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.
FBOs
Sheltair Starts Construction on Sarasota FBO
For the aviation real estate specialist, this will be its 13th FBO in Florida
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Achieves Wyvern Wingman Certification
The process begins with an initial audit followed by checks every 24 months
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Malaysia Unveils the Country’s Largest Business Aviation MRO Center
Grand opening marks ambitions to expand maintenance support around the Asia-Pacific region
Maintenance and Modifications
Pro Star Breaks Ground on Grand Rapids Hangar, Offices
Facility will serve as a dedicated Pilatus Aircraft sales and service center
Training and Workforce
Gulfstream Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Newlin will take over from Sheryl Bunton on May 31
Training and Workforce
PlaneSense Adding Virtual Reality Cockpit Trainer
Platform reduces pilot training costs and can help trainees to retain more information
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Prepares for 80,500-sq-ft Hangar Expansion in Georgia
Expansion at Augusta Regional Airport to increase footprint by 60%
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Connectivity Upgrades a Hot Market
More than 50% of those surveyed said they plan to upgrade systems in the next 12 months
ATC
Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up
With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce
Safety
If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work
AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Canada Keeps Aircraft under Luxury Tax Umbrella
Tax is estimated to have caused the loss of 3,800 jobs and $1.1 billion in revenues
Training and Workforce
AIN Roundtable—Industry Leaders Take on Workforce Issues
Leaders point to shortage of skilled and experienced talent, need for retention
Rotorcraft
Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2
How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world
Aircraft
Bombardier On Pace for 2025 Goals, Sees Balanced Growth
President and CEO Éric Martel opened the door to future acquisitions
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
Aircraft
Canadair Challenger: A Widebody Pioneer
Bombardier's successful programs trace back to a company that produced flying boats during World War II
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: May 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2024
FBOs
Big Changes Ahead for Airport-operated Cerulean General Aviation at KGSP
An FBO terminal expansion, new hangar, and someday a second runway are on tap in South Carolina
Aircraft
Bombardier Celebrates New Toronto Production Home
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Aircraft
MEBAA Show Offers New Features for Thriving Bizav Region
The 10th edition of the show will be held from December 10 to 12 in Dubai
Safety
AOPA Institute Takes Closer Look at CL605 Truckee Crash
Animation uses ATC transcripts and NTSB documentation to depict the accident sequence
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Business Aircraft Maintenance Conference Opens in Portland
Annual event brings together the aviation maintenance community
Aircraft
Embraer, Gulfstream Take Bigger Slices of Bizjet Market
Embraer gained 4.6 points of market share since 2009, while Gulfstream went up 2 points
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill
The Senate will consider the bill first
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation To Delist from Stock Exchange by June
Shareholders have been made a revised share buyout offer
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill
House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
Rotorcraft
China’s GDAT Buying up to 20 Airbus H175 Helicopters
The H175s will be marketed by GDAT Group's newly formed GD Helicopter Finance
Safety
AVSS Launches SMS Program To Meet New FAA Regs
Program designed to help operators meet the new rules and also enhance their safety programs
Safety
AINsight: V1 Is a Balancing Act on Takeoff
Go/no-go decision speed is critical part of takeoff safety for pilots
