2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Gregory Polek

Boeing launches the 777-8 Freighter with a firm order for 34 from Qatar Airways, which also signed an MOU covering up to 50 of the airframer's 737 Max 10s.

Qatar Signs Launch Order for 777-8 Freighter, MOU for Max 10s

Curt Epstein

After first stocking sustainable aviation fuel last year, Atlantic Aviation's FBO at LAX is the chain's first location to offer it for retail sale.

SAF Now For Sale at Atlantic Aviation LAX

Charles Alcock

Joby is in the early stages of planning flights in its eVTOL prototype over San Francisco Bay. 

Joby Seeks Nod for Public eVTOL Demos in San Francisco

Kerry Lynch

Continuing its long-standing relationship with Bombardier, FACC is producing and certifying cabin components for the Challenger 3500.

FACC Providing Challenger 3500 Interior Components

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

The rate of loss of control inflight (LOC-I) accidents appears to be imporoving, according to data from Aviation Performance Solutions.

APS Sees Improvement in LOC-I Accident Rate

Jerry Siebenmark

The expansion comes as Jet Edge International's charter fleet continues to grow to 95 aircraft.

Jet Edge Expanding Reserve Membership Program

Mitre said the nine-year FAA renewal from the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development will enable it to expand its research from surface to space.

FAA Renews Mitre Research Center Contract

Satcom Direct's antenna qualification is expected to enable access by a wider variety of business jets to Intelsat's FlexExec broadband satellite network.

SD Qualifies Plane Simple Antenna on Intelsat Network

Martha Jercinovich

Seeking a Solution to the 5G Aviation Problem

AINdebrief Episode 46 | January 31, 2022

UK aerospace group ADS said that deliveries increased 32 percent last year to 951 but still remained 40 percent down from 2018’s record number.

Final 2021 Aircraft Delivery Figures Show Gradual Recovery

Sandy Murdock

The underlying causes in the 5G debate need to examined after the dispute between the aviation and comms industry proved damaging to all involved.

AINsight: 5G and the Data

Boom expects to break ground this year on a 400,000-sq-ft Overture production plant and begin manufacturing of the supersonic airliner in 2024.

Boom To Build Overture Production Plant in North Carolina

With the participants in the big game almost set, the FAA is honing its plans to help make the busy aviation week run smoothly.

FAA Announces Further Super Bowl Flight Information

Universal Aviation has expanded its European ground handling network through a partnership with Andalucia Aviation.

Universal Aviation Expands Network in Spain

Bell commercial helicopter deliveries edge higher in the fourth quarter and year.

Lower Military Volume Hits Bell's Q4 Revenue, Profits

A new hydrogen refueling station is now operational at the UK’s Teesside Airport. 

UK Airport Adds Hydrogen Fueling Station

The first customer Falcon 6X S/N 5 completed an 11-hour, 16-minute ferry flight from France to Little Rock where it will receive a full production interior

First Customer Dassault Falcon 6X Arrives in Little Rock

Neelam Mathews

A day after the Tata Group took control of India’s flag carrier, pilots greeted passengers with a “welcome to the future of Air India.”

Ownership Transfer Marks the Start of a New Era for Air India

Mark Huber

FAA clears 90% of U.S. commercial fleet to operate normally near 5G C-band service. 

FAA Continues To Clear 5G Aircraft Backlog

Aircraft flown single-pilot are 30 percent more likely to be in an accident, making it important for these pilots to improve their risk-management skills.

AINsight: Managing Risk in Single-pilot Ops

ExecuJet has expanded its reach in the Australasia region with the purchase of Air Center One, an FBO at New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport.

ExecuJet Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint

David Donald

If the sale of C-130J military transport aircraft goes ahead as planned, Egypt will become the 25th customer for the second-generation Hercules.

Egypt Approved for C-130J Super Hercules Purchase

The latest order for 777Fs comes just as Boeing announced it would raise 777 production rates from two to three per month.

China Airlines Orders Four Boeing 777 Freighters

Chad Trautvetter

Wheels Up has reached an agreement to acquire London-based aviation services provider Air Partner for approximately $107 million in cash.

Wheels Up Inks Deal To Acquire Air Partner

HAI unveiled its program in October to provide small and cost-conscious operators assistance with implementing SMS.

El Aero Services Becomes First HAI SMS Program User

Embraer has completed the reintegration of its commercial aviation business, following its split in 2019 to prepare for a joint venture with Boeing.

Embraer Reintegrates Commercial Aviation Business

Textron Aviation's deliveries and revenue were down in the fourth quarter but up for the full year—as was a $4.1 billion backlog.

Textron Aviation Turns in Mixed Q4, Full-year Results

Global Aviation Tehnologies will provide sales and installation of SmartSky Networks connectivity equipment.

SmartSky Adds Global Aviation Tech to Sales Network

Arizona-based Viavi Solutions has devised a method to identify interference between 5G C-band communications networks and radar altimeters.

Viavi Tech Detects 5G Radar Altimeter Interference

Since 2007, the training division of TAG Aviation has instructed more than 31,000 pilots, cabin crew, and others through ground school courses.

TAG Global Training Marks 15th Year

Working with Universal Avionics, Southeast Aerospace is developing STCs to swap out legacy Hawker 800 avionics with the Universal InSight flight deck.

SEA To Offer Universal InSight Avionics on Hawker 800s

Matt Thurber

The FAA has issued an approved model list supplemental type certificate for installation of Appareo's AIRS-400 in Part 27 helicopters.

FAA Issues AML-STC for Appareo AIRS-400 Data Recorder

ASG, based in Miami, joins 12 other Tamarack authorized service centers in the U.S. and seven others globally.

Tamarack Adds ASG to Authorized Network

The East Hampton Town board voted unanimously to close down KHTO to public use starting on March 1.

East Hampton Town Board Votes To Make KHTO Private Use

Despite sales uptick, Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even warns that a pre-pandemic market recovery is still two to three years away. 

Airbus Helicopters Posts Big Order Jump in 2021

Leonardo, Safran Helicopters, and Prime Air are among seven companies joining GAMA at various membership levels.

GAMA Expands Array of Members

On-demand charter provider FXAir noted that it had offset 40,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide last year, rendering its customer flights carbon neutral.

FXAir Goes Carbon Neutral

An Airworthiness Directive scheduled for publication on January 27 will limit 777 and 747-8 operations at certain airports. 

FAA Order Affects Boeing 777, 747-8 Ops in 5G Areas

Eyeing long-term maintainability of the USAF Osprey fleet, Bell is swapping out nacelles with ones that are more maintainable, robust.

Bell Upgrading USAF Osprey Tiltrotor Nacelles

Aircraft deliveries at Gulfstream Aerospace are projected to reach 170 units in 2024, topping the company's previous high of 156 aircraft in 2008.

Gulfstream Shipments Projected To Reach New High in '24

Mike France, who steered regulatory affairs and then safety and training for NATA, is taking a new role with Magpie Human Safety Systems.

Mike France To Depart NATA

The parent of VistaJet and XO saw a jump in flight hours and memberships in 2021.

Vista Global Breaks Records in 2021

 Travel restrictions prompted by the outbreak of Covid's Omicron variant undermined a somewhat encouraging recovery in demand for flights in 2021.

IATA Calls For an End to Covid Travel Restrictions

JetAviva, which posted 100 transactions and record revenue in 2021, is transitioning leadership with COO Emily Deaton taking over as CEO.

JetAviva Promotes Deaton to CEO, Posts Record Sales

The aircraft manufacturer wants to tap growing demand for moving over-sized freight around the world using five of its A300-based BelugaST transporters.

Airbus Launches Cargo Airline With Beluga Fleet

Avian Inventory Management will assume purchasing, marketing, and distribution rights for Embraer’s commercial and business aircraft spare parts inventory.

Embraer Inks Deal on Spares Management

Bye Aerospace, which confirmed launch of the eFlyer 800 last April, has received purchase and option agreements for 135 of the electric-powered aircraft.

Bye eFlyer 800 Backlog Grows to 135

Clay Lacy Aviation has become the first company to receive a “Facilities Neutral” rating from 4Air, an industry sustainability solutions provider.

Clay Lacy Notches First 4Air Facilities Carbon Certification

Gordon Gilbert

Nav Canada's ADS-B service trials are underway below FL290 in portions of the Montreal flight information region.

Nav Canada Conducting ADS-B Trials Under FL290

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options

EASA’s latest five-year safety plan not only addresses aviation safety issues but revives work on a European digital pilot license.

Digital Pilot License Part of Five-year EASA Safety Plan

German drone maker Wingcopter will provide a fleet of its tiltrotor Wingcopter 198s to the Spright unit of Air Methods. 

Wingcopter Strikes Deal for Medical Delivery Drones 

The European fractional operator also achieves "milestone" approvals from EASA.

Flexjet Europe Earns IS-BAO Accreditation

Boeing is investing a further $450 million in its Wisk Aero eVTOL joint venture, signaling its intention to hold a significant stake in the AAM sector.

Boeing Invests Another $450 Million in eVTOL JV Wisk Aero

License issuances are up, AOPA's high school program is growing, and more youths are interested in the emerging aviation technologies, Bolen and Baker say.

AOPA's Baker, NBAA's Bolen See Progress on Drawing New Students

Values on used business jets have increased an average of 10 percent a month for the past three months, one broker says.

IADA Report: Expect Used Bizjet Demand, Prices To Climb

Greenpoint Technologies has signed a deal to complete two more VIP Boeing Dreamliners.

Two More 787-9 Completions Not a Dream for Greenpoint

Recently launched CrewBlast has found the most requests for crews for the G500, Falcon 7X, Challenger 605, Citation XLS, and GIV.

CrewBlast Seeing Requests for Range of Aircraft

A $3.9 billion contract signed by Azorra covers as many as 50 Embraer jets and calls for first delivery in 2023.

Azorra Orders 20 Embraer E190/195-E2s

Nav Canada will restrict land and hold-short operations (LAHSO) to dry runways.

Nav Canada Restricting LAHSO to Dry Runways

The military training provider is upgrading former Israeli F-16 fighters for contracted U.S. Air Force aggressor training duties.

First Upgraded Top Aces F-16 Aggressor Fighter Flies

Airbus produced more than 1,100 Dauphin series helicopters over 40 years.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Last Dauphin

As Airbus and Qatar Airways prepare to go to court in April over their A350 dispute, the OEM cancels the airline’s order for A321s.

Airbus Revokes Qatar Order for 50 A321neos

The Geneva-based private jet charter broker topped $100 million in revenue last year.

LunaJets Reaches $100M Revenue Milestone in 2021

Skyports has acquired Falcon Heliport, one of only two public heliports in London, and will develop it as a potential vertiport for eVTOLs.

Skyports Buys London's Falcon Heliport for eVTOL Ops

The directors of California’s Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV) have agreed to rename the facility Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field.

Mojave Airport Honors Rutan Name

The Air Charter Association's "Fly Legal Day" declaration aims to honor soccer player Emiliano Sala, who was killed in an illegal charter flight.

ACA Declares January 21 'Fly Legal Day'

The general aviation community is hoping to issue a new timeframe for a drop-in leaded avgas replacement in upcoming weeks.

Bolen, Baker Express Urgency in Replacing 100LL 

NBAA today released guidance for its newly-launched Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program.

NBAA Issues Sustainability Program Criteria

Sheryl Barden

Your next aviation director doesn't have to be a pilot.

AINsight: Who Should Succeed the Aviation Director?

Enstrom delivered more than 1,300 helicopters during its 64 year history. 

Enstrom Helicopters Shutters, Files Bankruptcy

FSF said it was concerned about the continued confusion and disjointed approach to the 5G rollout and urged more cooperation.

FSF Calls for Quicker, Clearer 5G Safety Measures

GrandView Aviation looks to continue building on the growth it recorded in 2021.

GrandView Aviation Relocating Headquarters

Crewblast is a new aviation technology company using a database and app-based system to quickly provide operators with flight crews.

Crewblast Aims To Provide Flight Crews Quickly

Following the FAA’s addition of three altimeter models cleared for use near 5G antennas, Emirates restores all its 777 schedules to the U.S.

Emirates Restores U.S. Service as 777 Cleared to Fly in 5G Areas

NBAA's Bolen and AOPA's Baker expressed frustration over an uptick in accidents involving pilot judgment and are advising crews to slow down.

Baker, Bolen Caution over Uptick in Accidents

Jet Edge already has a base at Signature Aviation's facility in Van Nuys.

Jet Edge To Establish Teterboro Base at Signature FBO 

A preliminary report indicates asymmetrical spoiler deployment may be a factor in the December 15 crash of a Gulfstream IV-SP in the Dominican Republic. 

Spoiler Issue May Be Factor in Fatal GIV-SP Crash

Pakistan International Airlines expects to resume service to Europe in March.

Pakistan Back on a Safety Track, Promises Aviation Minister

Charter operator Tradewind Aviation has launched a new carbon offset program that will automatically add carbon offsets to all of its flights.

Tradewind Aviation Goes All In on Carbon Offsets

Piaggio Aerospace extraordinary commissioner Vincenzo Nicastro has reopened the bidding process for the sale of the Avanti Evo manufacturer.

Bidding Process Reopens for Piaggio Aerospace

Peter Shaw-Smith

Korea Aerospace will convert four Dassault aircraft to improve air force reconnaissance.

South Korea To Sell Missiles to UAE in $3.5 Billion Deal

C&L Aerospace signs distribution agreement with Concorde Battery Corp.

C&L To Distribute Concorde ERJ-135/145 Battery 

Spirit Aeronautics is now able to perform the v6.1 software upgrade for Honeywell FMZ-2000 flight management systems in Cessna Citation Xs.

Spirit Aero Now Offering Citation X FMS Software Update

The funds are awarded through the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants program.

FAA Awards $5M in Grants To Develop Aviation Mx Techs

The Learjet 35A involved in a December 27 fatal accident struck powerlines and subsequently crashed about 1.43 nm east of Gillespie Field in California.

NTSB: Learjet 35A Hit Powerlines During Fatal Crash

The first Dassault Rafales for the Hellenic Air Force have arrived in Greece, just six days short of a year since contract signature.

First Rafale Fighters Land in Greece

Wireless carriers agree to further 5G C-band delay near busy airports.  

Latest 5G Delay Welcomed but Ultimate Solution Unlikely Soon

Several international airlines have curtailed service into and out of the U.S. due to 5G safety concerns.

Airline Schedule Disruptions Continue Despite 5G Reprieve

New approvals from the FAA allow for 62 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports near 5G towers.

FAA Clears Three More Altimeter Models for Use in 5G Areas

Web Manuals recruiting 20 hires for its offices in Sweden, New York, and San Diego.

Web Manuals Promotes, Plans New Hires after Growth Year

Growth in the emerging eVTOL industry is spilling over to the Vertical Flight Society, which saw its company membership increase by 20% last year.

Vertical Flight Society Grows Alongside eVTOL Industry

Dana Schulze, the former director of the Office of Aviation Safety for the NTSB, is now the agency's managing director.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy Sets Her Leadership Team

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