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.
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.
Safety
NBAA Recognizes Six Members for 50 Years of Safe Flying
The 50 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award recipients were Cargill, Caterpillar, Hess Corporation, Eli Lilly & Company, Red Wing Shoe Company and Corning.
Security
Paris Police Investigate Robbery of Le Bourget Passengers
Two Qatari women were attacked as they drove to their hotel after arriving on a flight at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Rotorcraft
Caribbean's Nevis Island Now Has Helicopter Service
The Nevis Tourism Authority has partnered with Caribbean Helicopters to link with Antigua via 20-minute weekend flights
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Aviation To Expand Nashville Bizav MRO
Plans for the new facility include a 40,000-sq-ft hangar with a door opening height of 28 feet.
UBS: North America Softens Global Bizjet Malaise
North America took 63 percent of the global business jet deliveries in the third quarter.
Aircraft
Poland Orders Pair of Gulfstream G550s for VIP Transport
The G550 is the most widely used in-production Gulfstream model for special missions and government applications.
Rotorcraft
TRU Tapped for Bell 407, 412 Avionics Bench Trainers
The maintenance training devices will provide students with hands-on training for the helicopters’ complex avionics systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Sees Rise in AOG Maintenance Demand
Launched little more than a year ago, TAG Aviation's mobile repair teams have answered the call more than 150 times.
Regulations and Government
Court Blocks New U.S. Overtime Requirements
AIA praised the finding, saying the U.S. Labor Department overstepped statutory authority.
Regulations and Government
Loss of Tail Rotor Authority Prompts S-92 Emergency AD
Preliminary investigation of the incident helicopter found binding in the assembly's double-row angular contact bearing.
Avionics
EASA OKs Helionix Panel in Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin
Features include three large electronic displays, a four-axis autopilot, two touchscreen GTN 750s GPS navcoms and the Avidyne traffic advisory system.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Delivers Second Outfitted BBJ to Royal Jet
The cabin was conceived by New York-based designer Edése Doret and is characterized by a “clear, minimalist esthetic style."
Lassetter Dies in Airplane Crash
The former Sun Air Jets executive was working on his commercial pilot certificate.
Aircraft
HondaJet To Make Middle East Debut at MEBAA 2016
A red and silver HondaJet will be on public display during the event in Dubai.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Continues Sonic-boom Mitigation Research
Savannah, Georgia-based aircraft manufacturer awarded two new patents for sonic-boom mitigation technologies in the past two months alone.
ATC
Shuster Sees Possible Ally in Trump on ATC Reform
Shuster has held discussions with the president-elect on ATC reform and is reaching out to the transition team.
Freestream Sees Record Sales Pace for 25th Anniversary
The company, which is continuing its expansion with a new Miami office, has completed more than 70 transactions so far this year.
Charter & Fractional
Event Raises Nearly $500K for Corporate Angel Network
As in previous years, the funds were largely generated through live and silent auctions at the event.
Charter & Fractional
Stratajet Forms Alliance with Million Air FBO Chain
The online aircraft charter portal is offering its customers the ability to specify which FBOs they prefer.
