2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

David Donald

Airbus is no longer progressing with its bid to supply Canada with Typhoon fighters, citing concerns over security issues and ITB commirtments

Typhoon Pulled from Canada Competition

Mark Huber

German police crew refueled their EC135 with avgas--twice. 

Helo Fueling Error Could Cost Flight Crew $1 Million 

Second H145 D3 prototype will be used to test autopilot, performance, and structure. 

Second Airbus Helicopters H145D3 Flies

Upgrading the current Tiger fleet could save Australia AUD3 billion compared with buying new attack helicopters

Airbus Offers Tiger Upgrade to Australia

Vladimir Karnozov

New equipment and new capabilities—including an air-to-air capability—can breathe new life into a combat classic

MAKS 2019: KRET Showcases Updated Mi-24

Neelam Mathews

India’s only private full-service airline seeks to expand internationally and eyes first long-haul destination next year.

Vistara Feeds Growing Thai Market

Peter Shaw-Smith

In addition to Dreamliners, decision turns on whether to adopt single narrowbody type

Royal Jordanian To Renew Narrowbody Fleet

Charles Alcock

Volocopter's 2X prototype made the first eVTOL flight integrated with both unmanned and air traffic management systems at an international airport.

Volocopter eVTOL Flies Autonomously at Intl. Airport

Cathy Buyck

The Malaysian low-cost carrier group signs up for 30 of the European OEM’s newly launched long-range single-aisle aircraft.

AirAsia Trims Its Airbus A330 Commitment and Buys A321XLRs

Kerry Lynch

Environmentalists object to proposal for special flight authorizations to supersonic flight, while residents complain that NextGen already creating noise.

Environmentalists: No Way To Advance Supersonic Ops

Viasat in October 2018 had named StandardAero the exclusive distributor of its high-speed connectivity package.

StandardAero Completes Viasat Satcom STC on Globals

Jerry Siebenmark

The five-week-long paint job took 2,600 man-hours to complete.

Dassault Grandson's 900EX Gets Custom Livery

The foundation cited funding shortfalls and concerns that its programs are poised to create potential liability issues for participants.

Alaska's Medallion Program To Shutter

Gordon Gilbert

The FCC has proposed fines against wireless Internet providers that allegedly caused interference o the FAA’s doppler weather radar station in San Juan.

FCC Fines Companies for FAA Wx Radar Interference

U.S. Rep Ed Case's bill would prohibit flights over national parks, prohibit narration from pilots

Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S. 

For the fourth time in six weeks, passengers and crew evacuated safely from a Cessna Citation following a crash before fire consumed their aircraft.

Another Citation Crash and Burn with No Fatalities

Turkey’s president was in Moscow to view Russian fighters that could be acquired in place of the Lockheed Martin F-35.

MAKS 2019: Turkish President Erdoğan Inspects Su-57, Considers Alternatives to F-35

Chad Trautvetter

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport-based FBO and MRO Banyan Air Service will host a customer-appreciation open house on September 14 to celebrate its 40th.

Banyan Air To Host Customer Bash for 40th Anniversary

Kaleyesus Bekele

The Tanzanian government is hopeful the twinjet will soon be released and put back in service.

Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 Remains Impounded in South Africa

The manufacturer has improved performance specs for the aircraft announced last year.

New Schedule, Specs for VRT500 Light Helicopter

Gregory Polek

Russian aircraft manufacturer United Aircraft sees a relative lack of highly innovative product offerings until the 2040s. 

UAC Bullish on Narrowbodies but Sees Innovation Gap

Viewed as a key step toward civil supersonic flight, the proposal, includes language that manufacturers believe is an "absolute prohibition."

While Welcomed, Supersonic NPRM Draws Industry Caution

William Dennis

Plans to replace suspended flights to Japan with new services to mainland China are put on hold by Beijing.

South Korean Low-cost Carriers Face Triple Headwinds

ATAC has flown its first Mirage F1 after return-to-flight overhaul, while Top Aces has surpassed 80,000 hours of contracted air services.

‘Red Air’ Contractors Chalk Up Milestones

Clermont has completed its majority acquisition of Eviation Aircraft, which plans to become the first-to-market manufacturer of an all-electric aircraft.

Singapore's Clermont Group Acquires Eviation Aircraft

Matt Thurber

Taking a time out for safety might help stop the clock on a potentially disastrous occurrence. 

AINsight: Time Out for Safety

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

The Canadian regulator alleges the pilot committed 11 violations during two events tied to the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA championship.

Transport Canada Fines Drone Pilot $2,750

As part of the agreement, CAE also will acquire a 50 percent stake in Directional Aviation's training company, Simcom.

CAE, Directional Aviation Ink Exclusive Training Deal 

L.J. Aviation's new base at Pittsburgh International Airport includes a customer reception area, meeting rooms, and 36,000-sq-ft of hangar space.

L.J. Aviation Opens New Base at Pittsburgh Intl. Airport

Beginning as a small flight school in 1935, the FBO has grown into a  six-hangar operation covering 140,000 square feet and over 11 acres of ramp space.

Columbus's Lane Aviation Celebrates 84 Years

The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa group targets an 8 percent operating profit margin by 2022.

Brussels Airlines Prepares 'Reboot' Restructuring Program

The Sino-Russian widebody CR929 project’s main systems suppliers have answered RFPs. 

UAC Boss Meets with CR929 Engine Prospects at MAKS

In its latest move, Asset Insight is making available free access to an aircraft's direct operating costs.

Asset Insight Expands Free Access to Aircraft Data

Chen Chuanren

JetSolution Aviation Group was able to navigate the challenging period when the Hong Kong International Airport was disrupted by pre-democracy protesters.

JetSolution Attains ISO Nod, Tackles Airport Closure

An SSJ100 Superjet shows the way to improved efficiency for the Sukhoi-designed airliner. 

Superjet with “Sabrelets” Makes MAKS Show Debut

DOT Secretary Elaine Chao appointed 22 members, including 20 stakeholders to the new committee.

DOT's Cert Committee Encompasses Spectrum of Industry

Jennifer Meszaros

Virgin Australia reports its seventh consecutive annual loss and braces for deep restructuring.

Virgin Australia Losses Trigger Management Shakeup 

Avfuel will make 7,300 gallons of sustainable aviation fuel available to turbine business aircraft operators at Jackson Hole Aviation early next week.

Avfuel To Offer SAF at Jackson Hole Aviation Next Week

Nav Canada, the private, not-for-profit that operates the country’s ATC system, is increasing user fees to recover costs of providing ADS-B surveillance.

Nav Canada Increases ATC User Fees

Bell has delivered 200 of its 505 light singles to customers on six continents

Bell 505 Fleet Reaches 20,000 Hours

Demand was highest for super-midsize and heavy jets followed by light jets, broker New Flight Charters noted.

Broker Sees Double-digit Gains in Charter Activity

Air ambulance operation Life Flight has completed the Helicopter Association International's Accreditation Program of Safety. 

Life Flight Completes HAI Safety Program

James Careless

Are aviation CAN bus networks vulnerable to cyber attacks? Yes, but the prospect is highly unlikely. 

Putting the CAN Bus Hack into Context

The Russian-made narrowbody participates in the MAKS 2019 show’s flying displays.

More Customers Surface for MC-21 as It Debuts at MAKS

An abundance of weather information is only as good as the pilot who can interpret it and incorporate it into his or her preflight planning.

FAA: Time for Pilots To Brush Up On Weather Analysis

The forums typically attract about 2,500 attendees and include 150 indoor exhibits and a static display of about 35 aircraft.

NBAA Sets 2020 Regional Forums Schedule, Cities

James Wynbrandt

Completion centers such as AMAC Aerospace often offer and rely on VIP aircraft MRO and support services as part of their business models.

AMAC Touts Its MRO Side

ACSS's T3CAS system combines TCAS, Mode S transponders for ADS-B, and TAWS, plus runway overrun prevention and low required navigation performance.

T3CAS To Continue as A320 Standard Equipment

The aircraft is the first production Gripen E and the first to fly with the wide-area display

Brazil’s First Gripen E Takes Flight

Bell's APT70 Autonomous Pod Transport eVTOL aircraft is intended to carry payloads of up to 70 pounds up to 35 miles.

Bell's APT 70 Utility eVTOL Achieves First Flight

Richard Pedicini

Avianca’s demise triggers consolidation of regional operators in Brazil.

South American Airlines Readjust Post-Avianca

Mario Pierobon

Developing rules, procedures, and regulations are essential to creating the conditions for safe drone operations at airports.

Drones Find Niche in Wildlife Management

Monday's delivery also marked the 40th delivery of the Swiss airframer's first twinjet.

Pilatus Delivers First South American PC-24

Andrew Nichols takes role of president, while Chris Short, director of maintenance and Rebecca Williams, director of parts, have expanded duties.

Yingling Moves Toward Leadership Transition

TSA is continuing with plans to increase random crew selection for PreCheck screening while the KCM program undergoes an audit.

TSA Backs Off Uniform Mandate for Known Crewmembers

New episodes of the Air Charter podcast will be produced every two weeks.

Air Charter Industry Group Produces New Podcast

Differences between the 737 Max and its predecessor should have necessitated a new TC and type-specific training, alleges the lawsuit.

Avia Files 737 Max Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Boeing 

NBAA is soliciting members who have an interested or background in an array of emergency aviation technologies, infrastructure, and training.

New NBAA Committee To Tackle Emerging Technology Issues

Spanning seven-years, the contract calls for maintenance of four P.180 Avanti IIs used for flight inspection activities.

Piaggio Pads Mx Business with $14 Million Deal

Elliott will offer Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics’ MD302 as part of G5000 upgrades for Citation Excel/XLS.

FAA Approves Elliott's Standby Attitude Module STC

The move signals a deviation from EU wide aviation security rules after the UK’s exit from the bloc.

UK To Mandate 3D Cabin Baggage Screening Equipment at Major Airports

U.S. is expanding preclearance in Canada to cover ships and rail, but business aviation is still not included.

NBAA Vies To Bring Preclearance Options To Canada

It is Gulfstream's most significant expansion in Wisconsin in nearly two decades.

Gulfstream Completes $40M Appleton MRO Expansion

Singapore’s Wings Over Asia is furthering its ambition to be the leading general aviation provider in Southeast Asia and aims to make flying accessible.

Wings Over Asia Continues To Pioneer GA in Singapore

Metrojet China general manager Michael Chen has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association board of governors for a two-year term.

Metrojet China Leader Elected to AsBAA Board

Bizav flight activity and hours were up just slightly in North America in the first half, with mid-cabin jets making the only gains, by aircraft size.

Argus Sees Ops Growth after Mixed First Half

The twinjet that crashed on August 14 in Tennessee bounced twice on landing and collapsed the right main landing gear on the third touchdown.

NTSB: Citation Latitude Bounced Twice before Overrun

ADS' Ergo360 app now transmits maritime distress call and ship location information for aircraft making emergency water landings.

ADS App To Aid Aircraft Ditching in the Ocean

Operators with older minimum navigation performance specifications approvals must get them updated if they want to keep flying in the North Atlantic Track.

U.S. Operators Reminded of MNPS Deadline

The King Air and G550 will be based at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida, where it has a fleet of nine aircraft.

NOAA To Grow Data-collecting Fleet with G550, King Air

Duncan Aviation: Come. Grow. Stay.

By the end of 2020, Airbus expects to have completed evaluation of its two eVTOL proof-of-concept programs, the Vahana and CityAirbus.

Airbus Plays Long Game To Bring Urban Air Mobility Market to Fruition

"Worst case impacts are very difficult to achieve" say researchers. 

Minimal Consequences Noted in Drone-human Collision Study

The Czechs have selected the UH-1Y and AH-1Z in preference to the Sikorsky UH-60M as the country increases its defense spending

Vipers and Venoms for the Czech Air Force

The first 150 schools to register will receive a complimentary “Fly to Learn” curriculum, along with X-Plane flight simulator software.

GAMA Kicks Off Eighth Annual Design Challenge

William Ayer and Shelley Lesikar deZevallos appointed to the Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee.

NBAA Directors Appointed To New DOT Safety Committee

Rob Finfrock

The ongoing saga of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding for One Aviation continues, but a plan by debtor-in-possession Citiking is progressing.

One Aviation Bankruptcy Plan Slowly Moves Forward

Notching another market for its turboprop single, Quest has certified the Kodiak in more than 55 countries.

Quest Kodiak Fleet Reaches Scandinavia

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

 The FAA doesn’t hold on-demand operators to the same safety standards or level of oversight as the scheduled airlines, and this is a real problem.

AINsight: Putting Part 135 Safety Under the Microscope

Reports of restrictions at two airports are incorrect, Universal Weather says.

Bizav Restrictions Expected for Japan Enthronement

Svenskt Ambulansflyg is Sweden's new national air ambulance service.

Sweden To Acquire Six PC-24s for Air Ambulance Service

The charter and management firm now manages and operates five Challenger 300 series business jets, along with a Challenger 604 and Global 5000.

Bombardier Expands 350 Fleet L.J. Aviation Additions

Zunum Aero needs to find replacement investors for early backers Boeing and JetBlue as doubts grow about the viability of its electric aircraft program.

Zunum's Electric Airliner Prospects Appear Increasingly Remote

Air New Zealand profits fall on the effects of rising fuel cost and Trent 1000 engine trouble.

Trent 1000 Woes Contribute to ANZ’s Flagging Financials

For the second time in one week, passengers and crew evacuated safely from a Cessna Citation following a runway excursion and post-crash fire.

Another Citation Overruns Runway, Catches Fire

The high court in Dublin blocked planned walkouts by Ireland-based pilots. 

Ryanair Schedules Unaffected by Pilot, Cabin Crew Strikes 

World Fuel Services is acquiring Universal Weather and Aviation’s UVair fuel business in a $170 million deal expected to close by year-end.

World Fuel Services To Acquire UVair in $170M Deal

Teterboro Users Group will host WebEx meetings to seek pilot input on reducing incidents of intruding aircraft on TEB approaches.

Users Group Looks To Improve Safety at Teterboro

Charter operator Quantum Air will operate Bye Aerospace electrically-powered eFlyer fixed wing aircraft 

Quantum Air Orders Bye eFlyers for LA-based Air-taxi Ops

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