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.
FBOs
Hawker Pacific Adds Two FBOs to Network
The aviation services provider, which specializes in the Asia-Pacific region, acquired the Australian Adagold FBOs at Cairns and Brisbane.
Charter & Fractional
Fueled by Growth in U.S., VistaJet Bookings Climb 137%
More than 65 percent of VistaJet U.S.’s new customers came from corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
Constant Aviation Offers AOG Services for Super Bowl LI
Maintenance technicians will be on-site from February 3 to 5 to provide customers with support.
FBOs
ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport
ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport
Maintenance and Modifications
A Leading Player Built on a Powerhouse of Tradition
Built on a powerhouse of tradition
Business Aircraft Broker Pioneer James Welsch Dies
Welsch had a 54-year career in the industry, joining his father's aircraft brokerage in 1960.
Avionics
Volcanic Ash Detector for Jets Passes Ground Tests
At typical cruise speeds the system provides pilots with a seven to 10-minute warning, allowing sufficient time to safely evade ash clouds.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier To Offer Bizjet Support at Super Bowl LI
The service provider will place representatives on-site in Houston so operators and customers alike can receive aircraft support.
ATC
Transponder on Standby Led To Near Midair over Black Sea
Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.
FAA Safety Chief Peggy Gilligan To Retire
Gilligan spent 37 years with the agency and has been praised for her dedication to safety.
Aircraft
Daher Delivers First 2017 TBM 930
Newest model now comes standard with ADS-B IN avonics, stick shaker, new interior features and wireless connectivity gateway.
Rotorcraft
Waypoint Sees Near-term Lift for Offshore Helo Market
Near-term outlook is now “optimistic, buoyed by OPEC’s announcement to cut production followed by non-OPEC producers vowing to do the same."
Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms Chao as Transportation Secretary
Chao was approved by an overwhelming majority in the Senate.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases Houston Super Bowl TFR
TFR will establish gateway screening for departures at HOU, but all other GA aircraft are prohibited during TFR.
FBOs
Signature Pursuing 'All Avenues' after SNA Decision
Signature said its customers have reacted with shock to the board's decision to switch FBO providers at the airport after 20 years.
FBOs
Chicagoland FBO Starts Work on New Terminal
Gary Jet Center at Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport will debut its new terminal this summer.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Jet Deliveries Find Bottom in 2016
This year is expected to be mostly flat, with moderate growth in 2018 and 2019 and a “significant” rise in 2020.
Rotorcraft
Robinson Readies To Deliver Its 12,000th Helicopter
The milestone aircraft—a turbine single R66, S/N 0763—will be delivered to Hover Dynamics, one of three long-time Robinson dealers in South Africa.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Shipments Rise Despite 'Difficult Year'
Airbus Helicopters delivered 418 rotorcraft last year, a 5 percent increase over 2015.
Corporate Helicopters To Host Open House in San Diego
Attendees will be able to listen to speakers, view the Robinson R44 and take an introductory flight lesson.
Charter & Fractional
Royal Jet Puts a Modern Touch on its Latest Boeing Business Jet Interiors
Royal Jet Puts a Modern Touch on its Latest Boeing Business Jet Interiors
Bell Hands Over First 429s Completed at Prague Center
The Prague facility opened its paint operation and delivery center in May.
Lockheed Warns of Financial Reporting Issues At Sikorsky
Lockheed Martin is reviewing possible problems with financial reporting controls at its Sikorsky helicopter division.
FBOs
Orange County To Replace Signature with ACI Jet at SNA
The change comes amid complaints over pricing at the airport.
NBAA Chief: 'Consequential' Change Coming for Bizav
Ed Bolen said the bizav industry must be "active and engaged" with changes to come under the new U.S. Congress and President.
Rotorcraft
Bell Commercial Deliveries Down, Orders Improve
Company is hopeful to resume flight testing of 525 Relentless shortly.
Airports
More Details Emerge on Presidential TFR at PBI
Lanata Airport “will be the most affected” under the TFR because it is within the more restrictive 10-nm ring.
Court Orders Flexjet/FO Back to Bargaining Table
The order is the second time in eight months that the court has made such an order.
Aircraft
Textron Cuts Legacy Production Rates
Latitude production will be up 30 percent, offsetting drop off in legacy models.
Security
NBAA Kicks Off Inaugural Bizav Security Conference
Because security has always been a core priority for business aviation, additional federal regulations might not necessarily yield any better security.
