2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

David Donald

France's new aircraft carrier program is moving into the detailed design phase as it aims for a 2038 entry-into-service date.

France Details Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Program

Mark Huber

Air ambulance company urges fair compensation after new law bans "no surprises" medical billings.  

Air Methods: 'No Surprises' Law Details Raise Concerns

Gregory Polek

The joint venture between Hungary’s Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi-based holding company ADQ has scheduled its first service to Athens for January 15.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi To Launch Service to Athens 

Curt Epstein

L2 Aviation expects to receive an STC in the first quarter of 2021 for its new Halo Cabin Air Monitoring System.

L2 To Release New Cabin Air Monitoring System

Jerry Siebenmark

Clay Lacy Aviation performed the Honeywell JetWave Ka-band connectivity hardware system installation at its Van Nuys repair station.

Clay Lacy Completes First Global 6000 JetWave Install

Matt Thurber

A decision that affirms plans to extend the runway at Oregon's Aurora Airport could eventually see the runway grow to 6,000 feet.

Oregon Board Affirms Plan for Aurora Runway Extension

Kerry Lynch

In initial guidance on the draft Brexit agreement, EBAA advises that operations can continue between the UK and EU, but certain rights are limited.

EBAA: Brexit Deal Facilitates Continued Ops, Trade

Charles Alcock

Conseil et Technique believes it can make electric power work for airliners by moving propulsion hardware off wings and to the rear of the fuselage.

French Innovator Pushes Reboot of Propulsion Architecture

Australia has become the seventh nation to declare initial operational capability for its Lockheed Martin F-35s.

IOC for Australia’s F-35s Ends Covid-hit Year

The FAA has issued new rules requiring the remote ID of unmanned aircraft and permitting small drones to be flown over people and at night.

FAA Issues Final Remote ID Rule for Unmanned Aircraft

Aerocor's new FlightData automatic reporting feature will allow operators of certain aircraft to share data with three third-party providers.

New FlightData Feature Enables Automatic Reporting

The Flight School Association of North America announced it will hold its upcoming annual International Flight School Conference as a live event.

Flight School Organization Plans Live Event

Gordon Gilbert

The U.S. EPA issued a final rule on greenhouse gas emission standards for large turbine airplanes, aligning them with ICAO standards.

EPA’s Aircraft Emissions Rule Signed Into Law

Dubai-based DC Aviation Al Futtaim (DCAF) is reporting an uptick in its private aircraft operations at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport.

DCAF Sees Rise in Private Aviation Activity in Dubai

The first 737 Max revenue flight in the U.S. since March 2019 took American Airlines passengers from Miami to New York. 

American Airlines Resumes 737 Max Service

Greg Gaden is based in Oakland and has more than 30 years of experience with engine makes such as Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney.

Duncan Expands NorCal Engine Rapid Response

Chad Trautvetter

58 percent of BJT reader survey respondents said the pandemic has curtailed their private flying, but 79 percent said they expect to fly more post-Covid.

BJT Survey: Private Flying Set for Post-pandemic Climb

The order for 10 Challenger 350s from an undisclosed customer marks one of the larger sales of the year, Bombardier said.

Bombardier Captures Sale of 10 Challenger 350s

James Wynbrandt

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, day-based fractional operator Airshare has become a full-service provider.

Airshare Expands Access, Management, Mx Programs

Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.

Mexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation 

EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.

EASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops

Type approval for the N219 marks Indonesia’s successful return to civil aircraft development.

N219 Turboprop Gains Indonesian Certification

Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.

Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing

Fractional provider Jet It has partnered with a medical nonprofit that helps link volunteer blood stem cell donors with blood cancer patients.

Jet It Signs On with Medical Charity Be The Match

The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.

FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension

Cathy Buyck

The UK’s CAA will become responsible for aircraft certification and regulation in the country when it leaves EASA on January 1. 

UK-EU Deal Preserves All Third- and Fourth-freedom Rights

The video of what appears to be a manned jetpack shows it flying at 3,000 feet over the ocean near Palos Verdes, California.

Pilot Captures Video of 'Jetpack' Flying in LA Airspace

Lee Aerospace and Peregrine Avionics have partnered on an Aviation Clean Air STC for the Citation Excel, XLS, and XLS+.

Lee Aero, Peregrine Partner on STC To Combat Covid-19

The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.

Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights

Despite the Covid crisis, London's Biggin Hill Airport is seeing further investment in new facilities to bolster its position as a key UK bizav gateway.

Biggin Hill Airport Presses Ahead with Expansion Plans

Omni Air Transport plans to offer maintenance services outside of its in-house managed fleet.

Omni Air Adds Charter Base, Expands Mx Operations

Airbus Helicopters will deliver the first newer variant of the H135 to ÖAMTC Air Rescue in early 2022.

Austrian Operator Orders Five Airbus H135 Light Twins

Very light jet specialist Aerocor is seeing growing interest in its Eclipse 500/550 type rating training program.

Aerocor Trains 27 New Eclipse Pilots in 2020

Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.

Traffic Data Recaps Max Grounding and Return to Service

Duncan Aviation's amended STCs for Honeywell products on the Bombardier Challenger 600 series and Embraer Legacy 600.

Duncan Amends STCs for Challenger, Legacy Models

Rich Pickett

Training provider LOFT is putting the final touches on its new Citation Excel full-flight simulator in preparation for its new type rating course.

LOFT Adding Citation Excel Type Rating Program

West Star Aviation said the combination of a G450 cabin upgrade along with installation of Collins Aerospace's Venue could save owners as much as $200,000.

West Star, Collins Team Up for G450 Cabin, CMS Upgrade

Pilots can now undergo upset training in a 737-800 simulator at SimAero's Paris training center.

SimAero 737-800 Simulator Approved for Upset Training

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

While the utility and popularity of weather apps is impressive, they are no substitute for knowledge of weather required to operate an aircraft safely.

AINsight: Limitations of Pilot Weather Apps

U.S. firms face complications in dealing with Chinese and Russian aerospace companies after the Commerce Department issued a new Military End User List.

U.S. Imposes Aerospace Export Controls on China, Russia

Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken. 

Max Order Moves Alaska Airlines Towards All-Boeing Fleet

Flight control manufacturer Moog is adding to its capabilities with the purchase of Genesys Aerosystems.

Moog Buys Genesys Aerosystems

Tests have been undertaken to validate the F/A-18E/F’s ability to launch from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.

Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski Jump Capability

The massive 5,000-page bill renews  payroll support programs for air carriers and in general, funds the FAA in FY'21, and reforms ertification.

Covid Relief Bill Includes Carrier Aid, Cert Reform

Six aviation associations produced the General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide to help aircraft owners and lessors avoid the pitfalls of illegal charters. 

Guide Aims To Prevent Illegal Charters from Dry Leases

Covid relief legislation ends health insurance denials for "out-of-network" transports. 

Congress Nixes 'Surprise Air Ambulance Bills' 

Textron Aviation's special missions Beechcraft King Air 350CER will be used for coastal mapping, aerial survey, and emergency response missions.

NOAA Takes Delivery of Second Beechcraft King Air

Deutsche Aircraft believes a slow recovery from Covid will inspire airlines to exploit the cost efficiency of turboprop aircraft like its new D328eco.

Sustainable D328eco Aims To Lead Turboprop Renaissance

The nation’s largest helicopter air ambulance company has launched a full-frontal assault on competitors who sell annual “memberships.”

Air Methods Takes Aim at Helicopter EMS Membership Programs

Business aviation operations began falling in late third quarter but dropped notably to 26 percent in Europe, according to EBAA's November Traffic Tracker.

EBAA Sees 'Clear Second Dive' in Bizav Ops in November

Several governments have suspended direct air traffic rights to their country for all passenger flights from any UK airports.

Countries Restrict UK Flights on New Covid-19 Variant Concerns

Signature Aviation, the parent company of Signature Flight Support, has received purchase offers of late, with the latest worth an approximate $4 billion

Signature Mulls $4B Acquisition by Private-equity Group Blackstone

As part of the sweeping Covid relief/FY'2021 funding package, Congress is expected to add $15 billion for air carrier relief and reform certification.

Covid Package To Include Air Carrier Relief, Cert Reform

Avflight has broken ground on a new expansion to its FBO at the Detroit-area Willow Run Airport (YIP).

Avflight Breaks Ground on New Michigan Hangars

GAMA named Daher's Nicolas Chabbert chairman and Embraer Executive Jets's Michael Amalfitano vice-chair for 2021.

Daher's Nicolas Chabbert To Serve as GAMA 2021 Chair

DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights. 

DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding

Best Tugs has changed its name to Best Aviation Products and added new power supplies and scrubbers.

Best Group Introduces New Ground Power Units

Rolls-Royce's Virtual Reality Jet Engine Familiarization Class is Pandemic-ready

Ohio’s Middletown Regional Airport/Hook Field expects to find a new operator for its FBO by mid 2021.

Ohio Airport To Issue RFP for Lone FBO

The Senate report alleges that Boeing pressured FAA test pilots in human factors evaluation of the 737 Max's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation.

Senate Report Blasts FAA and Boeing Over Max Recertification

Oregon-based Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to conduct professional pilot training.

Oregon Flight School Receives Vietnam Training Nod

Traxxall's maintenance-tracking software offers new ways to access information through its mobile app.

App Improves Traxxall User Experience

Further recommendations on dry ice handling from EASA follows a more general FAA safety alert.

EASA Details Dry Ice Hazards during Vaccine Transport

 Héli-Union is purchasing two new multi-mission Airbus H160 medium twins.

Heli-Union Signs Up for Airbus H160s

Textron Aviation's new flight data monitoring service option will allow Citation owners and operators to transfer data to L3 Harris Technologies or Safran.

Textron Aviation Expands Citation FDM Service Options

Scheduled service between Mexico City and Cancun marks the start of Aeromexico’s return of six 737 Max 8s to service.

Aeromexico Reintroduces Boeing 737 Max

Embraer's conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 was completed at the Brazilian airframer's service center at Le Bourget in Paris.

Embraer Marks First Praetor 500 Conversion in Europe

North America, in particular, is seeing a decline in operations in December while global business aircraft activity is down about 20 percent, WingX says.

WingX: Lockdowns Take Toll on December Bizav Ops

Epic Aircraft has announced two support partnerships for its new E1000 GX turboprop single.

Epic Aircraft Partners with Frasca and ATP

Sheryl Barden

While hope springs from the vaccine distribution, pilots should understand that returning to normal may take time and must stay proficient in the meantime.

AINsight: Light at the End of ‘Proficiency’ Tunnel

Air 7, an FBO at California’s Camarillo Airport is the latest to join the World Fuel-sponsored Air Elite Network. 

California FBO Air 7 Joins Air Elite Network

Honeywell, MagniX, Cambridge Consultants and Nova Systems named as program partners for Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft.

Faradair's BEHA Hybrid Aircraft Boosted By Partnerships

Planning to launch 737-800NG service between Sydney and Melbourne in March, Regional Express charges Qantas with an effort to flood regional markets.

Rex Calls on Government To Halt Covid Relief for Qantas

Gogo sees significant growth in installations of its Avance L3 systems in smaller aircraft despite the pandemic.

Gogo's Avance L3 System Tops 500th Installation

Airbus's H135 light twin gets a 265-pound boost in mtow, along with a new single-pilot IFR cockpit. 

H135 Gets New Max Weight, Single-pilot IFR Upgrades

Following Thursday’s validation of design changes to the Max, Canadian authorities expect to issue an airworthiness directive in January. 

Transport Canada Validates 737 Max Changes

The Bell V-280 tiltrotor was recently flown with a new tactical common datalink (TCDL) and completed external sling load sorties.

Bell V-280 Flies with Sling Loads

Sheltair has completed construction on a 20,000-sq-ft hangar at Florida’s Ocala International Airport.

Sheltair Adds Hangar in Ocala

The 770-nm corridor would provide a critical testing site for the emerging group of supersonic aircraft.

Kansas, FAA Agree To Establish Supersonic Test Corridor

Mountain Aviation has taken delivery of its 26th Cessna Citation X.

Mountain Aviation Marches Toward 35 Citation X Fleet

Business aviation operations will remain down for the first two months of the year and then return to growth after that, Argus forecasts.

Argus: Bizav Ops To See Gains After Slow Start in 2021 

Avflight has expanded its FBO chain with the addition of Falcon Executive Aviation, the lone full-service provider at Mesa, Arizona’s Falcon Field Airport.

Avflight Acquires Arizona FBO

A Saab 340 was drafted to carry 120 cold-stunned turtles to aquariums in Texas.

Turtle Fliers Save a Large Load of Stranded Turtles

Duncan Aviation expects to open the flammability lab at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility by the end of March. 

Duncan To Open New Flammability Test Lab

FltPlan users have a new option for runway analysis and takeoff and landing performance calculations provided by AeroData.

FltPlan Adds AeroData Runway Analysis Option

British Airways, Bill Gates, the UK government and an assortment of venture capitalists are among those supporting ZeroAvia's hydrogen propulsion plans.

ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Airliner Plans Get $37.7 Million Boost

The Russian turboprop-equipped version of the Pratt & Whitney-powered Il-114-100 took to the air for the first time from the Zhukovsky airfield.

Ilyushin Il-114-300 Regional Airliner Makes First Flight

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia is looking to expand its operation at Subang Airport to a much larger facility.

ExecuJet MRO Services Plans Malaysian Expansion

Former Croatian Airlines technical director Davor Bujan will lead Jung Sky's effort to establish an in-house maintenance department.

Charter Provider Jung Sky Establishing Mx Department

Lynx FBO has acquired Northstar Aviation, the lone service provider at Providence, Rhode Island’s Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

Lynx FBO Expands in Northeast U.S.

Gulfstream handed over a G600 to an undisclosed customer in Europe about six months after it had received EASA approval.

Gulfstream's G600 Enters European Market

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Support-By-Hour contract with State Grid General Aviation Company of China.

Safran Signs China Utility To Engine Support Program

The two reconnaissance Gulfstreams are believed to be the first of a fleet that could number as many as eight aircraft.

Special-mission Gulfstreams Approved for Italy

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