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Accidents

NTSB Labors To Catch Up in Aftermath of Shutdown

The NTSB stopped work on more than 1,900 ongoing transportation accident investigations during the 35-day-long partial U.S. government shutdown.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Pilots Fare Well in Australian Fatigue Study

Charter pilots reported more hours of sleep in the previous 48 hours of duty than long- and short-haul airline pilots, according to a new study.
FBOs

Air Culinaire Releases Bizav Catering Menu App

Air Culinaire Worldwide has launched a new mobile app that enables clients to access global menus, in-flight catering tools, and culinary resources.
Aircraft

Airbus in A380 Talks with Emirates

The European airframer confirms reports of negotiations but declines to get specific.
Airports

Super Bowl Kicks Off at Atlanta-area FBOs

Area airports are subject to reservations and slots from now through January 5.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Encouraged by Navair Helicopter Trainer RFP

Leonardo thinks its TH-119 single is a more cost effective training helicopter for the U.S. Navy.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Summit Aviation (VBT)

Not every FBO can offer paddleboards and kayaks from its own dock, but this Ozarks backcountry gateway can.
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FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Welcomes New Ohio Member

The network of independent FBOs made its debut as an exhibitor this year at NBAA's Schedulers and DIspatchers Conference in San Antonio.
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FBOs

Signature's Italy FBOs Earn Country's FIrst IS-BAH Registration

The four locations, two in Milan, along with Rome and Venice, earned the first rating in IBAC's safety managemet system-based program.
Charter & Fractional

After 2018 Growth, XOJet Eyes Expansion Under New Owner

The company saw increases in revenues, fleet, and membership in 2018.
Aircraft

G500 Deliveries Put Gulfstream Over the Top in 2018

Gulfstream delivered 121 business jets last year, one more than in 2017, with the mix favoring large-cabin jets, at 92, up two from a year earlier.
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Regulations and Government

Rinaldi: Shutdown Presents Funding Reform Opportunity

The uncommitted balance of aviation trust fund is over $6.5 billion and is on pace to be funded at $20 billion a year by 2020.
Avionics

Garmin Now Shipping ADS-B GPS Source for Legacy 600/650

Garmin is now shipping its standalone GPS 3000 WAAS/SBAS position sensor that interfaces with existing avionics to help meet ADS-B Out requirements.
Aircraft

Boeing Dispatches Team to CFM to Speed 737 Recovery

Leap-1B supply deficit continues to hamper Max ramp-up effort.
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FBOs

ABS Jets Achieves IS-BAH at Prague Base

ABS' Prague base marked 10 years in operation last year and 20,000 rotations handled.
Charter & Fractional

Schedulers & Dispatchers Show Opens With Nod to Past

Thirty-four education sessions cover just about anything in our business aviation industry," conference co-chair says.
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Airlines

India’s Jet Airways In Dire Financial Straits

The country’s oldest privately held airline has entered talks with lessors to avoid aircraft repossession.
Maintenance and Modifications

Thailand Partners With Industry in MRO Training Pact

Airbus leads a group of four companies that aim to nearly double the country’s output of aviation technicians.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Beach Aviation Services

South Carolina's Horry County operates three FBOs in the heart of the state's golf and beach region
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Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Promotes Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Having just participated in the flying green event at California's Van Nuys Airport, the fuel distributor is looking to keep the SAJF conversation going.
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FBOs

New Avflight FBO Opens in Milwaukee

The Avfuel-branded facility at General Mitchell International Airport, offers a full slate of amenities.
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FBOs

World Fuel Revamps FlyBuys Loyalty Program

To be rolled out in April, the enhanced custormer loyalty package will include more opportunities to earn points.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Countersues Bombardier in Trade Secrets Spat

U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Aircraft America claims Bombardier engaged in “anticompetitive behavior.”
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Aircrane Lost in Australia, Crew Safe

An Erickson Aircrane crashed near a dam while firefighting in Victoria.
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Training and Workforce

Learning To Fly on Simulated Wings

Bill Forelli may have figured out how to accelerate the learn-to-fly process using personal computer-based simulators.
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Fuel

Garmin Adds More Functionality to FltLogic Service

Additional FltLogic features include an FBO fuel-price comparison tool, filters to generate different flight department reports.
FBOs

FBO Fuel Survey Notes Positive Sales in 2018

The annual forecast by FBO industry consultancy Aviation Business Strategies Group, saw only 25 percent of those surveyed selling less fuel in 2018
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Fuel

Swiss Online Fueling Service Expands to North America

Valcora, which launched in 2017 has seen strong global sales growth driven by the ease of its online platform, its VAT expertise and transparent pricing.
Aircraft

Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Boosts Funding for MC-21

Western sanctions help drive up costs of the Irkutsk-built narrowbody program to more than triple its original estimate.