2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

FlyExclusive's maintenance facilities enable it to perform more than 80 percent of the work on its 90+ business jet fleet.

FlyExclusive Adds Paint Hangar at North Carolina HQ

Jon Lake

Technological advances have allowed Elta to develop a small, heavily automated surveillance system that can be carried by the Praetor 600 business jet.

Embraer and IAI/Elta Launch Cost-effective AEW Aircraft

While Saab has ceased marketing its Swordfish MPA, a similar aircraft is now being pitched by PAL as competition to Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon.

PAL’s Global 6500-based Maritime Patroller Emerges

Mark Huber

Brazilian helicopter operator Ocean Explorer has selected Embraer's Beacon digital maintenance platform.

Ocean Explorer Teams With Embraer on Helo Mx System

Jennifer Meszaros

An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.

Cambodia Steps Up Training with CAE Full Flight Simulator

Jennifer Leach English

The G700 just completed a world tour.

Gulfstream Celebrates G700 in Manhattan

Garmin's autoland system for the Cirrus Vision Jet can automatically land the airplane if the pilot becomes incapacitated. 

Brazil's ANAC Approves Cirrus Vision Jet Autoland

Kerry Lynch

Senate Commerce Committee set to review the nomination of Phil Washington to become the next FAA administrator.

Senate Commerce Hearing To Focus on FAA Nomination

Charles Alcock

Aviation must take a multi-pronged approach to reach net-zero and even then the path will be fraught with technological and practical difficulties.

Report: Aviation's Net-zero Goal Not Easily Achievable

Gogo Business Aviation

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, February 28

Curt Epstein

The newly-opened Skyway Center at San Carlos Airport offers 50,000 sq ft of hangar space in an upscale complex aimed at general aviation owners.

New Luxury GA Hangar Complex Opens in San Francisco Area

More than 4,500 attendees participated in the 34th annual WAI Conferennce in California, with 32 countries represented.

WAI Concludes Record Conference in Long Beach

KinectAir plans to use Electra’s nine-passenger eSTOL aircraft to develop point-to-point regional air mobility services in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

KinectAir Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Charter Network

Gordon Gilbert

Five people were killed when a Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12 broke apart in flight over Nevada on February 24.

PC-12 Crash Is Third Guardian Flight Fatal Accident

Neelam Mathews

Orders for 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft form the basis for a long-haul reprieve by Air India.

Air India Targets Long Haul Markets, Aims to Challenge Emirates

Gregory Polek

The sale of 49 percent of SuperJet International to a UAE investment group will see a production plant established in Al Ain. 

UAC To Exit Superjet 100, Investors Eye UAE Production Plant

The Air Company is pioneering a pathway for sustainable aviation fuel, one that uses limitless air as a feedstock.

New SAF Made From Air Could Be a Game Changer

Adoption of flight operations quality assurance post flight analysis by single-pilot jet operators can help drive safety improvements. 

CJP-FOQA Now Available for Citation Jet Pilots Members

Kait Wilson

The IADA Foundation has awarded 10 scholarship grants to this year's round of recipients.

IADA Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships

Universal Aviation has added ground handling supervisory services at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport.

Universal Expands Ground Handling Supervision in Brazil

Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000. 

Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of

The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.

MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version

Wings Air Helicopters will begin scheduled morning commuter service between White Plains, New York and Manhattan starting on March 1.

Wings Air Helicopters To Begin NYC Commuter Service 

AeroBrigham plans to expand the approvals for the AeroDisplay head-up display into the Part 27 helicopter market.

AeroBrigham Buys MyGoFlight Head-up Display Division

Luxaviation is addding aircaft to its fleets throughout the Asia-Pacific region as it sees a post-pandemic rebound.

Luxaviation Expanding Fleet in Asia-Pacific

The UAE had tried to order Predators earlier, but that deal ended over security concerns that scuppered the country's F-35 purchase. 

STOL Predator/Sky Guardian Variant Attracts Emirati Interest

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case

Chris Pocock

Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.

Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s

David Rathbun died when his Cirrus SR22 crashed near Duluth

Cirrus Aircraft Engineering Chief Killed in Crash 

AIN Senior Editor Jerry Siebenmark Flies West

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions. 

AINsight: Keep It Clean

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turbine engine was introduced in 1963, and the latest versions are four times more powerful.

PT6 Reaches 60 Years, Pratts Fly a Billion Hours

In addition to the first P2 model, Mayman Aerospace is working on new Speeder models including the Micro, Cargo and Endurance Class aircraft.

UAE Backs Plans for Speeder Family of Air Utility VTOLs

Business aviation is facing increasing environmental pressures in Europe but is prevented from taking steps such as SAF use, GAMA's Bunce warns.

Bunce: Bizav Between 'Rock and Hard Place' on Environment in Europe

Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute. 

Robinson Now Offers Pressure Refueling for R66

Chad Trautvetter

Duncan Aviation has completed its first 7,500-landing inspection for a Bombardier Challenger 300, in conjunction with an interior and paint refurb project.

Duncan Completes First 7,500-landing Inspection on CL300

Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.

Air Ambulance Provider Rega Logs Record Transports

Luna Aviation Group saw record returns for both its LunaJets private charter brokerage and LunaGroup Charter brokerage.

Luna Aviation Group Posts Record Returns in 2022

Airports in the U.S. are facing challenges from local communities concerned about potential harm caused by leaded avgas. 

GAMA Chief Criticizes FAA-Santa Clara MoU

Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload. 

Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan

Following its acquisition of Mayo Aviation late last year, Priester Aviation's fleet numbers more than 80, including the recent additions of five aircraft.

Priester Continues Growth with Five More Managed Jets

Stellar Aviation has begun construction on its new $25 million FBO complex at Reno/Tahoe International Airport.

Stellar Aviation Breaks Ground on New Reno FBO

Duncan Aviation has painted the first Pilatus PC-24 light jet outside of a Pilatus production facility.

Duncan Is First Third-party Shop To Paint a PC-24

Cathy Buyck

The European airline group's move appears to be part of a new wave of consolidation in the industry that will be subject to regulatory scrutiny.

IAG Relaunches Plan to Acquire Spain's Air Europa

Constant Aviation will be folded under sister company Flexjet as the fractional provider's in-house maintenance department.

Constant Aviation Now Under Flexjet's Wing

Simcom CEO and GAMA chairman Eric Hinson said the FAA has "really, really struggled" to provide effective guidance and oversight.

Simcom's Hinson Warns of Major Challenges on Reg Front

Flight operations, orders, and pricing propped up the business jet market in 2022, but economic headwinds will test its resiliency, GJC said.

GJC: Bizjet Market Flourished in 2022, but Headwinds Persist

The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.

Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas

With Atlantic Aviation's FBO lease at Colorado's Aspen-Pitkin County Airport set to expire later this year, there is fierce competition for the facility.

Competition Strong for Aspen FBO Lease

Skyryse aims to install its FlightOS automated flight deck on existing aircraft such as the Robinson R66 helicopter.

Skyryse Gets FAA Nod for FlightOS STC Applications

Textron Aviation has established a dedicated parts stockroom in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Textron Aviation Stocking Aircraft Parts in Alaska

The state-owned carrier may once again be partly privatized as the Sri Lankan government deals with fallout from a financial crisis.

SriLankan Airlines Chases Foreign Income with Route Reboot

Dassault Falcon's 2023 MRO regional seminars will be held between April 5 and May 17. 

Dassault Falcon Announces 2023 Mx/Ops Seminar Schedule

The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.

Bell Flies 505 with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.

Twirly Birds Set Heli-Expo Meeting

Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.

China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network

Turboprop deliveries led the increases in 2022, according to GAMA, while supply chain problems tempered improving business jet deliveries, GAMA reported.

GAMA: General Aviation Aircraft Shipments, Billings Improve in 2022

Tradewind Aviation will add another operational base in the Northeast when it sets up shop at Hudson Valley Regional Airport this summer.

Tradewind Aviation To Expand Operations to Hudson Valley

Thrive Aviation's headquarters expansion houses an operations control center, training, and executive offices, among other functions.

Thrive Aviation Opens Headquarters Expansion

Coulson has placed one of its CH-47D helitankers in Argentina to fight fires.

Coulson Dispatches Chinook to Argentina

The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport. 

HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure

AIN Staff

Jerry Siebenmark, a senior editor at AIN, passed away on February 20 after battling cancer for more than three years.

Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly  in 2022, but requests for UAS surged. 

Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022

David Donald

The first two-seater version of the Korean fighter to fly is the fourth of six developmental aircraft.

South Korean Industry Flies First Two-seat KF-21 Boramae Fighter

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, February 21

 A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.

AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff

Papuan independence rebels have threatened to kill Susi Air pilot Philip Merthens if Indonesia will not recognize the territory's independence. 

Indonesian Officials Seek Release of Captured Airline Pilot

Avionics sales last year marked their largest gain since AEA began releasing its Avionics Market Report but are still just below pre-pandemic levels.

Avionics Sales Take Big Step Up in 2022, AEA Reports

Embraer is coexhibiting with Marshall University at the 2023 Women in Aviation International Confernce to highlight the OEM's support of a new AMT program.

Embraer Teams Up with Marshall Univ at WAI Conference

Jetscape, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is now a member of the Titan Aviation Fuel network.

Fort Lauderdale FBO Joins Titan Fuel Dealer Network

U.S. business aircraft departures in 2022 saw almost a 10 percent gain and many top bizav airports had more activity than 2019, ACJ reported.

Airbus Corporate Jets Sees Jump in Bizav Activity in U.S.

SmartSky adds two patents to federal infringement lawsuit against inflight connectivity company Gogo.

SmartSky Ups Ante in Gogo Lawsuit

The NTSB has introduced an interactive graphic tool enabling researchers to visualize data about general aviation accidents.

NTSB Unveils Graphic Data Tool for Genav Accidents

Pricing is still up 25 percent as used business jet inventories have swelled by 40 percent from a year ago, Jefferies reports.

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Up 40% YOY

Milestone will lease six helicopters to Bristow in support of a search and rescue contract with the Netherlands Coast Guard.

Milestone Leases Back Bristow Search-and-rescue Deal

India’s primary aircraft manufacturer is proposing a highly capable advanced trainer with the potential to be re-roled for operational duties.

Hindustan Aeronautics Unveils Lead-in Fighter Trainer Project

The Cessna SkyCourier is now available with a gravel kit enabling operations from unimproved runways.

SkyCourier Ready for Unimproved Fields with Gravel Kit

Recent analysis by Ascend by Cirium shows a superheated business jet pricing market which could be headed for a correction.

Market Analyst Warns of Possible Bizjet Bubble

Jack Prewitt—founder of aircraft brokerage Jack Prewitt & Associates—passed away on February 8 at his Texas home.

Aircraft Broker Jack Prewitt Dies

MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints. 

MyFlight Tours Addresses Milwaukee Complaints

PHI MRO Services will host a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.

PHI To Host Corrosion Seminar at Heli-Expo

United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues. 

Aerial Firefighters Form Association

Embraer's private jet division delivered nearly half of its yearly output of executive jets in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Embraer Executive Jets Closed Out 2022 on a High Note

The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.

Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop

Sheryl Barden

Flight departments need to be up front about the rules for allowing their crewmembers to do contract flying.

AINsight: Making Hay while the Sun Shines

Wheels Up employees in nearly every department are using the Comply365 mobile app to manage their ops documents and records, the software specialist said.

Wheels Up Streamlines Doc Management with Comply365

The full restoration of Lear Jet 23-003 will shine well-deserved light on the first purpose-built business jet.

Foundation Formed To Restore First-delivered Learjet

Verijet anticipates a "significant private investement" and for former Boeing CEO Muilenburg to join its board after a SPAC deal collapsed.

Verijet Eyes Major Investment after SPAC-deal Ends

Guests at Southern Illinois Airport will be able to sample the first beer brewed at a general aviation airport starting next week.

Illinois General Aviation Airport Makes Brewing History

In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.

FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate

Bluetail is planning to expand its market, introduce products, and further its automation with a $2.2 million investment led by AZ-VC.

Bluetail Secures Further $2.2M Investment

Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.

Airbus Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow

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