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FBOs

Million Air Begins Construction in Austin

When completed in summer 2019, it will be the chain's 31st location and its fourth in Texas.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Warns of Improper Work Conducted by AeroBearings

The agency revoked the bearing specialist's certificate after an investigation revealed that the company conducted work without necessary approved data.

Western Wildfires Challenge Aerial Firefighting Crews

Firefighting crews in the western U.S. are experiencing increased demand for personnel and aircraft support.
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace Expands VIP Airbus Work

A head-of-state A320 will receive KA-band along with a C-check, while a A340-600, owned by an existing client, will undergo a mandatory FTIS install.

Maverick Begins Helicopter Operations in Kauai

Maverick Helicopters now offers tours out of Port Allen Airport.
Aircraft

Brazil is Kodiak Territory

The Kodiak Series II is the newest version of Quest Aircraft's rugged utility single-engine turboprop.
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Safety

EU Tightens Aviation Partnerships with Latin America

EU is investing €7 million in a four-year aviation safety and environmental sustainability project with Latin America states and regional organizations.
FBOs

Banyan Warns ADS-B Slots May be in Short Supply

For those planning to have the upgrade, the clock is ticking towards the Dec. 31, 2019 deadline.
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Charter & Fractional

Bestfly Antarctica Excursions To Continue This Season

The five-hour flight gives travelers the chance to go to the geographic South Pole.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Preps UK Mx Facility, Hits U.S. Milestone

The company received EASA approval for its new Bournemouth location, and talllied its 50,000 work order at its US facilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Adds To Garmin Retrofit Tally

The Illinois company, the industry leader in Garmin flight deck retrofits, is currently offering a special on G5000 upgrades for the Citation Excel and XLS

Barclays Bizjet Report Bullish on Bizjet Market

“After nearly a decade at trough levels, key business jet market indicators now all signal improvement," said Barclays aerospace analyst David Strauss.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FlightDocs Teams with HondaJet Owners Association

The new partnership will result in discounts offered to HondaJet Owners & Pilots Association members.

Pete Agur To Receive NBAA's Doswell Award

Agur, the chairman and founder of aviation management consultant The VanAllen Group, has had an aviation career that spans 50 years,
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Concludes Super Galaxy Update Program

For the last decade Lockheed Martin has been upgrading C-5 Galaxies to the re-engined C-5M Super Galaxy configuration
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IAG CEO: Low-cost Long-haul Market 'Not Fully Exploited'

Speedy Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine fix prompts BA to increase growth plans
Regulations and Government

NASA To Start Quiet Boom Flights over Galveston in Fall

NASA’s F/A-18 testbed will be flown using a “quiet supersonic dive maneuver” to “aim quiet sonic thumps at a specific area.”
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China Eastern and JAL Ramp Up Cooperation Agreement

Chinese and Japanese airlines' JV to focus on joint routes
FBOs

FBO Profile: American Aero FTW

Customer comfort is key at this Metroplex FBO
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Regulations and Government

EASA Recognizes IS-BAO SMS for Third-country Ops

IBAC cautions though that only EASA has authority to advise on the EU TCO requirements.

Chinese Low-cost Airlines Eye Growth Amid Stiff Competition

With the domestic market underserved, low-cost carriers could help fill the void
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Bird-strike Prevention System Gets Approvals for B407

Precise Flight’s bird strike prevention system is now EASA and CAAC approved for Bell 407s.

MedAire Provides Solutions for Security Services Demand

MedAire has experienced an increase in demand for the company’s global security services.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Highlights Latin America Training Capabilities

While Latin American and Brazil in particular aren't growing training markets, CAE remains committed to the region.
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Aircraft

Vision Jet Makes First Appearance at LABACE

Cirrus sees potential for its single-engine Vision Jet in the Brazil general aviation marketplace.
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Aircraft

Phenom 300E Shines in Embraer Exec Jet Family

Embraer's Phenom 300 is a best-seller in the light jet class.
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Mongolia Adopts GA Development Program

The government sees opportunity in the mining and tourism industries.
Airports

How Biggin Hill Airport Connects Passengers to London and Gets Along with its Neighbors

How Biggin Hill Airport Connects Passengers to London and Gets Along with its Neighbors
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

eVTOLs Hitting the Airshow Circuit

A number of companies showed off their contenders for an increasingly crowded market.
Safety

Drunk Driving Suspected in Another EMS Helo Crash

The helicopter was unoccupied at the time of the collision.