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.
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
Training and Workforce
Amy Wilder Joins Editorial Team at AIN
Wilder will provide business aviation and industry coverage across the AIN digital and print publications
Rotorcraft
Onboard Talon Dual Cargo Hook Approved in Bell 429
Kits are retrofittable to 429s with existing single- or dual-hook systems
Maintenance and Modifications
InLine Aviation Launches Maintenance Subscription Plan
UpAssist program includes a block of prepaid aircraft maintenance hours
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik's U.S. Engine Services Unit Rebrands
Tulsa-based company is now trading as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Stevens and Peregrine To STC Gogo Galileo for King Airs
Plans call for the STC to be approved next year for installations in the fourth quarter of 2025
Rotorcraft
Operators Enrolling in VAI Risk Accreditation Program
ORRA encourages helicopter companies to go beyond traditional risk management
Accidents
Passenger Lands King Air C90 after Pilot Medical Issue
Aircraft touched down on the runway then departed onto a grassy area
Aircraft
UP.Summit 2024 Celebrates Mobility Technology
Ideas abound when 300 creators and innovators join together
Environment
SAF Options Abound at NBAA-BACE
All three Las Vegas airports will give operators the choice to participate
Aircraft
Argus: Bizav Traffic Continues in 'Status Quo'
Global bizav flights were down 0.3% in September
Aircraft
Expert Opinion: OEM Covid Catch-up Remains Elusive
In the Covid aftermath, labor disputes compound labor shortages
Aircraft
Gulfstream G300 Launch Could Be Nearing
Derivative model expected to enter service as early as 2026
Aircraft
Reports: Gulfstream G700 Deliveries Lag by a Dozen in Q3
Manufacturer has not commented on reported numbers, citing financial quiet period at its parent General Dynamics
