2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

Sky Hope Network has been formed by five industry professionals to offer business aviation ­support in emergencies.

Sky Hope To Support Bizav Relief Efforts

Charles Alcock

Ocean Sky has its three new Spanish FBOs up and running in Ibiza, Menorca and Valencia and is planning to add more facilities in Spain.

Ocean Sky explores field as new FBOs shape up in Spain 

AIN Staff

AOPA has expressed serious concerns about a new letter to airmen issued by Potomac approach control requiring pilots flying in traffic patterns of nontower

Potomac Tracon Changes Reporting Procedures

A California congressman has picked up the cudgel in the mistaken detention at gunpoint of John and Martha King of King Schools on August 28, and the incid

Kings’ arrest prompts legislator to act

Matt Thurber

Port City Air will renovate and ­manage multiple hangars at Portsmouth  International Airport at Pease, the ­former Pease Air Force Base  Strategic Air Com

Pease hangars go Port City

With the addition of its newest facility at California’s Fresno Yosemite International Airport, <link news/single-news-page/article/ain-fbo-survey-the-amer

Independent op Partners with Signature  as manager

Mona Brown

Hangar Ten held a grand opening for the second phase of its Charles B.

New hangar ten facility opens

Ian Goold

As airline traffic continues to recover from the global recession, airframe and engine manufacturers continue to develop new models and consider follow-on 

OEMs ready product lines for return to growth 

After losing its case against ­charter operator <link news/single-news-page/article/faa-loses-air-trek-appeal-24196/>Air Trek</link> of Punta Gorda, Fla.,

Air Trek award finalized

Chad Trautvetter

Despite a recommendation by the International Association of Machinists executive council to approve the contract offered by Hawker Beechcraft, 55 percent 

Hawker Beech ICT Future Uncertain

Vancouver, B.C.-based London Air Services placed a firm order for  Bombardier’s new $65 million, 7,300-nm Global 7000, making it the  Canadian launch custo

London Air is G7000 Launch customer

San Antonio-based Emivest Aerospace, manufacturer of the SJ30 light jet,  announced on October 20 that it petitioned for restructuring under  Chapter 11 of

Emivest Aerospace Files for Chapter 11

Gregory Polek

From a distance, the reason regional airlines would oppose a new law passed by Congress that sets a 1,500 flight-hour minimum for Part 121 first officers m

RAA won’t concede defeat despite costly rule changes    

NetJets Europe has been summoned to appear at the Court of Bobigny, near  Paris, on December 2, after three entities–French charter operator  lobbying grou

NetJets Europe in French Labor suit

In a surprise announcement at the NBAA convention, Stratford,  Conn.-based Sikorsky Aircraft revealed that it reached an agreement “in  principle” to make 

Sikorsky Takes Share in Eclipse

Textron, parent company of Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter, reported  a third-quarter loss.

Textron Cites Loss as Deliveries Slump

Two partial gear-up landings by Bombardier regional jets in three days in late September prompted the NTSB to investigate a possible connection between the

Gear-up landings prompt NTSB to look at CRJs

Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a  partnership to develop an avionics retrofit package for the Dassault  Falcon 900

Western, Universal to Retrofit F900

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) project officially entered its manufacturing phase on September 30, when Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi cuts first metal for MRJ

Vietnam’s Air Mekong, 30 percent owned by U.S.

Air Mekong Launches Service

Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean Airlines signed a firm order in late  September covering nine ATR 72-600s worth some $200 million at list  prices.

Caribbean Orders Nine ATR 72-600s

Nearly 600 mechanics and related workers at Atlantic Southeast Airlines  last month voted to join the Teamsters union by a 2-to-1 margin.

ASA Mechanics Choose Teamsters

The <link ../news/single-news-page/article/sukhoi-superjet-100-makes-first-appearance-in-italy-25874/ _blank>Sukhoi Superjet 100</link> last month passed a

Superjet passes noise trials

Describing the cabin of Gulfstream’s new G650, senior v-p of programs, engineering and test Pres Henne said it began with a sketch of a cup holder and a si

Innovation, Function Hallmark G650 Cabin

Progress on the FAA’s ambitious <link news/single-news-page/article/navigating-nextgen-24921/ _blank>NextGen overhaul</link> of the ATC system in the U.S.

ADS-B deployment serves as proving ground for NextGen

Exuma International Airport will see its first FBO when Odyssey Aviation Bahamas opens a new facility at the airport in Georgetown, Exuma, next March.

Odyssey building new Exuma FBO

Mark Huber

Last month, after years of prodding from the NTSB and extensive consultation with the industry, the FAA issued its much anticipated notice of proposed rule

FAA bundles sweeping changes in broad helicopter NPRM  

When Cessna canceled the large-cabin Citation Columbus last year, many wondered what the company would do next.

Cessna rates its new X a Ten

Bell Helicopter will have manufactured 33 of its new <link news/single-news-page/article/pilot-report-bell-429-21470/>429</link> light twins, sold most of

Bell ramps up 429 production 

Thierry Dubois

Eurocopter continues to flight-test its new medium twin, the <link news/single-news-page/article/eurocopter-ec-175-quietly-makes-first-flight-23129/>EC175<

Eurocopter to accelerate EC175 program

Stephen Pope

Garmin, the Olathe, Kan.

Garmin on a roll, unleashes G5000 cockpit

Ruag Aviation has delivered its first modernized 228NG twin turboprop to launch customer New Central Airservice.

Reborn Dornier Do-228 fills versatile roles in airline livery

This year’s Middle East Business Aviation show, to be held in Dubai December 7 to 9, is set to be the biggest event yet.

MEBA organizers predict strong showing next month

Garmin announced a program last month to offer its <link ain-and-ainalerts/aviation-international-news/single-publication-story/browse/0/article/garmin-rev

Garmin Bringing G1000 to King Air 300/350

European Regions Airline Association member airlines expressed “outrage” at the failure of national governments in the region to compensate them for costs 

ERA delegates demand redress for volcano losses

International Communications Group (ICG) and Rockwell Collins have  demonstrated the compatibility of ICG’s NxtLink ICS-220A communication  systems with Ro

ICG Tests CPDLC Aboard Gulfstream G250

JetEx Flight Support opened its ­second site in Europe with a new  ­facility at Kiev, Ukraine, in September.

Jetex expands to Kiev

Constant Aviation, a division of Nextant Aerospace based at Cleveland  Hopkins International Airport, last month delivered its first Pro Line  21-upgraded 

Constant Installs Pro Line 21 in Beechjet

Garmin has received FAA STC approval for its helicopter terrain awareness and warning system for the GNS  430W/530W GPS/navcoms.

Garmin Wins STC for Helo Taws

<link http://www.bjtonline.com/uploads/media/The_Best_FBOs.pdf>Hill Aircraft & Leasing</link> celebrated its 55th year at Fulton County Airport-Brown Fiel

Hill Aircraft celebrates 55th anniversary

Honeywell has given the aviation world its first glimpse of a cockpit technology that developers say will change the way future pilots aviate by combining 

Honeywell demo shows fused SVS/EVS views

The European Regions Airline ­Association, which ­represents 70 intra-European airlines, has welcomed the “modest sign of ­gradual recovery” from the globa

ERA carriers showing signs of recovery

The <link http://ticle/million-air-wins-rfp-negotiating-for-reno-tahoe-fbo-26531/>Reno-Tahoe</link> Airport Authority board of trustees chose Million Air a

Million Air negotiating for Reno FBO lease

Million Air Dallas held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 25 for an  expansion of its Addison Airport FBO complex.

Million Air Dallas growing again

The delivery in early September of a Dassault Falcon 7X to a Fortune 500 customer furnished opportunities to ride along on the flight to the airplane’s new

Falcon 7X EASy shows FBW value

During the past 25 years, FBO and charter/management provider Key Air  has grown from a single FBO and ­charter base in Oxford, Conn., to  nationwide cover

Key Air celebrates 25 years of growth

Embraer announced at the NBAA Convention last month that fractional provider NetJets signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an op

NetJets Places Order for 50 Phenom 300s

David A. Lombardo

Beijing-based Embraer China Aircraft Technical Services, which was inaugurated in July, has bee

First Embraer Airline ASC Named in China 

StandardAero continues to focus on strengthening its business aviation capability and commitment.

StandardAero Beefs Up North American Mobile Support 

A consortium of investors led by Switzerland-based Van Lattmann Corporate Communications (VLCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to operate VIP version

Swiss design A380s for Grand Tours

System ground tests and static structural stress testing of production-conforming aircraft continue at the HondaJet research and development center in Gree

First Conforming HondaJet To Fly ‘Very Soon’

At the NBAA Convention last month, CAE inked a $15 million, five-year  contract renewal with Flight Options for pilot training on six fleet  aircraft types

Flight Options, CAE Sign Five-year Deal

Following successful ADS-B deployment at key sites in the U.S., the FAA  gave the go-ahead for the system’s national rollout, with coast-to-coast  U.S.

ADS-B Gets Green Light from the FAA

Bombardier’s four-day Safety Standdown seminar, held last month in  Wichita, was fully booked.

Bombardier Safety Standdown Packs Them In

Argus has partnered with JetVizor to allow users of the latter company’s  free online charter marketplace and global directory to view Argus  ratings for c

Argus Partners with JetVizor

Taking advantage of the big stage at the NBAA Convention last month, Piper Aircraft introduced its evolved and renamed PiperJet Altaire, showing a mockup o

PiperJet now Altaire, new and improved

The total number of U.S.

Business Aviation Safety Remains Nearly Level

As the industry sees ­glimmers of hope that the downturn is finally ending, engine and avionics manufacturer Honeywell anticipates at least one more down y

Honeywell sees upturn start in ’12

Signature Flight Support launched iFBO, a new iPhone application to  provide customers with handheld access to key flight-planning and  service information

There’s an App for Signature Flight Support

The National Aeronautic Association confirmed that a Bombardier Learjet  60XR set a speed record between Wichita and São Paulo.

Learjet 60XR Sets Wichita-São Paulo Speed Record

Just a month after regaining positive momentum, ­business aviation  flight activity slipped into negative territory in September, falling  1.1 percent year

Bizav Flight Activity Dipped Slightly in September

Sojourn Aviation, a new independent global aircraft sales company  founded by former Hawker Beechcraft president Brad Hatt, was officially  launched last m

Sojourn Aviation Launches at NBAA

Eurocopter has officially opened an Indian subsidiary in a move to  tackle the local market.

Eurocopter Opens Subsidiary in India

Discussing the recession and predictions of a <link news/single-news-page/article/crystal-ball-208b-in-sales-by-2019-25878/ _blank>business aviation indust

Industry OEMs continue to stare down recession

Stephen Pope, a senior editor of Aviation International News and editor of Business Jet Traveler magazine, has won this y

Stephen Pope Wins NBAA Gold Wing Award  

Recent pilot reports have suggested that French civil aviation authorities are requiring foreign operators to demonstrate that they have a safety ­manageme

French authorities seeking data analysis compliance

James Wynbrandt

Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) announced the rebranding of its Premier light jet as the Hawker 200 and introduced the King Air 250, a replacement for the King Air

Premier morphs into Hawker 200

To promote its airborne Internet access system, Aircell offered NBAA showgoers a free trial of the <link http://www.gogoinflight.com/gogo/splash.do _blank>

Gogo keeps fliers connected  

BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) has opened a 24/7 AOG technical support center at

BBA Opens AOG Mission Control

Oceanside, Calif.-based repair station AeroHoff Inspection Services is “a mobile advanced NDT p

AeroHoff Inspection Services Offers Mobile NDT 

The flight-test program is continuing apace for Nextant Aerospace’s Beechjet 400 conversion as it moves closer to certification.

Nextant on course for 400XT ticket next year

The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “training leaflet” aimed at making helicopter pilots more aware of ­hazar

Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe

Cessna has selected Winglet Technology’s elliptical winglet for the new  Citation Ten.

Cessna Chooses Elliptical Winglets for Citation Ten

Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a  partnership last month at the NBAA Convention to develop an avionics  retrofit p

Western, Universal Partner on Falcon 900 Retrofit

According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled.

JPMorgan: Pre-owned Market Recovery Stalls

ExecuJet Europe and France’s Ad- vanced Air Support (AAS) launched their new joint-venture FBO at Paris Le Bourget on October 7.

ExecuJet adopts Parisian air

Whether it’s entirely the fault of the economic crisis we may never know, but we can be sure the anticipated very-light-jet (VLJ) revolution never happened

VLJ evolution takes first steps in Europe

Liz Moscrop

The Asian business aviation sector is on the brink of hatching into an extremely lucrative market.

Bizav activity begins to bloom in Asia 

Gulfstream has appointed two new production vice presidents.

People in Aviation

According to the DOT and FAA, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.

Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.

For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system.

Phenom 100 blowouts prompt FAA scrutiny

The new year will see General Dynamics Aviation Services (GDAS) rebranded to Gulfstream and Mid

GDAS and Midcoast Rebrand

Walter J.

People in Aviation: Final Flights

FltPlan.com said it is developing an online safety management system  (SMS) subscription service for smaller business aviation flight  departments and oper

Online SMS Subscription Service Planned

NBAA released its 2010 Business Aviation Fact Book, a comprehensive  profile of the industry that provides real-world information and data  about its value

NBAA Releases 2010 Bizav Fact Book

Plane Finder AR (augmented reality) iPhone and Android apps from  UK-based Pinkfroot display aircraft transmitting ADS-B Out signals.

Plane Finder App Reveals Aircraft Info

The FAA has concluded that two Boston Air Charter pilots were in  violation of the FARs when they took off in their respective Cessna  Citations from Norwo

Air Charter Pilots Facing Certificate Action

Redhill Aerodrome, a grass strip close to London Gatwick Airport, is  seeking permission to build a 3,671-foot concrete runway in a bid to  attract very li

Redhill Making Bid To Attract VLJ Traffic

The FAA handed over two certification documents to Robinson Helicopter founder Frank Robinson and his son and company president Kurt yesterday at a ceremon

R66 Receives Simultaneous FAA Type, Production OK

A Delaware bankruptcy court could decide as early as today whether to allow Emivest Aerospace to continue operations after the company filed for creditor p

SJ30 Maker Emivest Files for Ch. 11 Reorganization

During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the

Charter Market: Brokers facing new regs decry inept confrères

While the latest reports indicate a decline in the worldwide business jet charter market, certain parts of Southeast Asia are bucking the trend.

Charter Market: Asian business is good, but pricey

Vladimir Karnozov

The Russian United Business Aviation Association is well aware of illegal charter flying in the country and is deeply concerned about it, according to the 

Russia in the wrong, but points finger West 

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