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's G650 Fleet Logs 1M Flight Hours
Ultra-long-range twinjet entered service in 2012
Maintenance and Modifications
Million Air Dallas Introduces Aircraft Maintenance Oversight Plans
Operators can choose between two levels of supervision
Avionics
Hands On: Flying Honeywell’s FMS Guided Visual Approaches
Visual approaches may look easy, but formal guidance is a significant safety enhancement
FBOs
DC Aviation G-OPS Reveal Newly Renovated Nice FBO
The Joint venture was awarded the FBO in 2022 and renovated it
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill En Route to President's Desk with Landslide House Vote
House passes five-year reauthorization bill by vote of 387-26
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB
Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021
Environment
Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program
Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Regulations and Government
NATA Partners with KGG To Guide Members on Reg Issues
KGG has expertise a range of areas including SMS and certification
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Lands European Nod
$75 million twinjet can now be delivered to European customers
Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
FBOs
Pittsburgh-area FBOs Join Phillips 66 Network
Founded in 2007, AirQuest operates two Pennsylvania FBOs offering a variety of services
Training and Workforce
FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April
Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Taps Spirit Aeronautics’ Avionics Expertise
Companies sign agreement to collaborate on complementary maintenance support
FBOs
Sonoma Aviation Adds Two FBOs To IS-BAH Stage 3 List
Two California FBOs are the latest to rise to the ground handling safety program's top rung
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Safety
ACSF Safety Symposium Highlights Risks, Opportunities
The annual gathering was held at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus
Engines
P&WC Secures Transport Canada Nod for PW545D
Engine will power Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend business jet
Environment
Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX
The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Avionics
Southeast Aero STC Amended for SPZ-equipped Hawker 800s
Upgrade breathes new life into a venerable airframe
Rotorcraft
Milestone Leasing Two AW169s to Northern Rescue
The two helicopters are the leasing company's first placement in New Zealand
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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Enidine Showing HIC Damper and UltraLoc Buttons at AIX
The new components offer designers more flexibility and customization
Aircraft
Piper Taps Troyes Aviation as Approved Service Center
Partnership with Flying Smart Aero forged at Aero Friedrichshafen
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
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Personal Liability of Aircraft LLC Owners
Piercing the veil isn't as difficult as many LLC owners assume
Aircraft
First G700 on U.S. Registry Enters Service with Avjet Global
The backlog of G700s is starting to dwindle as more enter service
Maintenance and Modifications
First Customer Selects AkzoNobel VR Painting Training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
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
