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

Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet

Winglet system includes a wingtip extension and winglet, as well as load-alleviation technology.
FBOs

FBO Profile: John H. Batten International Airport, Racine, Wisconsin

Midwest Hospitality at the largest privately owned airport in the U.S.
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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.
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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.
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Aircraft

Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show

AEPP show organizers expect the number of visitors to double for the 2017 event.
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
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.

Notable Final Flights 2016

Aviation lost several legends during the year.
Aircraft

2016 Year in Review: Business Aircraft Milestones and a Look Ahead

A number of projects came to fruition in 2016.
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.
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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

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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Safety

AviationManuals Hits Client Milestone

As it grows, the document preparation specialist says it can pass savings along to its customers.
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.
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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.

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.
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.).
Rotorcraft

HEMS Industry Getting Safer

The helicopter EMS industry is reducing the number of accidents and fatalities.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Elects India's Sudhir Nayak as New Treasurer

Sudhir Nayak is the first Indian to serve on the board of IBAC.

CAN Celebrates 35-Year History

Safe Flight hosted the first flight, carrying a 22-year-old bone cancer patient home on December 22, 1981.
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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.