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.
Fuel
World Fuel Services To Acquire Epic Fuels GA Business
The move will add more than 300 new customers, including 100 FBOs, to its network
Accidents
Low Fuel Leads to Falcon 10 Crash in Afghanistan
Aircraft was en route to Moscow from Thailand when it reported low fuel
Avionics
Bose Demos Aviation Headsets and Offers Onsite Repairs
Buyers of new headsets through August 17 get a free SoundLink Bluetooth speaker
Safety
AINsight: Is VNAV a Pilot’s Friend or Foe?
Automation can both help and hurt flight crewmembers
Regulations and Government
Hong Kong Introducing Advance Passenger Info System
New rules apply to operators of international flights to/from Hong Kong
Aircraft
Harbour Air Electric Beavers Draw Oshkosh Crowds
Electric power turns the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver into a sleek, modern-looking airplane
Training and Workforce
Georgia Bizjet Operator Scores Navy Training Contract
Phoenix Air Group will provide 10 Learjets for electronic warfare testing and evaluation
Rotorcraft
GE Aerospace, Airbus Complete First Stage of Research on Next-Gen Helicopter Propulsion
Milestone marks a significant advancement in the collaboration between the two companies
Engines
GE Catalyst Turbine Prepping for Year-end Approval
Certification testing is set to be complete in the third quarter
Airports
Dubai Clears Air Chateau To Develop Vertiports
The company already operates a heliport at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport
Aircraft
Bombardier Deliveries, Service Revenues Jump in Second-quarter 2024
Supply chain remains a headwind, particularly with engines
Maintenance and Modifications
Spectrum Aeromed Earns FAA Nod for Kodiak Medical Package
The approval allows the utility turboprop to act as an air ambulance
Regulations and Government
Advisory Circular Issued on New SMS Rules
Document provides SMS guidance for Part 91, 135, and 121 operators
ATC
FAA, Controllers Reach Agreement on Fatigue Mitigation
Agreement covers overtime limits, mandatory time off between shifts, and education
Environment
Signature Aviation Brings SAF to Paris for Olympics
FBO chain will have a limited supply of SAF at its Paris Le Bourget facility
Maintenance and Modifications
Fargo Jet Center, Stellar Blu Partner on ISR Comms
The companies are testing Sidewinder for special mission applications
ATC
Newark ATC Control To Switch to Philadelphia Tracon
Move will relocate a dozen controllers from New York Tracon to Philadelphia
Regulations and Government
Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case
A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Climb 54% as G700 Provides Lift
Large-cabin deliveries zoomed by 72% while super-midsize shipments remained flat
Aircraft
Honeywell Joins as GoAero Prize Sponsor
The prize money is designed to spur new designs for emergency response vehicles
Aircraft
Textron Unveils Crimson King Air and Caravan Upgrades
Special-edition King Air and Caravan upgrades will be available for 2025 deliveries
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik to Perform Boeing 787 Cabin Modifications
Deal expands on Boeing's own modification capacity, offering more choice to customers
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Introduces Enhanced Online Pricing Options
New functionality is aimed at increasing pricing transparency
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145
The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Names Gama UK Special Missions Dealer
The designation builds on a long-standing partnership between Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Shipments Climb 16% in First Half
Company is set to deliver 300 aircraft this year, including about 50 of the new M700 Fury
Maintenance and Modifications
ITP Extends MRO Contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada
Agreement solidifies ITP Aero's focus on expanding its presence in the civil MRO market
Regulations and Government
FAA Drafts Order To Update ODA Oversight
Comments on the draft are due October 21
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Notes 60 Years as PT6 Service Provider
The ubiquitous turboprop engine family has racked up half a billion flying hours
