2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Gregory Polek

Thousands of Boeing company employees, airline executives, lawmakers, and program luminaries celebrated the end of the 747’s 53-year production run.

Boeing Delivers Final 747 to Atlas Air

Jennifer Meszaros

Thailand's U-Tapao Airport to serve as heart of Southeast Asia's Eastern Economic Corridor

Mekong Countries Pin Development Hopes on Airport Progress

Chad Trautvetter

The Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot that can now be installed in King Air 200s adds features such as level mode and under/overspeed protection.

Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Gets FAA Nod for King Air 200s

Kerry Lynch

Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said the agency has taken initial precautions to protect the notam database.

FAA Bolsters Safeguards for Notam Maintenance, Database

Curt Epstein

The new Jetex FBO at London Biggin Hill Airport is the UAE-based company's first facility in the busy UK market.

Jetex Expands FBO Network to UK

Gordon Gilbert

The optimized profile descents now available at 64 U.S. airports reduce aircraft fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

FAA Adds Continuous Descents at 11 More Airports

NBAA praised the extended aircraft registration and temporary certificate authorizations, but warned operators to remain aware of a couple of "nuances." 

NBAA Guides on Aircraft Registration Extension 'Nuances'

Matt Thurber

Altea, like many other preowned business aircraft brokers, is preparing for a "new normal" of lower business jet prices and more availability.

Trends in Preowned Bizjet Market Show Pricing Pressure

The new Iridium Go! exec satellite communications device has been tested in light aircraft and delivers higher-speed connectivity.

Iridium Releases Certus-based Portable Communicator

Andreza Alberto is v-p of people, ESG, and corporate comms for Embraer and Angie Amberg joined Gulfstream as director of global external comms.

Embraer, Gulfstream Fill Key Comms Roles

Sheltair has won a request-for-proposals bid to take over an FBO at Atlanta-area Gwinnett County Airport.

Sheltair To Add Second Georgia FBO

Epps Aviation an FBO at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has been sold to SAR Trilogy's Aero Center FBO chain after nearly 60 years of family ownership.

Epps Aviation FBO Being Sold to Aero Center Chain

Flybe, a regional airline in the United Kingdom, has entered insolvency for the second time since March 2020.

UK Regional Carrier Flybe Ceases Operations 

A revised FAA document offers expand guidance on what aircraft approach categories pilots should use for instrument procedures.

FAA Clarifies Instrument Approach Categories

A newly released NTSB preliminary report offers few clues on why a Piper JetProp crashed on approach to the airport in Yoakum, Texas, on January 17.

Prelim Report Issued on Piper JetProp Fatal Crash

Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.

Honeywell Receives First SAF Shipment at Phoenix Campus

CrewBlast released an update to its crew-pairing app as it completed its first full year of operations and exceeded growth forecasts by 350 percent.

CrewBlast Caps Off Surge in Growth with App Update

The number of business aviation service suppliers on aircraft maintenance quote platform MRO Insider grew to 450 with the addition of 30 more AOG providers

MRO Insider Adds 30 More AOG Shops to MRO Quote Platform

Rep. Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) is moving from ranking member to chair of the House aviation subcommittee during an FAA reauthorization year.

Rep. Garret Graves Takes Helm of Aviation Subcommittee

Myairops is adding Spire Weather data to its aviation platform to provide users with better situational awareness and insights at airports.

Myairops, Spire Global Expand Partnership with Wx Data

Mark Huber

DoD's Operational Test and Evaluation office raps Grey Wolf, Chinook, and King Stallion for multiple deficiencies.

Pentagon Office Faults Progress on Rotorcraft Programs

Now operating two of three lines in Renton, Boeing expects more demand for the 737 Max to require a fourth line at the former 787 assembly bay in Everett.

Boeing To Establish 737 Line in Everett, Washington

Enstrom flies its first new production helicopter since reopening in May 2022, a 480B.

Enstrom Flies First New-production Helo Since Reopening

Hartzell Engine Tec has received FAA PMA for its Sky Tec HT starters for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters.

FAA Approves New Hartzell Starters for Robinsons

David Donald

The new T-54A twin turboprop aircraft is based on the King Air 260, and will replace the T-44C, an earlier King Air derivative.

U.S. Navy Begins Multi-Engine Trainer Replacement Program

NBAA's just concluded three-day Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference in Nashville drew a record number of attendees.

NBAA's Nashville SDC Tops the Charts

The first two production G700s broke 25 speed records during Gulfstream's just-completed world tour of the new ultra-long-range twinjet.

Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records

ICAO has revised its North Atlantic operations and airspace manual, and flight planner OpsGroup is helping pilots make sense of the changes via a summary.

Revised North Atlantic Ops Manual Published

Repositioning and retrieving aircraft is one of the tasks that the CH-53K military helicopter will perform in its operational life.

King Stallion Helicopter Demonstrates Lifting Power

Charter availability is still difficult as several factors, such as industry consolidation, new flyers, and workforce issues, squeeze the market.

Charter Brokers Facing 'Perfect Storm'

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Runway excursions account for one-third of business aircraft accidents and, barring mechanical issues, are preventable.

AINsight: Preventing Runway Excursions a Complex Task

The FAA is exploring the potential of aircraft-based augmentation of global navigation satellite system signals.

FAA Researching Advanced RAIM for GPS Approaches

The U.S. House approved a measure to create a task force to probe necessary improvements in the notices to air missions (notam) system.

U.S. House Passes Notam Improvement Measure

AEG Fuels fuel providers joined forces at NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference with an AEG network exhibit space.

New Branded Fuel Dealer Network Debuts at NBAA SDC 

After two years of construction, the unique Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-locka Executie Airport is ready for its debut.

Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-locka To Open on February 1

Leonardo will fly its latest AW09 single turbine engine prototype with Safran's Arriel 2K engine.

Leonardo AW09 Switches To Safran Power

Lunar New Year demand and the end of China's Zero-Covid policy and has seen the country's airlines aggressively resume international services.

Chinese Airlines Ready To Rebuild Asia-Pacific Networks

Despite a decline in deliveries of Bell military helicopters last year, the company delivered 176 civil helicopters in 2022, up from 156 the prior year.

Bell's Civil Helicopter Deliveries Surge in 2022

The FAA has extended the deadline for comment on its NPRM for mandatory safety management systems to April.

Bizav Groups Praise SMS NPRM Comment Reprieve

Talks between Embraer and potential suppliers for a new turboprop have advanced more slowly than expected.

Embraer Confirms Launch Delay for Proposed Turboprop

The temperature was below freezing and snow was falling when a Phenom 300 crashed on takeoff from Utah's Provo Municipal Airport on January 2.

Below Freezing and Snowing at Time of Phenom 300 Fatal Crash

A 33-year-old Detroit man who opened fire on state police helicopter was fatally shot by officers on the ground. 

Police Kill Man Lasing, Shooting at Helicopter

After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.

Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year

The Overture Superfactory would sit on a 62-acre campus at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Boom Breaks Ground on North Carolina Overture Plant

Airbus Helicopters reported that it received 374 orders and made 344 deliveries last year.

Airbus Helicopters Continues Market Leadership in 2022

The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.

Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters

Jerry Siebenmark

Revenue and profit also rose for Wichita-based Textron Aviation.

Textron Aviation Aircraft Deliveries Soar in Q4

Gogo anticipates a chip that is necessary for its 5G service will be delivered by mid-year ad that its service will launch in the fourth quarter.

Chip Necessary for Gogo 5G on Pace for Midyear Delivery

Last year saw Ontic fully integrate its Staverton site in the UK, which now serves as one of the company's main production facilities.

Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Looks To Build on 2022 Growth

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.

Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023

At this morning's opening session at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, NBAA head Ed Bolen looked ahead at what 2023 could bring.

Bolen Talks Industry Challenges and Opportunities at SDC

The acquisition of ADS-B Exchange enables JetNet to expand into real-time flight data while ADS-B Exchange said it can maintain its unfiltered data.

JetNet Buys ADS-B Exchange

The company reflects on its history and looks ahead at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference this week in Nashville.

Avfuel Launches 50th-anniversary Celebration at SDC

Flight Data Systems will provide its Readouts service, including FDR and CVR reports, for Avionicare East Africa.

Avionicare East Africa Selects FDS Readouts Service

The installation of modern navigation aids ends a 30-year interruption of full air traffic control operations over Somalia and the surrounding region.

Somalian Airspace To Become Class A, Restoring ATC Services

Covington Aircraft Engines' relationship with Pratt & Whitney Canada extends back to the Canadian manufacturer's radial engines.

Covington Renews PT6A Engine Overhaul Designation

The report, which suggests alertness management programs, was submitted to the agency 18 months ago.

FAA Releases Part 135 Fatigue Recommendations

NBAA's newly developed Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate program provides training opportunities for flight department personnel.

NBAA Unveils Bizav Scheduler Certificate Program

Nearly three-dozen educational and panel discussions are planned for NBAA's SDC2023, including roundtables with CBP and FAA officials.

SDC2023 To Bring Bevy of Educational Sessions

Envirotech Vehicles and Garsite have partnered on the industry's first all-electric aircraft refueler, which makes its public debut this week in Nashville.

 Electric Refueler Makes History at SDC2023

After five years, Bohlke International Aviation has replaced its FBO on St. Croix which was destroyed by Hurricane Maria.

Bohlke International Aviation Rises Again on St. Croix

Crownair, an FBO at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport is among the latest to join the Avfuel dealer network.

San Diego's Crownair Joins the Avfuel Network

Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.

AEA Launches Resource To Promote Aerospace Careers

The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.

Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos

NATA's recently formed AAM Committee named its co-chairs and outlined a strategic vision as members connected with others on a range of related issues.

NATA Town Hall Brings AAM Community, Members Together

The acquisition gives Prima Air Group access to ultra-long-range business jets such as the Gulfstream G650ER.

Charter Firm Pegasus Acquired by Prima Air Group

Ethiopian authorities say an electrical problem caused the Max 8’s left AOA sensor to fail, an assertion disputed by the NTSB. 

NTSB Finds More Problems with Final Report on ET Max Crash

The integration is expected to enable aircraft operators to dispatch flights faster and easier.

Jetex, Skylegs Integrate Systems for Aircraft Operators

Charles Alcock

Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.

Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft

The five-year contract with Lufthansa CityLine solidifies relationship with Professional Aircraft Accessories.

Professional Aircraft Inks Landing Gear Contract

JetCenters of Colorado's third FBO has now joined the Avfuel branded network 

All JetCenters of Colorado FBOs Now Avfuel Dealers

Since its start in 2015, Standard Aviation has turned the FBO situation at St. Thomas' Cyril E. King Airport on its head.

FBO Profile: Standard Aviation Reinvents the Caribbean FBO

The FAA looked to TikTok and gamers to recruit air traffic controllers and results far exceeded the agency's expectations, FAA's Nolen said.

Nolen Advises To 'Go Where Audience Is' To Build Workforce

Chartright Air Group's FBO at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport in Ontario, Canada, is joining the World Fuel Services network. 

Chartright's Second FBO Joins World Fuel Network

Under its Primesky FBO brand, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico will add ground handling services at Hermosillo International Airport.

Primesky To Begin Ground Handling at Mexican Airport

The latest addition to Argus International's TraqPak software gives subscribers to ability to track their aircraft movements on the ground.

Argus TraqPak Adds Aircraft Ground Tracking Capability

Climate JetClub developed an app that maps empty-leg flights, saying booking those flights could be more sustainable and less costly.

Climate JetClub Eyes Sustainability with Empty-leg App

Fueled by a new round of financing, private jet charter provider Aero is expanding its market with the opening of a hub in Dallas, Texas.

Public Charter Operator Aero Expands to Texas

There's more to being safe than simply not crashing, and here we learn how from helicopter experts.

How To Be a Safe Helicopter Pilot

ATP said the enhancements to Flightdocs Operations will improve communication to keep flight scheduling and trip planning running smoothly.

ATP To Introduce Flightdocs Enhancements at SDC

2023 is already seeing airlines in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations restore service, expand fleets, and enhance air connectivity in the region. 

Asean Carriers Prepare for Post-pandemic Rebound 

Sales for preowned, single-engine helicopters were down 12 percent in 2022 as supply dwindles.

Used Single-engine Helicopter Sales Fell in 2022

Richard Pedicini

Brazil's TAM Aviação Executiva is highlighting its aircraft ground handling and maintenance services at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.

TAM AE Welcomes Bizav to Brazil at NBAA S&D Show

Vista Global Holding's revenue last year was 50 percent higher than 2021, driven by a 74 percent rise in VistaJet’s program membership gross hours sold.

Vista Global Sees Jump in Revenue, Members in 2022

Jefferies, citing Oliver Wyman insight, believes a global pilot shortage could continue through 2032, with the shortfall hitting North America first.

Pilot Shortage Expected To Continue Through Next Decade

The Canadian Business Aviation Association's participation in an industry-government advanced air mobility task group will help shape priorities for AAM.

CBAA Joins Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Task Group

Volato's Broker Rewards program offers an up to 4 percent cash commission for booking its HondaJets.

Volato Offers Broker Perks To Use Its HondaJet Fleet

Flying the Daher Kodiak 900 Turboprop

Spring Adamo, a longtime business aviation scheduler and former chair of the S&D Committee, is this year’s recipient of the S&D Leadership Award.

NBAA Honors FirstEnergy's Spring Adamo for Leadership

Sikorsky delivered its 5,000th Black Hawk Helicopter to the U.S. Army, which plans to fly the type for at least another 40 years.

Sikorsky Delivers 5,000th Black Hawk Helicopter

A Texas federal judge has ruled that Boeing must appear in court on January 26 for arraignment on criminal charges over two fatal 737 Max accidents.

Boeing To Face Criminal Charges Related to Max Crashes

Craig Erickson, safety program manager for Solairus Aviation, explains how his company's safety philosophy helps Solairus be successful.

Craig Erickson: managing safety for a large fleet operator

Sheryl Barden

The pilot shortage requires corporate flight department managers to have "hard conversations" with HR about increasing pilot compensation and benefits.

AINsight: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

The CAE Army contract is valued at $250 million through 2032, including option years, and encompasses virtual, simulation, and aircraft training.

CAE Wins Follow-on U.S. Army Flight-training Contract

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