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.
Aircraft
AMAC Keeps Hangars Full with New Mx Projects
AMAC Aerospace fills its calendar with three Bombardier, two Airbus, and two Boeing maintenance, modification, and upgrade projects.
FBOs
Fargo Jet Center Earns EASA Part 145 Nod
North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center's maintenance division has received EASA certification, allowing it to work on European-registered aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network
The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."
FBOs
Citing Covid-19 Effects, Air Service Basel To Exit Mx
The Basel-Switzerland-based FBO operator looks to develop new areas of business when it exits maintenance, effective August 1.
N. American Bizav Flying Regains Third of Covid Losses
North American business aviation flight activity reclaimed a third of the Covid-19-induced losses last month, rising 84 percent month-over month
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Expanding Network to Latin America
An agreement with InterXtra will expand MRO Insider network's maintenance clients and aircraft operators in Latin America and Mexico.
FBOs
Hangar Foam: A Solution Looking for a Problem?
With inadvertant hangar foam system discharges on the rise, the aviation industry ponders if they reallly meet the purpose they were intended for.
FBOs
How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19
How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Seeks Broader Input from Mx Providers in Survey
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey seeks input from non-member maintenance providers about the effects of Covid-19.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senator Offers Bill To Improve Certification Processes
The Airline Safety Improvement Act would require SMS for manufacturers, best practices for ODAs, further human factors research, and wider flight-testing.
FBOs
Sheltair Adds Savannah Hangar
FBO services and aviation real estate provider Sheltair has debuted a new hangar at its Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport location.
Thommen Names Grosch as CEO
Grsch steps in to lead aircraft instruments specialist Thommen as it navigates through the operational challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Charter & Fractional
Fly Louie Program To Help Shave Crew Hotel Costs
Fly Louie Alliance has partnered with Hotel Connections to offer members savings on crew hotel stays and related amenities.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Traffic into the UK Spikes Ahead of Quarantine, Then Falls
WingX data shows a sharp increase in business aircraft movements into the UK as travelers rushed to avoid new quarantine rules that took effect on June 8.
Maintenance and Modifications
ADS-B Installations Continuing through the Pandemic
As many as 21,175 U.S. aircraft became compliant with the ADS-B Out mandate through the first five months of the year with few legacy retirements.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Postpones European Expansion, Citing Covid-19
Flexjet planned to announce a “significant expansion” in Europe two weeks ago at what would have been EBACE 2020, but Covid-19 pushed it to next spring.
AINdebrief Episode 11 | June 5, 2020
Embraer partnerships; airline traffic rising; UK imposes quarantine; Flexjet optimistic; ADS-B installs continue; flurry of FBO openings/expansions.
Aircraft
Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid
Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid
AINsight: A Grand Science Experiment
The talk of not wanting to travel on public transportation will turn into real action on the part of perspective business aircraft buyers.
Piaggio Attracts 19 Expressions of Interest
Piaggio said the 19 expressions of interest that came in by the May 29 deadline, mostly sought the purchase of the entire group.
Charter & Fractional
NATA: Scheduled Air Service Cuts Offer GA Opportunities
National Air Transportation Association president and CEO Tim Obitts says general aviation is equipped to quickly fill gaps in air service.
WingX: N. America Continues Lead in Bizav Covid Recovery
Global business aviation activity May and the first few days of June are trailing the same period last year by 51 percent, according to WingX.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Asks FAA for Rule To Expand Company Line Checks
NATA said a rulemaking change to expand the number of pilot line checks that operators can perform would increase safety and ease FAA resource demands.
Aircraft
Facing Delivery Downturn, Bombardier Cuts Staffing
With predictions of a Covid-19 induced 30 percent drop in business jet deliveries this year, Bombardier has pared 2,500 employees from its staff.
Regulations and Government
UK Business Aviation Fails To Win Quarantine Exemption
The UK aviation industry fears that already low traffic levels will collapse when the quarantine is enforced from June 8.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Textron Aviation Service Chief Aims For 'Consistent Consistency'
Lowering inspection costs and reducing customer aircraft downtimes appear on Textron Aviation senior v-p of customer support Brian Rohloff's to-do list.
FBOs
Avflight Expands Its Michigan Service Area
With the opening of its latest location at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Michigan-based Avflight now operates seven FBOs in its home state.
Aircraft
AviationManuals Offers Free Guide on Understanding MELs
The guide is intended to help flight departments better understand where and when a minimum equipment list is required.
Aircraft
Dassault Converts Falcon 900B for Medical Cargo Duty
Dassault Falcon Services completed the passenger-to-cargo conversion of a Falcon 900B in eight days.
Airports
ACI Issues Airport Ramp Up Guide for Covid Crisis
With airport traffic expected to rise towards pre-Covid levels once again, Airports Council International has issued guidelines for ramping up operations.
