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.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Delivers First Two G700s to Customers
Manufacturer expects to hand over 50 to 52 of the ultra-long-range business jets this year
Maintenance and Modifications
JetSupport Launches Rapid Dispatch Support across Europe
A team of certified technicians serve all major OEMs
Training and Workforce
Climbing Fast Advocacy Campaign Expands with Student Partnership
Alpha Eta Rho International Aviation Fraternity becomes the 12th organization to join the initiative
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2024
Manufacturer expects to hand over 160 aircraft to customers this year, almost 50 more than in 2023
Aircraft
Daher Commemorates Margrit Waltz's 960th Ferry Flight
The 960th flight involved a trip in a TBM 960
Charter & Fractional
FAA Issues SMS Rules for Part 135 Operators
Charter operators will have up to three years to implement a proactive safety system
Fuel
Second Pilot Charged for Fraud against Travolta Company
Jorden Coursey's arrest follows that of Jean-Paul Lacruz Romero
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent's production will now migrate across the country to Robinson's California factory
Avionics
ForeFlight Crowdsources AHRS-based Turbulence Reports
The reported turbulence layer shows not only three turbulence levels but smooth air as well
Aircraft
Embraer Reaches Highest Bizjet Deliveries in 8 Years
The company has implemented a plan to mitigate its annual Q4 delivery rush
Safety
GWBAA Safety Day To Highlight Mental Health Issues
GWBAA also will discuss other safety, industry, and operational issues during its safety day
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
Environment
Protesters Interrupt Operations at Hanscom Field
The demonstration was in opposition to new hangar development at KBED
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
Maintenance and Modifications
TrustFlight Tech Log Connects with FL3XX Software
Accurate flight data is quickly available to operations teams
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Broker VOO Integrates with REDiFly
Integration allows real-time access to availability and location information
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
Regulations and Government
GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe
GAMA released recommendations for regulators and policymakers to support electric aviation
Aircraft
Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico
The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows
Charter & Fractional
Bluetail Onboards FlyExclusive Fleet
FlyExclusive operates nearly 100 aircraft in the U.S.
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
Training and Workforce
AINsight: The Pilot Pipeline Predicament
Traditional paths to accruing flight hours have dwindled
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
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
Airports
FAA Picks uAvionix ADS-B System To Prevent Incursions
FlightLine offers a lower-cost alternative to airport surveillance systems
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Used Jet Inventories on the Rise: Jefferies
The current inventory is still well below recent peaks
