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
FBO Profile: John H. Batten International Airport, Racine, Wisconsin
Midwest Hospitality at the largest privately owned airport in the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive
With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Services Its First BBJ 777
A rush job from a Middle Eastern client was no worry for the company's Basel facility.
FBOs
Falcon Aviation Adopts FBO One Platform
The Middle Eastern service provider bedomes the latest FBO to use the software which processes more than 25,000 flights a month globally.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance
Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.
Maintenance and Modifications
LHT Establishes New Supply Hub in Florida
The Fort Lauderdale facility will serve as the service provider's primary parts warehouse for the Southeastern U.S. as well as Central and South America
Aircraft
Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show
AEPP show organizers expect the number of visitors to double for the 2017 event.
Safety
AviationManuals Hits Client Milestone
As it grows, the document preparation specialist says it can pass savings along to its customers.
FBOs
Landmark's Absorption Highlights 2016's FBO News
With the purchase of its largest rival, BBA Aviation subsidiary Signature Flight Support boosted its network to more than 200 locations worldwide.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Now Advent eABS Brake Dealer
The world's largest PIlatus PC-12 distributor can now sell and install the snti-skid braking system
Maintenance and Modifications
Idaho Maintenance Provider Expands Authorizations
Boise's Jackson Jet Center is now authorized for King Air and Cessna Caravan work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Veteran Helps Find Mx Billing Discrepancies
In operation for nearly a year, Eric Meitner’s consulting company helps navigate the ins and outs of aircraft maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Defends Its Bombardier Mx Crown
Last year's winner of Bombardier's annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Award has been recognized once again.
Avionics
Max-Viz 1200 EVS Gets DO-160G Approval
The EVS display enables pilots to see when flying day or night in smoke, haze and light fog.
Regulations and Government
International Collaboration Led on Regulatory Front in 2016
ICAO reached landmark C02 agreement, while both U.S. and Euroepan officials progress on approach to small aircraft standards.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Cal. Ruling Frees Some For-sale Jets from Property Taxes
There are specific requirements for the exemption, including entering into a listing agreement that transfers care, custody and control of the aircraft.
Aircraft
2016 Year in Review: Business Aircraft Milestones and a Look Ahead
A number of projects came to fruition in 2016.
Notable Final Flights 2016
Aviation lost several legends during the year.
FBOs
Wisconsin FBO Under New Management
Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran-Aire, which provided services at Milwaukee Timmerman Airport for more than 70 years.
Charter & Fractional
PrivateFly Predicts More Change for Charter Market in 2017
Online charter booking company sees more demand for long-haul flights and new customers entering market.
Regulations and Government
New FAR Part 23 Results in Changes to Parts 91 and 135
The rule requires changes be made to some requirements under Parts 91 and 135 to align pilot operating rules with the new Part 23 airplane rules.
Year in Review: BBJ, Quest Undergo Management Changes
BBJ, Marenco Swisshelicopter, Quest, Piaggio and Mooney all announced changes at helm in 2016, as did NATA, CAN and NAA.
Rotorcraft
HEMS Industry Getting Safer
The helicopter EMS industry is reducing the number of accidents and fatalities.
FBOs
Trenton Airport Gets New FBO
Established by a charter provider with more than 30 years of experience, FlightServ promises customers a personalized experience.
Regulations and Government
2016 Year in Review: A Short-term FAA Bill Resets the Debate on ATC Reform
ATC reform remains a high priority for House Transportation and Infrastructure chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).
CAN Celebrates 35-Year History
Safe Flight hosted the first flight, carrying a 22-year-old bone cancer patient home on December 22, 1981.
Regulations and Government
EASA: Wind Shear Rules Should Stay As Is
ICAO had recommended that all turbine airplanes in excess of 12,500 pounds mtow be equipped with a wind shear warning system.
Safety
FAA Warns of Accidental Control Knob Selections
The agency noted that pilots are inadvertently changing selections of concentrically centered knobs with some regularity.
Avionics
Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder
The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Ends 2016 with Jump in Fleet, Ops
The company nearly doubled employment and its fleet swelled by nearly 65 percent in 2016.
