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.
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace
It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track
Aircraft
Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida
Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Charter & Fractional
Aviation Businesses Join On FBO Pulse Survey
The initiative looks to gain data to help FBO owners and operators
FBOs
Kentucky Airport Issues RFP for Sole-source FBO
The airport authority will close the proposal process on Halloween
Engines
GE Aerospace Joins AI Safety Consortium
GE has doubled its investment in AI and uses it in a range of applications
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe
Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
Draft AC To Update Genav Mx Recordkeeping Requirements
FAA provided an extension in the comment period
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helicopters Imports Raise Questions
Government suggests that Hansen continues to operate in violation of court orders
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Honors John Hoover with Silk Scarf Award
Hoover was a former chair of the NBAA Tax Committee
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC To Expand Turkish MRO at Bodrum Airport
Enlarged hangars, offices, workshop, and apron should be operational in 2026
Environment
IBAC, CTX Intro Business Aviation Carbon Exchange
Carbon credits can help industry achieve carbon-neutral growth and net-zero emissions goals
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star's Academy Graduates First Class
West Star Aviation Academy has already inducted its second class
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Releases Galileo Pricing, Begins Flight Testing
Galileo service on the Eutelsat OneWeb satellite constellation is set to begin later this year
Safety
NTSB Safety Alerts Emphasizes Proper Use of Aircraft Deicing Systems
Pilots told not to wait for ice accumulation before turning on deicing systems
Charter & Fractional
Airshare Expands Frax, Jet Card Service Areas to Lower 48
Surge in West Coast flights prompted expansion
Rotorcraft
Sasemar Awards Another 5-year SAR Contract to Avincis
The Avincis fleet used for the SAR contract includes Leonardo AW139s and Airbus H225s
Aircraft
NBAA To Honor Hundreds for Safe Flying
NBAA's Flying Safety Program highlights professionalism and culture
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Industry Faces Struggle To Close Skills Gap
Industry leader says companies face struggle to recruit new generation
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000
Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300
Aircraft
GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Up in First-half 2024
Turboprop segment saw slight decline, but business jet shipments rose 9% YOY
Avionics
OpsGroup Releases GPS Spoofing Workgroup Report
A team of more than 950 people spent six weeks developing the report
Aircraft
Bombardier Provides Base for Learjet Restoration Project
New agreement will give the project a long-term home
Rotorcraft
Avincis Wins Spanish Maritime Search-and-rescue Contract
Portuguese operator has supported its Spanish client for more than 30 years
Safety
NTSB Urges Twin-piston Pilots To Prep for Engine Loss
NTSB said pilots must feather props in partial engine loss before the spinner slows too much
Charter & Fractional
Desert Jet Sells Aircraft Charter Management Division
The company leaves its roots as an aircraft operator
Aircraft
Business Aviation Flying Sees Gain in August
More declines expected in North America and Europe in September 2024
Environment
Business Aviation Groups Seek European Leaders' Support
EBAA and GAMA publish joint manifesto on European business aviation policy
Rotorcraft
Petroleum Air Expands Leonardo Helo Mx Capabilities
Egypt-based company is expanding in the Red Sea and Mediterranean
Accidents
No Solid Clues Why Citation Didn’t Climb before Crash
Witness said the engines didn't sound normal on takeoff
