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Avionics

AFV Adds Another Company to Aviation Stable

AFV Partners' purchase of Seattle Avionics signals a new level of competition in the aviation chart data market.
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Aircraft

Military Materials, Mods Could Cut Airliner Fuel Burn

Alpine Advanced Materials is pressing the case for its HX5 composite, while sister company Metro Aerospace is looking to cut drag with its Microvane mod.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub

The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, in Legal Battle, Faces Further Delays

SmartSky and its former vendor WSS are trading lawsuits in a legal dispute that will push back the SmartSky air-to-ground network at least until 2021.
Airlines

EASA Head Urges Common EU Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

According to EASA executive director Patrick Ky, agency data shows that air transport does not generate new coronavirus infections.
Aircraft

BAE To Supply AS2 Fly-by-wire

Aerion has opted for a BAE Systems fly-by-wire flight control system with active inceptors on the AS2 supersonic business jet.
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Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Celebrates Silver Anniversary

PlaneSense is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PlaneSense fractional ownership program this month.
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Sustainability and Environment

Gulfstream Re-ups SAF Supply Contract with World Fuel

Gulfstream has extended the contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the OEM with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Aircraft

JetAviva Top Bizjet Seller in 1H20, Says JetNet Report

Turbine aircraft broker jetAviva was the number-one seller of business jets in the first half of this year, according to a JetNet analysis report.
Airports

JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases

Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Makes First Flight Department SAF Shipment

Avfuel delivered its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on request from a corporate flight department last week.
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Aircraft

Greece to Buy Rafale Fighter in Defense Spending Spree

Greece's announcement that it will acquire a squadron of Rafales coincides with a period of increasing tensions with its neighbor Turkey.
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Avionics

Britain’s Long-awaited Radar Two Program Breaks Cover

Following Germany and Spain’s announcement of their AESA radar roadmap for the Typhoon fighter, the UK has revealed its own E-Scan plans.
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Sustainability and Environment

Signature Announces Permanent SAF Supplies at Two FBOs

Signature Flight Support launched its new Signature Renew industry sustainability program, Signature Renew, which focuses on SAF availablity.
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Aircraft

Aerion, Honeywell Progress on AS2 Avionics

Honeywell and Aerion are making progress on the joint definition phase for the avionics suite and connectivity package for the AS2.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit

Garmin has added new options and features to the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS.
Aircraft

One Aviation Pursues New Ownership

SE Falcon is waiting on final approval to purchase the assets of One Aviation out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Airlines

EC To Extend Slot Waiver through Winter Season

While announcing her intention to extend a waiver of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, European transport commissioner Adina Valean lamented shortcomings.
Rotorcraft

HAI Looks To Reboot Safety Accreditation Program

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is looking to reboot its Accreditation Program of Safety (APS) later this year.
Airports

JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain

New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."
Airports

Central Florida Airport Approves Hybrid FBO/Hotel

The Melbourne (Florida) Airport Authority has approved the lease on a hybrid FBO/hotel, which is expected to begin construction by early 2021.
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Charter & Fractional

European Bizav Assesses Its Regulatory Headaches

EBAA webinar highlights regulatory concerns over training, charter, maintenance, plus new sustainability and cybersecurity requirements.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Endorses FCC Recommendation of Drone C-band Use

The FCC, evaluating both the L-band and C-band for drone use at the behest of Congress, is concerned that a number of critical systems already use L-band.
Aircraft

EASA Completes 737 Max Tests

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.
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Training and Workforce

Curtain To Drop on NATA's Legacy Safety 1st Program

With the pending end of Adobe's Flash Player, NATA has announced the schedule for the retirement of its legacy Safety 1st Progam.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

C&L Installs Speakerless Sound System on Embraer 135

Bongiovi's speakerless sound system installation on the Embraer regional jet is a first for the type, according to C&L Aviation Group.
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Sustainability and Environment

Key House, DOT Leaders Addressing SAF Virtual Summit

House aviation subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen and Ranking Republican Garret Graves (Louisiana) are among leaders addressing in the Virtual SAF Summit.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 5 Incentives To Finance Business Aircraft

Incentives to finance a business aircraft include cheap money, no to low cash outlay, tax write-offs, lessor/lender competition, and customized solutions.
Rotorcraft

Japan Looks At AW609 Tiltrotor to Provide a Link to Remote Islands

Japan Looks At AW609 Tiltrotor to Provide a Link to Remote Islands
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Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Pioneers Flight Control Safety Features

The Airbus H160's full-time automatic flight control system makes the pilot's job much easier.
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