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.
Guardian Jet Signs for Down-Route App
Free expense management and booking app “ready to launch,” developer says; more than 70 operators have expressed interest.
Avionics
Certon Demos Avionics Development and Testing Platforms
Certrton is demonstrating its internally developed tools, CertSafe and CertBench, at NBAA 2016.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Hits 3,000 Members, Vows To Triple Rolls
Membership company has introduced brokerage service and shuttle flights, and plans European expansion.
Maintenance and Modifications
API, FlexSys Venture Taps Possibilities of Morphing Wing
Aviation Partners is bringing 15-foot demonstrator to NBAA Convention to display multiple applications of FlexFoil wing morphing.
Embraer Says Industry Can Stimulate New Demand
Brazilian manufacturer believes it’s time to open up business aviation more to middle-ranking execs and officials, and broaden its appeal.
Fuel
Avfuel, Air BP Ink Mutual Acceptance Deal
Agreement will expand Avfuel’s international contract fuel network, while giving Air BP’s global customers more locations that welcome Sterling Card.
Aircraft
Pilot Shortage Seeping Into Bizav, JSfirm Survey Shows
The number of respondents saying a pilot shortage has affected their operations has grown by 12 percent over 2015.
Aircraft
Cessna Selects Hemisphere Suppliers, Boosts Longitude
The company is showing both aircraft at NBAA.
UAS Launches New FlightEvolution Trip Planning Software
UAS International Trip Support launches its new FlightEvolution software
Maintenance and Modifications
CAT Expands King Air Gross Weight STC
The STC amendment will accommodate Pro Line 21 avionics and Cleveland Wheels and Brakes.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Up and Running at Van Nuys
The company is now servicing aircraft at the L.A. gateway, as it prepares to build a new FBO there.
Aircraft
New Gulfstreams Surge Ahead of Schedule
G500 is now expected to deliver in late 2017 and the larger G600 in late 2018.
National Jets Raffles Garmin D2 Watches, Offers Discount Fuel
Looking for a multifunction aviation timepiece? How about inexpensive jet-A? National Jets is giving it all away.
Charter & Fractional
JetSuite Gets Fresh Capital for Growth from JetBlue
JetSuite is using capital from an airline with a reputation for disruptive technologies to fuel its next moves.
Dassault Studies New Aircraft, Awaits Market Upturn
The next boom may be eluding business aircraft manufacturers, but Dassault has been among the leaders in innovating throughout the downturn.
Aircraft
Bizjet Builders Unveil Latest Models at 2016 NBAA Show
Bizjet Builders Unveil Latest Models at 2016 NBAA Show
FDManager Automates Flight Records Process
The software can pay for itself by eliminating mistakes in tallying flight times.
Safety
Universal App now Features SMS Support
The global trip support provider has partnered with AviationManuals for a seamless addition to its uvGO application
FBOs
Air Service Hawaii Adds Honolulu Hangar
The Hawaii-based FBO chain also expanded its service at Lanai Airport.
Safety
Dynamic Curtailment Added to APG iPreFlight App
The new feature enables operators to account for changes in center of gravity during flight.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GoDirect Puts Operators In Control of Connectivity Costs
Through its GoDirect services platform Honeywell is responding to customer demand for great simplicity, transparency and control over the services they rec
Safety
Baldwin Aviation Rolls Out Automated Safety Risk Profile
QuickRisk Safety Profile is among a number of initiatives underway as Baldwin expands safety-information sharing efforts.
Avionics
EASA Proposal Seeks EFB “Level Playing Field”
Europe’s regulator is developing new rules for electronic flight bag usage.
Charter & Fractional
Audit Protocol Software Adds EASA Regulations
The iIS-BAO software by Fountain and Associates makes complying with audit requirements much simpler.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
New Aircraft Lighting LEDs Replace Fluorescents
Replacements save weight, maintenance costs and provide better illumination–inside the cabin and out
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Jet Preps for Influx of Mx, Avionics Work
The Van Nuys Gulfstream maintenance specialist is expecting an influx of customer airplanes for NextGen upgrades.
Accidents
FSF Highlights Need for Safety Data Sharing in Bizav
FSF’s GSIP crosses both air transport and bizav because they share many of the same challenges.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Flight Deck Upgrades Lengthen Bizjet Lifetimes
The avionics upgrades available for aircraft with Honeywell flight decks also helps preserve the value of older jets.
Regulations and Government
Cayman Islands Registry Offers Soft Landing For Bizjets
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands promises convenience, privacy and tax advantages.
Aircraft
Honeywell Downsizes Annual Bizjet Delivery Forecast
In its 25th anniversary prediction, the company sees more darkness before the dawn.
