Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Regulations and Government
Vegas Grand Prix To Again Spawn Special Event Fees
Operators can expect to pay special event fees at all three of the city's airports
Regulations and Government
EU Delays New Passenger Screening System Indefinitely
EES was to have rolled out on November 10
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Secures TSO Nod for Dual Aspire Satcom
The system is the first such hybrid satcom to receive FAA approval
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Interest in Gogo Galileo HDX Surges Ahead of Launch
Gogo is offering a rebate for legacy users of air-to-ground systems
Airports
Post-Milton, Florida Airports Pick Up the Pieces
Following the Category 3 storm, most Florida airports are back in service
Safety
AINsight: Benefits of Weight Loss Medications for Pilots
Taking weight loss medicines can avert the long process of dealing with the FAA in cases of heart disease or diabetes
Aircraft
WingX: Combined Headwinds Drag Down Bizjet Operations
Global operations were off in the most recent week, expanding on the year-long trend
Avionics
FreeFlight Adds to GNSS Nav Support in 1203C Receiver
Upgrade includes anti-GNSS spoofing capability
Maintenance and Modifications
IS&S Providing Autothrottles for U.S. Army King Airs
Modification eases pilot workload and enhances safety
Charter & Fractional
ACA Highlights Need for U.S. Charter Broker Standards
Charter broker standards was key issue at ACA inaugural roundtable in U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Authorizes Jet Access at Music City Executive
Enhanced services at Music City Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Opul Jets Adds Starlink Connectivity to Dubai-based Fleet
Charter company has a fleet of Bombardier Global Express and Learjet aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Qatar Executive Offers Airline Loyalty Program Benefits
Charter flight operator has launched a partnership with its parent company, Qatar Airways
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Trimec Aviation Plans STC for Gogo Galileo HDX Satcom
Modification will be available for the 230 G200s in service
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Aerospace Group Expands to Germany
Rheinland Air Service becomes authorized Tamarack dealer
Maintenance and Modifications
Pilatus Maintenance Subsidiary Buys Atlanta Business
Aero Centers will keep its MRO for other manufacturers at KPDK
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero Star Expands Presence at Dallas Love Field
Larger hangars will support growing demand for bizjet maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
PHI MRO Services Appointed Approved Leonardo Supplier
Move strengthens PHI's relationship with helicopter OEM
Maintenance and Modifications
Precision Aviation Expands MRO Offerings with TAG, Icon Acquisitions
Acquisitions bolster PAG's avionics and engine support services
Maintenance and Modifications
Meridian Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate
MRO provider specializes in Bell 206 and 407 helicopter maintenance
FBOs
NATA To Honor Rick Crider with Airport Executive Award
Award ceremony to take place in Nashville in November
Regulations and Government
Bizav Groups Push for Mx Tax Exemption in Virginia
In place since 2018, a sales-and-use tax exemption on aircraft parts and maintenance in Virginia is set to expire in 2025
Rotorcraft
Avincis Strengthens Portugal Helicopter MRO Base
Plan will help ensure long-term job stability for Portugal workforce
Security
Fueling Mix-up Caught at Canadian Airport Before Takeoff
A piston-twin and a turboprop twin caused confusion at Dryden Regional Airport
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Adds Maintenance Capacity with JCB Facility in France
The group's cabin interiors specialist has dedicated a hangar to MRO work
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Viasat JetXP Uncaps Speed on Jet ConneX Bizav Satcom
Survey says that customers value reliability and service over speed
Rotorcraft
PHI Adds H175s to Australian Energy Support Fleet
Twin-engine aircraft will be based at Broome in Western Australia
FBOs
Washington, D.C.-area FBO Joins Paragon Network
Network now lists more than 140 locations globally
Charter & Fractional
Avitor Enhances AI-powered Private Jet Marketplace
Booking platform includes 3,300 operators and 15,000 aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
CBAA Not Deterred by Recent Ruling on Luxury Tax
The group continues its opposition to the classification on aircraft
