2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Colleen Mondor

The "clear of clouds" directive lays responsibility on the pilots, but with the lack of clarity, no pilot officially has a cloud incursion...until a crash.

After Years of Accidents, 'Clear of Clouds' Remains Murky

Curt Epstein

With the transition from fossil fuels underway in the aviation sector, a study from Atkins looks at the energy demands needed to fuel the future.

Report: Future Aviation Will Require Massive Energy Growth

Gregory Polek

France’s Safran has agreed to lead a team of 26 industry partners under the EU-led Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA.  

Safran To Lead Open Fan Studies for EU’s OFELIA Project  

Kerry Lynch

Lockheed Martin, working with NASA, has installed the tail section of the X-59 supersonic aircraft in preparation for first flight this year.

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

Mark Huber

The Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH160 will be on static display and available for customer demonstrations.

Airbus Showcasing ACH160 at Geneva Bizav Show

Jet Linx now holds the highest safety audit ratings from Wyvern, Argus, and IS-BAO Stage 3, making it one of the few, if not the only, operator to do so.

Jet Linx Earns Safety Rating Trifecta

Well known for its aircraft maintenance prowess, Duncan Aviation showed it can fix more than just airplanes.

Duncan Aviation: More Than Just Things with Wings

David Donald

Force is seeking a surveillance aircraft based on a business jet to replace aging Dornier Do-228 turboprops

Finnish Border Guard Narrows Contest to Three Bizjet Platforms

Australian tech entrepreneur John-Paul Thorbjornsen took delivery of his Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin edition and flew it the 10,000 miles home from the UK.

Airbus ACH130 Customer Flies Helo from UK to Australia

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Pilots should not hesitate to execute a go-around when encountering a bounced landing in a business aircraft.

AINsight: Bounced-landing Awareness and Recovery

Through a partnership with fuel technology provider FlyOro, Jet Aviation will offer customers custom SAF blending options at its Seletar Airport facility.

Jet Aviation Offers Custom SAF Blending at Seletar

Matt Thurber

The Flight Data Systems Sentry cockpit voice recorder can be installed in a variety of turboprops and business jets under a new AML-STC.

Sentry AML-STC Done, Meets Canada CVR Mandate

The Boeing 787-10 Explorer will test the coordination of navigation across global airspace jurisdictions.

Boeing To Add 787-10 to ecoDemonstrator Program This Year 

Charles Alcock

Textron Aviation acknowledged some continuing impact from supply-chain issues and that revenues will improve at helicopter division Bell.

Textron Aviation Deliveries, Demand Remain Stable

Bombardier had its strongest first quarter net income in five years and a turnaround from the $69 million loss last year.

Bombardier Sees Deliveries Grow, Returns To Q1 Profitability

An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.

FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team

Bell will offer militarized "special mission aircraft" versions of all its civil aircraft models tailored to the needs of the export market.

Bell Offering Militarized Variants of All Civil Models

After completing flight simulator training with CAE in the UK, pilots will go to TAG Global Training's Farnborough Airport facility for more instruction.

TAG To Run Ground Schools for Dassault Falcon Pilots

Gordon Gilbert

Nav Canada outlined flight plan procedures for flying with ADS-B and for handling of limited exceptions of those without ADS-B after the mandate deadline.

Canada Sets ADS-B Flight Plan, Non-equipped Rules

Hanneke Weitering

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System. 

NASA, Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety 

Kait Wilson

Rutherford, who at 17 became the youngest person to fly solo around the world, will present at a live Q&A session during the 2023 EBACE career day.

Mack Rutherford To Inspire Students at EBACE Career Day

Dale Smith

Duncan Aviation is expanding the suite of STCs to prepare aircraft—including Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Citation jets—for Gogo 5G connectivity.

Duncan Developing Multiple STCs for Gogo 5G Connectivity

The advanced trainer is planned to adopt light combat roles in addition to its supersonic training function.

First Flight for Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer

Peter Shaw-Smith

The site will replace a temporary facility that ExecuJet has been running at Dubai’s second airport since 2016.

ExecuJet To Open Dubai OMDW FBO This Year

An agreement reached Tuesday on the ReFuelEU proposal sets the conditions for codifying decarbonization targets in Europe.

EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Aviation Plan

EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Decarbonization Plan

The new Alto Aviation Cadence base receptacles for mounting tablets in cabins are available in a variety of configurations.

Alto Offers Receptacles for Cabin Tablet Mounting

West Star Aviation joined the Aviation Technical Education Council as it looks to attract more interest from youth in the aviation maintenance field.

West Star Joins ATEC To Help Inspire Future A&Ps

Gulfstream delivered three fewer aircraft than anticipated in the first quarter of the year, for reasons that were out of its control.

After Slow Start, Gulfstream Expects To Meet 2023 Delivery Goals

Boeing still expects to raise 737 Max delivery rates to 38 per month by year-end.

Despite Production Fault, Boeing Maintains Max Rate Guidance

As Gulfstream looks ahead to a third quarter certification of the new G700, the Savannah airframer has already built 30 of them.

Gulfstream Stockpiles G700s Ahead of Certification

NJASAP is suing NetJets, alleging the fractional ownership provider is violating laws by prohibiting pilots from referring customers to a union portal.

NJASAP Files Suit against NetJets

With the acquisition, BLR Aerospace will add a portfolio of performance enhancing systems to Ducommun's lines of commercial aerospace engineered products.

Ducommun Completes BLR Aerospace Buy

Replacement of older standby instruments in Citations with Garmin's GI 275 electronic standby will reduce maintenance costs and increase reliability.

Blackhawk Nearing STC for GI 275 Standby in Citations

The Universal Avionics Connectivity Ecosystem adds safety and convenience features to Universal's Connected FMS.

Universal Avionics Gains Connected FMS TSO

CAE is planning to open a business aviation training center in Central Europe in 2024, marking its first such facility in the region.

CAE To Expand Bizav Training into Central Europe

Peregrine expands AML/STC approvals for AFAC-mandated CVR and video recorders.

Peregrine Expands Mexican STC List for CVRs

SmartSky's private intranet enables secure airborne connectivity and eliminates the need for a VPN.

SmartSky Skytelligence Adds Airborne Intranet Routing

Chad Trautvetter

The CenTex Aerospace Halo 350 mod for Beechcraft King Air 350/360s increases max takeoff weight by 950 pounds and adds new safety systems.

CenTex King Air 350/360 Halo Mod Ups Weight, Safety

With increasing space operations frequency and launch sites, the FAA is trying to strike a balance on aircraft and spacecraft airspace needs.

FAA Weighs Aircraft Versus Spacecraft Airspace Needs

While the debt ceiling bill has little chance in the Senate, House Republicans are pushing for discretionary funding limits, repeals of green tax credits.

House Considers Funding Limits, Green Tax Credits Repeal

Textron Aviation delivered the 400th Citation CJ4 13 years after the light business jet entered the market.

Textron Aviation Hands Over 400th Citation CJ4

Leonardo intends to open dedicated Agusta helicopter service centers across the globe with its first to be in Europe.

Leonardo Plans Agusta-branded Service Centers

The FAA is modifying helicopter routes in the Washington, D.C. area based on the results of an aviation noise study.

Noise Study Drives Washington Helicopter Route Change

A MarketsandMarkets study predicts 6 percent annual growth for the helicopter market over the next five years.

Helo Market Forecasted To Grow 30 Percent

An EASA notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to standardize flight dispatcher training across member states. 

EASA Proposes Flight Dispatcher Rules

Archer Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel With Its Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

Workforce development is a key focus at this year's Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Trade Show.

AEA Opens 66th Annual Convention and Trade Show

Capturing flight data and updating avionics databases will be much simpler with installation of Garmin's PlaneSync connected aircraft management system. 

Garmin Unveils PlaneSync Datalink for Managing Data

The Aircraft Electronics Association plans to honor Dewey Conroy and Avidyne at its 66th annual convention in Orlando.

AEA Announces Industry Award Winners

The new main ship batteries from True Blue Power weigh just 10 pounds and are designed for 14- and 28-volt light aircraft electrical systems. 

True Blue Power Adds Lithium Batteries for Light Aircraft

Mid-Continent's new Flex 3-Pack digital instruments are relatively easy to swap with older mechanical two-inch instruments. 

Mid-Continent 3-Pack Standby Package Goes Digital

Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, tested Reliable Robotics’ communication system for remotely piloted aircraft.

ERAU Students Test Reliable Robotics’ Remote-pilot Tech

Having won an RFP process, Million Air will begin operations on June 1 at Alabama’s Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Million Air Expands to Alabama

The conflict in Sudan is adding to the pressure and uncertainty for airlines and their insurers resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Worsening War Risks Could Push Insurance Premiums Higher

On track to commercially launch its 5G service in the U.S. later this year, Gogo Business Aviation is planning to extend the coverage into Canada in 2024.

Gogo Business Aviation Expanding 5G Coverage to Canada

Absolute Aviation has become an accredited dealer member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association, marking a first from Africa.

Absolute Aviation First To Join IADA from Africa

While the used business jet inventory continues to grow from its near-record lows a year ago, pricing is still rising in most cases.

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Rises Along with Pricing

The Airbus AH-125 and MH-125 military helicopters will be built at the company's U.S. manufacturing plant in Columbus, Mississippi.

Airbus To Build Militarized H125 Helicopters in the U.S. 

The Pryor Field Regional Airport authority board recently approved a 25-year lease with Acquisition Integration to build an MRO at the airport.

Pryor Field To Expand, Add MRO Operation

A major drainage project at Florida's Naples Airport will close down its main runway overnight on weekdays until October.

Naples Airport To See Nighttime Main Runway Closures

Sheryl Barden

To help retain business aviation pilots, it might be time to decouple aircraft size with compensation and then pay enough to keep pilots from jumping ship.

AINsight: Does Size Really Matter?

A merger between the UK’s Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) would result in an injection of £10 million into the new company.

Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace Sign Merger Deal

SmartSky anticipates that at least seven more aircraft will be approved for installation of its in-flight ATG connectivity equipment by the end of 2Q.

SmartSky Rapidly Expanding Aircraft Approval List

Inverness Airport in Scotland is the first of the HIAL Group's 11 airports to offer a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

Scottish Airport Introduces Steady Flow of SAF

Panelists at a GAMA event stressed the opportunities to tell a better story and push toward new technologies as the industry faces threats.

GA Leaders See Opportunity in 'Existential Threat' to Industry

The Quebec-based SAF+ Consortium has joined with Airbus Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada on power-to-liquid e-SAF testing and feasibility studies.

Airbus, P&WC To Participate in e-SAF Testing, Studies in Quebec

To serve its customers heading to this year's PGA Masters Tournament in Georgia, Flexjet established a temporary terminal at Augusta Regional Airport.

Flexjet's Temp Terminal at PGA Masters Scores Big

EASA cleans, clarifiess, removes inconsistencies, and improves coherence of third-country-operator requirements.

EASA Updates Third Country Operator Rules

Citing a desire to spend more time with family, FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen said he would leave the agency when a permanent nominee is named.

FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen To Depart Agency

Cathy Buyck

The EU’s numerous climate laws risk will impinge on the Asia-Pacific carriers operating into the bloc, warns the head of AAPA. 

Asia-Pac Airlines Seek to Link Recovery with Sustainability 

The Zurich and Düsseldorf facilities acquired from Jet Aviation in 2013 are part of a support network that Textron has expanded in recent years.

Textron's European Service Centers Mark 10th Anniversary 

Zuri aims to raise an initial €15 million to accelerate work on its planned five-seat vehicle, which it says could support regional routes up to 380 nm.

Czech Startup Seeks Funding for Hybrid-electric VTOL

Cirrus unveiled a special version of its piston single aircraft with four exterior paintwork options and limited edition cabin interior features.

Limited Edition SR Series Cirrus Marks 9,000th Delivery

The Bavarian Police is replacing its aging H135 helicopter fleet with larger, five-blade Airbus H145s.

Bavarian Police Take First Airbus H145 Helicopters

The FAA has set aside $500 million to lay the groundwork to replace 31 aging air traffic control towers with new, sustainable facilities.

FAA Selects Sustainable Design for Tower Replacements

Former Pennsylvania Republican Bud Shuster died April 19 at 91, leaving a strong legacy for his aviation trust fund and highway advocacy.

Former T&I Chair Bud Shuster Passes Away

The U.S. government seeks to freeze Hansen Helicopters' assets prior to John Walker's sentencing. 

Government: Jailed Walker Continues To Run Hansen Helicopters

Daher obtained EASA approval for its newest member of the Kodiak family, the 900, after having U.S. FAA certification in hand last year.

Daher Gets EASA Nod for Kodiak 900

Piper Aircraft has unveiled new functionality for the M600/SLS's Garmin G3000 avionics suite.

Piper Highlights Fleet to European Audience

The Piper Meridian/M500 and M600/SLS turboprop singles are now approved to use up to a 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.

Piper M-Class Turbines Get SAF Nod

Mecaer Aviation Group has completed the first Leonardo AW-139 with Phase 8 avionics and a VVIP luxury cabin interior for a U.S. customer.

Mecaer Completes Phase 8 Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

The Gulfstream G500 is on display at the Aero Friedrichshafen show, marking the type's German airshow debut.

Gulfstream G500 Makes Aero Friedrichshafen Debut

Looking toward completion later this year, work continues on LanzaJet's first full-scale sustainable aviation fuel plant, taking shape in Georgia. 

LanzaJet's Georgia SAF Facility Reaches New Heights

GateOne will take over the FBO at Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in July, giving the company its fourth location spread among four states.

GateOne Picks Up FBO at Northwest Wyoming Airport

Airbus H225 Super Puma Helicopter Demand Soars with New Missions

St. Croix-based charter provider Bohlke International Aviation will offer the Caribbean region's first voluntary carbon offset program.

Caribbean Air Charter Firm Unveils Carbon-offset Program

BOS Developer Stack integrated its customer relationship system into the Avinode online charter broker platform.

Stack Integrates Operating System with Avinode

In a partnership between FEAM Aero and Epic Flight Academy, a new school to develop aircraft maintenance technicians will open in 2024 at KCVG Airport.

Officials Break Ground for AMT School in Kentucky

Jennifer Meszaros

TransNusa Aviation operated the first revenue flight of the ARJ21outside China with service from Jakarta to Bali.

Comac’s ARJ21 Regional Jet Enters Service in Indonesia

A partnership between Diamond Aircraft and the Austrian government is developing options to power general aviation aircraft with liquid hydrogen.

Austrian Partners Start Work on Hydrogen Piston Engine 

The TBM 960 is the latest in Daher's line of TBM turboprop singles and is making its Eurpopean airshow debut this week at Aero Friedrichshofen in Germany.

Daher's TBM 960 Makes European Airshow Debut

A hearing on Capitol Hill underscored the discord over pilot supply and how to address it.

Airlines, Pilots Disagree on Pilot Shortage

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