Latest from Rob Finfrock

The Great Recession sealed the fate for the Beechcraft Premier family but its fans remain faithful.

One of the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I found its true calling in performing a host of specialized operations.

Delegations to annual One Young World global conference drove the development of a new European-focused sustainability program for business aviation.

Companies participating in the EBAA Ambassador program will meet in person with their counterparts in the NBAA Leadership Council during EBACE 2022.

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

Post-bankruptcy Eclipse Aero has stabilized vendor relationships and is now working to upgrade more than two dozen aircraft for European fleet customers.

Albuquerque, New Mexico-based One Aviation will now be liquidated after several failed reorganization attempts.

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge singed off for One Aviation's Chapter 11 exit via asset sales to AML Global Eclipse and Nautical Hero Group.

Two additional entities have submitted bids for assets of the defunct Eclipse 500/550 manufacturer and support provider.

AML Global Eclipse intends to purchase the remnants of Eclipse Aerospace, which merged with Kestrel Aircraft in 2015 to form One Aviation.

With its remaining workforce furloughed, a bid to liquidate the former Eclipse 500/550 manufacturer and support provider’s assets is reportedly under way.

One Aviation withdrew its motion for a Section 363 sale of the bankrupt company's assets to Florida-based real estate holding firm SE Falcon.

The U.S. Trustee's office claims terms of the Section 363 sale violates Supreme Court precedent governing the reimbursement to creditors.

SE Falcon is waiting on final approval to purchase the assets of One Aviation out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

One Aviation can proceed with an expedited sale of its assets to a new buyer, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ruled on September 3.

Motion filed by One Aviation says Citiking is no longer able to bring the company out of bankruptcy but also indicates a new buyer is in the wings.

Chinese-based investor Citiking said it has been working diligently to get Eclipse 500 manufacturer One Aviation out of bankruptcy.

After 19 months with no resolution in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of One Aviation, unsecured creditors have moved to convert the case to liquidation.

While the CFIUS ruling allows One Aviation to be acquired by Chinese-backed Citiking International, when it will exit bankruptcy is unclear.

The company reports 25 deliveries worldwide last year, with 38 helicopters in service across the U.S.

The stands, delivered to Southern California Edison, feature ergonomic padding and tool and refuse collectors to assist AMTs with their maintenance duties.

STC-holders StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems report significant interest from Canadian operators following receipt of Transport Canada certification

Heli-One is working with Leonardo Helicopters to establish intermediate and tail gearbox (IGB, TGB) service and repair capability.

Centaurium Aviation sees “great potential” for Bell line in Switzerland.

Universal's concept avionics suite aims to provide greater head-up operation in critical flight phases and low visibility conditions.

The Canadian-registered aircraft suffered loss of the captain's navigational information and autopilot and pressurization controls.

The FastFin system augments tail rotor authority to provide greater control and increased useful load.

The new NVG-compatible device offers remote radio asset keying and an optional internal Li-Ion battery.

Kopter announced its first order from the Philippines and additional purchase options from Rainier Heli International.

Lynx NGT-9000R+ displays traffic and position information on the Helionix flight deck suite saving weight and space.