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.
Avionics
Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts
The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
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
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
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Pilot Union Votes To Ratify Tentative Agreement
The agreement includes salary increases and quality-of-life improvements
Aircraft
IADA Grows Global Footprint
The latest additions include an agreement with the African Business Aviation Association
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
Aircraft
HondaJet with Stormy Past To Hit the Market
After five years of inactivity, the HondaJet will return to the factory for maintenance
Airports
FAA Selects First Airports for New Runway Safety System
The SAI will depict airport surface traffic for controllers
Rotorcraft
Safran Renews U.S. Coast Guard Arriel Support Contract
The five-year contract covers 240 engines powering MH-65 helicopters
Avionics
Garmin Expands Avionics Database Solutions for Europe
European aircraft operators now have a more cost-effective option to update their Garmin aviation databases
Airports
General Aviation Threat Removed at Dublin Airport for Now
Proposed passenger caps no longer apply to general aviation operations at Irish airport
Regulations and Government
Axis Building King Air 90GTx Flight Sim for INCAS
Company has finished flight testing campaign to gather data for simulator
Aircraft
Vref: Preowned Bizjet Market in Adjustment Period
High interest rates, election insecurities, and global economy weigh on used business jet sales
Security
Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens
EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns
Aircraft
Daher Ramping Up TBM, Kodiak Production
Company plans to deliver 60 TBMs and 25 Kodiaks this year
Aircraft
Argus: Business Aircraft Ops Continue Slide in March but April Improving
Globally, worldwide business aircraft operations were off YOY by 3.7 percent in March
Maintenance and Modifications
WingWork Jumps into Bizav Maintenance Software Market
The software platform offers maintenance tracking and other management features
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53 Part 2
Disqualifying medical conditions for pilots aren't equal—the devil is in the details
Training and Workforce
NBAA Management Guide Updates on Best Practices
The membership resource is now only available online
Aircraft
Growing Demand in Central Europe Draws Gulfstream to Aero Friedrichshafen
Gulfstream made its first appearance at the German general aviation show last year
Avionics
Universal Weather Updates the Worldwide ADS-B Landscape
Better equipped and better served is still the case in many countries
FBOs
ExecuJet Renovates Sydney FBO
Upgrades to the passenger lounge and reception areas signal the end of phase one of the project
Airports
KBED Hangar Developers Submit Draft Environmental Report
Project would add 17 hangars and revamp another 18
Training and Workforce
Bizav Welcomes Mental Health ARC Recommendations as Key Move Forward
The collaborative process brought a deep understanding to the problems, NBAA's Larsen said
Regulations and Government
Comment Period Extended on FAA Mx Options Proposal
Agency gives an additional month for comments due to omissions and errors in the NPRM
Cabin Interior and Electronics
CAT’s Falcon 6X Connects with Satcom Direct
Satcom systems were installed during the 6X's completion
