2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty

Kerry Lynch

While a number of reports included claims of collisions with drones, the FAA was unable to verify any of them.

FAA: Drone Sightings Jump in 2016

The 20 percent growth in business jet shipments in emerging EMEA was overtaken by drops in most other areas of the the world.

Large Jet Sales Plummet In Worldwide, Increase in EMEA

Vladimir Karnozov

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

Gregory Polek

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Industry leaders are warning that operators must plan for equipage now or will be "out of luck."

ADS-B Installs Still Lag as MRO Availability Tightens

Charles Champion to retire by year-end 

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Bill Carey

The Matrice 200 comes with DJI's first upward-facing camera gimbal and a built-in ADS-B receiver to help monitor nearby aircraft traffic.

Market Leader DJI Unveils New Quadcopter for Industrial Uses

A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the executive orders do not hamper safety, AIA says.

AIA: Gov't Needs To Work With Industry on Reg Review

The aircraft is drawing strong interests from prospects in the Asia region, said Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino.

HondaJet To Make First ABACE Appearance

Matt Thurber

Elliott Aviation's Garmin G5000 upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS will shave about 175 pounds from the jet's empty weight.

XLS Owner Signs Up for Elliott G5000 Upgrade

Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.

Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program

Coincident with the maiden flight, Xinhua News Agency said an unnamed customer has placed a large order for the new generation drone.

China's AVIC Achieves First Flight of Wing-Loong II UAV

Curt Epstein

This latest acquisition brings the company's global FBO network to 25 including four in Australia and New Zealand.

Execujet Adds Sydney FBO

Samantha Cartaino

The Colombian company is Pilatus' fourth service center in South America and 58th global network location.

Pilatus Adds Indaer as PC-12 Service Facility

Gordon Gilbert

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.

FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

Gama added three new members and three associate members that illustrate the evolving nature of the industry.

Uber Among Slate of New GAMA Members

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

Chad Trautvetter

N720GD took to the air for the first time on february 24, logging 4 hours 26 minutes aloft.

Gulfstream G600 Flight Testing To Ramp Up with 2nd Ship

Benefits include a 10 percent to 12 percent reduction in fuel burn and a 400-pound max zero fuel weight increase.

First Citation M2 Fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets

Other sessions at the conference will delve into aircraft taxes, ownership and operating structures, UAVs and the international registry.

NBAA Conference To Highlight State of Bizjet Financing

Michael Mackey

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

Guillaume Lecompte-Boinet

French aerospace group Safran reported revenue and profit group for 2016.

Safran Bullish On Zodiac Deal, Silvercrest and Leap Engines

Chris Pocock

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

Mark Phelps

A man who shouted "Get out of my country," opened fire on the two employees, who came from India.

Garmin Engineers Shot in Kansas, One Dead

Ventus Geospatial will operate the Aeryon SkyRanger quadcopter at the Foremost unmanned aircraft systems range in Alberta, Canada.

Canadian Data Firm Receives Beyond Visual Drone Approval

AvFab's pleated shades are produced for King Air 200, B200 and B200GT and replace factory-installed polarizers

AvFab Receives EASA Approval for Window Shades

David Donald

Surprise announcement of Russian/UAE fighter project; UAE may also acquire Su-35s, Russians say.  

Abu Dhabi IDEX Show Highlights Key UAE Developments

Chen Chuanren

A second prototype has flown, showing modifications. Meanwhile, export marketing continues. 

China’s FC-31 Fighter May Be Slated for Carrier Ops

Mark Huber

Proceeds of the initial $300 million sale, about 12 percent of the company’s $2.35 billion value, will be used to implement its new business plan.

With New Funding, Russian Helicopters Plots Growth 

This is the fourth consecutive year that Embraer light jet's has achieved this mark, accumulating 266 deliveries since 2013.

GAMA: Embraer Phenom 300 Once Again the Best-selling Bizjet

Gennady Barsky recently became president after serving as CFO for JetSmarter.

JetSmarter President Resigns After 'Unrelated' Charges

Half of its new business last year came from customers who previously patronized another fractional provider.

Flexjet's New Business Soars 20 Percent in 2016

Its engineering and DER staff also has “full capability” for composite repairs on all GII, GIII, GIV and GV parts.

QTA Develops Corrosion Fix for GIV Engine Inlet

According to USI, this is the only NBAA PDP-approved offering on unmanned aviation.

NBAA OKs Unmanned Aircraft Course for PDP, CAM Programs

The Workhorse Group 'HorseFly' octocopter flew a preset, autonomous route to deliver a package, then returned to its host UPS vehicle.

UPS Tests Rooftop Drone Delivery System for Packages

The 787-9 assembled in North Charleston, S.C., will be the first Dreamliner operated by a Korean airline in South Korea.

Boeing Delivers First 787-9 Dreamliner to Korean Air

The R80 regional airliner still awaits funding, and the N245 remains in preliminary design. PTDI says that the smaller N219 is nearing its first flight.

Indonesia Makes Mixed Progress with Airliner Programs

Charles Alcock

Web Manuals has added improvements to the collaborative working features of its system for updating operations manuals.

Cloud-based Solution Eases Manual-management Headaches

Billings were down by double digits as nearly all the business jet manufacturers had down years.

GAMA: Large-aircraft Market Woes Cause Dive in Billings

Company wants the European launch nations to reduce the penalties they are extracting for late deliveries and performance shortfalls.

Airbus Pleads for Relief as A400M Losses Mount

Some auditors have expressed views that people who receive stock items are performing safety-sensitive functions.

Industry Asks FAA To Clear Up Drug-testing Confusion

Ian Sheppard

New airliner sales fell in 2016 but the overall backlog of almost 6,900 aircraft is strong.

Airbus Bolstered by Strong Commercial Backlog

49 percent of survey respondents indicated that they have already seen higher pre-owned business jet transaction volumes post-election.

UBS: Bizjet Market Benefitting from 'Trump Bump' 

LifeLine Response uses global imagery, communication tools and proprietary algorithms to provide safety and security alerts.

NATA Offers Safety/Security Product for Crew, Pax

Kits are available for $15,943, not including the estimated 40 man-hours for installation

Constant Intros LED Exterior Light Kit for Beechjets

Neelam Mathews

The Saras twin turboprop is one of several general aviation and air transport programs being pursued by India's National Aerospace Laboratories.

India's NAL Set To Resume Flight Testing of Multi-role Saras

Deadlines for the new requirements begin in 2018.

EASA Requires Upgraded CVR and ULD Equipment

The Swiss facility received the certification for its improvement on its quality management systems.

Jet Aviation Basel Receives EN9100 Quality Certification

All four passengers and the pilot died when their plane struck a shopping center shortly after takeoff.

ATSB Investigates King Air B200 Crash in Melbourne

Garmin's ADS-B solutions for older jets can save owners and operators tens of thousands of dollars.

Garmin Dealers Develop ADS-B STCs for Older Jets

Repeat customer Anutin Charvirakul took delivery of the TBM 930 in Thailand.

Daher's TBM 930 Enters Service in Asia

Four of the records have been set by flights in Africa.

G280 Accrues 58 City-Pair Speed Records

Bell's Michael Thacker encouraged increase Part 23 reforms to other certification areas.

U.S. Lawmakers Highlight Certification Concerns

An unspecified number of AW139s will join an earlier batch ordered in August 2016.

Pakistan Orders Additional AW139 Helicopters from Leonardo

The renovated facility offers crew and passenger lounges as well as quiet zones and crew work stations.

UK FBO Weston Aviation Expands Humberside Bizav Center

The first three 787-10s that will participate in the flight-test effort are making their way through assembly and test in North Charleston, S.C.

Boeing South Carolina Reports Smooth Transition to 787-10

Online portal allows drone owners and operators to purchase an annual insurance policy online and pay securely via credit card.

Global Aero Launches Online Insurance Portal for UAVs

The Mid-Canada Mod Center STC adds Fans 1/A+ capability to the Challenger 604 as a standalone upgrade.

Mid-Canada Mod Adds CL604 FAA Fans Approval

From fighters to helicopters to AEW aircraft to missiles, foreign OEMs competed to meet India’s requirements.

‘Make In India’ Was the Key Focus of Aero India Show

GE said that operating its helicopter from Signature Flight Support at Boston Logan International Airport “has been positive.”

General Electric Pulls Back from Boston Helipad

Baer Air, a service provider at Florida's Melbourne International Airport will now be known as Apex Executive Jet Center.

Florida FBO Rebrands and Expands

Bell holds more than 400 letters of intent for the 505 and is in the process of converting them into firm orders. 

Bell Poised To Deliver First Production Jet Ranger X

Reorganization puts Michael Thacker, Kryia Shortt, Brad Thress and Rob Scholl into new roles.

Textron Aviation, Bell Leadership Teams Reshape

On its first anniversary, the EU Flight Time Limitations regulation is being misinterpreted says European Cockpit Association.

European Pilots Group Airs Concerns Over Flight-time Rules

The Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast will have a look and feel that is similar to the CDM Convective Forecast Product that it is replacing.

NWS Rolls Out More Accurate Convective Wx Forecasts

Textron added multilingual support for English, French and Spanish customers and improved capabilities during peak hours in Europe.

Textron Strengthens 1Call Support System in Europe

Air India's Alliance Air subsidiary is to expand service to second and third tier cities under the country's new Regional Connectivity Scheme.

Air India Set To Lease Dornier 228s for New Regional Routes

The European Regions Airline Association predicted that its 53 member carriers are set to report "better than expected" results for 2016.

Europe's Regional Airlines Brace for Big Changes in 2017

The ceremony at Boeing's facility in North Charleston, S.C., featured a speech by President Donald Trump.

Boeing Rolls Out First 787-10 Assembled in South Carolina

The Global 7000 remains on track for entry into service in the second half of 2018.

First Global 7000 Logs 100 Hours; FTV2 To Fly Soon

The island republic will boost its local defense industry rather than buying M346s from Italy. 

Taiwan Confirms Indigenous Jet Trainer Development

The annual conference once again provided a boost to local aviaiton service providers.

World Economic Forum Drives Traffic to Zurich

Employees of the 787 Dreamliner final assembly facility voted against joining the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

Machinists Union Fails in Bid to Organize Boeing South Carolina

Jubilant Enpro will serve as Textron's authorized sales representative for King Air aircraft, Caravan turboprops and Citation bizjets.

Textron Adds Jubilant Enpro as India Channel Partner

The announcement adds to the large-cabin, ultra-long range pair's growing list of country approvals.

Gulfstream's G650 and G650ER Earn China CAA Nod

The Canadian aircraft manufacturer expects to deliver 135 business jets this year, which is even lower than that in 2016.

Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Down 18% in 2016

Changes range from mandated avionics upgrades to operational issues.

Flight Service Bureau: Many Changes to NAT Ops in 2017

Airbus statement says the allegations over a 2003 sale are unfounded and without warning.

Austrian Government Files Deception Charges Over Eurofighter Deal

Michael Amalfitano has been named as the president and CEO of its Melbourne, Florida-based Executive Jets business unit, effective March 1.

Bizjet Finance Veteran To Head Embraer Executive Jets

Conversations he had with the President influenced a January 26 Pentagon order to review the F-35 program, said Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan.

F-35 Chief, Boeing CEO Discussed Cost Savings with Trump

The target is to replace Mil Mi-17s, but a new contract to upgrade those machines is also announced at the Aero India show. 

HAL Proposes an Indian Multirole Helicopter 

Service costs $2,100 per seat one-way, including taxes, according to company founding partner Justin Firestone.

Wheels Up Partners with Talon Air on NY-Florida Shuttle

Signature filed a Part 13 complaint over the SNA decision and required DOT IG investigation.

Orange County Delays SNA FBO Vote in Face of Complaints

The FAA has asked SAE to work through two of the more difficult issues as it attempts to complete a policy statement on IBF installation.

SAE To Tackle Helicopter IBF Standards

The all-you-can-fly charter provider will soon offer flights to San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. 

Surf Air Adds Service to San Diego Airport

BAE Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics have jointly funded a dual-role training/combat version of the evergreen jet trainer.

BAE and HAL Debut Advanced Hawk at Aero India Show

The president of the Air Line Pilots Association defended the program days after President Trump suggested the ATC modernization is failing.

FAA's NextGen Making Progress, Airline Pilots Union Asserts

Developed in conjuction with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, the computer-based course offers self-paced progress.

Fulcrum Labs Rolls out New A&P Technician Prep Course

The U.S. and Asian operations will be rebranded as TurbineAero, under the ownership of global investment firm The Gores Group.

Triumph Group Sells Off APU MRO Businesses

The facility, operated in collaboration with B&H Worldwide, will provide a forward stocking location for the company's EMEA clients 

AeroVision To Open Aircraft Engine Part Warehouse in UK

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