2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

Jenny Showalter is launching a career coaching firm for students and professionals to help them achieve their aspirations.

Jenny Showalter Opens Bizav Career Coaching Firm

Mark Huber

Milestone Aviation has partnered with Helitak to develop an easy install, aerial firefighting kit for the S-92A featuring a quick-fill 1,050-gallon tank. 

Milestone, Helitak Develop Firefighting Sikorsky S-92A

Aero Asset Acquisitions partners with Indiana bank to buy and sell helicopters. 

Aero Asset Establishes Helicopter Acquisition Arm

Jerry Siebenmark

PlaneSense previously provided Gogo's Avance L3 internet connectivity system only on its fleet of Pilatus PC-24 twinjets.

PlaneSense Expands Gogo Avance L3 to PC-12 Fleet

Inhofe, who is retiring in January, was known for clearing a path for the passage of the landmark General Aviation Revitalization Act.

Sen. Inhofe Retiring with Genav Advocacy Legacy

Martha Jercinovich

Singapore Airshow Rides Again

AINdebrief Episode 47 | February 28, 2022

Curt Epstein

Virgin Group has partnered with chemical conversion company Agilyx to develop a new sustainable aviation fuel based on waste plastics.

Virgin Atlantic Partners with Low-carbon-fuel Developer

Gordon Gilbert

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions 

Antonov An-225, UR-82060, victim of Russia attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv-Hostomel Airport.

Sole An-225 Cargoliner Damaged in Russia-Ukraine War

Atlantic Aviation has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of the Lynx FBO chain and its nine locations.

Atlantic Aviation Boosts FBO Network with Lynx Buy

Chad Trautvetter

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union on February 27 closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft.

European Union Closes Airspace to All Russian Aircraft

Volato's Baltimore base will be supported by Trident Aviation's two Maryland locations.

Volato Adds Baltimore Base, Charter Operations

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Two terms often used interchangeably in aviation are currency and proficiency, but they are not the same and a pilot can be current but not proficient.

AINsight: Developing a Personal Proficiency Plan

The MEBAA Show, set for December 6-8 in Dubai, is already drawing exhibitors such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer.

MEBAA Show Planning for a Strong Return

Colorado-based Gogo Business Aviation has received FAA STC and PMA approval for its 5G antenna following installation and testing by Duncan Aviation.

Gogo Marks Another 5G System Milestone

Business aviation operations have remained strong worldwide in the first few months of the year, but the Ukraine crisis clouds that outlook, WingX said.

Bizav Ops Flourish but Ukraine Crisis Dampens Future

The Cue Health molecular self-test for Covid-19 provides results in 20 minutes via mobile devices.

Jet Edge Selects Cue's Covid-19 Test for Flight Crews

David Donald

The United Arab Emirates appears set to buy the Chinese Hongdu L-15 to answer its advanced and fighter lead-in training requirements.

UAE Looks to China for Advanced Trainers

The Royal Thai Army has placed an order for the AH-6 helicopter with Boeing, while MD Helicopters has delivered MD 530Gs to neighboring Malaysia.

Thailand to Get AH-6i Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopters

Bombardier is building in flexibility in its financial outlook to prepare to respond to competitors and customers on new products, Martel said.

With Financials On Pace, Bombardier Weighs New Products

The converted Challenger 650 bizjet is flying regular missions along the Poland-Belarus border to monitor Russian ground force activities.

ARTEMIS Challenger Joins Ukraine Surveillance Effort

Charles Alcock

EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

Matt Thurber

Although the FAA-industry Eagle initiative aims to eliminate leaded avgas by 2030, unleaded aviation gasoline already exists. 

FAA, Industry Partner on Eagle Unleaded Avgas Initiative

Dassault Aviation's new Falcon service center will be at Long Island MacArthur Airport near Islip, New York.

Dassault Opening NY Mx Center after Wilmington Closure

Safety professionals gathered at a roundtable discussion hosted by NATA and ACSF to discuss a need for developing best practices across the industry.

NATA, ACSF Forum Brings Call for Broad Safety Standards

Michimasa Fujino will continue as an advisor to Honda Aircraft after retiring.

Honda Aircraft CEO Michimasa Fujino To Retire March 31

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is bringing a new feature to its upcoming Heli-Expo show: charter and tour flights.

Helicopter Shuttle/Tour Flights Land at Heli-Expo

Constant Aviation is the second independent MRO to achieve the FAA designation.

Constant Achieves FAA Corporate SMS Status

Business and general aviation fixed-wing shipments were up 9 percent and billings 7.6 percent in 2021, GAMA reported.

General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Bounce Back in 2021

Industry analyst Brian Foley is calling for business jet shipments to “get out of their 700-unit-per-year rut and approach 900 units as soon as 2024."

Foley: Bizjet Shipments To Reach 900 Annually by 2025

Dallas-area business aviation hub Addison Airport has debuted its U.S. Customs and airport administration building. 

Addison Airport Opens New U.S. Customs Facility

Pratt & Whitney Canada has added a lease-to-own option in its spare engines program.

P&WC Expands Options in Spare Engine Program

Banyan Air Service is offering the Gogo Avance L3 installation for the HondaJet as an in-house installation or data pack sale to Gogo dealers.

FAA Approves Banyan Gogo Avance L3 STC for HondaJet

A survey from Private Jet Card Comparisons indicates that 51 percent of business aircraft users plan to fly more this year.

Survey: 51% of Bizav Users Expect To Fly More This Year

This is the fourth acquisition by Ontic of certain product lines from Ultra Precision Control Systems.

Ontic Acquires Parts Lines from Ultra PCS

In efforts to assess helicopter hybrid propulsion, Leonardo has selected its single engine AW09 on which to build its hybrid prototype.

Leonardo Aims For Hybrid-powered AW09

Swiss air ambulance provider Rega saw covid transports increase 49 percent in 2021. 

Covid Drives Record Tempo at Rega Air Ambulance

Compliance with ADS-B Out equipment and operating requirements will become mandatory in Canada’s Class A and B airspace above 12,500 feet next February.

Canada Reinstating ADS-B Out Mandate in 2023

The results come in the first year of the Directional Aviation jet card provider's sustainability program. 

Sentient Achieves Triple-digit Emissions Offsets in 2021

Gregory Polek

Testing of a hydrogen-powered A380 would help Airbus meet its stated goal of introducing a narrowbody-class commercial aircraft by 2035.

Airbus, CFM To Fly Hydrogen-powered A380 Demo by 2026

Air Charter Service's Brisbane office opening comes six years after opening its first Australia office in Sydney.

Air Charter Service Opens Second Australia Office

Rolls-Royce has selected Austria-based FACC to develop and manufacture the complete composite package for the Pearl engine to power the new Falcon 10X.

Rolls-Royce Taps FACC for Pearl 10X Composite Parts

A draft FAA Advisory Circular provides guidance and recommended practices for operational procedures and training related to flightpath management.

FAA Draft AC Addresses Flightpath Management

According to market analyst Jefferies, overall preowned market pricing and valuations continue to trend upward with Gulfstream seeing the most increase.

Bizjet Prices Surge, Surpassing Aircraft Valuations

Los Angeles World Airports is about to embark on an eight-month long runway reconstruction/rehabilitation project at Van Nuys Airport. 

Van Nuys Airport To Start Runway Work

Phenom deliveries improved by six units and Praetor shipments were up by one in 2021 for Embraer.

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rebound in 2021

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple terminal for the Inmarsat Jet ConneX broadband service has moved a step closer to commercial service.

Plane Simple Reaches Milestone with Inmarsat Satellite

In a deal expected to close this year, charter operator Vista Global will acquire Air Hamburg, giving the company a 15 percent share of the global market.

Vista Global Announces Deal To Acquire Air Hamburg

One dead, four injured in California and Florida helicopter accidents. 

Weekend Helicopter Crashes Caught on Camera

After last year's Covid-induced dip in bizav traffic, levels returned for this year's marquee NFL event.

Super Bowl Brings Super Bounty to L.A.-area FBOs

East Hampton, New York city officials and FAA try to resolve issues related to making KTHO a private-use airport. 

East Hampton Closure and Conversion Delayed until May

NBAA is preparing a series of events to celebrate its 75th anniversary and foster the next generation of business aviation leaders.

NBAA Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration

Textron Aviation Special Missions this week delivered four Cessna Skyhawk 172s to the Philippine Navy and an order for two Beechcraft 360s for Aerodata.

Textron Aviation Nets King Air Order at Singapore Show

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales last year climbed 6.5 percent, to nearly $2.37 billion, according to AEA's latest market report.

AEA: Bizav/Genav Avionics Sales Climb 6.5% in 2021

Helicopter operators file petitions with the FAA seeking exemptions to radar altimeter requirements in wake of 5G interference.

5G Interference Spurs Helo Operators To Seek Exemptions

While the agency has seen its leadership turn over during the past year, Dickson provided "stability" when it was most needed, industry leaders say.

Bizav, Genav Reflect On Dickson's Retirement

The Gulfstream G600 will be Thrive Aviation's first long-range business jet and bring its owned and managed fleet total to 18 business jets.

Thrive Expands Owned Fleet with G600 Addition

HAL LCA Tejas Mark 1 Fighter Flypast at Singapore Airshow

Sheryl Barden

Business aviation has come a long way in 75 years regarding diversity, but the industry still has a long way to go.

AINsight: Honoring the Past, Forging the Future

During an NBAA News Hour webinar, leaders noted the "frenzied" market carrying into 2022, wage hikes, increased backlogs, and lack of inventory.

Bizav Market Frenzy Pushing into 2022, Leaders Say

Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.

Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation 

Cathy Buyck

The European OEM is on track to lift A320 family monthly production rates to 65 in 2023 on the back of strong demand as air transport recovers from Covid.

Airbus Targets 720 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries for 2022

After facing unprecedented challenges as FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson is resigning, effective March 31, to spend more time with his family.

FAA Administrator Dickson To Step Down at End of March

Staffing shortages and disruptions in the U.S. and Europe teach Asia-Pacific airlines a lesson in how to prepare for a traffic surge.

Asian Airlines Could Learn from Recovery Mistakes Elsewhere

One of Joby Aviation’s two eVTOL prototypes had an accident during flight testing in California.

Joby eVTOL Prototype Involved in Flight-test Accident

Shell has become the first fuel company to bring sustainable aviation fuel to Singapore.

Shell Makes Singapore's First SAF Delivery

Thirty-six delegates attended the second part of Air Charter Association's three-level Air Charter Broker Qualification training.

ACA Marks Return of Level 2 Charter Broker Qualification

Bombardier Global 7500 - Runway Performance

Boeing's 777X Flies at the Singapore Airshow

Thomas Global Systems' TFD-4100 LCD screen is a replacement to the obsolete Collins Pro Line 4 EFD-4077 CRT display.

Thomas Global Unveils Drop-in LCD Screen for Pro Line 4

Singapore Airlines is the first air carrier to sign the Global SAF Declaration.

Airbus, Rolls, Safran, SIA Sign Global SAF Declaration

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of marketing Darren Hulst pointed to Covid restrictions on international connections creating some “headwinds.”

Asian Recovery Could Lag Rest of World, Says Boeing

Singapore Airlines Cargo is scheduled to become the first operator to put the new-generation Airbus freighter into service.

SIA Finalizes Deal for Future-compliant A350F Freighter

A growth in tension in the Asia-Pacific region is fueling greater defense spending by nations looking to align themselves more closely with the U.S.

Regional Opportunities Grow for Boeing Defense Products

Combat readiness is critical for any air force, and Red 6 aims to improve fighter pilots' skills with augmented reality training.

Red 6 Demos Augmented Reality Combat Training

Collins Aerospace pitot and air data sensors will be retrofitted to 500 Hainan Airlines aircraft.

Hainan Airlines Picks Collins Pitot, Air Data Sensors

Defending Singapore’s small airspace is a key mission for the RSAF, and relies on a sophisticated air defense system with upper- and lower-tier missiles.

Singapore’s Upper-Tier Air Defence Goes on Show

ST Engineering, Skyports, and Sumitomo are starting a trial program to deliver cargo to ships docked off Singapore using uncrewed aircraft.

Shore-to-Ship Drone Deliveries Could Cut Costs and Carbon

Elbit’s popular Skylark 3 UAS has been developed with a dual electric/internal combustion propulsion system offering a dramatic increase in endurance.

Elbit Unveils Skylark UAS with Hybrid Power

Two new facilities at existing sites will drive considerable expansion in Collins Aerospace’s ability to deliver and streamline its regional MRO services.

Collins Aerospace Expands MRO Capacity in Asia-Pacific

Leonardo has developed the BriteCloud family of expendable active decoys to provide vital radio frequency protection at an affordable cost.

U.S. Air Force Clearance Could Open the Door For BriteCloud

Peter Shaw-Smith

Despite resilience, further airline bankruptcies in Asia-Pacific cannot be ruled out

Asia Pacific Airlines Continue to Bridle at Border Restrictions

Comac concentrates on delivery of the ARJ21 to China Southern, China Eastern, and Air China.

Deliveries of Comac’s ARJ21 Approach 70 Units

Jon Lake

Developing two aircraft with common basic requirements and timeline have drawn Japan and the UK closer together in terms of technology development.

Growing Links Between Japan’s F-X and Anglo-Italian Tempest 

Incumbent Singapore FBO players Universal and Jet Aviation saw Jetex enter the market in 2020.

Singapore's Seletar Airport Poised to Turn Corner

All of Jet Aviation's U.S. FBOs, including its two newest at Bozeman, Montana and Scottsdale, Arizona, have achieved Stage 2 registration under IS-BAH.

All Jet Aviation U.S. FBOs Now IS-BAH Stage 2 

Turkish Aerospace is showing off the TF mock-up in Singapore as part of a wider effort to gain export orders for its indigenous products and technology.

Turkish Fighter Makes Asia-Pacific Debut

Evtol developer Eve signed LOIs for up to 90 more aircraft at the Singapore Airshow, bringing its order total to 1,785 worth $5.4 billion.

Eve Sees ‘Massive Market’ for APAC Urban Air Mobility

Foreign and domestic operators of large aircraft flying under Part 91/135 to airports in the EU will need to register on EASA’s environmental portal.

Aircraft Operators Must Submit Noise Data to EASA

NBAA announces recipients of the 2021 AMT Maintenance Scholarships, awarded to individuals working or planning to work in business aviation maintenance.

NBAA Awards $400k Worth of Mx Training Scholarships

Pula Aviation Services has acquired Airpart Supply Limited in a deal which will expand the service offerings it provides.

Pula Aviation Services Acquires Airpart Supply

Krimson Aviation, which is now at 38 airports and 20 countries, is eyeing further growth in East Africa in 2022.

Krimson Aviation Expands Presence in Africa

The Jetcruzer—a turbine single pusher fixed-wing design dating back to the mid-1980s—is being revived as an electric aircraft.

New Owners To Resurrect Jetcruzer as Electric Aircraft

The expanded Embraer maintenance capabilities for Signature TechnicAir in the UK follow new EASA and CAA approvals.

Signature TechnicAir UK Expands Embraer Mx Offerings

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