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.
Rotorcraft
Helibras Continues To Dominate Brazil's Helicopter Market
Airbus subsidiary has 47% market share of turbine helicopters in the country
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Weight Loss Medications and Aviators
FAA does allow pilots to use newer weight loss medications without special issuance approval
Aircraft
Versatile Cessna Caravan Embodies Aviation in Brazil
Turboprop single is a workhorse in Latin America
Aircraft
Synerjet Finds Success at São Paulo Catarina Exec Airport
Company's move from Congonhas to Catarina allowed company to grow and prosper
Aircraft
Transactions on Upswing, Values Down for Used Bizcraft
Business aircraft transactions increased 14% in Q2 but values were down 18% over the past year
Regulations and Government
New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6
Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Rotorcraft
Miami-Dade Police Orders Four Airbus H125 Helicopters
More than 7,200 members of the Ecureuil family have been delivered
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
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Safety
New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance
Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
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Charter & Fractional
HondaJet Echelon Sales Boost Lider's Business In Brazil
Company has logged letters of intent for at least 30 of the new model
Aircraft
Argus: North America, European Bizav Ops Continue To Lag
Activity was down by 0.3% in North America and 6.2% in Europe in July
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Global 7500 Gets Starlink Satcom Installed at ACI Jet
Minimal structural and interior modifications were required
Airports
Hawaii's Kawaihāpai Airfield Gets New Half-century Lease
Army-owned Kawaihāpai Airfield is located on the northern coast of Oahu
FBOs
Florida FBO To Launch Major Redevelopment Project
The $70 million project will add 150,000 sq ft of hangar space and a new terminal
Charter & Fractional
Vista America Shedding Cessna Citation Ultras and Xs
Pilots being offered available roles in other VistaJet aircraft models
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Move To Tighten Part 380 Security
Bill will call for Part 380 operations to meet airline requirements
Regulations and Government
Business Aviation Lauded at LABACE Opener
Brazil government officials praise industry for lending a helping hand and expanding access
Training and Workforce
First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe
Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
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Avionics
Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade
Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Airports
LABACE To Shift Venues from Congonhas to Campo de Marte
New venue to offer more exhibitor space and the possibility of a fly-in
Rotorcraft
Bell Logs Multiple Sales during APSCON Conference
Helicopter manufacturer also delivered two 407 GXis during the event
Fuel
Tokyo Haneda Airport Clamps Down on Pax-onboard Fueling
Change is expected to reach other airports in the country
Charter & Fractional
Solojet Shares Expands Hawker 400XP Fleet
The company's first four Hawkers in its fractional program have sold out
Charter & Fractional
Southern Star Buys Funian Aviation from Metrojet Haite
The Shenzhen, China-based operator offers aircraft management and private charter flights
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Guardian Jet Launches Light Business Aircraft Division
The company is well-known in the large aircraft sales segment
Maintenance and Modifications
LAPD Selects Airwolf Li-ion Batteries for Airbus H125s
Batteries provide better performance and longer life
Environment
Textron eAviation Joins NBAA's AAM Roundtable
Group focuses on maintaining the U.S. position as a global leader in aviation and aerospace, especially in AAM
Rotorcraft
FAA Issues STC for Helitak Fire Tank on Sikorsky S-92A
The 5,000-liter tank is easily removable and didn't require any structural changes to the airframe
