2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

The 27th edition of the annual show set new records for attendance and exhibitors.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Reaches New Heights

AIN Staff

Nine-month flight test campaign officially underway

Boeing 737 Max Completes First Flight

Bill Carey

The crew of the ATR 72-500 approached Magong Airport in Taiwan below the minimum descent altitude during a thunderstorm.

Pilot Error Caused 2014 TransAsia Crash, Council Determines

Gregory Polek

First airplane due to arrive in Tokyo in 2018

ANA Confirms A380 Order

Vladimir Karnozov

The Ilyushin Il-106 could be a replacement for the An-124s that are no longer supported by Ukraine.

Russia Revives Large Airlifter Design Work

Charles Alcock

Aero Clubs aims to challenge the more established Wheels Up private aviation membership program.

Aero Club Builds Membership Plan With Avanti-based Fleet

The EMAS became operational in October.

EMAS Saves Falcon 20 at Chicago Executive

Mark Huber

The Army is transitioning its basic training and basic combat skills training flying from the Bell TH-67 Creek and OH-58A/C Kiowa Warrior to the UH-72A.

Flight Training Begins for First Class of Lakota Pilots

Chad Trautvetter

Bell 505 JetRangerX and 525 Relentless will boost Bell Helicopter next year, but shipments and revenues this year are expected to be flat.

Bell Helicopter in Hover This Year, Growth Mode in 2017

Kerry Lynch

Aernnova will collaborate on development of structural systems such as the fuselage, wing and vertical tail.

Aernnova Partners on Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet

Bolen fears ATC privatization would cede control of airspace and airport access to the airlines, limiting business aviation's access.

Bolen: Bizav Access to Airspace, Airports Under Threat

The 10-year-old on-demand charter provider also is investing in fleet refurbishment and improvements to its digital platforms.

XOJet Boosts Charter Earnings and Sales

The expansion of U.S. service center capabilities marks another milestone the integration of all three brands under the Textron Aviation umbrella.

Textron Aviation U.S. Centers Expand Capabilities

Nuclear settlement paves way for direct negotiations with Iran Air 

Airbus Seals 118-Aircraft Deal with Iran

Deliveries come as company reports finishing up a strong 2015.

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Three Learjet 75s to Fleet

Samantha Cartaino

NBAA's 2016 Leadership Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from February 22 to 24.

NBAA Leadership Conference To Focus on Engagement

The Luxaviation Group now has 21 FBOs under its brand.

ExecuJet Increases FBO Footprint in Germany

Lufthansa Aerial Services is eyeing drones to perform infrastructure monitoring and visual inspections of aircraft, runways and taxiways.

Lufthansa Subsidiary, Drone Maker DJI Agree To Cooperate

A new rule makes another round of changes in travel restrictions to Cuba, including permitting  certain transactions for aircraft crews.

U.S. Government Eases Certain Air Crew Limits in Cuba

Thierry Dubois

The Turbomeco Arrano engine will be the production standard on the H160.

Airbus Flies First H160 Prototype with Turbomeca Engines

A Norsk Luftambulanse pilot has invented a sensing unit comprising three cameras, a thermometer and a barometer.

Norwegian Operator Forms Weather Camera Network

Shipments of “green” Gulfstreams will decrease by about 6 percent this year, though revenues are expected to climb thanks to a better mix.

G450/550 Production Cut as Gulfstream Moves to G500/600

Citation deliveries could near 200 in 2016, while revenues are projected to climb to $5.1 billion.

Textron Aviation Poised for Growth in 2016

The U.S. Air Force served notice that it will

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman To Further Develop JStars Radars

CEO cites 737 to 737 Max transition, 747-8 rate cut

Boeing Commercial Deliveries To Drop in 2016 

Traffic was slightly down overall at the four airports that feed into the event, but still approached 1,100 movements.

World Economic Forum Draws 440 Business Aircraft

Neelam Mathews

But contract for 36 Rafales remains to be signed, and most details of the helicopter deal remain undefined. 

French and Indian Leaders Advance Fighter, Helicopter Pacts

David A. Lombardo

The facility will help support the development of aviation talent in the region.

Singapore Polytechnic Opens AeroHub

The sign-off from Russian authorities follows last year's EASA approval.

MAG Luxury Cabin for Bell 429 Receives Russian STC 

The STC approves the installation of Swiftbroadband Aviator 200 and Gogo Wi-Fi systems on the Phenom 300.

Constant Aviation Wi-Fi Package Receives Canadian STC

The new facility gives the company room to perform interior refurbishment and painting projects.

MNG Jet Opens Hangar for Bizjet Interior, Paint Work

The company's inventory consists of chemical, electrical and C-class hardware.

Wesco Renews Supply Deal with Gulfstream Aerospace

Matt Thurber

Signature Flight Support's new San Jose FBO includes a 60,000-sq-ft hangar that can fit two 767s.

Signature Flight Opens 'World’s Largest FBO' at SJC

Growth at Cannes and Saint-Tropez Airports more than offset a slight decline in aircraft movements at Nice, said Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur.

French Riviera Airports Log Record Bizav Traffic in 2015

The aircraft will be on display throughout the U.S. ahead of deliveries of fractional-owned Latitudes beginning in June.

NetJets Adds Cessna Citation Latitude Demo to Fleet

Team oversees every step of a maintenance event using displays that tracks calls, air response aircraft and mobile service units through issue resolution.

Textron Aviation Launches 1Call for Immediate Support

Americans Against Air Traffic Privatization said it will deliver a petition with 130,000 names to Congress opposing a privatized ATC entity.

Advocacy Groups Form Coalition To Oppose ATC 'Privatization'

Just don't be travelling when it happens!

AIN Blog: Into Each Life, Some Snow Must Fall...

Public Wi-Fi, email and social media are the weakest links in the security chain

Digital Security Should Be on Bizav Operators' Radar

The simulators, housed at comapny's Wichita East learning center, are equipped with Garmin G1000 and Garmin G600 avionics.

Pair of FlightSafety Cessna Caravan Sims Get FAA Nod

Norwegian airport authority Avinor partnered with Air BP and SkyNRG to supply biofuel from Oslo's main fuel farm.

Oslo Airport Achieves a Key First with Biofuel Delivery

Chris Pocock

Delivery of the costly P2E and P3E enhancement packages are vital to the RAF plan for retiring the Tornado strike jet

British Pilots Push Eurofighter Typhoon Upgrades

The new tanker offloaded fuel to an F-16C flying over Washington state, completing a key milestone toward KC-46A low-rate initial production.

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Complete First KC-46A Refueling Flight

delay is partially due to testing of its emergency recovery parachute during the fourth quarter, which took longer than expected.

Cirrus SF50 Jet Certification Moves to the Right

Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer to put new sales emphasis on Iran, China and the U.S.

ATR Adjusts Outlook, Turns Attention to Untapped Markets

A bright spot was the H175 super-medium twin helicopter, which received 36 orders last year.

2015 Orders, Deliveries Dwindle at Airbus Helicopters

Direct effects of lightning testing is required for many aircraft components and parts,  as well as in applications such as unmanned aerial systems.

NIAR Opens Aircraft Lightning Test Lab

U.S. FAA certification on Boeing 757 paves the way for approvals on other aircraft.

Honeywell Receives First Global Xpress Approval

Twenty-six pilots participated in the first phase of observational study, which seeks to improve pilot performance in the cockpit.

Helo Cockpit Research Study Uses Eye-tracking Tech

Airlines for Europe seeks to influence European Union regulatory policy affecting airports and air navigation service providers.

Europe's Largest Airline Groups Form Their Own Association

The association is concerned about challenges that might result from potential ATC organization changes.

AIA Appeals To Lawmakers To Preserve NextGen Funding

Does flying an airplane have a positive effect on Alzheimer's sufferers?

AIN Blog: Flying Therapy

The Phenom 300 showed its capabilities during a delivery flight from Brazil to Florida.

Trip Report: Embraer Phenom 300

Acquisition will provide a range of new component repair capabilities.

Textron Aviation Acquires Able Engineering

The small tube-launched UAS will reach the turbulent airspace that manned aircraft cannot/

Raytheon Coyote UAS Hunts Hurricanes

Dorette Kerr worked to expand training opportunities to NBAA Schedulers & Dispatcher members.

Kerr Wins Top NBAA S&D Award, Others Get Scholarships

A new food drive joined the show’s annual Pay It Forward clothing donations.

Charity a Hallmark of NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers

Based on customer feedback, MyHandling.com has issued an enhanced version of its software program.

FBO Management System Offers Upgrade

The Phenom 100 crashed short of the runway in Gaithersburg, Md., on Dec. 8, 2014.

NTSB Notes Icing Issues in Phenom 100 Crash

The addition of seven jets to Clay Lacy Aviation's fleet indicates strong interest in charter bookings.

Seven Business Jets Added to Clay Lacy Aviation Fleet

NBAA's latest edition of its Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference reached new heights in terms of exhibitors and attendees

SDC 2016: A Record-Setting Event

Designed to recognize and distinguish ground handlers for meeting its safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service standards.

Universal Aviation Announces Certified Location Program

World Fuel Services has brokered a deal with IBAC to help its sponsored FBO network members achieve certification under the IS-BAH standard

Air Elite Network To Pursue IS-BAH Certification

Robinson sees a soft market in 2016.

Robinson Increases Deliveries in 2015

TravelWorx offers business aircraft crews and personnel with positioning flights via the airlines, hotel accommodations and concierge services

FlightWorx Showcases New Travel Solutions Services

New York Mayor Bill de Balsio expected to release a ruling shortly curbing either hours of operations or number of tours permitted.

New York Helitours Face New Round of Restrictions

The Turks and Caicos-based service provider says its enhanced online presence will speed customer handling.

Provo Air Center Rolls Out New Website

Services offered by Paragon include marketing, brand awareness, sales and economies of scale.

Growing Paragon Network Eyes Latin America

Spotlight on the Embraer Lineage 1000E Business Jet Cabin Interior

Blames slump in cargo market 

Boeing To Cut Rates on 747-8 to 0.5 Per Month

The Iraqi government seeks the weapons to equip recently arrived Lockheed Martin F-16s in the battle against Islamic State militants.

U.S. Approves $1.9 Billion Sale of Bombs, Missiles to Iraq

The new government has declined to confirm Airbus Helicopters contact for 50 H225M Caracals.

Poland Debates Helicopter Requirements Again

The latest UBS Business Jet Market Index has reached its lowest point since late 2009.

Bizjet Market Conditions Deteriorating, Analyst Finds

Collectively, the first two flight test vehicles have accumulated 78 hours.

Second Bell 525 FTV Flies

K5, to take delivery in 2019, must still pick engines and completions center.

K5 Firms Order for ACJ319neo

The European approval followed a three-year program involving more than 300 flights.

Tamarack Aerospace Receives Approval for CJ Winglets

Restructured order worth some $3.5 billion at list prices

Gulf Air Signs for 29 A320neo Family Jets

Cutter Aviation has scheduled a series of events in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to highlight the recently certified aircraft.

Cutter Aviation To Put HondaJet on Display

Across is one of eight service providers on the field.

New FBO Joins Mexico’s Toluca Airport Flock

With a decade of use in Europe, the TugMaxxe line of remote control tugs is set to enter service on this side of the Atlantic.

New Aircraft Towing System Makes U.S. Debut

Under the Light Air Support program, the U.S. Air Force delivered four A-29 Super Tucanos to Kabul on January 15 to boost the Afghan air force. 

First Four U.S.-Supplied Super Tucanos Arrive in Afghanistan

Hedrick previously served as the director of charter sales and owner services for Executive Flight Services.

PlaneSmart Gets Argus Gold, Adds Hedrick as a Director

The fly-by-wire jet is a pleasure to fly, both for pilots and passengers.

Legacy 500 Joins Million Air Dallas Charter Fleet

With JetFuelX, users can manage fuel card memberships and aircraft profiles,  as well as view jet-A prices available at the planned destination. 

ForeFlight Acquires JetFuelX

Additions of 30 aircraft last year brought its fleet to 65 aircraft, making Jet Linx the fifth-largest Part 135 operator in the U.S.

Jet Linx Aviation Fleet Almost Doubles in 2015

The initiative is being managed by BP Target Neutral, which invests in carbon credits that support low-carbon development projects around the world.

Air BP Offers Carbon Offsets for NBAA S&D Attendees

"Big airlines” are pushing for a privatized U.S. ATC system so they can “take control of ATC for their economic benefit,” NBAA chief Ed Bolen said.

NBAA Chief Warns Privatized ATC Battle Is 'Imminent'

The company recently moved into expanded facilities as its employment base has grown to 180 workers supporting a fleet of 200 aircraft.

328 Support Services Marks 10th Anniversary

Airbus teamed with Uber to offer the flights during the festival as part of what the manufacturer calls a market pilot.

Uber Plans Four-Day Helicopter Experiment at Sundance

Delivery marks culmination of five years of development 

Lufthansa Takes First Airbus A320neo

The Avilon integrated flight deck is designed for easy installation in about five days.

Sandel Signs Stevens Aviation for Avilon Installations

Richard Pedicini

Brazilian investigators point to IMC conditions and a lack of training on missed approaches in the 560 XLS+ in the August 13, 2014 crash.

 Weather, Training Factors in Brazil Campaign Crash

The recently combined company today rolled out its new identity.

Alerion Aviation Forms Out of JFI Jets, ACP Jets Merger

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