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Airlines

UK Air Transport Braces For No Deal Brexit Consequences

EU/UK air traffic rights are set to continue through October 2020, but there is still serious uncertainty what a No Deal Brexit means for air transport.
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DSEI 2019: Unusual Cargo Delivery Drone Gets Contracts

Designed for tactical resupply, the Silent Arrow has been developed for US Special Forces and foreign customers
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Elevates Service Training with Forbes Travel

The jet card provider has partnered with luxury brand evaluator Forbes Travel Guide, on setting new customer service standards for its staff.
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Regulations and Government

IBAC To Highlight SAF, Turboprop Safety at ICAO

The 40th edition of the triennial ICAO Assembly is set to kick off in late September.
Engines

ODK To Develop Next-gen Engine for Russian SSBJ

The company expects to have a new engine within five years.
Airports

Runway Work Snarls Traffic at SFO

With hundreds of commercial flight delays and cancellations since Sept. 7, bizav operators should plan flights to the area carefully, through Sept. 26.
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Aircraft

B-52H ‘Buffs’ Demonstrate Global Reach

The aging warriors continue to span the globe on “show of force” missions that test the B-52H bomber’s ability to reach any part of the planet.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Takes a Breather in August

Business aircraft activity fell 0.6 percent year-over-year in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, marking the first August since 2014 not to see an uptick.
Rotorcraft

HAL Awaits Contract for LUH

India’s Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.
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Safety

GA Bahamas Relief Coordination Stands Down

After several hundred general aviation flights carrying supplies, rescue workers and in some cases evacuees, the major efforts to the ravaged islands end.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Teams With Superyacht Broker Northrop & Johnson

The two brands will offer exclusive benefits to their clients.
Aircraft

Airbus Turns Attention to ACJ320neo Sales

Russia and Saudi Arabia will eventually clamor for the new model, Airbus believes.
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Airports

China’s Daxing International Eyes September Launch

The new Beijing airport was scheduled to open on September 30, but it could open ahead of schedule.
Aircraft

Airbus Promises Outfitters a 'Different Story' on ACJ350

Airbus hopes to circumvent problems Boeing experienced with outfitting its widebody 787 for business operations.
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Aircraft

Magpie Vision-Based Guidance System Set To Support Autonomous Flight Operations

Daedalean says the Magpie vision-based guidance system will support development of its Artificial Intelligence-based autopilot.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Named LifePort Authorized Mx Center

LifePort is a 19-year-old designer and manufacturer of air ambulance cabins, equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nomad Technics Receives Cayman Islands Mx Approval

The approval adds a number of Cayman Island-registered aircraft types Nomad can work on.
Avionics

Able Aerospace Opens $9M Facility Expansion

The Arizona-based MRO and parts provider also expects to add 100 more jobs over the next two years.
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Survey Shows Canada Bizav Firms Competitive on Pay

The Canadian Business Aviation Association’s 2019 Compensation Survey includes responses from 54 member-organizations.
Aircraft

Comlux Adds Another ACJ320neo to Airbus Orders

Comlux announced today that it has placed a new order for an Airbus ACJ320neo, taking its total orders for the type to four.
FBOs

Latvian Ground Handler Makes Scandinavian Debut

Riga-based FCG OPS is now providing business aviation services at four airports in FInland, bringing its network to 20 countries.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Standard Aero Buys B&E's Component Repair Businesses

StandardAero has acquired Safe Aviation Solutions, including its Safe Fuel, Accel, and B&E Aircraft Component Repair businesses, from B&E Group.
Avionics

Precision Aviation Grows Capabilities with Acquisition

Precision Aviation Group has acquired Momentum Services Corp., which specializes in LCD cockpit display repair.

Wilson Air Founder To Receive NBAA Doswell Honor

The Wilson Air Center founder is being recognized for his legacy of business aviation advocacy and philanthropic activities.

Correction

EAA AirVenture coverage contained erroneous information on the restoration of 'That's All Brother.'
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Enlarged Derivative of Orion UAV Under Development

Having successfully fielded the Orion, including an operational debut over Syria, KT is now working on a larger vehicle in the HALE class
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Elite New York Set for Take Off

Elite event is a unique opportunity for those in the New York area and beyond to taste luxury in its various forms, not only shiny new aircraft.

WingX: European Bizav Activity Continues Downward Trend

According to the european data provider, Germany and the UK's financial worries are affecting aircraft usage.
ATC

Europe on Schedule with Planned RPL Phaseout

The "file-and-forget" principle of twice-yearly repetitive flight plans no longer benefits operators, given the dynamic nature of today’s ATM network.
Safety

NTSB Alaska Forum Spotlights Training, Infrastructure

NTSB has investigated more than 200 Part 135 accidents in Alaska since 2008 that have collectively claimed 80 lives.