Aviation division Cessna Aircraft climbed to 159 Citations last year, a 12-percent increase over 2013.

Jet Deliveries, Finances Rise at Textron Aviation

NetJets is poised to become the first U.S. fractional aircraft operator implement FOQA program, which uses flight recorder data to improve safety.

NetJets To Implement Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program

Bill Carey

Dubai Air Navigation Services is analyzing wake turbulence at Dubai International Airport using a light detection and ranging system. 

Lidar System Measures Wake Turbulence at Dubai Airport

Restrictions technically apply only to aircraft operating below FL240.

EASA Issues Warnings About Flying in Pakistani Airspace

Thierry Dubois

Last year, Dassault delivered 66 Falcon business jets versus 77 in 2013, though sales increased by 11 percent to $5.27 billion.

Dassault Falcon Deliveries Down, Orders Up in 2014

David A. Lombardo

The MRO will support B. G. Shirke Construction Technology's business jet fleet with various spare parts and components.

FL Technics Jets Enters Indian Bizav MRO Market

Single-pilot operations produce many more accidents those aircraft piloted by a crew of two. 

NBAA Refocuses Efforts on Single-Pilot Safety

The court "invalidated the more than $500 million of assessments, penalties and interest the IRS was attempting to collect from NetJets."

NetJets Prevails in Lawsuit against IRS

First delivery to JAL scheduled for 2021

Mitsubishi, JAL Close on Big MRJ Order 

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.

Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Eyes orders for between 40 and 60 current-generation 777s a year 

Boeing Identifies Order Bridge to 777X

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

Urges gradual, step-by-step approach to any transition 

Pilots’ Group Urges Caution on Performance-Based Regs

Scott Carter to oversee King Air and Citation customers.

RBR Maintenance Welcomes New Service Manager

With the addition of a 42,000-sq-ft hangar the facility has nearly 100,000 sq ft of hangar space.

Ascent Aviation Opens New Hangar

STC inceases payload by 8 percent

Ikhana RWMI DHC-6-200HG Validated by EASA

The unit can quickly and easily add light wherever needed, says the company.

Larson Intros LED Cart for Hazardous Work Areas

The U.S. Air Force will enter into negotiations with Boeing to deliver up to three 747-8s to serve as the new Air Force One.

U.S. Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 as New Air Force One

Agency has established structured arrival and departure routes for business jet operators flying in for Super Bowl XLIX.

FAA Issues Notam for Phoenix as Big Game Approaches

This case could affect roughly 200 airports in the U.S. that were transferred from government to local control.

AOPA, NBAA File Brief Countering Santa Monica Appeal

Business jets carrying approximately 2,500 heads of state and business leaders descended upon Zurich Airport for the annual World Economic Forum.

World Economic Forum Draws Bizjet Traffic to Zurich

Mark Huber

Company has feasibility studies under way on “four or five” business aircraft and is “narrowing the process and getting closer” to making a decision. 

Nextant Might Announce Third Airframe at NBAA 2015

Airbus Helicopters delivered 44 percent of the 736 civil and parapublic helicopters shipped worldwide last year.

2014 Sales, Deliveries Flat at Airbus Helicopters

The latest approval expands the company's service offerings for Falcons.

Jet Aviation Dubai Receives EASA OK for Falcon 7X 

Safety and emergency preparedness is the focus of this year’s Schedulers and Dispatchers show, which is being extended to four days for the first time.

Expanded Schedulers/Dispatchers Confab Set for Tuesday

Raytheon acquired Sensitel, manufacturer of the Silver Fox, Manta and Coyote small unmanned aircraft systems.

Raytheon Acquires Manufacturer of Small, Tactical Drones

The Hagerty Jet Group will specialize in pre-owned Gulfstreams but handle a range of business jets.

Ex-Gulfstream Sales Exec Hagerty Founds Brokerage

The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.

FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea

Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.  

Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus

The order includes conversions and remodels as well as new aircraft.

Russian Military and Government Take Surplus Il-96 Airliners

The promotion expands Likoray's responsibility in the U.S.

Bombardier Names Likoray V-P of Sales for U.S., Canada

William Dennis

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations

Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

Two years after the aircraft concept was unveiled, a Ukrainian-built turboprop powered the maiden sortie.

Turbine-powered Diamond DA50 Makes First Flight

Ian Sheppard

London-area airports win recognition that Northolt is unfairly skirting airport regulations.

UK CAA Mulls London Northolt Clampdown

Daher-Socata expects strong market development for its turboprops in the region.

RGV Aviation Joins TBM Service Center Network

The company guarantees it will install a G1000 suite in 15 working days.

Elliott Aviation Raises Downtime Compensation for G1000 Install

Canada, Azerbaijan, San Marino and Guernsey authorize the facility as a repair station.

Jet Aviation Geneva Receives More Repair Approvals

The MRO now services Gulfstream, Beechcraft, Hawker, Bombardier, Cessna and Embraer models.

Stevens Aviation Adds Gulfstream G200 Maintenance

$11.4 million runway improvement will make it a more hospitable destination for the latest class of large-cabin business jets.

Chicago DuPage Runway Project Wraps Under Budget

ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.

Safety Investigators Call for Papers

Critics cite delays that are not currently being addressed by the FAA.

GAO Reports on FAA Certification and Foreign Approval of Aviation Products

Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.

IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks 

NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.

ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.

Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.

Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use

Bank fraud scheme diverted airport money to other sources

FAA Debars Syracuse Airport Owner

Only 8,800 general aviation aircraft have equipped for ADS-B so far, and industry leaders warn cost is a 'serious obstacle' to equipage.

Operator Groups Urge FAA Help To Lower ADS-B Cost

Aurora Flight Sciences said its Orion unmanned aircraft system flew for 80 hours during a flight in December.

Aurora Submits Orion Drone for World Endurance Record

Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.

Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation

The company can design and paint traditional and exotic paint schemes for customers of aircraft the size of a Falcon 7x and smaller.

Sabreliner Aviation Offers Four-year Paint Warranty

Stephen Foster named director of operations.

Sabreliner Announces Management Appointment

The company is embroiled in an international corruption scandal that could limit its future access to capital markets and retard exploration projects.

Brazil’s Petrobras Flying into Headwinds

The oil-and-gas company is proceeding with its commitments to buy and lease new helicopters.

Bristow Takes Long View of Oil Price Slide

The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.

Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs

Services include fault history, database analysis, pre-buy assistance and other technical support.

Global Aviation Technologies Adds Hawker 4000 Support

Chris Pocock

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades. 

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts 

Progress has been uneven in expanding use of designee system, FAA certification chief concedes.

FAA Working To Improve Certification, Official Says

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

In EASA-funded research project, Cranfield University successfully tests crack detection system at full scale.

In-gearbox Sensor Detects Failures Earlier

Firm believes Textron, parent of Cessna Aircraft and Beechcraft, has the most leverage in the ongoing economic recovery in the U.S.

J.P.Morgan Expects Muted Optimism in 2015 Bizjet Guidance

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

Fraudulent charters, nonexistent airplanes and thousands of dollars of absconded funds serve as a warning to watch out for potential scammers.

Questionable ‘Customers’ Still Target the Charter Business

Britain's regional airport lobby tells parliament it needs fairer access to slots and more flexible planning policies.

UK Regional Airports Demand Access to London

Strict rules of engagement and scarce targets, result in most combat aircraft sorties returning with weapons unexpended

Big Air Effort for Small Reward Over Iraq, Syria

G1000 retrofit provides operators with enhanced capabilities that minimize pilot workload, increase situational awareness and provide NextGen capabilities.

Garmin Offers Up To $50K in Rebates for G1000 King Air Retrofits

Models include Robinson R22, R44 and R66 as well as the Bell 206 and 407.

Precision Flight Controls Developing Helicopter FTDs

Flights are conducted in partnership with Acher Aviation.

ExecuJet Launching Helicopter Charter in Cape Town

The engine maker will supply the health and usage monitoring system.

GE To Provide HUMS for Avicopter AC313

Arrano test and production engines will feature fuel-injector nozzles made using “selective laser melting” techniques.

Turbomeca Introduces 3-D Printing

The light twin will get the Talon LC cargo hook system.

Onboard Tapped for Bell 429 Cargo Hook

The company modified its flight routes to reduce noise for neighbors.

Port Canaveral Commissioners Support Helitour Operator

Skiers/snowboarders will board the company’s Eurocopter AS350B3e for six runs at elevations from 10,000 to 14,000 feet.

Telluride Helitrax Offers Ski/Board Package from Denver

Caukin knowingly approved fictitious business invoices to defraud the company out of millions of dollars.

Ex-Gulfstream Aerospace Exec Defrauded Company

The FAA's lack of progress in improving its consistency and certification processes is harming businesses, Duncan Aviation's Hilkemann testifies.

Industry Appeals for Help With FAA's Inconsistency

Facility is an authorized service center for Gulfstreams and the Rolls-Royce BR725-series engines that power the G650 and G550.

Jet Aviation Dubai Wins EASA Approval for G650 Mx

President Obama did not address Export-Import Bank reauthorization or need for improved aviation infrastructure in his speech.

Aviation Issues Ignored in State of Union Speech

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