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OEMs Cautious but Positive on Saudi Bizav Outlook

Reps from four OEMs see potential in the Middle East market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Latitude Aero’s VIP Seat Refurbs Bow

Commercial seat overhauler Latitude Aero enters the business aviation aftermarket in its NBAA-BACE debut.
Aircraft

Is Urban Air Mobility Part of Business Aviation's Future?

Multiple exhibitors at the 2019 NBAA-BACE show are involved in developing technology for the fast-emerging urban air mobility sector
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Aircraft

Max Grounding Pounds Completion Centers

Industry 'in shock,' and 'market affected,' say top execs.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

World of Interior Options, Fantasies on Display

Completion and refurbishment specialists showcase stunning designs and cabin innovations
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Showcases Full-scale Falcon 6X Cabin

Touted as “the first extra-widebody,” in-development twinjet features largest cross section of any purpose built business aircraft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

LHT Issues Voice Commands for Cabin Systems

German exec-liner specialist demonstrates nicechat, a prototype voice recognition app for passenger control of onboard equipment.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Onboard for First BBJ Max Cabin

The aircraft must be returned to service so F/List can complete the work.
Aircraft

Challenger 350 Sets 10 Speed Records in Less Than a Day

The Bombardier Challenger 350 journey included city-pair speed records on each of 10 legs that took the aircraft coast-to-coast and back.
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Aircraft

Riyadh, Moscow Agree To Establish Aircraft Leasing Company

The joint leasing enterprise between Russia and Saudi Arabia also involves a German financial group.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Sees Mixed Aircraft Deliveries in Q3

The Wichita airframer delivered four more jets than last year's quarter but four fewer turboprops.
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AINsight: A Day to Remember

Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has taken U.S. war veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their monuments.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Lessor LCI in New $100 Million Deal

LCI has partnered with Flexam to place five helicopters on long-term leases
Avionics

EASA Takes Next Step To Requiring Runway Alert Systems

EASA is proceeding with regulations to require CS-25 (equivalent to FAA Part 25) airplanes be equipped with runway overrun awareness and alerting systems.
Aircraft

Short-field Landings in the Falcon 8X

A practice session in the Falcon 8X demonstrates the big business jet's capabilities at airports with short runways.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Invites Gulf Monarchies Aboard SSBJ

The Middle East and Southeast Asia are two possible markets for the Russian SSBJ.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Isle of Man Cleared in Bizjet Tax Avoidance Review

A detailed UK Government review found the Isle of Man correctly implemented and administered UK and EU VAT law for aircraft and yachts.
Aircraft

Vertical Says Seraph eVTOL Is Top of the Pack for Payload

Vertical Aerospace is flight testing its Seraph eVTOL prototype and has boosted its engineering capacity with the purchase of motorsport group MGI.
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Fuel

Corporate Aircraft Association Sees Business Take Off

Founded in the mid '90's, the organization now lists approximately 9,000 aircraft among its membership.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Notching Down a Falcon's Noise at Dassault's St. Cloud Lab

Dassault has developed skills in managing the comfort of noise levels in its quietest business jets.
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Aircraft

Cessna's Citation Jet Line Surpasses Five Decades

Cessna delivered 691 Citation 550s and a variant until production ended in 1985.
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IBAC Expands IS-BAO for Small Ops, Building Database

IBAC has formed partnerships with AviationManuals and Baldwin Safety and Compliance on its small operator and safety database initiatives.
Aircraft

Pilatus Marks 50th PC-24 Delivery

The Swiss airframer also will introduce a new modular forward galley for the twinjet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JetSuite, JSX Select Traxxall for Mx Tracking

The charter and scheduled air service companies selected Traxxall's system to minimize aircraft downtime.
Airlines

Alitalia’s Rescue Heads for a New Delay

Italy’s railway company and Atlantia state several conditions to making a binding offer for loss-making Italian flag carrier Alitalia.

Big Data Can Reduce Your Maintenance Costs

Commercial and business aircraft operators can reduce maintenance costs in a big way through data analytics and predictive maintenance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Senator Seeks To Prohibit Low-altitude Drone Flights

Proposed Senate legislation challenges FAA authority to regulate unmanned aircraft operations below 200 feet all.
Regulations and Government

N.Y. Parts Dealer Sentenced on Fraud Charges

The operator of Star Aero, pled guilty to three counts of fraud and export violations, and will serve three years in prison.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Nabs EASA Nod for G500

EASA approval of the Gulfstream Aerospace's G500 follows U.S. FAA certification by a little more than a year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Names Russia Service Center for Legacy 600/650

Embraer Services & Support includes more than 80 company-owned and authorized service centers.