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.
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
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Putting More Power in the TBM 700
The new Pratt & Whitney Canada engine will enable performance similar to the TBM 850
ATC
DOT Watchdog Warns of Uncertainties with Key NextGen Program
The TFDM program is 20% over cost and almost three years behind schedule
Engines
Rolls-Royce Reports Progress with Pearl 10X Engine
Manufacturer says early operations with the Pearl 700 turbofans on the Gulfstream G700 are "flawless"
Maintenance and Modifications
Farnborough Shop Expands Bombardier’s Euro Mx Network
The line maintenance station will augment and support Bombardier’s major heavy maintenance operation at Biggin Hill
Rotorcraft
Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control
Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits
Avionics
ForeFlight Discover Tab Opens Paths to Aviation Events
A variety of new features are available for users of the mobile app
Training and Workforce
Two CFIs To Be Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inductees
The honors go to Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker for their dedication to aviation education
Engines
Company Debuts Industry-first 'Smart' GPU at Oshkosh
The compact units offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring
FBOs
Power Finally Restored at KHOU after Hurricane Beryl
It took more than a week to restore full power to all the FBOs at Hobby Airport
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Shipments Climb 18% in First Half of 2024
The Brazilian company's backlog has reached a seven-year high
