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.
Charter & Fractional
Royal Jet Now Has Eight BBJs
Incoming Royal Jet CEO to leverage assets and prioritize safety, service excellence; says Saudi market size only 20pc bigger than UAE’s.
Rotorcraft
Business Drop Prompts Job Cuts at Airbus Helicopters
The helicopter division has seen demand decline during the energy slump.
FBOs
DCAF to Increase Managed Fleet by 50 Percent by Year’s End
Operations at second hangar to begin in the third quarter of 2017.
Airports
Bizav Prepares for Move to Dubai South
Movements and development is picking up at Dubai South, DWC, with business aviation to all but move out of DXB airport over the next year.
Airports
Al Bateen Executive Airport Maintains Steady Growth
The DhabiJet FBO is understood to have been rebranded as “Munawala”
FBOs
Conflict And Low Oil Prices Check Middle East Bizav Progress, Says UAS
Syria and Yemen no-fly zones increase charter costs
Charter & Fractional
Empire Seeks to Expand Outside Region
With the regional market slow, and with sharply declining valuations, Empire Aviation Group is looking further afield to grow the business.
Charter & Fractional
GI Aviation Gets AOC And Is Ready to Start SET Ops
GCAA is cautious on single-engine turboprop commercial operations, but MEBAA is supportive.
Charter & Fractional
NasJet Eyes New Opportunities under Saudi Rule Changes
The operator manages fleet of 37 aircraft with 22 available for charter
Regulations and Government
UAE Regulator Fully Supports Bizav
Operators full of praise for GCAA role as it gives the sector a high priority in UAE.
Aircraft
New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind
The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
Charter & Fractional
After Surviving Recession, Gainjet Widens Outlook
Athens-based operator is looking for more aircraft management opportunities, but is looking for larger jets, quality customers.
Aircraft
Falcon Aviation Ramping Up Fleet
Abu Dhabi-based operator has growing fleet of helicopters and has Pilatus PC-24 on order.
Charter & Fractional
JetSmarter Launches London-Dubai Shared Jet Service
The company will use Embraer Legacy 650s on these JetShuttle flights, which are offered on a per-seat basis to JetSmarter members.
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety Buying TRU Rotorcraft Sims
Sims to be installed at Coptersafety's new training center in Helsinki, Finland, and represent Airbus H125 and H145 and Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189.
Engines
Safran Opens Automated Turbine Blade Manufacturing Plant
New line features several robots and automated cells capable of performing every process from raw material to finished, ready-to-assemble turbine airfoils.
ABCI To Promote Latin American Bizav Expo in Panama
Last year's event included six aircraft on display, 25 exhibitors, worldwide and local FBOs, fuel providers and an MRO.
FBO Chain Pioneer Ed Nelle Dies
He was a pioneer in the FBO industry.
Accidents
King Air Crashes during Missed Approach
The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries and five passengers were uninjured in the mishap.
Regulations and Government
Trump Selects Former DOT Deputy Chao To Head Agency
Republican lawmakers call Chao well qualified for post.
Maintenance and Modifications
Infinity Aviation Adds Williams, Nextant Authorizations
With locations in three states, the company says the deals will provide savings for customers
Charter & Fractional
Blade Kicks Off NYC-to-Miami Helicopter-bizjet Service
Jet service from Westchester County Airport to Miami costs $1,750 per seat one way, while the helicopter link from Manhattan adds $250.
ARSA: Future of Overtime Rule in Doubt
ARSA fears uncertainty persists with businesses given the last-minute ruling.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics To Supply Power System for Cessna Denali
Will feature Astronics’ Corepower induction starter generator and circuit breaker units, as well as the company’s 28-volt DC Empower in-seat power supply.
Maintenance and Modifications
German MRO Gets Canadian Approval for Dornier 328 Work
Having owned the type certificate for the Dornier 328 series for a decade, 328 Support Services is now authorized by Transport Canada
Maintenance and Modifications
TECI Inks Harrods Aviation Surplus Deal
The Missouri-based aircraft parts provider welcomes the UK company into its excess inventory management program
Aircraft
Stratos VLJ Makes Short Maiden Flight
The company is not taking orders or deposits and is not providing a timetable for certification.
MEBAA Show In Dubai Set To Grow 10 Percent over 2014
460 exhibitors from 50 countries have booked to attend, while there will be around 50 aircraft on the static display and an estimated 9,000 visitors.
Regulations and Government
AIA Urges Congress To Fully Fund U.S. Government
Lawmakers are expected to consider a simple stopgap measure as they face a December 9 government funding deadline.
