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.
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Ascend Progresses with FAA Certification Testing
The Ascend prototype has completed 350 flight test hours
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Personal Liability of Aircraft LLC Owners
Piercing the veil isn't as difficult as many LLC owners assume
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Overwhelmingly Passes Senate
Senate voted 88 to 4 in favor of reauthorizing the FAA
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Set To Expand Operations with Aircraft Hangar
Project to double size of dedicated maintenance space
Aircraft
Piper Taps Troyes Aviation as Approved Service Center
Partnership with Flying Smart Aero forged at Aero Friedrichshafen
Aircraft
Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Maintenance and Modifications
First Customer Selects AkzoNobel VR Painting Training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
Aircraft
First G700 on U.S. Registry Enters Service with Avjet Global
The backlog of G700s is starting to dwindle as more enter service
Charter & Fractional
SkyShare Lowers Frax Down Payments and Monthly Fees
Fleet now includes aircraft ranging in size from the Pilatus PC-12 to Gulfstream's G450
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Thornton Aviation Completes G650 Starlink Installation
The installation took three weeks and was done while the airplane was down for maintenance
Airports
London Biggin Hill Airport Sees More Potential for Economic Impact
A new economic study shows increased added value and jobs
Aircraft
Argus TraqPak: Global Bizav Flying Up in April
The monthly report showed increases everywhere but North America
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas-area Maintenance Provider Expands
The addition of a newly-renovated hangar caps a three-year upgrade program
Environment
ExecuJet Adds SAF at Paris Le Bourget
The move follows the FBO's recent switch to all-electric ground equipment
Accidents
NTSB: TBM 700 Crashed while Maneuvering for Landing
The preliminary accident report shows a series of autopilot engagements and disengagements
Aircraft
Gulfstream G600 Certified for Steep Approaches
Business jet demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities at London City Airport and Switzerland’s Lugano Airport
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Business Jets Drive Strong Q1 Revenues at Embraer
The cost of production rate increases dragged on earnings for the Brazilian group
Aircraft
Airbus Research Highlights Factors Driving New Bizjet Buys
Buyers want lower operating costs, greater fuel efficiency, and new technology
Rotorcraft
Bell Testing 429 Helicopter Autonomy Laboratory
The fly-by-wire Bell 429-based flying lab is capable of autonomous flight
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Pushing To Get FAA Bill Passed This Week
NBAA put out a call for members to urge action on FAA bill
Regulations and Government
FAA Approves More Antidepressants for Pilots
Three additional medications are now "conditionally acceptable"
Rotorcraft
Legislators Kill Hawaii Air Tour Insurance Bill
The bill would have required liability insurance of $20 million per person
FBOs
Oklahoma GA Airport Breaks Ground on New FBO Complex
The $5 million project includes a terminal, hangar, and utility connections
Aircraft
Zipporah Marmor Takes Helm at Opus Aero North America
Opus Aero appointed Zipporah Marmor as managing partner of operations in North America
Aircraft
Beechcraft Denali Begins FAA Certification Flight Tests
Textron Aviation aims to certify the turboprop single in 2025
Charter & Fractional
Mx and Personnel Costs Cut Berkshire Hathaway Earnings
The company's aviation revenues grew while earnings dropped
Accidents
R44 Crash Final Report Cites Maintenance Errors
Missing hardware led the NTSB to conclude that pilots and maintenance personnel performed "inadequate inspections"
Environment
EBACE Show Organizers Announce Trio of Keynote Speakers
An aviation pioneer, air traffic management leader, and local politician will address EBACE 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Parts Distribution Center
The Wichita facility stocks 150,000 unique parts
