2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

David Donald

Brazil has opted to reduce its current order for 28 KC-390 tanker/transports, citing pandemic-related budgetary issues.

Brazil To Cut KC-390 Airlifter Order

Kerry Lynch

Ontic weathered pandemic restrictions by already having a built-in base of localized suppliers but still encounters concerns around small shops.

Pandemic Lessons: Ontic Looks To Reinforce Supply Chain

The selection of second-hand Rafales brings an end to a long-running search by Zagreb for a MiG-21 replacement.

Croatia Selects Rafale for Fighter Requirement

Jerry Siebenmark

Between flight shaming and corporate clients interested in leaving a smaller carbon footprint, the push for electric aircraft is likely here to stay.

Electric Business Aircraft Development 'Creeping Up'

Charles Alcock

The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.

ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident

The National Institute for Aviation Research's Werx lab is partnering with Dynamic Aviation on modification of three 737s for a special-missions program.

NIAR's Werx Organization Leverages Engineering, Mod Capabilities

Curt Epstein

Jet Aviation has redelivered the first-ever BBJ Max to an undisclosed customer.

Jet Aviation Delivers First VIP-completed BBJ Max

Aerion appeared to have a lot of momentum with seasoned veterans, strong suppliers, and a headquarters site but was unable to convince financial markets.

Elusive Funding Unravels Expansive Ambitions at Aerion

The IS-BAH Standards Board welcomes three new members.

IBAC Sets IS-BAH Standards Board for 2021/2022

NATA’s final petition attempt to overturn the decision to enforce new NFPA 407 requirements for automatic fuel overfill protection systems was dismissed.

NATA's Attempts End To Overturn NFPA 407 Decision

Illinois-based Skandia offers more than 80 airframe-specific soundproofing kits.

Skandia Offers Soundproofing Kit for Bombardier Globals

Merlin Labs will convert up to 55 Beechcraft King Air twin turboprops operated by Dynamic Aviation for autonomous flight

Merlin Developing Drop-in Autonomy Kit for King Airs

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Checklist usage, a foundation to both good airmanship and safety, could have potentially prevented a June 2019 King Air accident.

AINsight: A Frictional Tale about Checklist Use

Kate Sarsfield

Two years after a highly publicized airplane crash, a criminal prosecution addresses a persistent problem.

UK Prosecution Shines Light on Illegal Charter Flights

Rob Finfrock

The resurgent company is focused on supporting customers and upgrading aircraft for a European fleet buyer.

Eclipse Aerospace Rises Once Again

Universal Aviation has expanded its private aviation ground handling operation in Greece with the opening of its Mykonos office.

Universal Aviation Expands Greek Operations

Matt Thurber

Gary Reeves specializes in avionics training and also teaches pilots how to use their electronic flight bag apps.

Hands On: Training with the ForeFlight Master

Mark Huber

All four aboard the Brainerd Helicopters UH-60A were killed during the test of a new fire bucket release system. 

Helo Crashed while Testing New Fire Bucket System

The Turkish Aerospace T129 will bring a needed boost to the Philippine Air Force’s counter-insurgency capabilities.

Philippines Government Confirms T129 Attack Helicopter Order

Gregory Polek

Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.

Airbus Plans for Big Boost of A320 Production Rates

The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.

Boeing Settles with FAA on 737 Penalties

An alliance between Lima NY, Blade Urban Air Mobility, and Magnix will see Lima convert its Caravan seaplane fleet to all-electric.

Alliance To Bring Electric Caravan Flights to New York City

ICAO has now recognized Carinata, an oilseed crop, as a renewable feedstock with a similar lifecycle carbon emission reduction as waste-derived SAF.

Carinata Lands On ICAO's SAF Feedstock List

Chad Trautvetter

C&L Aviation Services has signed a contract for multiple ERJ-135 and -145 “semi-private” aircraft modifications.

C&L Wins Deal for ERJ-135/145 Semi-private Conversions

The pilots of the Learjet Model 31A German air ambulance business jet lost their jobs after the PIC rolled the aircraft on approach to Faro, Portugal.

Two Learjet Pilots Lose Jobs after Intentional Roll

Viasat's testing of phased-array antenna technology in a Citation II could pave the way toward Ka-band satcom for smaller aircraft. 

Viasat Demos Phased-array Antenna on Business Jet

A consortium of companies and organizations have come together in an MoU to launch Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport at Shannon Airport. 

Group To Launch Ireland's First Vertiport

NBAA was pleased that the FAA made some modifications in its final pilot records database rule as a result of industry concerns.

Groups Praise Industry Comments for Spurring PRD Changes

The recovery in business aircraft flying is surging above pre-pandemic levels in some places, with the U.S. charter market taking the lead.

Recovery in Bizav Flying Continues To Gain Steam

Bristow Group says it expects the offshore helicopter market to recover in late 2021. 

Bristow Narrows Losses On Declining Revenues

MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg has served as an authorized maintenance provider for GE Aviation's CF34 engine family since 2003.

GE Aviation Extends CF34 Engine Mx Agreement with MTU

Mario Pierobon

The European Business Aviation Association is inviting operators to join flight data monitoring programs and to make it a part of normal daily operations.

Data for Safety Offers Collaborative FDM for Bizav in Europe

Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X is expected to enter service in 2022, and the company is already preparing support activities.

Dassault's 6X Service Entry Prep Includes Product Support Effort

International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh warned of “chaos” at airports if governments don’t agree on digitalization measures. 

IATA Urges Adoption of Digital Health Documentation

Participation in Northern Edge in Alaska provided the combined F-15EX Eagle II test team with a chance to wring out the new fighter in a major exercise.

U.S. Air Force’s Newest Fighter Completes First Exercise

Aviation training provider FlightSafety International (FSI) has joined the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) as an industry partner.

FlightSafety Joins IBAC as Industry Partner

Aircraft data storage and access provider Bluetail has introduced a digital document search engine, MACH Search.

Bluetail Launches Digital Record Search Engine

Pilatus Aircraft was the launch customer for the engine that powers its PC-12NGX turboprop single.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Reaches PT6E Century Mark

The FAA included corporate operators in its new requirements for reporting into an electronic Pilot Records Database, but scaled back records mandates.

FAA Final PRD Rule Includes Corporate Operators

The rescheduled finals of the 2020 UEFA soccer tournament is set to begin June with 51 matches hosted by 12 European cities.

Business Aviation Prepares for European Soccer Championship

The Elite S is the latest version of the HondaJet and adds more range and new communications and safety features.

Honda Aircraft Unveils Upgraded HondaJet Elite S

Cathy Buyck

Airlines must accept that the “greening” of aviation is a medium to long-term reality, said Etihad boss Tony Douglas.

Etihad CEO Sees a More Existential Threat than Covid 

Gordon Gilbert

An NTSB prelim report notes the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while they were on parallel approaches.

Metroliner-Cirrus Midair Occurred on Parallel Approach

Airbus Helicopters has performed the first conversion of a four-blade H145 light twin to the new five-blade version.

Airbus Completes First Five-blade H145 Retrofit

Business aviation activity lags in Europe but recovery is expected in the second half of the year.

Travel Restriction Relaxation Pivotal to Bizav Recovery in Europe

Peter Shaw-Smith

Astute Covid-19 risk management by the UAE authorities has created conditions for firm to prosper

Jetex Sees Bizav Traffic Surge at Dubai Al-Maktoum

ICAO will consider further possible action against Belarus for alleged violation of the Chicago Convention over the forced diversion of a Ryanair flight. 

EU Bans Belarusian Aircraft over Ryanair Forced Diversion

A new contract with SMBC marks the second sale of the 737 Max in two weeks.

Boeing Inks New Max Deal with SMBC Aviation Capital

With the acquisition of AeroData, Garmin looks to add more of the performance data provider's capabilities to business aviation customers.

Garmin Completes AeroData Acquisition

An STC being developed by Embraer would allow its company-owned service centers to perform the semi-private cabin configurations on all ERJ 145s.

Embraer Takes RJs to Semi-private Cabin Configurations

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson reassures that FAA remains engaged with EASA to ensure certification and validation approaches are in line with agreement.

Dickson: FAA 'Closely Monitoring' EASA Validation Activity

Mountain Lion Aviation was founded in Truckee, California, in 2017.

California Charter Operator Expands to Texas

Japan’s national police has taken delivery of the first customer production Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter. 

Subaru and Bell Deliver First 412EPX

A Category 2 rating means Mexico’s airlines cannot add new service to the U.S. and U.S. airlines cannot place their codes on flights by Mexican carriers.

FAA Downgrades Mexico’s Safety Rating to Category 2

Richard Pedicini

Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos expects to benefit from the connection capabilities of its parent company’s bus fleet.  

New Brazilian Airline To Launch Service in June

Belarus forced a Ryanair airliner flying from Greece to Lithuania to land in Minsk so that it could arrest political dissident Roman Protasevich.

EU To Consider Measures against Belarus over Forced Landing

Anthony Lam

The Hong Kong-based charter consultancy's CEO discusses its enhanced offerings.

L’VOYAGE Expands with New Shareholder and New Plans

Asia business aircraft charter may heat up post Covid.

Asia-Pacific Optimistic with Post-Covid Bizav Outlook

As the pandemic wanes, Embraer Commercial Aircraft CEO Arjan Meijer looks toward the start of a recovery in 2021 and beyond.

Embraer Sees E-Jets Advancing Air Transport’s Covid Recovery

The global fleet of M250 gas turbine engines has logged more than 250 million flight hours among 170 fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft types.

PAG's Keystone Acquisition Adds M250 Engine Expertise

NATA is setting an example for its members by making its own operations carbon neutral as of last year.

NATA Goes Green With Push For Carbon Neutrality

One of the NTSB's longest-serving board members, Robert Sumwalt is stepping down at the end of June.

Robert Sumwalt To Leave NTSB at End of June

Emirates officials have warned about a rise in per-seat charter offers, which are not permitted in the UAE.

UAE Clamps Down on ‘Per Seat' Jet Charter Offers

GE Aviation has said that it has ended work on the Affinity engine as Aerion, which was developing the AS supersonic business jet, has ceased operations.

GE Aviation Stops Work on Affinity Development

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Embraer's Phenom 300 light jet fleet operates in more than 35 countries and has accumulated more than 1.2 million flight hours.

Embraer Delivers 600th Phenom 300

Covid has pressured bizliner activity in the Middle East, but the aircraft remain durable.

'Royal Barge' Bizliner Robustness Tested by Pandemic

Britain’s exit from the European Union brought a level playing field to an abrupt end for UK business aviation

Finding Freedoms Post-Brexit

David Neeleman’s latest airline startup begins service on May 27 to three midsize U.S. cities. 

Breeze Airways Set for Imminent Launch

FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada Civil Aviation have all approved the Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 aboard Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4s and T2s.

Astronics Secures STCs for Enhanced Vision on EC130s

Universal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with Bell to deliver pilot training in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light turbine single. 

Universal and Bell Team On 505 Training 

Two Piper Pilot 100i aircraft will help launch the Tuskegee Airmen RedTail Flight Academy, which will provide flight-training opportunities for minorities.

Tuskegee Airmen's RedTail Academy Buys Piper Trainers

James Wynbrandt

A training provider CEO says it's unprecedented for so many pilots to go so long without flying or having an alternative way of staying current.

Reduced Flight Ops Affecting Pilot Proficiency

A broad-based consortium of aviation companies applauded the introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Aviation Industry Cheers New SAF Tax Credit Plan

Cites lack of available financing for its decision to cease operations.

Supersonic Bizjet Developer Aerion Halts Operations

Sheryl Barden

The pilot shortage has already started, and business aviation needs a plan to retain and hire more flight crewmembers.

AINsight: On the Precipice of Another Talent Shortage

Pratt & Whitney has launched a carbon offset service for operators of P&W-powered business jets with engines enrolled in its ESP maintenance plan.

P&W Launches Carbon Offset Program for Bizjets

As industry leaders are increasingly optimistic about the future, manufacturers have lingering concerns over keeping the supply chain predictable.

Supplier Issues Loom over Industry Recovery

MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table

Capturing carbon dioxide from aviation fuel consumption could have a far greater environmental benefit than current measures, but costs will be higher.

Climate Expert Tells Aviation To Back Carbon Capture

Portside's investment was led by Tiger Global Management with participation from existing investors, I2BF Global Ventures, and SOMA Capital.

Bizav Data Provider Portside Receives $17M Investment

Reintroduced by House aviation subcommittee chairman Rick Larsen and Reps Don Young and Angie Craig, the bill would foster promotion of aviation jobs.

NBAA Backs Bill To Promote Transportation Workforces

Wisk is suing rival eVTOL aircraft developer Archer, alleging theft of its intellectual property and trade secrets relating to a five-seat air taxi model.

Wisk Asks Court To Stop Rival eVTOL over Theft Claims

While first quarter general aviation aircraft delvieries either improved by segment or remained virtually the same as last year, industry billings rose.

GA Aircraft Deliveries Up or Flat in 1Q: GAMA

The European business aviation group will be responsible for all operational approvals, as well as managing flight crew, for the seven-seat eVTOL aircraft.

Luxaviation To Operate Commercial eVTOL Flights for Lilium

The training/adversary services provider is the first in the world to operate the fourth-generation F-16 on commercial services.

Top Aces F-16 Fighter Cleared for Aggressor Duties

Panelists said during an EBACE Connect webinar that more needs to be done in digital automation to make their operations even more efficient.

Automation Helpful in Flight Ops but Needs Improvement

The capability of connecting to aircraft is now widely available, boosting operations and maintainability, leaders said during EBACE Connect.

Connected Aircraft Transforming Industry, Leaders Say

During EBAA Connect, bizav OEM heads agreed the market has attracted new buyers, but they still worry about pandemic, supply chain, and workforce issues.

Bizav OEMs Optimistic about New Customers

Starting June 25, LPV approaches at UK airports will be removed following the cessation on that date of the UK’s participation in EGNOS.

Brexit Fallout Impacts LPV Approaches at UK Airports

Dallas Airmotive's regional turbine center in Brazil can now perform hot section inspections on Pratt & Whitney PW500 family engines.

Dallas Airmotive Brazil Ops Expands PW500 Mx Options

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