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
Paragon Network Raises Funds To Fight Cancer
While October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Paragon Network of independent FBOs did its part to help find a cure.
Charter & Fractional
Lawyer: Dismiss Operating While Intoxicated Charges
Lawyer claims that, by definition, the pilot did not “operate” the aircraft.
Middle East Business Aviation Looks Forward to Rising Growth
Middle East Business Aviation Looks Forward to Rising Growth
Safety
Torqued: Hollywood Depiction of NTSB Investigations vs. Reality
NTSB investigators are trying to find the cause of the accident, not make a case against pilots.
AIN 2016 Year End Report
In the months leading up to November’s U.S. presidential election, I shared with colleagues my belief that no matter who won, business would get back
Aircraft
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior
FBOs
A-Group Visits MEBAA
Officials from the Russian service provider believe it can be the bridge between the Middle East and Europe.
FBOs
Cedar Executive to Take Second Legacy in 2017
Cedar Executive seeing increased demand for private-jet travel in 2016
Aircraft
Can the Middle East Bizav Sector Reverse Its Faded Fortunes?
Forecasts show limited short term growth in the Middle East, but manufacturers look on the bright side.
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Expands G650ER Fleet
New v-p of sales and marketing joins company as it plans to add three more Gulfstream G650ERs, doubling the fleet.
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.
