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.

Latest

Rectrix Rebrands Its AirFlyte Repair Business

Acquired in 2013, it will now known as Rectrix MRO, to highlight the Mass.-based company's repair services.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 4, 2017

FAA Shelves Aircraft Engine Parts Policy

The policy would have defined "engine influencing parts," providing new regulation, ARSA contended.

Regulations and Government

January 4, 2017

Textron Offers G1000 NXi Upgrade for King Airs, Pistons

King Air 200/300/350 series as well as Textron’s piston line are all eligible for the upgrade.

Avionics

January 4, 2017

Duncan Teams Again with 328 Support for 604 Completion

The two companies have collaborated on a variety of bizjet airframes including Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons and Cessna Citations.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 4, 2017

Videos

NBAA: Plan for Slots, TFR in D.C. During Inauguration

Departure slots will be in place at IAD from January 20-22 and a TFR is expected for the Washington region on the day of the inauguration.

January 4, 2017

Supreme Court To Decide on Flytenow Review

The court justices will discuss on January 6 whether to review the case .

Regulations and Government

January 3, 2017

TSA, NATA Renew Partnership for Five More Years

The partnership covers a range of fingerprinting and other background check and security-related services.

Security

January 3, 2017

Analysts: Bizjet Deliveries Down in 2016, Flat in 2017

Estimates call for 661 new business jet deliveries last year, down from 718 actual shipments in 2015, with 2017 expected to be “flat relative to 2016.”

January 3, 2017

Gama, BBA Aviation Merge U.S. Air Charter Fleets

The combined charter management fleet, which will be under Gama's oversight, now numbers more than 200 aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

January 3, 2017

Garmin Unveils G1000 NXi Upgrade

The new G1000 NXi (next-generation) adds faster processors and unique features such as visual approaches and map overlays on the HSI.

Avionics

January 3, 2017

Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet

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

Maintenance and Modifications

January 3, 2017

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

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

FBOs

January 2, 2017

Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive

With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2016

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.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 30, 2016

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.

FBOs

December 30, 2016

Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance

Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 29, 2016

Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show

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

Aircraft

December 29, 2016

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

Maintenance and Modifications

December 29, 2016

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.

Regulations and Government

December 27, 2016

Notable Final Flights 2016

Aviation lost several legends during the year.

December 27, 2016

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.

Latest

Rectrix Rebrands Its AirFlyte Repair Business

Acquired in 2013, it will now known as Rectrix MRO, to highlight the Mass.-based company's repair services.

FAA Shelves Aircraft Engine Parts Policy

The policy would have defined "engine influencing parts," providing new regulation, ARSA contended.

Textron Offers G1000 NXi Upgrade for King Airs, Pistons

King Air 200/300/350 series as well as Textron’s piston line are all eligible for the upgrade.

Duncan Teams Again with 328 Support for 604 Completion

The two companies have collaborated on a variety of bizjet airframes including Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons and Cessna Citations.

Videos

More Articles

NBAA: Plan for Slots, TFR in D.C. During Inauguration

Departure slots will be in place at IAD from January 20-22 and a TFR is expected for the Washington region on the day of the inauguration.

Supreme Court To Decide on Flytenow Review

The court justices will discuss on January 6 whether to review the case .

TSA, NATA Renew Partnership for Five More Years

The partnership covers a range of fingerprinting and other background check and security-related services.

Analysts: Bizjet Deliveries Down in 2016, Flat in 2017

Estimates call for 661 new business jet deliveries last year, down from 718 actual shipments in 2015, with 2017 expected to be “flat relative to 2016.”

Gama, BBA Aviation Merge U.S. Air Charter Fleets

The combined charter management fleet, which will be under Gama's oversight, now numbers more than 200 aircraft.

Garmin Unveils G1000 NXi Upgrade

The new G1000 NXi (next-generation) adds faster processors and unique features such as visual approaches and map overlays on the HSI.

Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet

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

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

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

Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive

With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.

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.

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.

Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance

Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.

Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show

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

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

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.

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