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
Beechcraft Denali Begins FAA Certification Flight Tests
Textron Aviation aims to certify the turboprop single in 2025
Environment
EBACE Show Organizers Announce Trio of Keynote Speakers
An aviation pioneer, air traffic management leader, and local politician will address EBACE 2024
Accidents
R44 Crash Final Report Cites Maintenance Errors
Missing hardware led the NTSB to conclude that pilots and maintenance personnel performed "inadequate inspections"
Charter & Fractional
Mx and Personnel Costs Cut Berkshire Hathaway Earnings
The company's aviation revenues grew while earnings dropped
Aircraft
Zipporah Marmor Takes Helm at Opus Aero North America
Opus Aero appointed Zipporah Marmor as managing partner of operations in North America
Environment
Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero
To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Parts Distribution Center
The Wichita facility stocks 150,000 unique parts
FBOs
Detroit-area FBO Adds New Hangar
With its new hangar, Maven by Midfield now tops 100,000 sq ft of aircraft storage
Maintenance and Modifications
Pro Star Breaks Ground on Grand Rapids Hangar, Offices
Facility will serve as a dedicated Pilatus Aircraft sales and service center
Maintenance and Modifications
Maintenance Tech Salaries Growing but Lag Pilots'
Technicians need to be better informed about their worth—and advocate for themselves
Aircraft
Levaero: Canada Aircraft Market Showing “Price Stabilization”
The Canadian aircraft broker's report shows slight increase in inventory last year
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
Security
How Private Aviation Can Brace for Climate and Class War Protests
More protests are expected at the EBACE show, but the industry doesn't need to surrender
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Earning Wyvern Wingman Certification
The process begins with an initial audit followed by checks every 24 months
FBOs
Sheltair Starts Construction on Sarasota FBO
For the aviation real estate specialist, this will be its 13th FBO in Florida
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
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
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
Aircraft
Bombardier Celebrates New Toronto Production Home
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Aircraft
Canadair Challenger: A Widebody Pioneer
Bombardier's successful programs trace back to a company that produced flying boats during World War II
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
