2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Bill Carey

U.S. sales of military aircraft remained flat in 2014, according to the Aerospace Industries Association.

U.S. Military Aircraft Sales Flat in 2014, Missile Sales Down

U.S. aerospace industry sales in 2014 grew to $228 billion, according to the Aerospace Industries Association.

Airliners Lift U.S. Aerospace Industry to $228 Billion in Sales

The Civil Aviation Administration of China issued a type certificate for the Comac ARJ21-700 regional jet, China’s first indigenous airliner.

China Awards Type Certification of ARJ21 Regional Airliner

Kerry Lynch

Gene Kranz, the late Abe Silverstein and Brig. General Robert Cardenas also to be enshrined.

Robert Hartzell Among New Hall of Fame Slate

AIN Staff

Recent inspections uncovered eight system deficiencies

India’s Safety Rating Likely To Remain at Category II

David A. Lombardo

The new technology is required to operate in portions of airspace above Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Gulfstream Offers ADS-B OUT for G150

Gordon Gilbert

New standards designed to protect fuel tanks from explosions.

FAA Upgrades Part 25 Lightning Protection Standards

Deliveries set to begin to U.K. SAR program.

EASA Oks SAR Variant of AW189

Latest agreement converts 10 options into firm orders valued at nearly $90 million.

NetJets Ups Firm Orders For Embraer Phenom 300

Business jet deliveries appear to have returned to growth in 2014 and are poised to jump by 13% in 2015.

J.P.Morgan: BizJet Deliveries To Jump By Double Digits In 2015

Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed that debris found in the Karimata Strait is from AirAsia Flight 8501

Debris Found Is From AirAsia Flight 8501, Airline Confirms

Chris Pocock

The Netherlands, Norway and Poland will collectively acquire and operate A330MRTTs

Only Three Nations are Takers for Joint European Tanker Fleet

Matt Thurber

The International Flight Test Institute’s first group of students begin their studies in the six-month flying qualities course early next year.

Second Civil Test Pilot School Opens in Mojave

Boeing announced the first flight of a 767-2C "provisioned freighter" that will become one of the first U.S. Air Force KC-46A refueling tankers.

Boeing Completes First Flight of 767-2C Tanker Prototype

Richard Pedicini

The helicopter crashed and caught fire shortly after picking up four passengers in the coastal resort of Guarujá.

Fatal Crash Mars Start of Brazil Summer Helicopter Season

Guidance to lay groundwork for new training requirements. 

FAA Releases Draft Guidance On EMS Helo Rule

City of Phoenix pushes to reverse FAA airspace changes.

Phoenix Residents Take FAA to Task on NextGen Changes

Charles Alcock

Transaero Airlines CEO denies reports of possible service cancellations due to Russian currency crisis.

Russian Government Guarantees Debt For Transaero

Gregory Polek

Ships on Java Sea continue to comb waters for wreckage 

Authorities Suspend Airborne Search for AirAsia Flight QZ8501

Aerostat manufacturer TCOM suggests the market is growing at the expense of other airborne solutions.

Singapore, Malaysia are Buying Aerostats for Surveillance

Neelam Mathews

Kazakhstan-based airline poised for expansion 

Air Astana Eyes Preeminence in Central Asia

The U.S. Navy completed the first ship-based testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter. 

MQ-8C Completes First Landing on U.S. Navy Ship

TenCate, a long-time Cirrus supplier,  teams once again with Cirrus co-founder Alan Klapmeier.

Klapmeier Returns To TenCate For Kestrel Composites

Maintenance representation added to advisory committee

ARSA Scores Victory with Aviation Security Legislation

Thierry Dubois

Deal announced earlier this year comes to fruition

NHV Closes Blueway Takeover Deal

Shipments to Europe expected in early 2015 after first U.S. delivery in December

Embraer Set to Begin U.S. Deliveries of Legacy 500

Pilot said to have felt handling improvements.

Marenco Sky SH09 Completes Second Hover Flight

Thales COO becomes CEO, while a Dassault director will take the role of chairman.

Thales Brings In New Chairman In Leadership Shakeup

Approval marks milestone toward entry into service on Citation Latitude.

P&WC Secures Transport Canada Approval for PW306D1

Flight test program has combined for 177 flights, keeping the SF50 on pace for certification in 2015.

Third Conforming SF50 Vision Joins Flight Test Program 

The Albacete facility of Airbus Helicopters assembles both types for Spain, and builds sub-assemblies for other customers

New NH90s and Tigers delivered to Spanish, French armies

FAA SAFO Use of Tie Wraps on Circuit Breakers

Selected from a field of 600 applicants

Jet Aviation Basel Among Top 25 Designers and Architects

CAAS approval for additional maintenance training

Bell Helicopter Training Academy Expands in Singapore

Working together reduced costs

Lufthansa Technik & Rolls-Royce in Co-operative Trent 500 Program

Duncan Aviation Provo Named Challenger 850 ASF

JSSI Builds On Success in the Middle East

NATA accepting award nominations

RBR Maintenance adds Mark Leavitt in Aircraft Maintenance Sales

Ten conferences offered world-wide

Bell Helicopter Wraps Up a Year of M&O Conferences

AC 90-105A offers navigation performance guidance to a variety of RNP applications.

FAA Publishes RNP Advisory Circular

Pilots fear plunging oil prices will affect bottom lines and focus on safety.

British Helicopter Pilots Worry About Safety

Tools from Windyty and Nullschool simplify understanding the effects of wind.

New Wind Visualization Tool Appears

Some pilots are confused aboutwhether a circuit breaker has popped or been collared.

FAA Warns Crews about Circuit Breaker Collars

A big question is whether passengers will accept the idea of flying with only a single pilot in the cockpit

NASA Chooses Rockwell Collins for Single-Pilot Research

Undesirable nose-down pitch may be commanded in case of blocked AOA probes.

EASA Issues AD for A320/330/340 Flight Manuals  

Manufacturer says publication emphasizes best practices in use of automation and crew coordination.

Airbus Helicopters Issues New EC225 Operations Manual

Airbus delivered the first A350-900 to Qatar Airways on Monday during a ceremony at the manufacturer’s production facility in Toulouse.

Airbus Delivers First A350-900 Widebody to Qatar Airways

Learjet crew lost situational awareness in their search for the runway.

Report Issued on Learjet Crash in the Bahamas

Curt Epstein

Federal security agency accepted NATA recommendation.

TSA To Implement Update to Known Crewmember Program

Avinode remains committed to strictly business-to-business charter booking model.

Multi Service Buys Stake in Charter Portal Avinode

Continent is now covered by 75 ADS-B ground stations.

Airservices Marks 10th Anniversary of ADS-B

Dassault seeing improvements in U.S. market.

2014 ‘A Good Year’ For Dassault Falcon

Pratt & Whitney received US Federal Aviation Administration type certification of its PW1100G-JM PurePower geared turbofan engine.

FAA Approves Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Engine for A320neo

The 105-year-old artist depicts PC-12 as a workhorse.

Pilatus Marks 75th Anniversary with Hans Erni PC-12

The FAA and trade organizations representing drone and model aircraft operators launched the "Know Before You Fly" safety campaign.

FAA, Drone Groups Launch UAS Safety Effort

Chad Trautvetter

ECFT to double simulator bays at second Dubai facility.

 Emirates-CAE Expanding Dubai Training Center

The FAA and leading unmanned aircraft systems trade organizations have scheduled a teleconference to announce a “UAS Safety Campaign.'

FAA, Drone Groups Plan 'Safety Campaign' Announcement

AS365 N3e program is terminated, while the X4 reaches the “power-on” stage

Airbus Helicopters Axes Dauphin Upgrade, Powers on X4

Decision on order for 18 new jets due in first quarter 

TAM Reveals Plans for Regional Expansion

Says offer "fundamentally undervalues" the Irish flag carrier

Aer Lingus Rejects Takeover Bid by IAG

Sukhoi showcases VIP jet.

Sukhoi Looks To Find Niche in India’s Civil Market

Security is a major factor driving assignments of airframe and engine MRO work for the stealth fighter

Limited Choices for F-35 Heavy Maintenance, U.S. Confirms

GA groups call tax measures important to job growth and investments.

Congress Renews Bonus Depreciation, R&D Credit For 2014

Cash is still king, but lenders see fresh activity from buyers

Aircraft Finance Special Report 2014

New flagship could fly in February. 

Dassault Unveils Falcon 8X

Testing with 787 flight test article ZA004 deemed a success

Boeing Concludes Latest Round of EcoDemonstrator Trials

After leaders meet, Western bidders could be shut out of three pending requirements.

Russia Could Grab Major Indian Helicopter Contracts

The Army displayed the first aerostat of the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor it will fly over the East Coast. 

U.S. Army Displays JLens Aerostat for East Coast Coverage

GA market contributes to $50 billion trade surplus, but fight for ExX-ImM continues.

U.S. GA Shipments Growing Modestly In 2014

Daher-Socata will collaborate on design, development and certification of electric plane.

Daher-Socata Teams With Airbus On E-Fan Project

New ATD rule follows the issuance of hundreds of letters of authorization. 

Expanded Use of Aviation Training Devices Approved

Part 129 status enables operator to expand flights between European Union and U.S.

London Executive Aviation Secures U.S. Part 129 Approval

A representative of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is chairman of the new ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Panel.

U.S. Leads ICAO's New Remotely Piloted Aircraft Panel

Dassault Rolls Out the First Falcon 8X Jet

The former LEMV won’t fly again until late 2015, but its maker and Selex are developing an ISR sensor payload 

HAV Delays Hybrid Airship Flight; Selex To Study Sensors  

Agreement expands international support for SPPCA landing gear.

Lufthansa Technik and Hawker Pacific Form Landing Gear Cooperation with SPPCA

Four rotary types set to fulfill various roles

Military Success for Airbus Helicopters in Indonesia, Thailand

The fractional aircraft operator helped the hungry in its own community.

PlaneSense Delivers Precious Holiday Cargo

Fuel supply resumes, but only temporarily

Thousands Stranded as SpiceJet Comes Close to Shutdown 

Companies expect to close deal in first quarter of 2015

Tital Acquisition to Expand Alcoa’s Aerospace Footprint

Representatives of U.S. airlines and air traffic controllers debated over what shape U.S. ATC reform should take.

Shape of U.S. ATC Reform Debated, 'Transformation' in Doubt

GAMA, NATA and NBAA are meeting with FAA legal counsel to discuss CVR issue raised by letter of interpretation request.

FAA Letter Implies CVR Required for Twin T-prop 135 Ops

Barringer will oversee maintenance planning and airworthiness for the charter operator.

Silver Air Adds Scott Barringer as New Director of Maintenance

The project marks  the company’s 18th A320 completion program since it became an Airbus Completion Center in 2003.

Associated Air Center To Complete VIP Airbus A320CJ

The agreement between fuel providers and the Center for Environmental Health requires the fuel distributors to warn residents living near airports.

California Fuel Companies Settle Leaded Avgas Dispute

Mark Huber

Pilot lacked instrument experience, was too highly motivated to continue the mission.

NTSB Faults Pilot, ‘Punitive Culture’ in Alaska Trooper Crash

The CGAMEC joint venture can overhaul the main and tail rotor gearboxes on Airbus’ AS350 Ecureuil.

EASA Approves Airbus Helicopters’ MRO in China

Delivery to first European operator scheduled for next fall

Finnair’s First Airbus A350 Takes Shape

Tom Williams to replace Günter Butschek as COO 

Airbus Undergoes Top Management Shakeup

Comlux Orders Two Boeing BBJ Max 8 Jets

Jeff Burger

Business Jet Traveler wins editorial prizes, and announces a redesign

AIN Blog: Two Awards…and a Fresh Coat of Paint

James Wynbrandt

The C-check comes due on the 7X every eight years or 4,000 cycles, whichever occurs first. 

Jet Aviation Basel Set for Falcon 7X C-check

Vladimir Karnozov

New turbofan to power Irkut MC-21 making steady progress

Sanctions Highlight Urgency of Aviadvigatel’s PD-14 

User fees are not the way to support the National Airspace System, business aviation group says.

Bolen: Protect Access, Predictability of NAS

Content Archive: December 2014

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