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
Aircraft parked at North Las Vegas Airport during 2023 Vegas Grand Prix
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
Honeywell Aspire 350 (Honeywell)
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
A Challenger jet equipped with Gogo Galileo HDX on the ramp
Airports

Post-Milton, Florida Airports Pick Up the Pieces

Following the Category 3 storm, most Florida airports are back in service
Damage to Sheltair facility at KSPG
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
Praetor 500
Avionics

FreeFlight Adds to GNSS Nav Support in 1203C Receiver

Upgrade includes anti-GNSS spoofing capability
FreeFlight Systems 1203C receiver
Maintenance and Modifications

IS&S Providing Autothrottles for U.S. Army King Airs

Modification eases pilot workload and enhances safety
Beechcraft King modified with IS&S autothrottles
Charter & Fractional

ACA Highlights Need for U.S. Charter Broker Standards

Charter broker standards was key issue at ACA inaugural roundtable in U.S.
Ryan Waguespack, non-executive board member representing the North American region, for the Air Charter Association (Photo: ACA)
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Authorizes Jet Access at Music City Executive

Enhanced services at Music City Airport
A view of the Jet Access hangar at Music City Executive Airport in Tennessee
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
Opul Jets Bombardier Global XRS aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive Offers Airline Loyalty Program Benefits

Charter flight operator has launched a partnership with its parent company, Qatar Airways
Qatar Executive Gulfstream G700 aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Trimec Aviation Plans STC for Gogo Galileo HDX Satcom

Modification will be available for the 230 G200s in service
Gogo Galileo HDX satellite communications system
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Aerospace Group Expands to Germany

Rheinland Air Service becomes authorized Tamarack dealer
Tamarack winglet
Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Maintenance Subsidiary Buys Atlanta Business

Aero Centers will keep its MRO for other manufacturers at KPDK
PC-12 in front of Aero Centers FBO at KPDK
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Star Expands Presence at Dallas Love Field

Larger hangars will support growing demand for bizjet maintenance
Aero Star Aviation's hangar at Dallas Love Field
Maintenance and Modifications

PHI MRO Services Appointed Approved Leonardo Supplier

Move strengthens PHI's relationship with helicopter OEM
Leonardo AW139 helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Expands MRO Offerings with TAG, Icon Acquisitions

Acquisitions bolster PAG's avionics and engine support services
PT6 engine with Precision Aviation Group (PAG) logo
Maintenance and Modifications

Meridian Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

MRO provider specializes in Bell 206 and 407 helicopter maintenance
Bell LongRanger helicopter
FBOs

NATA To Honor Rick Crider with Airport Executive Award

Award ceremony to take place in Nashville in November
Rick Crider headshot
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
Chantilly Air Jet Center at KHEF
Rotorcraft

Avincis Strengthens Portugal Helicopter MRO Base

Plan will help ensure long-term job stability for Portugal workforce
Avincis Leonardo AW139 helicopter
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
JCB Aero maintenance facility in Auch, France
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat JetXP Uncaps Speed on Jet ConneX Bizav Satcom

Survey says that customers value reliability and service over speed
Viasat users in aircraft
Rotorcraft

PHI Adds H175s to Australian Energy Support Fleet

Twin-engine aircraft will be based at Broome in Western Australia
Airbus H175 helicopters operated by PHI Aviation in Australia
FBOs

Washington, D.C.-area FBO Joins Paragon Network

Network now lists more than 140 locations globally
Chantilly Air Jet Center at KHEF
Charter & Fractional

Avitor Enhances AI-powered Private Jet Marketplace

Booking platform includes 3,300 operators and 15,000 aircraft
A screenshot of Avitor.ai's AI software
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CBAA Not Deterred by Recent Ruling on Luxury Tax

The group continues its opposition to the classification on aircraft