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Pilatus PC-24 Jet Makes First Landing on Unpaved Runway

Mainbayar Badarch

The industry is looking to develop as the region grows in popularity.

Bizav Forum To Take Place in Latvia

Mario Pierobon

How to choose a CAMO and what to expect.

CAMO Simplifies Operation for Small NCCs

Mark Huber

Helicopters will be equipped With HForce system

Hungary Orders 20 Airbus H145Ms

Alexa Rexroth

JCPenney estimates the sale will reduce annual operating expenses by between $5 and $10 million. 

JCPenney To Sell Off Corporate Jets

Ian Sheppard

Company executives suggesting even low-cost carriers go for a mixed fleet and hedge market exposure to maintain profit margins.

Embraer Warns Airlines of Profitability Time Bomb

VNY has seen an increase in pilot deviations over the past 18 months.

VNY Pilots Turning Too Early on SIDs

Curt Epstein

After 34 years, San Luis Valley Regional Airport is looking for a new FBO operator.

Colorado Airport Weighs FBO Proposals

Kerry Lynch

IBAC said the recent agreement establishes a single fair system for international aviation.

ICAO Carbon-Offset Plan Draws Bizav Backing

The bizav financier just closed its second asset-based security offering for the year and raised an additional $674 million.

Global Jet Capital Deepens Lending Capacity

 DeFazio and Larsen expressed disappointment with the FAA's failure to implement the mandatory drug testing requirement despite congressional mandates.

Dems Call For Action on Repair Station Testing Regs

Helicopter charter, catering and concierge are among the new offerings at the Latvian business aviation services provider.

FBO Riga Adds Services

Gordon Gilbert

After review of comments on an initial proposal, the agency has issued its statement of policy.

FAA Finalizes Policy on Cutting Circling Approaches

NBAA’s Ed Bolen and the Issues Facing Business Aviation

The long-promised shortage is not of pilots in general, but of pilots qualified to meet the industry's needs.

Problems in the Pilot Pipeline

Chen Chuanren

There was no open competition. New Zealand will likely follow. 

Korea Opts For Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPA

Chris Pocock

 The high-altitude maritime surveillance UAV will join Australia’s P-8s, while Germany mulls buying a SIGINT-dedicated version.

Australia Confirms MQ-4C Triton Buy

Farnbrough claims to have become the first business aviation airport in the world to go carbon-neutral.

TAG Farnborough Airport Goes Carbon Neutral

The new agreement lays groundwork for states, airlines, and other large operators to implement the market-based emissions-offsetting scheme.

ICAO Reaches Agreement on Further CORSIA Details

Gregory Polek

Distinctive livery chosen through poll of 20,000 employees

First BelugaXL Rolls Out of Airbus Paint Hangar

Chad Trautvetter

Airbus said it has nine firm orders for the ACJ320neo family—three ACJ319neos and six ACJ320neos.

First Airbus ACJ320neo Now in Final Assembly

Having flown 2,000 flight hours with four flying prototypes, program personnel ready to welcome two more flight test aircraft 

Mitsubishi Sees Clear Skies Ahead for MRJ

Samantha Cartaino

The joint venture, ANA Business Jet, will begin on July 2 and offer charter flights heading from Japan to North America and Europe.

ANA, Sojitz BizJet Venture To Begin in July

Acoustic Research Measurement (ARM) flights tested technologies such as landing gear fairings and the FlexSys morphing-wing flap

NASA Tech Cuts Airframe Noise by 70% on GIII Testbed

Unlike the aircraft's past global tours, which have demonstrated its connectivity, this time it is gathering scientific weather data in a volatile region. 

Honeywell’s 757 Storm Chasing in Asia

Atlas is authorized to sell and service the Tamarack active winglets.

Tamarack Taps Atlas Air in Germany as Authorized Center

Major Impact on Airbus Singles Fleet 

Safran Boosts Arriel 2D TBO by 25 Percent

GAMA's Bunce urges EU to provide necessary support to enable EASA to fast-track implementation.

Basic Regulation Secures Further EU Endorsement

The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.

EASA Proposes Amendments to Helo EMS Operations

The California-based company continues to solidify its business in the northeast with a new presence at Westchester County Airport.

Clay Lacy Aviation Adds New York-area Office

The city asked the GA community to commit to higher fees if data supports such rates.

Dallas Delays New DAL Genav Fees until October 1

Port City Air, which manages the civilian side of Portsmouth International Airport, is now teh 55th member of the group.

New Hampshire FBO Joins the Paragon Network

The agreement is part of a larger effort to ease product valdiations.

FAA, EASA Sign Agreement To Lower Validation Costs

A recent space launch caused 563 flight delays and affected a 5,000 sq nm area.

ALPA Urges Caution on Space Launch Integration

With C Series under Airbus control, company redoubles efforts to market CRJ, Q400 

Bombardier Sees Return to Prominence for its Regional Lineup

The RPA will fly to the UK for static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).

Transatlantic First Planned for GA-ASI SkyGuardian

Big flypasts, a major air power conference, and the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) are scheduled in the UK.

RAF Events Launch Summer Show Season

The group is hoping to provide consultation on looming GA fees.

Love Field Pilots Group Forms Landing Fee Task Force

Sparfell and Partners has been selected as a sales consultant for Aerion's supersonic business jet. 

Sparfell and Partners Named Aerion Sales Consultant 

For the first time, the South Florida gateway can now accept international arrivals.

Customs Now Available at Florida's Boca Raton Airport

Move ends a more than 21-year manufacturing run for the Mach 0.935 twinjet and its predecessor, the Citation X. 

Textron To Cease Production of Cessna Citation X+

The company, which is a subsidiary of VSE Aviation Inc., will offer a range of BendixKing avionics, flight controls, display units, and installation kits.

VSE Aviation Now BendixKing's Asia-Pacific Distributor 

Reports of false TCAS indications and invalid resolution advisories have resulted in reduced separation and safety between aircraft.

Operators Report Errors with TCAS Advisories

Planet Nine positioned to be a competitive offering in the premium end of the ultra-long-range charter market.

Planet Nine In It for the Long Haul

One of several hypersonic vehicles under study to be displayed at Farnborough Air Show 

Boeing Unveils Concept for Hypersonic Airliner

Under rules set forth in the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP), flights departing from the FBO can fly directly to Washington's Reagan National.

Ross Aviation Anchorage Named DCA Gateway 

The plan is similar to one linking London Biggin Hill AIrport with London's city center, instuted in 2014.

AAG Launches Teterboro-NYC Heli Shuttle Service

Embraer Debuts New Seat Design for Legacy 450 and 500 Business Jets

James Wynbrandt

The company is bringing its design for the home to private transportation.

Scott Introduces New Carpet Line for Bizjets, Yachts

Cathy Buyck

IAG and Ryanair plan EU legal challenge against French government 

 European Airlines Move to Ease Effects of ATC Strikes

But the Israeli company faces export competition from the British Watchkeeper development of the H450.

Thailand Introduces Elbit’s Hermes 450 UAS

Normalization of and rewards for improper behavior are among the reasons for willful violations.

Safety Pro: Psychology at Root of Procedural Lapses

 Wheels Up will be the official private aviation company of the Marlin's VIP Lounge.

Miami Marlins Name Wheels Up as Partner

Mexico's DGAC informed AOPA this month that no further extensions to the 406 MHz ELT would be granted.

AOPA: Be Ready for Mexico's 406-MHz ELT Mandate

There were approximately 2.2 occurrences every 10,000 flight hours over the five-year study period.

ATSB Study Finds Turboprop Engines Safe, Reliable

Speakers such as Kathy Knowles, CPO of Intuitive Strategies, offered solutions on how to tackle the issue.

FABA Confab Addresses Aviation Professional Shortage

"Now we hear the word ‘surreal’ with regards to the rapid market improvement without an identifiable catalyst," said Citi's Jonathan Raviv.

Citi Researcher: 'Lost Decade' Over for Business Jets?

Matt Thurber

A market for a supersonic business jet? Perhaps, but the regulatory climate needs to change.

AINsight: The Need for $peed

VNY honored forty jet operators at its sixth annual awards presentation.

VNY Honors Operators at Noise-abatement Awards Ceremony 

Nonetheless he urges reasonable expectations on pricing.

Mesinger: Preowned Market Sees 'Surreal' Turnaround

Congress may halt deliveries because country is acquiring the Russian S-400 SAM system.

Turkey Receives First F-35 Despite Political Row

The proposal to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system included language that could have raised costs for pilots significantly. 

Aeronautical Data at Risk in ATC Privatization Debate

With the addition of unpaved runways, the PC-24 will be able to access almost twice as many airports worldwide compared to other jets.

Pilatus Starts Testing PC-24 Jet on Unpaved Runways

William Dennis

Acute shortage of flight deck crew pressures government to act

China To Raise Pilot Retirement Age to 62

“We are disappointed that the Administration continues to reintroduce a failed proposal," the six associations said.

Aviation Groups Pan Trump Plan for ATC Privatization

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Procedural noncompliance currently is a top safety issue for the NBAA Safety Committee.

AINsight: Rogue Pilots or Just Bad Procedures?

Through the agreement, Avfuel will become the exclusive aviation fuel distributor for sustainable fuel producer Gevo.

Avfuel Forges Biofuel Deal

Encompass alleged that Surf Air is “financially distressed” and failed, virtually from the outset of the contract, to pay for flights two weeks in advance.

Encompass Aviation Sues Surf Air for $3.1M in Damages

At the annual JetNet iQ Summit, Bolen along with GAMA president Pete Bunce described how industry engagement derailed ATC privatization plans.

NBAA Chief Looks Ahead to FAA Reauthorization

The second quarter results are the most positive since the launch of the survey in 2011.

JetNet Survey Sees High Optimism in Bizav Market

IAI and IMI announced the Rampage, shortly before IMI’s sale to Elbit was concluded

Potent New Israeli Air-surface Missile Revealed 

Next-gen cabins redefine the heights of comfort and capability

Completions and Refurbishment Report 2018

Authorized dealer Clay Lacy Aviation showed off the newest version of the rugged turboprop at NBAA's Regional Forum in White Plains, N.Y.

Next-gen Kodiak Makes Northeast Debut

Ligado now claims it has limited GPS signal disruptions to within a 500-foot diameter around transmission towers.

GPS Interference Concerns Arise over Cellular Network

Ensuring a healthy industry for the future is among the association's concerns.

Bolen: Airspace, Airport Access Top Challenge for Bizav

Move makes acquisitions easier going forward since Flexjet won't need to get union approval.

With Union Battle Over, Flexjet Plans for Expansion

Kansa City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, signed a multiyear partnership agreement with Executive AirShare.

Executive AirShare Deal Enables Hot Routes for Chiefs QB

David Donald

France will replace multiple types in all three services with the H160M.

Airbus Shows Military Version of H160 Helicopter

The region is showing an appetite for preowned models.

Asia's Growing Preowned Market Needs New Image

Recent official statements outline plans

Indonesian Air Force Wants More Fighters and C-130Js

The governing board of Charleston's Yeager Airport will assume control of the facility after nearly 30 years of operation by Executive Air.

West Virginia Airport Takes Over Charleston FBO

The program’s five flight test vehicles have also completed more than 2,300 flight test hours to date.

First Production Global 7500s Now Being Outfitted

The proposed amendments reflect the state of the art in technology and are expected improve the harmonization of CS-25 with FAA’s Part 25.

EASA Proposes Changes to Part 25 Certification Rules

System was found in tests to reduce overall sound by 4dB (SIL) in PC-12s, as well as improve thermal insulation properties.

Skandia's PC-12 Soundproofing Kit Gets FAA Nod

AIN Staff

Twin-aisle airliner scheduled to enter service in 2025

Boeing Reaches Out to 60 Airlines on NMA Design

Positions require a minimum of three years experience working on business aircraft.

Jet East Aviation Courting A&Ps at NBAA Regional Forum

VIP passenger lounge features “Italian style” colors and materials, and offers a view with Roman castles and the Castel Gandolfo in the background.

Renovated Universal Rome Ready for Summer Traffic

Kodiak Series II: Sandpoint to Santa Monica

Trip Report: Quest Kodiak Series II

Kaleyesus Bekele

Anticipates selling equity stake, farming out excess crew 

South African Airways Prepares To Execute Turnaround Plans

Hybrid Electric Design Envisioned

Bell Teams With Safran on eVTOL Engines

New and modified routes would also connect to Caribbean air traffic service routes to provide efficient direct routings to/from Caribbean locations. 

More Q-routes Proposed for Florida Metroplex

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