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Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Power Shows New Ultra-lightweight Battery Sets

The lithium-ion batteries offer numerous benefits compared to traditional batteries
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Sees Significant Scope for Growth

It is the closest airport to central London (apart from space-constrained London City), and certainly the closest business aviation airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

2019 Marks Big Expansion for Dassault Falcon MRO Web

Three MRO acquisitions put "Falcon factory service capabilities as close as possible to customers," Dassault's Jean Kayanakis says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flightdocs: New Operations Module Aligns With Existing Maintenance Software

The system can stand on its own, but it was developed to complement the Maintenance and Inventory modules.
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Maintenance and Modifications

From Gum in the Carpet to New Interiors, Firms Share Bond

Wichita companies Appearance Group and Air Capital Interiors share a common bond of ownership, cabin interiors.
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Aircraft

Iran Flies New Military Trainer

The Kowsar-88/Yasin is a new trainer design that draws to a considerable extent on components raided or reverse-engineered from the Northrop F-5
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Aircraft

Vref Unveils Updated Valuation Platform

System leverages digital tools and 25 years of transaction data to accelerate and refine online preowned aircraft value calculations .

Schedaero To Roll Out Flight Crew App at NBAA-BACE

Avinode subsidiary Schedaero says new iOS crew app allows direct entry by pilots, and push notifications including pilot and aircaft status.
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Avionics

Astronautics Expanding RoadRunner Market, AGCS Uses

Astronautics is working toward approvals for RoadRunner on a series of applications and is demonstrating dual use for its Air-Ground Communications System.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SurfaceLiner Sees RED

The company is marketing a new version of AllProtect Aviation's easily-removable and reusable surface protection material.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Connectivity Accelerates Skyward

Exhibitors showcase latest high-seed hardware and services as they begin to use network data to improve flight ops, safety.
Gogo Business Aviation air-to-ground Wi-Fi
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Strengthens Nationwide Presence with AOG

The a rapidly growing AOG network that now spans 25 locations with 60 dedicated technicians.
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Engines

Artificial Intelligence at Heart of R-R Pearl 15 EVHMU

Rolls-Royce engineers have taught the Pearl 15’s engine vibration health monitoring unit to recognize patterns arising among 9,000 measured parameters.
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FBOs

Air Service Hawaii Says Aloha to Two New FBOS

The Honolulu-based company will debut new facilities at Kauai and Kona in January.
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Aircraft

In Just a Year, IADA Sees Transformative Changes

The aircraft dealers group hopes the changes bring greater professionalism, transparency to the industry.
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Aircraft

Southwest Airlines Delays Max Schedule Again

Southwest Airlines expects to have to cut 175 weekday flights through February 8 due to delays in returning the 737 Max to the air.
Charter & Fractional

Meridian Celebrates Three Decades of Jet Charter

The Teterboro Airport-based company took on its first jet, a Cessna CItation, in 1989 and has never looked back.
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Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear App Simplifies Customs Clearance for Business and General Aviation Flights

Helping pilots and aircraft operators avoid APIS violations, while protecting all passengers’ data privacy.
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Regulations and Government

DOT IG Reviewing FAA’s ASIAS Program Again

For the past 12 years, ASIAS has evolved and drawn together a variety of safety data and information sources across government and industry.

Gulfstream Downsizes Administrative Roles

Gulfstream cut 446 administrative and other business support positions as it looks to ramp up hiring for manufacturing, maintenance.
Aircraft

Daher's 940 Wins FAA Approval

Now certified by EASA and the U.S. FAA, Daher's $4.13 million TBM 940 turboprop single succeeds the TBM 930 on the production line.
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Trade Tensions Dent U.S.-China Bizav Flying

The U.S.-China trade dispute has slowed business aviation traffic between China, Europe, and the U.S. by as much as 13.3 percent.
Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Fatalities Still on Track for a New High

The 21 fatalities in U.S.-registered bizjet accidents in the first nine months have exceeded annual totals for all but two periods over the past 15 years.
Airlines

Cathay Feels Pinch Amid Weaker Passenger Demand

Unrest in Hong Kong has played a role in Cathay Pacfic's falling passenger numbers.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Revenues Flat, Profits Down

Bell is banking on future Pentagon programs.

AINsight: The State of the Business Aviation Market

ADS-B and uncertainty about the economy pose challenges, but an optimistic industry heads to Las Vegas.

ADEX 2019: New Korean Projects Revealed

The 2019 ADEX show revealed new Korean defense programs while the nation looks to acquire further high-end systems from overseas.
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Safety

Operators Embrace SMS

Safety management systems help measure performance and drive regulatory changes.
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Safety

Baldwin Adds Functionality To SMS/QMS Software Systems

The added functionality is expected to improve a user's efficiency and operations.
Regulations and Government

Operators Face Slew of Regulation Deadlines

Operators need to prepare for new regulations taking effect around the world.