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.
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.
Rotorcraft
HAI Calls For FDM in Piston Helicopters
The Helicopter Association International calls for installing flight recorders in all new helicopters, not just those with turbine engines.
FBOs
Galaxy FBO Breaks Ground on New Dallas Location
Galaxy FBO, which just opened its second FBO, is already at work on its third.
The world of Wi-Fi has changed. Is your aircraft ready for it?
Many aircraft operators are taking a fresh look at ways to update and upgrade their aircraft - connectivity is a hot topic.
ICAO Air Transport Recovery Report Draws Bizav Praise
As ICAO releases guidance for the recovery of the air transport system, bizav groups continue to collaborate on global health management in aviation ops.
Safety
Sustaining Safety Culture Focus of Wyvern Webinar
Andreas Mauritzson of Sun Air Jets says the key to a successful safety management system is one that's "lived" by every employee in every department.
Airports
Kentucky Airport Ups Construction Tempo During Lull
Kentucky's Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is taking care of several infrastructure construction projects amid the Covid-19 induced downturn.
Avionics
NTSB Calls On Helo OEMs To Install Recording Systems
The NTSB wants helicopter manufacturers to equip turbine-powered helicopters with crash-resistant systems to record data, audio, and images.
Avionics
Avcon Taps SD as Preferred Connectivity Supplier
Satcom Direct inked a deal to be the preferred airborne connectivity supplier for Austrian aircraft management and charter operator Avcon Jet.
Three Easy Ways to Stay Under Your Data Plan Cap
Business jet passengers can do just about anything in the air they can on the ground, from email and downloading large files, to videoconferencing and TV.
Aircraft
Trimec Aviation Expands Gulfstream Mx Portfolio
Fort Worth, Texas-based Trimec Aviation adds Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP to its scheduled and unscheduled maintenance capabilities.
Charter & Fractional
Houston Charter Management Providers Merge
Aircraft charter management providers Wing Aviation and Western Airways join forces in Houston.
Maintenance and Modifications
King Aerospace Adds Hangar to Almost Triple Capacity
Dallas-based King Aerospace said MRO space is at a premium at its Oklahoma facilities.
Aircraft
Constant Supports Challenger 300s Through Midlife Inspections
The MRO provider expects to handle many more Bombardier Challenger 300 series 7,500-cycle inspections with a large and aging fleet.
FBOs
Galaxy Becomes Sixth FBO at Houston Hobby Airport
Galaxy FBO is the newest of the six service providers at Houston Hobby Airport.
FBOs
New Mexico Airport To Build New Genav Terminal
Belen Regional Airport in New Mexico is proceeding with its long-planned new general aviation terminal.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Chief Sees 'Upside' for Bizav Post-Covid
Flying at Flexjet has doubled over the past three weeks as the fractional provider recovers post-Covid-19, while sale inquiries are "off the charts."
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Expanding International Charter Ops
The March acquisition of Sky Night gave flyExclusive three Gulfstream GIV-SPs and the ability to expand its international flying to Europe and Asia.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation UK Chief Margetson-Rushmore Retires
Luxaviation UK co-founder George Galanopoulos is taking on the CEO duties, in addition to serving as European head of charter for the Luxaviation Group.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Cautions Pilots on Illegal Charter Pitfalls
In its educational campaign against illegal charter, the FAA released a letter outlining potential traps that could lead to unauthorized flights.
Aviation Insurance Industry Faces Wrenching Changes
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating what had been a challenging marketplace for the aviation insurance industry.
