2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

Airbus is offering its H175 super-medium twin helicopter in the competition to replace the New York City Police Department’s Bell 412s.

Airbus Offering H175 to NYPD

Kerry Lynch

Ontic's rotorcraft business has remained steady throughout the pandemic, executives say.

Ontic Portfolio Balance Helps Drive Record Year

Jerry Siebenmark

AMAC Aerospace's newest hangar opened this month after 12 months of construction.

AMAC Opens Fifth Hangar for Bizjet Servicing

Gulf Avionics has relocated to Kerrville/Kerr County Airport

Texas-based Gulf Avionics Eyes More Business with Move

Charles Alcock

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.

British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

West Star Aviation aims to reduce aircraft maintenance turn times by double-digit percentages with expanded second shifts.

West Star Expanding Aircraft Mx Second Shifts

Gregory Polek

As part of its environmental commitment, A4A has called for a rapid expansion of SAF production. 

U.S. Airlines Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Curt Epstein

Atlantic Aviation has become the latest FBO chain to begin offering permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

SAF Flow in California Grows Stronger

Mike Nichols, who is leaving NBAA at the end of April, has had his hand in everything from tax issues, strategy, and management of ABACE.

Mike Nichols To Retire from NBAA

Peter Shaw-Smith

After cancellation of postponed MEBAA Show in February, November's Dubai Airshow becomes next focus

MEBAA Chairman Predicts Tough Year

HAI called Jeanette Eaton, who has spent more than 23 years with Sikorsky and another nine with Bell, a “natural communicator" in presenting comms award.

HAI Selects Sikorsky's Jeanette Eaton for Comms Award

While people may not have been traveling the globe over the past year due to the Covid pandemic, used helicopters certainly were.

Covid Couldn't Stop Direct Helicopter's Shipping Business

HAI's Excellence Safety Award recipient Neo Aik Sia helped bring SMS to the Republic of Singapore Air Force and a number of other organizations.

Neo Aik Sia Honored for Excellence in Safety

David Donald

3D printers could be deployed in the field to manufacture spare parts rather than rely on a sizeable spares pack or time-consuming deliveries.

Saab Flies Gripen Fighter With 3D-Printed Replacement Part

Lilium is pursuing a Nasdaq listing through a merger with special acquisition company Qell as it works to launch commercial services from 2024.

$830M IPO To Fund Lilium's Seven-seat eVTOL

Dubai-based Hadid is looking to set up three new FBOs in Asia and Africa in 2021.

Hadid Rides Out Pandemic with Charter and Scheduled Cargo

While Airbus pursues a hydrogen-powered airplane design, creating the conditions for its application must take priority.

Airbus’s Faury Pushes for Coordinated Sustainability Efforts

Chad Trautvetter

NetJets is offering a new 25-hour jet card that includes one company-donated flight hour to Corporate Angel Network.

New Jet Card Expands NetJets' CAN Do Attitude

NBAA today applauded a bipartisan congressional request for the Government Accounting Office to launch a study on measures to increase SAF use.

NBAA Supports GAO SAF Study

Emphasizing that Gulfstream is committed to the G280 program, president Mark Burns discussed a range of product development underway for the model.

Gulfstream Reveals Numerous G280 Upgrades in Works

Aviation service centers and operators are expected to benefit from more integration and mobility capabilities with Corridor software enhancements.

Enhancements Coming to Corridor Service Center Software

Daher announced the Series III version of the Kodiak 100 that adds more enhancements and standard features to the utility turboprop.

Daher Unveils More Upgrades for Kodiak 100

Flight Testing a Dassault Falcon 7X with Rafale Fighter Tech

The Lynx helicopter set a rotorcraft speed record in 1986. 

Leonardo's Lynx Celebrates 50th Anniversary 

Matt Thurber

Hera Aviation is a non-profit organization that helps companies learn how to provide more equitable careers for working caregivers.

Hera Aviation Tackles Flying, Family Caregiver Issues

Nobuyuki Kosuge, HAI's Flight Instructor of the Year award recipient, has amassed 9,000 of flight instructor time.

Nobuyuki Kosuge Is Flight Instructor of the Year

A third service delivery point has been added for the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar’s (ASECNA) Dakar, Senegal ops center.

ASECNA Expands Reach with Aireon's Space-based ADS-B

Bell will begin incorporating sustainable aviation fuel in all operations at its training academy and for use by its customer demonstration fleet.

Bell To Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Aerion said its second supersonic aircraft, the 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner, will benefit from its partnership with NASA Langley.

Aerion Targeting Mach 4 and 7,000-nm for 50-passenger AS3

The latest batch of Boeing narrowbodies on order from Southwest calls for first deliveries in 2022.

Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 7s

The Airbus Helicopters AStar went down near the Knik Glacier near Palmer Saturday.

Five Dead in Alaska Heli-ski Crash

Vladimir Karnozov

Common Klimov engines in the Il-114 and Il-112 airlifter continue to present concerns. 

Russian Engines Remain Key Issue for Ilyushin Il-114-300

Planning to complete its UltraFan demonstrator by year-end, Rolls begins to build the engine’s first example in Derby, UK.

Rolls-Royce Starts Work on First UltraFan Engine

Singapore is receiving a batch of the latest Puma derivative as part of a rotary-wing fleet modernization that also includes new CH-47F Chinooks.

Airbus Delivers First H225M Helicopter to Singapore

Long-time aircraft sales, parts, and maintenance provider Des Moines Flying Service last week opened its new facility at Des Moines International Airport.

Des Moines Aircraft MRO Provider Opens New Facility

Jon Lake

As part of its efforts to streamline the training system, the USAF is now training some multi-engine pilots using the T-1 Jayhawk entirely.

U.S. Air Force Graduates First Class of XPW Pilots 

The milestone Bombardier Global 7500 delivery comes a little more than two years after the aircraft entered service at the end of 2018.

Bombardier Delivers 50th Global 7500

London Biggin Hill Airport is the latest to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

London Biggin Hill Airport Joins SAF Set

CCX's AP-250 cybersecurity router can also serve as an in-line cybersecurity device to protect airborne connectivity data.

CCX Tech Cybersecurity Device STC’d on Gulfstream V

Falcon 7X C-Check | Experience and Capabilities Matter at Duncan Aviation

A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.

Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft

MySky Budget is based on the company's existing spend management platform, calculating projected costs based on some 30 million data points.

MySky Launches Aircraft Ownership Cost Prediction Tool 

Garmin's new GI 275 electronic flight instruments feature touchscreen and dual concentric knob control.

GI 275 Simplifies Avionics Upgrades in Part 27 Helos

Columbia Helicopters has unveiled its multi-mission helicopter program featuring its Model 234 Chinook tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopters. 

Columbia Launches Multi-Mission Program For 234 Chinooks

GPMS has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its Foresight MX health monitoring system on the Bell 212/412.

Foresight MX HUMS Approved for Bell 212/412

Senior Aerospace has invested in the latest Stratasys 3D printers to make parts such as air ducts more cheaply and quickly, and at half the weight. 

3D Printing Delivers Big Cost Savings for Components Maker

Prague-based ABS Jets is the first European FBO to be awarded Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.

First European FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.

EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods

Million Air’s newly-built El Paso facility is the latest FBO to join the Avfuel branded dealer network.

Million Air El Paso Joins the Avfuel Network

Rob Scholl will lead Textron's formal entry into the electric aviation market.

Textron Powers Up New eAviation Division 

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

Production final assembly of the Cessna SkyCourier is set to begin this month.

Cessna SkyCourier Begins Final Phase of Flight Testing

Honored by HAI, the California National Guard 40th Combat Aviation Brigade used a Chinook and Black Hawk to rescue 242 trapped by the Creek Fire.

HAI Honors California Nat. Guard for Creek Fire Rescue

NASA Ingenuity helicopter could fly on Mars sometime in early April. 

NASA Readies Mars Helicopter for First Flight

Airbus Racer  isexpected to demonstrate increased speed and reduced emissions and noise. 

Airbus Begins Assembly of Racer Compound Helicopter

Speculation prior to the UK defense review suggested F-35 acquisition would be pegged at 48, but purchases will continue, although likely to be limited.

Savage Cuts for the RAF in UK Defense Review

DOT is eliminating previous policies that put in additional layers of review for a wide net of rulemakings and new policies, impeding key standards.

GAMA Praises DOT Removal of Rulemaking Barriers

Some employee and client personal information such as Social Security numbers were exposed in the data breach of Solairus Aviation's vendor, Avianis.

Data Breach Affects Solarius Aviation, Jet Aviation

Bills that passed the House T&I Committee this week would have a task force review the Notam system and incentivize early completion of airport projects.

House Panel OKs Bills To Fix Notams, Expedite Projects

Now in its third edition, the GAMA/IAOPA GA Survey helps provide data to gain a better understanding of the activity in Europe to help shape priorities.

GAMA, IAOPA Open Third European GA Survey

EBAA is urging EU institutions and member states, as well as other stakeholders, to develop harmonized rules for the safe reopening of air travel.

EBAA: EU Must Prepare for Post-Covid Bizav Ops

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will present its 2021 Reed Aeronautics Award to Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino.

Fujino To Receive AIAA Award for HondaJet Innovations

GrandView Aviation will open the Van Nuys airport charter base in May.

GrandView Aviation To Open Van Nuys Charter Base

For Florida’s Hillsborough County, general aviation is proving resurgent after a Covid-induced dip starting early last year.

Tampa's GA Airports See Strong Business Rebound

The airframer has now delivered 100 of these ultra-long-range business jets.

Gulfstream's G500/G600 Family Achieves Milestone

Martha Jercinovich

Investment Pours in for eVTOLs, Airfcraft Electrification Making Progres‪s‬

AINdebrief Episode 36 | March 19, 2021

The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points. 

2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect

Bell's Manufacturing Technology Center is designed to change the way rotorcraft are made. 

Bell Opens Manufacturing Technology Center

The industry needs a ready supply of relatively cheap hydrogen and a developed distribution infrastructure to meet its goals for 2035.

Aviation’s Hydrogen Targets Tied to a Renewables ‘Ecosystem’

One of StandardAero's newest STCs is an autopilot for light single helicopters.

StandardAero Continues Expansion in Helo MRO, STCs

Honeywell's latest avionics upgrades to synthetic vision, radar, and EGPWS are available for Leonardo's AW139.

Honeywell Adds Major Upgrades to Helicopter Avionics

The Corporate Angel Network is finding ways to fulfill its cancer patient transport mission in the absence of traditional corporate flights.

Amid Covid, Corporate Angel Network (CAN) Still Can

AIN Staff

A recent WAI virtual convention panel focused on the attributes of business aviation careers, including the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

WAI Panel Stresses Adaptability of Bizav Careers

Airbus developed fuel lever modification in the wake of fatal 2018 NYC "door off" helitour flight. 

EASA Recommends Fuel Lever Mods for Airbus Helo Singles

Duncan Aviation and Elliott Aviation join other MRO providers in offering the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for the Challenger 604.

Duncan, Elliott Latest To Offer CL604 Fusion Upgrade

Cathy Buyck

Europe’s largest LCC expects to take delivery of its first high-seat density Max 8 in April and operate just 16 of them across its network this summer. 

Ryanair CEO Expects FAA Certification of 737 Max 200 This Week 

Assembly has begun on the Bell 360 Invictus while the V-280 tiltrotor continues flight testing.

Bell's New Army Rotorcraft Programs Charging Ahead

Kodey Bogart

Regulatory restrictions, costs, and operator and pilot mentality all have combined to serve as a disincentive for IFR flight in single-engine helicopters.

Many Obstacles Prevent Single-Engine IFR Helo Cert

Piper has been working with its board on a transition with the retirement of Simon Caldecott and expects to announce a new leadership structure soon.

Piper Aircraft CEO Simon Caldecott Retiring

The last airlift organized by Textron Aviation's predecessor was in 2014.

Textron Aviation Revives Special Olympics Airlift

Airbus HCare now covers 2,400 helicopters and will be expanded to include legacy aircraft. 

Airbus Expanding Customer Support Program

Work has begun on CloudNine, a private hangar complex at California’s Camarillo Airport.

New Hangar Complex Construction Starts at SoCal Airport

The Swedish government will introduce takeoff and landing charges to encourage airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft with lower emissions. 

Sweden Set To Introduce Emissions-based Charges for Flights

While the pandemic alleviated the pilot shortage, it could reemerge within nine months and grow worse over the decade, according to an Oliver Wyman study.

Study Predicts Pilot Shortage Will Return by 2022

Neelam Mathews

Factories setting up in towns with infrastructure gaps could allow fractional aircraft ownership to finally gain a foothold in India, said Flightshares.

Flightshares Aims To Make Frax Aircraft Viable in India

Kate Sarsfield

GlobeAir said it will face huge delays and costly restrictions for UK-bound flights starting April 1 if the Austrian aviation authority doesn't act soon.

GlobeAir: Urgent Action Needed on UK Block Permit Deals

The FAA will publish 52 new operational procedures on April 22 as part of its South-Central Florida Metroplex airspace optimization program.

FAA Set To Release New Ops Procedures in Florida

The Wheels Up partnership extends to 10 Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts properties in North America.

Wheels Up, Waldorf Astoria Enter Partnership

NTSB addresses exceptions, exemptions, and perceived safety loopholes and shortcomings in passenger revenue Part 91 operations.

NTSB: Close Passenger Revenue Loopholes in Part 91

The MRO provider will issue iPads to more than 600 technicians.

West Star Equips Techs with iPads To Improve Efficiency

Sage-Popovich expects to close its acquisition of Togs Aircraft in the first half of the year.

Sage-Popovich Plans MRO Acquisition

With the CJ2+ Collins Pro Line Fusion upgrade approved, next up is the CJ1+.

Collins STCs Pro Line Fusion for Citation CJ2+

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