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
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.
Avionics
CMC Debuts New EFB, GPS Sensor
The EFB now has look of tablet but with aviation-grade technology, while GPS sensor adds GBAS approach capabilities.
FlightSafety Expanding UPRT Course to More Types
The FlightSafety Advanced Training courses are available for more aircraft types, including upset training.
Airports
Farnborough Airport Primed for More U.S. Traffic
Dedicated business aviation airport has been growing steadily but is still only at half capacity.
Freestream Opens Miami Office
Freestream Aviation opened an aircraft sales office at Opa-locka Executive Airport in Florida.
New Air Charter Booking Platforms Go Head-to-head
Stellar Labs is launching its charter booking portal at NBAA 2016, just a few weeks after Stratajet entered the U.S. market
Aircraft
Piper M600 Makes NBAA Debut
M600 s/n 10 will be at the airport, while a mock-up will be on the convention floor.
Avionics
Genesys Prepping Part 25 Autopilot for New-build, Retrofit Markets
The new S-Tec 5000 autopilot will help business jet, regional airline and military operators modernize their flight controls.
Avionics
Southeast Aerospace Introduces New Low-Cost ADS-B Upgrade
Teams with Garmin, Gables Engineering and Peregrine Avionics on STC for range of non-TCAS II business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Integrates with FOS
The integration simplifies the sharing of maintenance-tracking information with the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations System.
ACR President Touts Advantages of U.S. Manufacturing
Keeping production in sight, literally, ACR meets its goals.
