2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Liz Moscrop

 China’s new ARJ21-700 regional jet appears on track to meet a revised  timeline to achieve certification and first deliveries by year-end,  according to t

China pushes towards delayed ARJ-21 certification

Chad Trautvetter

Gulfstream described G650 S/N 6001’s recent tests using the electrically powered fly-by-wire (FBW) backup flight-control actuation system as “flawless.” Du

G650 Passes Fly-by-wire Backup Tests

Matt Thurber

Stratos Aircraft has received some external funding and in April and May will conduct wind-tunnel tests of a scale model of the four- to five-place single-

Funding facilitates Stratos 714 tunnel tests

Mark Huber

In a company-wide memo circulated to employees January 20, Bell Helicopter announced the launch of “Magellan,” a new helicopter widely believed to be a med

Bell Memo Reveals New ‘Magellan’ Helicopter

Gulfstream Aerospace acquired a 253,000-sq-ft building in Savannah, Ga., to house its growing research-and-development program.

Gulfstream Further Expands R/D Center

The FAA finalized a rule that requires Part 135 operators to train pilots and flight attendants in crew resource management (CRM), finally respondin

FAA Finalizes CRM for Part 135 Operators

Gregory Polek

ATR last month reported a firm order tally for 80 new turboprops last year, double the number it accumulated in 2009, and collected revenues totaling $1.35

ATR Reports on Solid 2010

Eurocopter delivered 527 helicopters last year, bringing in revenues of $6.54 billion (€4.8 billion)–up 6 percent from 2009–for the French he

Eurocopter Delivers 527 Helos in 2010

NBAA said that major business aircraft manufacturers have committed to exhibit at the 2012 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Abace),

Exhibitors Signing On for Abace 2012, Reports NBAA

At the request of the FAA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 11 rescinded its rule prohibiting the “certification, manufacture,

FCC Rescinds 121.5 ELT Prohibition

Bryan A. Comstock

The buying momentum that had been building during the fourth quarter of last year seems to be spilling into this year, as evidenced by a move lower in inve

Pre-owned Update

Curt Epstein

The management style at Panorama Flight Services at Westchester County Airport (HPN), New York, can perhaps best be summed up as “the buck stops here.” How

FBO Profile: Panorama Flight Services

Charles Alcock

Business aviation growth in Eastern Europe is bouncing back, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).

Bizav bounces back in Eastern Europe, but regulatory headaches remain

Operators failing to comply with their obligations under Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) could be banned from taking off and landing at European ai

To secure ETS compliance, Europe could ban flights for violators

Universal Weather & Aviation has unveiled an online portal aimed at making it easier for aircraft operators to prepare carbon emission reports for Europe’s

Universal Unveils ETS Reporting Portal

Structural assembly work done by Canada-based Avcorp will be transitioned back to Cessna facilities and other suppliers, according to a Cessna spokesman.

Avcorp Work Moving Back to Cessna, Other Suppliers

According to NBAA, the NTSB recently released an <a href="http://www.nbaa.org/ops/safety/20101222-NTSB-ANPRM.pdf">advanced notice of proposed rulemaking</a

NTSB Seeks Comments on Certificate Action Reviews

The FAA has proposed $359,000 in civil penalties against St.

FAA Proposes $359,000 Penalty against SkyWest

Dassault downplayed quotes of Dassault Falcon CEO John Rosanvallon in French financial daily La Tribune about the aircraft manufacturer’s partnershi

Dassault Downplays Chinese Plans

Diplomatic cables made public through Wikileaks show that official U.S.

Embassy Cables Show Tepid Support for Legacy Pilots

AIN Staff

Hawker Beechcraft and the State of Kansas announced a formal agreement on December 21 for the airframer to remain in Wichita for the next decade.
The <a h

Hawker Beechcraft to remain in Wichita ‘air capital’

Last fall the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research declared that the recession officially ended in June 2009, at the

Economy shows small signs of recovery as recession continues

An article in The Atlantic magazine alleging that general aviation security is lax to nonexistent prompted an outcry from GA organizations last mont

GA groups blast Atlantic article

Last month key industry players expressed strong concerns about proposed FAA rule changes for helicopter operations, particular those governing emergency m

Helo groups criticize EMS NPRM

Paolo Valpolini

Superjet International secured a key export order for the SSJ100 in January, while SSJ manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) acknowledged that certific

On Cusp of Certification, Superjet Gains Big Order

Citing a “significant overhang” of pre-owned jets available at attractive prices, last month’s business jet market report from JPMorgan said business jet d

JPMorgan Sees Optimism for Bizjet Recovery

Bombardier Aerospace’s facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been selected to develop and produce the composite wing skin panels and spar compo

Bombardier Belfast Wins Learjet 85 Composite Work

Some Web sites still do not meet the U.S.

DOT Tightens Code-share Disclosure Rule

The FAA issued a <a href="http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/media/2011/SAFO11001.pdf"

FAA Emphasizes Proper Tire Maintenance for Aircraft

Cambridge Airport is the new name for the field in England that, two years ago, changed its name from Cambridge City Airport to Marshall Airport Cambridge.

Cambridge Airport rebrands as eastern England bizav hub

The Gulfstream G350 and G450 received Transport Canada approval to operate at their maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet.

Canada OKs Gulfstream G350/450 for Higher Altitudes

• Require manufacturers to modify restraint systems vulnerable to being used incorrectly in newly built GA airplanes and to modify restraints in existing a

NTSB issues recommendations for aircraft restraints

Switzerland-based airliner maintenance, repair and overhaul group SR Technics is moving into the business aircraft completions market through a new

SR Technics Moves Into Bizliner Completions

NBAA announced the <a href="http://www.nbaa.org/events/date/">dates</a> for this year’s four regional business aviation forums.

NBAA To Hold Four Regional Bizav Forums in 2011

Revised rules for flight, duty and rest times for Part 121 flight crews are still several months away, according to the FAA.

Part 121 Fatigue Regulations Months Away

Despite a modest increase in the number of business aircraft flight hours between last year and 2009, the number of accidents remained virtually sta

Bizav Safety Nearly Unchanged in 2010

InspecTech Aero Service has enhanced its iShade dimmable windows.

InspecTech Enhances iShade Dimmable Windows

Swiss aircraft services company Jet Aviation claims to have won the first contract for cabin completion of Boeing’s new 747-8.

Jet Aviation Claims First 747-8 Outfitting Contract

Canadian aircraft services center Flying Colours has been talking to potential partners outside North America to support operators of a growing number of C

Flying Colours Looking for Help With CRJ Conversions

Airbus Corporate Jet Center recently delivered what it says is the first executive A320 Prestige equipped with the company’s new GSM on-board system, allow

ACJC Delivers First A320 With GSM Package

Although few details are available about Dassault’s super-midsize SMS Falcon, the company is aiming for <a href="http://www.bjtonline.com/s/article/dassaul

In the Works: Dassault SMS 

Bombardier is leveraging its developing expertise in composite wing construction at its Belfast, Ireland facility to manufacture major wing structure for t

In the Works: Bombardier Learjet 85

Diamond Aircraft CEO Christian Dries is focusing “more on strategy and specific programs,” following the appointment of Gerd Berchtold as CEO of the compan

In the Works: Diamond Aircraft D-Jet

Will 2011 be the year that Daher-Socata finally launches the <a href="news/single-news-page/article/daher-socata-mulls-ntx-power-says-partners-will-determi

In the Works: Daher-Socata NTx

Thierry Dubois

Russian Helicopters last month announced it has consolidated “control stock of all of Russia’s rotorcraft-building enterprises,” as it has increased

Russian Helicopters Consolidates

The FAA is fining Utah-based “Heli-Dudes” $330,000 for conducting 30 air tours in Robinson R22s last year without an operating certificate.

Dudes, Here’s Your Fine!

The European Commission ruled that AgustaWestland must repay a €25 million military subsidy it received from the Italian government in 1998 for the AW139 m

AgustaWestland Must Repay EU Subsidies 

Saab has signed an eight-year contract with Scandinavian Air Ambulance to maintain the group’s seven helicopters and eight fixed-wing aircraft.

Saab To Maintain Scandinavian EMS Helos 

Last year Robinson Helicopter manufactured 162 helicopters, down from a peak annual production of 893 just two years earlier.

Robinson Production Plummets  

The State of Maryland has filed a $4 million suit against the FAA alleging controller negligence related to the <a href="ain-and-ainalerts/aviation-interna

Lawsuit: ATC Provided Old Wx Data to Trooper 2

Jet Aviation Basel, a designated Dassault Falcon completion center, has launched Jet Falcon, a cabin refurbishment program designed specifically for the Fa

Jet Aviation Launches Jet Falcon Refurb Program

Airbus, Brazilian carrier TAM Linhas Aéreas and others interested in the feasibility of biofuels for aviation use are working to establish a “bio-ke

Eco-diesel Jet Fuel Plant Planned in Brazil 

Since Aviation Partners announced in October that it would begin accepting orders for its drag-reducing blended winglets for the Dassault Falcon 900

Orders Flying In for Falcon 900 Winglets

After 20 months, North Olmsted, Ohio-based CommutAir and its 135 pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, have asked for a federal mediator 

ALPA, CommutAir Seek Mediation

Jakarta-based PT Sky Aviation plans to start operations with three Fokker 50 turboprops during this year’s first quarter, following the launch of scheduled

F50s Get New Life in Indonesia

Hawker Beechcraft King Air B100, Benavides, Texas, Oct.

FINAL REPORT: PILOT, ATC CITED IN KING AIR WEATHER CRASH

Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Elyria, Ohio, Jan 18, 2010–The turboprop twin was destroyed and its ATP-rated pilot and three passengers were killed when it cr

FACTUAL REPORT: FLAP SETTINGS EYED IN MU-2 CRASH

Gulfstream IV, New York, N.Y., July 27, 2010–While the twinjet was taxiing to its parking area on the ramp at John F.

FACTUAL REPORT: GIV DAMAGED IN TAXI ACCIDENT

Piper PA-46-500TP, Port Mansfield, Texas, Oct.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: MERIDIANS SUFFER ENGINE FAILURES

Gulfstream IV, Gander, Canada, Oct.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: GIV OVERRUNS WET RUNWAY ON LANDING

Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90A, St.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: FRENCH TURBOPROP SUFFERS FATAL CRASH

Embraer Phenom 100, La Verne, Calif, Dec.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: PHENOMS SUFFER RUNWAY DEPARTURES

Wireless health usage and monitoring systems (Hums) are currently flying experimentally in four U.S.

Wireless Hums could reduce operating costs

Chicago-based charter/management provider N-Jet has started using Apple iPads for in-flight display of approach plates.

N-Jet Receives FAA OpsSpec for iPad in Cockpit

Brazilian discount carrier GOL has signed a code-share deal with Passaredo Airlines, a regional airline that currently operates 103 flights to 20 destinati

GOL Adds Regional Routes to Network

Hawker Beechcraft King Air 300, Minneapolis, Dec.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: KING AIR LOSES DOOR IN FLIGHT

Western Australia’s Skywest Airlines last month signed a 10-year strategic alliance with Virgin Blue to fly as many as 18 new turboprops to several new des

Virgin Blue, Australia’s Skywest Sign 10-year Pact

The U.S.

Mesaba Fined for Disabilities Violations

SkyWest To Add Four CRJ700s

Aviation fuels supplier Delk's Valley Oil has formed the Paragon Aviation Group of FBOs, which it says will offer members leveraged buying power on service

New FBO Network Established

Independent fuel supplier Avfuel has added several new venues to its network of dealers.

Avfuel Expands Dealer Network

Marking the changing of the guard last month in Utah, one St.

New Airport Opens in Utah

Midway Regional Airport in Midlothian, Texas, has issued a request for proposals for an experienced operator to take over the current airport-operat

Texas Airport Seeks FBO Operator

Geneva-based air/ground communication specialist OnAir, which had originally restricted its in-flight personal cellphone user system to the airline industr

OnAir Strengthens Business Aviation Presence

Lufthansa Technik is busy and expects to become busier.

Lufthansa Completion Slots Booked Into 2016

Comlux plans to offer access to remote medical care for passengers on all its charter and managed aircraft.

Comlux Adds Remote Medical Care To the Mix

The new espresso maker from English galley products manufacturer Aerolux takes the work out of making the perfect cup of in-flight espresso.
The espresso m

Aerolux Designs Business Jet Espresso Maker

David A. Lombardo

Jet Aviation St.

MRO Profile: Jet Aviation St. Louis

The Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau is the first customer to use American Eurocopter’s new <a href="news/single-news-page/article/as350-ems-sim-debuts-2801

Utah Highway Patrol First Eurocopter AS350 Sim Graduates

Since Brunei-based <a href="news/single-news-page/article/new-owner-sees-significant-potential-in-piper-aircraft-20575/">Imprimis bought Piper Aircraft</a>

Piper moving ahead with Imprimis backing

Eurocopter EC135, Cessna 172L, Weyers Cave, Va., Dec.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: MIDAIR CLAIMS TWO LIVES

Hawker Beechcraft Premier I, Bever, Switzerland, Dec.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: PREMIER I CRASHES IN SWITZERLAND

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 has gained Russian certification, more than two-and-a-half years after the first prototype embarked on its maiden flight.

Superjet Wins Russian Certification

Management and union representatives at Air France have started to digest 35 safety recommendations delivered to them on January 24 by the team of experts 

Air France Considers 35 Safety Changes Following Independent Review

Judging by figures released at a Paris press briefing on January 20, the waning resurgence of the commercial turboprop market has, if anything, resumed at 

ATR Banks on Resumption of Turboprop Revival 

Boeing won't consider submitting the 787 Dreamliner for certification in the third quarter without Etops capability, notwithstanding differences in qualifi

McNerney: Boeing 787 Certification Will Include Etops

Airbus entered 2011 with a clear perspective on its main challenges and opportunities.

Costs Continue To Challenge Airbus, even as Orders Flow

Protectionists have sounded the familiar alarms over GE's joint venture with China's Avic, formalized during January's state visit to Washington by Chinese

GE-Avic Deal Highlights Old Suspicions

Although there is a nominal deadline of Jan.

NBAA’s take on status of ETS

Cessna Citation 560XL, Birmingham, Ala., Dec.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: ICE INTERFERES WITH AIRCRAFT CONTROLS

Bombardier Learjet 35A, Springfield, Ill., Jan.

PRELIMINARY REPORT: LEARJET BURNS AFTER RUNWAY DEPARTURE

Embraer has appointed ExecuJet Aviation Group in Dubai an authorized service center for the Legacy 600 and Legacy 650.

Pratt and Whitney Signs Deal with Jordan Aviation

In its certification of 3-D digital design data in the completion of Falcon business jets at Dassault’s Little Rock, Ark.

Data Conservation for 3-D Digital Design

The new Shenzhen Business Aviation Center that opened for business in late December is tangible evidence that at long last China is getting serious

New Shenzhen FBO shows bizav is taking root in China

Goodrich, having <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/goodrich-buys-decrane-assets-and-pats-goes-it-alone-26552/">acquired aviat

Goodrich Interiors Moves Into Middle East

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