Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Environment
Protesters Interrupt Operations at Hanscom Field
The demonstration was in opposition to new hangar development at KBED
Aircraft
Embraer Reaches Highest Bizjet Deliveries in 8 Years
The company has implemented a plan to mitigate its annual Q4 delivery rush
Aircraft
IADA Reports Jump in Q1 Preowned Bizcraft Transactions
253 preowned business aircraft transactions closed in Q1, up from 239 in the first three months of 2023
Safety
GWBAA Safety Day To Highlight Mental Health Issues
GWBAA also will discuss other safety, industry, and operational issues during its safety day
Maintenance and Modifications
TrustFlight Tech Log Connects with FL3XX Software
Accurate flight data is quickly available to operations teams
ATC
NTSB Chair Commends FAA Move To Improve Controller Rest
The changes to controller rest time could result in more mandatory overtime
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst, Dassault Extend Service Center Contract
The company has been working with Dassault for the past 17 years
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Broker VOO Integrates with REDiFly
Integration allows real-time access to availability and location information
Avionics
ForeFlight Crowdsources AHRS-based Turbulence Reports
The reported turbulence layer shows not only three turbulence levels but smooth air as well
Rotorcraft
Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin
The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft
Rotorcraft
Recoil STCs Super Puma T1000-E Firefighting Tank
The carbon-fiber tank can carry 1,000 gallons of water plus 35 gallons of foam
Training and Workforce
AINsight: The Pilot Pipeline Predicament
Traditional paths to accruing flight hours have dwindled
Regulations and Government
GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe
GAMA released recommendations for regulators and policymakers to support electric aviation
Environment
EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 62% since 2005
Emissions also fell 38% between 2019 and 2022 despite a 23% increase in flight hours
Charter & Fractional
Bluetail Onboards FlyExclusive Fleet
FlyExclusive operates nearly 100 aircraft in the U.S.
Aircraft
Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico
The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows
Airports
FAA Picks uAvionix ADS-B System To Prevent Incursions
FlightLine offers a lower-cost alternative to airport surveillance systems
Avionics
Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts
The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Charter & Fractional
Frax Operator Volato Releases First-quarter Metrics
Despite a dip in flight hours, the company's hourly price remained strong
Environment
California FBO Offers SAF Pricing Parity Promotion
The deal is part of Sonoma Aviation's Green Week Celebration
Regulations and Government
IRS Chief Expresses Concern about Business Aircraft Deductions
Werfel told Congress IRS resources had been 'stretched thin' in the area of bizjet deduction compliance
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Creates AI-based Tool for MROs, Manufacturers
Honeywell Performance+ for Aerospace uses the Forge platform to offer AI and machine-learning efficiencies
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Pilot Union Votes To Ratify Tentative Agreement
The agreement includes salary increases and quality-of-life improvements
Regulations and Government
FAA Guidance Provides Compliance Path for European Ramp Checks
FAA's policy notice fills a gap in guidance that has been ongoing for years
Regulations and Government
AIA Calls for Passage of Tax Act with R&D Expensing Fix
A 2022 tax change altered the way businesses deduct R&D expenses
Aircraft
IADA Grows Global Footprint
The latest additions include an agreement with the African Business Aviation Association
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Teams Up with IADA on Pre-purchase Data
IADA members will have seamless access to pre-purchase inspection and other aircraft information
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Used Jet Inventories on the Rise: Jefferies
The current inventory is still well below recent peaks
Aircraft
Vref: Preowned Bizjet Market in Adjustment Period
High interest rates, election insecurities, and global economy weigh on used business jet sales
Rotorcraft
Safran Renews U.S. Coast Guard Arriel Support Contract
The five-year contract covers 240 engines powering MH-65 helicopters
