Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
FBOs
New APP Set to Open at HWD
The Connecticut-based FBO chain is preparing to debut its new $5 million facility at the Bay-area gateway.
Engines
FAA Issues STCs For New True Blue Batteries
True Blue TB44 batteries can now be installed on Cessna Caravan and Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation’s Skilled St Louis Team Drives Growth
A broad array of skills is helping Jet Aviation St Louis to diversify beyond MRO and green completions work.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Plans Chattanooga Expansion
The project will add another more than 100,000 sq ft of maintenance and paint facilities.
Aircraft
HyperMach at ‘Pivotal Stage’ for Its Mach 5 Bizjet
Slated for service entry in 2028, the company’s newly renamed HyperStar will have a top speed of Mach 5 at 80,000 feet and 7,000-nm range.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Expands Inairvation Cabin Offerings
The Challenger 300 and 605 as well as Gulfstream G450 and G550 are now eligible for Flying Colour’s Inairvation installation.
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Starts Talks For Chinese Production of 407GXP
The agreement involves Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. and Xi'an Helicopter Company.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX Service Goes Live on Business Aircraft
The service, in testing over the past year, is expected to be on 30 business aircraft by year end and 30 different platforms within two years.
Engines
GE Bringing ‘Additive Value’ to Aircraft Engines
The push into more additive content would reduce cost and weight, while improving reliability.
FBOs
Signature Launches New Customer Loyalty App
Intended to make customers’ jobs easier, the new software marks the start of a new interface for users.
Aircraft
Pilatus: PC-24 Numbers ‘Better Than Expected’
Two test aircraft had flown 1,032 hours over the course of 600 flights through the end of October.
SmartSky App Supports Corporate Angel Network
Games are fun, and so is NBAA, if you ask SmartSky Networks.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Panasonic Taps Satcom Direct as First Connectivity Dealer
Long a fixture in the commercial IFE market, the Panasonic connectivity system is currently being installed in its first business aircraft.
Aircraft
Daher Pairing TBM Owners, Charter Companies
Program brings owners and operators together, as well as provides initial documentation, insurance guidance and technical advice.
Regulations and Government
Bolen Calls for Advocacy at NBAA 2016 Opening Session
Congressman Sam Graves, “Wright Brothers” author David McCullough and CPB Commissioner stand up for GA at kickoff gathering.
Aircraft
FlightAware-Aireon Tie-up Will Lead To Global Aircraft Tracking
Using the Iridium Next constellation, due to be launched by SpaceX by 2018, Flightaware will be able to track any aircraft anywhere.
Safety
Air Charter Safety Foundation and Baldwin Aviation Team Up on ASAP
Error confession is proven to be one of the best tools for achieving real safety within aviation organizations.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements
Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MyFlightSolutions and Vessix Tie the Knot
The two aviation software providers have joined forces to provide an end-to-end management solution for industry businesses.
FBOs
Wisconsin Aviation Hits Milestone
While developing a “mini” chain of FBOs in the Badger State, the company has grown into a full aviation services provider.
Aircraft
Elliott Offers ADS-B Solution for Citation Excel/XLS
Solution will act as a bridge program to Elliott's recently announced Garmin G5000 retrofit for these jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
St. Croix-based Bohlke Earns Part 145 Status
The FBO now offers FAA certificated maintenance at the most Southern and Eastern point of the United States.
Shawn Vick Becomes CEO of Global Jet Capital
Vick has been involved with Global Jet since its launch in 2014.
Regulations and Government
Court Denies Request in Flexjet Bombardier Lawsuit
Appeals decision remains at odds with previous court ruling on aircraft management fees.
Avionics
Elbit Skylens Flies in Final Configuration on ATRs
The wearable HUD/EVS system is also being offered as retrofit option for business aviation use.
Aircraft
Boeing’s new BBJ Max 7 Promises More Range and Space
The BBJ Max 7 will be available from 2022
Web Manuals on Pace To Double Customer Base in Americas
The company opened a U.S. office two years ago.
Safety
Advanced Aircrew Academy Improves Online Lineup
The flight education provider has added five new modules to its eLearning program along with upgrades to its winter ops module.
Aircraft
Duncan Partners with Winglet Technology on Citation Sovereign
STC approval is anticipated at year-end, with deliveries slated to start early next year.
