2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

David Donald

Dropping munitions from transport aircraft is being tested as part of the “arsenal plane” concept to deliver increased numbers of long-range weapons.

Weaponized Airlifters Are Becoming Reality

At a time of political tension with Russia, long-range U.S. bomber missions to Europe send a clear message to Moscow.

USAF Bombers Demonstrate European Commitments

Curt Epstein

A Wyvern webinar examined how to keep pilots sharp from the perspective of Part 91 and Part 135 operators.

Keeping Flight Crews Sharp is a Covid Concern

The A400M military airlifter has become the first aircraft in its class to be able to fly automatically at low level.

A400M Airlifter Certified for Automatic Low-Level Flight

Charles Alcock

Magnix is partnering with AeroTec to re-engine the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single turboprop with an electric propulsion system.

Electric-powered Grand Caravan Makes 30-minute First Flight

Jennifer Meszaros

International travel suffers from a failure to apply a coordinated set of travel restrictions, including in Asia. 

Patchwork of Travel Restrictions Hinder Asia-Pac Reopening

Matt Thurber

An aviation industry coalition is concerned that a recent FCC decision will cause interference with radar altimeters.

Coalition Concerned About Radio Altimeter Interference

Kerry Lynch

Collins Aerospace cited a move from concierge-level service toward self-service in the decision to discontinue its International Trip Support business.

Collins Aerospace To Exit from Intl Trip Support

ExecuJet parent company Luxaviation has purchased the Sky Valet FBO at Paris Le Bourget Airport, Europe's busiest bizav destination.

ExecuJet Adds Paris Le Bourget to FBO Network

Chad Trautvetter

GAMA Q1 deliveries, A380 outlook, EHang gets China nod, AeroTEC flies electric Caravan, and ForeFlight partners with FlightAware,

AINdebrief Episode 10 | May 29, 2020

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Garmin Autoland is brilliantly engineered and demonstrates advancements in avionics, autonomous flight, sensor, and servo technologies.

AINsight: Genav Automation Comes of Age

Mark Huber

Covid-19 has not stopped new rotor blade research and patents at Airbus and Bell. 

Airbus, Bell Continue Rotor Research 

Desert Jet Center recently opened its state-of-the-art permanent base at California's Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.

FBO Profile: Desert Jet Center

Gregory Polek

The British Air Line Pilots Association issued an angry reaction to EasyJet’s Thursday announcement of workforce cuts.

EasyJet to Slash Staff by 30 Percent

The Air Charter Association says the UK's quarantine rules will make it impossible for customers to make short visits to the country, harming business.  

Air Charter Group Protests Against UK Quarantine Rules 

By sharing flight records with Starr Insurance, pilots can obtain discounts on aircraft rental insurance.

Starr Offers Usage-based Insurance Pricing

Jerry Siebenmark

Since April, half of jet card provider Sentient Jet's sold flight hours have come from travelers who previously haven't flown private.

Sentient Sees Rising Demand from Neophyte Bizav Travelers 

Business aviation activity through May 26 was about half of normal from a year ago, but continues to show more resilience than the airlines, said WingX.

Global Bizav Activity Continues Comeback, Says WingX

Henderson Executive Airport has received its first purpose-built, multi-use aviation facility, including 25 hangars.

New Hangar Complex Lands at Las Vegas Henderson Airport

Mitsubishi’s latest problems might lighten the heavy load Embraer must carry to achieve recovery.

Analysis: How Might Mitsubishi's Woes Boost Embraer?

Epic Aircraft said deliveries of its all-composite turboprop single were partly hampered by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Epic Delivers First Two E1000 Turboprop Singles

Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Aircraft Makes Its First Flight

ForeFlight Adds Internet Traffic and Multitasking

EHang is using its 216 autonomous eVTOL aircraft to carry freight for a hotel operator in southern China with approval from the CAAC.

EHang's 216 eVTOL Cleared for Supply Flights in China

Tension is heightening in the Mediterranean as Moscow seeks to extend its influence in North Africa.

Russia Intercepts P-8, Sends MiG-29s and Su-24s to Libya 

With iOS multitasking, ForeFlight adds new utility to its electronic flight bag app. 

ForeFlight App Adds Multitasking

The agreement allows C&L Aerospace to distribute more than 50 different ARC Artex line items.

C&L Aerospace To Distribute Artex Survival Products

Aery Aviation is installing a new fresh, bottled galley potable water system on a client's VVIP Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft.

Aery Wins Upgrade Contract for VIP B777, B787

AIM and Fulcrum Las were honored for a collaboration that has helped boost FAA exam pass rates to more than 95 percent.

AIM, Fulcrum Labs Recognized for Mx Training Successes

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales in the first quarter amounted to about $660.4 million, an 8.8 percent year-over-year decrease.

AEA: Avionics Sales Drop Nearly 9% in First Quarter

JSSI's latest Business Aviation Index reports that business aircraft averaged 5.9 hours for the month in April and utilization dropped 77.5 percent y-o-y.

JSSI: Bizav Flight Ops Reach Record Low in April

Though the first quarter of the year started well for general aviation manufacturers, as the Covid pandemic took hold, deliveries fell.

GAMA: 1Q genav Deliveries See Covid-19 Impact 

Boeing CEO David Calhoun said the company will begin involuntary layoffs of 6,770 U.S. employees this week. 

Boeing Prepared to Start Involuntary Layoffs 

A new venture has been formed to help lenders to the offshore rotorcraft industry dispose of under-utilized assets.

New Venture Jettisons Parked Offshore Helos

Beginning in 2022, SAE's AeroTech will be cominbed with ASM's AeroMat, providing a single forum highlighting a range of aircraft and materials innovations.

SAE's AeroTech Joins Forces with ASM's AeroMat

A return to production of the 737 Max marks the start of a process expected to result in a 31-aircraft monthly production rate by next year.

Boeing Resumes 737 Max Production

Richard Pedicini

Webinar hosted by Airport Infra Expo explores Covid-19 challenges and opportunities for business aviation in Brazil.

Brazil Bizav Sees Long Recovery, but Also Opportunity

With stay-at-home directives forcing their facilities to close, aircraft maintenance schools look to technology to continue instruction despite barriers.

Covid-19 Forces Mx Schools To Seek New Ways To Instruct

How Private Charter Operator AirX Dealt With the Covid Shock

Nav Canada wants to hike user service charges by an 29.5 percent due to lower air traffic volume and a resulting decrease in collected fees.

Nav Canada Proposes Steep Hikes in ATC User Charges

With only three A380s operating in scheduled service, the future looks bleak for the big quadjet. 

Covid Digs Deeper Hole for Airbus A380

EASA's Special Condition VTOL certification requirements include an Enhanced category for commercial operations in urban environments. 

EASA Proposes eVTOL Certification Means of Compliance 

The German company says it is still on track to start operating its five-seat all-electric aircraft in air taxi operations from 2025. 

Lilium Hopes To Resume eVTOL Flight Testing in Coming Months

Rob Finfrock

Chinese-based investor Citiking said it has been working diligently to get Eclipse 500 manufacturer One Aviation out of bankruptcy.

Citiking: Pandemic Hinders One Aviation's BK Emergence

In a Chapter 11 filing, Latam Group noted that the coronavirus pandemic has cost it 95 percent of its passenger traffic.

Latam Bankruptcy Marks Another Covid Casualty

A Sheltair executive, McShane was revered as a "Long Island aviation icon" for his business aviation advocacy in the reigon.

Sheltair's William McShane Passes Away

Germany has agreed to inject up to €9 billion to rescue its flag carrier from the ravages of Covid. 

Lufthansa Gets Government Support Package

Acropolis Aviation's ACJ320neo "was just picking up a head of steam" when it was sidelined by the Covid-19 pandemic.

First ACJ320neo Encounters Covid Headwinds

Ten aviation organizations petitioned the FCC, urging it to reconsider an approval of a Ligado network that uses frequencies near those used by aviation.

Aviation Orgs Call on FCC To Reverse Course on Ligado

Waltzing Matilda Aviation chief executive says he expects low-pricing currently offered by some charter operators to be a short-lived phenomena.

Charter Provider Waltzing Matilda Sees Business Pick Up

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down most travel, business aviation safety experts had to figure out a new way to conduct audits.

Online Audits Offer Pandemic-era Solution

The planned launch of a SpaceX rocket with a crewed Dragon capsule has prompted a pair of TFRs that will close off sections of Central Florida’s airspace.

SpaceX Launch Prompts Space Coast TFRs

The European Union's Safety Inspection of Foreign Aircraft has become the EU Ramp Inspection Program, or RIP.

RIP SAFA: Euro Ramp Safety Inspections Have New Acronym

Bombardier: Redefining an Industry

Flight Safety Foundation proposes strategy to reduce commercial VFR helicopter operations. 

Flight Safety Foundation Tackles VFR Helicopter Accidents

New York City-area Westchester County Airport is operational again after a three-week runway rehabilitation project.

New York's HPN Completes Runway Resurfacing

Business aircraft flight activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean is now on the upswing, passing a Covid-19-induced bottom in April.

U.S. Bizav Flying Starts To Turn the Corner

The International Aircraft Dealers Association reviewed the preowned business jet industry's activity in a recent webinar.

IADA Webinar: Preowned Bizjet Deals Still Getting Done

Forty percent of all Type 1, large helicopters exclusive use USFS firefighting contracts awarded to Kaman K-Max operators. 

K-Max Operators Awarded Key Firefighting Contracts

Authorities fear few survivors of PIA Flight PK8303.

PIA Airbus A320 Crashes in Karachi

Airline group says UK's mandatory 14-day quarantine rule will suppress almost all travel in and out of the country, effectively grounding UK airlines.

UK Imposes Quarantine on Most Arrivals from June 8

While far below its normal pace of operations, the global business aviation industry has shown increments of improvement of late.

WingX: World Bizav Traffic Slowly Rising

Fairgrave Omlie, Constant Aviation, and Nextant Aerospace allege fraud, breach of fiduciary duty by former executive Stephen Maiden.

Constant, Nextant Lawsuit Alleges Fraud by Former CEO

SkyCourier flies, Archer launches eVTOL, Pilatus annual report, bizjet seized in nigeria, air charter sees new customers, ADS-B turbulence reporting.

AINdebrief Episode 9 | May 22, 2020

Does Garmin's Autoland system mean that fully autonomous general aviation flying is next?

Opinion: Autonomous Genav Flight Not Far Away

Rolland Vincent

The Covid-19 pandemic is clearly having far-reaching impacts on the aerospace and aviation sector.

AINsight: Navigating Through Covid's 'Economic Shockwaves'

EASA, in coordination with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued guidelines for aviation safety and hygiene in the Covid-19 era.

EASA Issues Covid-19 Operating Guidelines

The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.

Archer Launches eVTOL into Crowded Marketplace

IATA says that the EASA guidelines align with its call for a “layered approach” to developing health protocols. 

Airline Industry Applauds New EASA Health Guidelines

Customs and Border Protection will use the two Textron Aviation Beechcraft King Air 350CERs for ground and maritime patrols.

Textron Awarded Contract for Pair of King Air 350CERs

The chief concern for prospective charter clients is now how an operator handles health and sanitization measures, executives said during an NATA webinar.

Covid Putting Charter Ops Under New Level of Scrutiny

MemberJets "SEATS" platform is designed to help Part 135 operators leverage the per-seat model under Part 380.

MemberJets Unveils Per-seat Charter Booking Platform

Bluetail's new service is aimed at helping business aircraft owners and operators manage records efficiently. 

Bluetail Launches Business Aircraft Record Digitization Platform

Brian Foley cites turbulent markets and geopolitical uncertainties for the waning of large-jet demand.

Foley: Demand for Large-cabin Bizjets Dampening

Universal Avionics' Wichita repair facility and office was established more than 37 years ago.

Universal Avionics To Close Wichita Operation

ERAU has already resumed flight operations and is instituting a series of precautions for the return of face-to-face instruction on June 30.

ERAU Sets Stage for June 30 Return of Classes

Neelam Mathews

Differences in federal and state laws have raised questions about health protocols required of Indian airlines. 

Confusion Reigns as India Readies To Open Domestic Skies 

The addition of a Gulfstream G550 and Gulfstream GV bring Talon Air's heavy jet total to 13.

Talon Air Adds Pair of Gulfstreams to Managed Fleet

Private Charter Industry Faces a Wild Ride in the Covid-19 Market

Industry leaders speaking durig an NATA webinar overview the price wars ongoing for charter trips and the new customers that the industry is seeing.

Charter Operators Facing 'Race to Bottom' on Pricing

The aircraft engine maker aims to achieve annual savings of around $1.6 billion, with most of the impact being on its UK-based civil aerospace business.

Civil Aviation Decline Forces Rolls-Royce To Cut 9,000 Jobs

Dominvs Aviation, founded a year ago, is building up its charter business with the incorporation of Azzura Charters, bringing Melanie Blackman on board.

Dominvs Aviation Merges with Azzura Charters

Inspection activity on Embraer Phenoms has prompted Clay Lacy Aviation to add $1.8 million in parts inventory.

10-year Phenom Inspections Keep Clay Lacy Aviation Busy

A close encounter between a camera drone and the Blue Angels confirms the safety risks of non-compliant drone activity.    

Drones Often Lack FAA Approval and Fly Too High, Says Report

The NTSB found that a helicopter air ambulance operator’s “inadequate management of safety” led to the fatal crash of a Survival Fight helicopter. 

NTSB Faults Lacking Safety Culture in Aeromed Crash

Uniflight Global has primarily specialized in helicopter MRO services since its founding.

Uniflight Global Adds Fixed-wing Avionics Offering

Group management had planned to retire the remainder of the Air France-branded A380s by the end of 2022.

Air France-KLM Accelerates Airbus A380 Retirements

Nigerian officials have impounded a UK-based Legacy 600 and detained its crew for allegedly violating its travel restrictions.

UK Bizjet Confiscated in Nigeria over Covid Violations

Taking advantage of the Covid-19-induced lull in air traffic, Boston Logan International Airport will accellerate a runway rehabilliation program.

Massport Speeds Up Boston Logan Runway Project

NATA is asking FAA to extend training and qualification deadline and emergency procedure training relief until the end of the year.

NATA Seeks Extension on Air Carrier Training Relief

Researchers are devising ways to tap ADS-B information to refine turbulence-detection algorithms. 

ADS-B Data Tapped for Turbulence Tips

Jennifer Leach English

When PuppySpot found itself impacted by the COVID-19 airline slowdown, it turned to private aviation to deliver baby hounds to their new homes

PuppySpot Turns To Private Aviation for Puppy Transport

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective

Intended to replace the T-45 Goshawk, the new trainer is not required to launch from, or recover to aircraft carriers.

U.S. Navy Launches New Trainer Search

The 800XP joins two other Hawker twinjets in AirMed International's stable.

AirMed Adds Hawker 800XP to Fleet

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