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.
CAA Partners with World Fuel on International Services
Contract fuel customers can now access WFS’s dedicated internet and phone support network for more than 2,050 locations.
Regulations and Government
ADs Resume after Nearly Three-week Break
FAA said it has work to ensure "no ADs are currently being held."
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Dominates North American Market
Company delivered 60 new helicopters in North America in 2016, which equates to 50 percent of all rotorcraft deliveries in this region.
Training and Workforce
NATA Launches Training Center for Part 91/135 Operators
Includes online library of more than 50 courses to assist air charter, corporate and fractional operators in meeting regulatory training requirements.
FAA General Aviation Survey Gets Under Way
Associations urge participation, saying the survey is the FAA's only source of information on GA activity.
Charter & Fractional
Bliss Jet To Start Per-seat NYC-London Bizjet Service
Company will offer up to 10 seats aboard a Gulfstream G450 or G550 flown between the two cities by “established” U.S. charter operators.
Sheltair Acquires AvAero Facilities at PIE
Sheltair now operates two new hangars as well as 30,000 square feet of warehouse, office and shop space at PIE.
Charter & Fractional
Lawmakers Seek to End Aircraft Managed Fee Tax Issue
FET being imposed on management fees would amount to double-taxation on aircraft owners, according to NATA.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI, Constant Collaborate on ADS-B, Fans-1/A Upgrades
Constant has dedicated a line for JSSI customers seeking the upgrades.
Avfuel Launches Online Training Resource for FBO Staff
Avfuel Customer Service Training uses videos, course materials and online quizzes to help improve customer service at Avfuel FBOs.
FBOs
QTPod Unveils New Self-Serve Fuel Terminal at SDC
A successor to the company's popular M-3000 unit, the M-4000 occupies the same footprint, making installation a breeze.
Charter & Fractional
New TripManager Features Help Charter Brokers
Avinode has introduced improvements to its TripManager software to make it easier for brokers to prepare charter quotes and manage travel plans.
Maintenance and Modifications
Teamsters Step Up Dispute over NetJets Mx Outsourcing
The union is sending letters to NetJets customers and hoping to meet with them directly to discuss their complaints.
TNA Releases Towbarless Tug for Up To Midsize Jets
Electric tug also works on helicopters and tailwheel aircraft
Training and Workforce
How Virtual Reality Tools Train Dassault Falcon Aircraft Mechanics
How Virtual Reality Tools Train Dassault Falcon Aircraft Mechanics
Aviation Apps: New Features Make Mobile Devices Ever More Useful
Developers of aviation applications have been busy adding features and coming up with new ways to present information.
Phillips 66 Adds Five New FBOs to Its U.S. Network
These FBOs will offer Phillips 66-brand products to customers in the private, commercial and military aviation industries.
FBOs
SEA Prime Offers Bizcraft OEMs Mx Space In Milan
SEA Prime has hangar space available at Milan Linate Airport and wants to boost available line maintenance service there.
Used Bizcraft Pricing Still Soft, but Market Improving
Pre-owned business jet and turboprop inventory fell modestly at year-end 2016, but pricing stil remained soft, especially for light and midsize jets.
Environment
GAMA Releases Standard for Hybrid, Electric Propulsion
The standard comes as a number of manufacturers have hybrid and/or electric projects underway.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Launches Helicopter Management Company
It will have a presence in “key locations” in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
Environment
NBAA Backs EC's Continuation of EU-ETS Exemption
NBAA says the exemption of international operations supports the need for a global approach to emissions policy.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pro Star Gets OK for King Air 350 Antenna Mount
The amendment states allows the service provider to install UAM and lower fuselage radome.
Aircraft
Quest Delivered a Record 36 Aircraft in 2016
Other significant milestones at Quest last year included the completion of a 5,000-sq-ft research-and-development facility.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Secures New Financing as Helo Ops Losses Widen
Company's oil and gas business "continues to operate along the economic bottom" in a "dynamic and prolonged downturn."
Aircraft
Embraer Cracks Open Bizjet Market in Argentina
The country is also a ripe replacement business aircraft market, as about 80 percent of the 170 Argentina-registered business jets are 10 years or older.
FBOs
Trip Planner Flightworx Creates Client Services Dept.
The UK-based company aims to provide more streamlined service to operators.
Charter & Fractional
Baker Aviation Approved for Worldwide Charter Ops
The charter company received its worldwide operations specifications and the "10 or more" passenger approval.
FBOs
St. Thomas Gets New Service Provider
The operator is one of four at St. Thomas's Cyril E. King International Airport
