2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system. 

HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program

Jerry Siebenmark

Bombardier today celebrated the grand opening of its expanded service in Singapore, and plans grand openings for another three service centers this fall.

Bombardier Celebrates Expanded Singapore Service Center

David Donald

The two Global 6000-based multi-sensor surveillance platforms will replace the Swedish air force’s two Saab S 100D airborne early warning aircraft.

Sweden Orders Two S 106 GlobalEyes from Saab

William Hunt retiring from Leonardo Helicopters after serving as CEO of U.S. operations since 2013. 

Woltman Elevated to CEO at Leonardo Helicopters U.S.

Lessor LCI is acquiring 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing in South America, Africa, and Europe. 

LCI Acquires 19 Helicopters from Lobo Leasing

Aidan Lau

Van Nuys Airport this week announced 18 aircraft operators as the recipients of its 2021 Friendly Flyer Awards.

Van Nuys Airport Recognizes Users for Quiet Jet Ops

Charles Alcock

H3X is working on a 2.8 MW electric motor drive that it says will have the power density and redundancy needed to convert 50- to 100-seat aircraft.

Start-up Promises All-electric Propulsion For 100-Seater Airliners

James Wynbrandt

Collins Aerospace intends to bring its new multi-functional SpaceChiller thermoelectric aircraft cooling system to the business aviation market.

Collins To Bring SpaceChiller to Bizav Cabins

Chad Trautvetter

NBAA’s Tax Committee and regulatory issues advisory group have jointly created a new, members-only resource on exporting aircraft from the U.S.

NBAA Creates Guidelines for Exporting Aircraft from U.S.

Starspeed will assume the operations of Penzance Helicopters to provide service to the Isles of Scilly.

Starspeed To Operate Penzance Helicopters

Lygg has launched a transportation app and platform for travel within Europe with an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions.

Lygg Launches 'Door-to-door' Charter App in Europe

Gregory Polek

Under what it calls its Net Zero Roadmap, Farnborough Airport has committed to neutralizing controllable carbon emissions by 2030.

Farnborough Airport Aims for Net-zero Emissions by 2030

Hanneke Weitering

Execujet Haite and Metrojet have announced their joint acquisition of Funian Aviation, a deal that is expected to be completed in July.

Execujet Haite and Metrojet Acquiring Funian Aviation

Southern Sky Aviation has signed a 30-year lease agreement to develop an FBO at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City.

Southern Sky Aviation Lands FBO Deal at NW Florida Field

In-flight caterer Air Culinaire promises increasing quality for customers as it expands to a larger facility near New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport.

Air Culinaire Moves to Larger Teterboro Facility

Kate Sarsfield

Online charter marketplace Victor has joined forces with sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste to bolster the uptake of renewable fuels.

Victor Adds Neste SAF Option for Air Charter Bookings

The UN’s aviation arm resolves to call on Russia to end its infractions of the Chicago Convention.

ICAO Calls on Russia to Cease Dual Aircraft Registration

The U.S. Army currently operates a fleet of 2,100 Black Hawks and intends to continue flying them for another 30 years. 

U.S. Orders More Sikorsky Black Hawks

During the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Nordam and its consultancy partner Teague were presented with a Crystal Cabin Award for Best Cabin Concept.

Nordam’s Elevate Concept Receives Crystal Cabin Award

Peregrine has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for an exterior lighting upgrade for Beechcraft Premier I/IA twinjets.

FAA STCs LED Lighting Upgrade for Premier I/IA

Metrojet Engineering Clark has recently renewed its FAA Part 145 approval to perform maintenance on large-cabin Gulfstream and Bombardier jets.

Metrojet's Philippines MRO Gets Renewal Nod from FAA

The company's facility at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport will offer a wider array of Garmin's avionics systems, including complete flight deck retrofit packages.

Elliott's Atlanta MRO Becomes Authorized Garmin Dealer

The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas. 

FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs

Approval for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) allows a company to support an aircraft through its complete lifecycle.

Heli-One's Poland MRO Facility Gets CAMO Clearance

In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, six general aviation groups ask for a meeting to discuss solutions to air traffic disruptions.

Genav Groups Urge DOT To Address Airspace Congestion

Sikorsky's entry in the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program moves closer to first flight. 

Sikorsky Raider X Now 90 Percent Complete

The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.

Feds To Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs

Take a Tour of the Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin with Its Industrial Designer

World Fuel Services is now an authorized distributor of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

World Fuel Brings Neste MY SAF to Paris Le Bourget

Wheels Up is partnering with car rental firm Hertz to offer electric vehicles to its customers. 

Wheels Up and Hertz Partner To Offer Electric Cars

Trade group ADS is concerned that the UK government's breach of its Brexit trade agreement with the European Union could expose its members to new risks.

Brexit Trade Row Puts UK Aerospace Sector Under Pressure

The Cypriot National Guard has ordered six militarized H145s from Airbus Helicopters.

Cyprus Takes Six Airbus H145 Helicopters

Summit Aviation began its 8th Annual Cancer Survivor Flight Camp on June 27 in Montana.

Summit Aviation Hosts Cancer Survivor Flight Camp

NATA has launched the NATA Career Center, a “comprehensive resource for [aviation] industry recruitment and career development.”

NATA Launches Career Center for Aviation Industry

NBAA has secured a limited exemption for certain association members from the FAA requirement to begin reporting pilot records to an electronic database.

NBAA Members Get Pilot Records Deadline Extension

The aviation insurance market in the U.S. has been relatively stable in the first half, says Aviation Specialty Insurance president Matt Drummelsmith.

U.S. Aviation Insurance Market Stabilizes in First Half

Bombardier continues to pay down debt as workers win 18.5 percent pay raise. 

Bombardier Workers Ratify New Contract

The first Gulfstream G800—registered as N800G—completed its inaugural flight this morning, officially launching the flight-test program for the twinjet.

Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight

Munich Airport and Airbus are partnering to help cities and regions develop infrastructure to support advanced air mobility (AAM) services using eVTOLs.

Munich Airport, Airbus To Help Cities Start eVTOL Ops

Gordon Gilbert

The crash of an air-taxi Rockwell 690B was the only turbine airplane fatal accident last year in Canada, according to the TSB's annual report for 2021.

Canada Notes One Turbine Fatal Accident in 2021 Review

Chris Pocock

The pending F-35 contract is only one of several new procurements in progress in Germany as a result of increased tension in Europe.

ILA Berlin Show Highlights German Shift on Defense Buys

"Our value proposition is resonating," says Partners in Aviation president Mark Molloy.

Market Dynamics Provide Lift to Partners In Aviation

"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger is stepping down as the U.S. envoy to Montreal-based ICAO.

Sullenberger Abruptly Resigns as ICAO Ambassador

Kait Wilson

GE Announces Changes to GE Aviation Senior Leadership Team under its plan to separate GE into three independent companies—Aviation, Healthcare, and Energy.

GE Aviation Changes Senior Leadership Team

Curt Epstein

Gevo's latest round of stock issuance was aimed at helping the company stabilize its financing demands for its Net Zero-1 sustainable fuel project.

Gevo Strengthens SAF Project Funding

Daher’s latest-generation TBM turboprop single—the TBM 960—received FAA validation on Friday, with deliveries in the U.S. now pending.

Daher TBM 960 Gets FAA Nod, U.S. Deliveries Pending

Aerocare gives Complete Aviation Group a foothold in the business aircraft support sector.

Complete Aircraft Group Finalizes Aerocare Acquisition

The Mosquito uncrewed technology demonstrator will not be built as the money can be better spent elsewhere, says the UK defense ministry.

UK Cancels Mosquito Loyal Wingman Demonstrator Program

The new fighter aircraft for Spain will be fitted with ECRS Mk1 E-Scan radar, and will be based in the Canary Islands.

Spain Buys More Typhoons to Begin Hornet Replacement

Private hangar developer CloudNine has acquired Channel Islands Aviation, an FBO at Camarillo Airport.

Hangar Developers Buy California FBO

The median value of business jets continues to rise, but preowned transactions are mixed between aircraft size categories.

Business Jet Valuations Continue To Climb

Oriens Aviation is expanding its presence at London Biggin Hill to accommodate MRO operations on the Cirrus SR series.

Cirrus Names Oriens Aviation Authorized Service Center

NBAA is praising the formation of the bipartisan Congressional Advanced Air Mobility Caucus, which aims to educate members about this emerging technology.

NBAA Praises Establishment of Congressional AAM Caucus

Australia’s CASA is taking steps to address the lack of specific aircraft class ratings for single-pilot, less complex, multi-engine helicopters.

Australia To Adopt Multi-Engine Helo Class Rating

Sheryl Barden

While it's an employee's market, pilots should consult their own personal values before pushing employers beyond realistic thresholds.

AINsight: Marathon or Sprint?

HAI and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council have partnered with PlaneNoise and the FAA for noise abatement solutions in the Washington, D.C. region. 

Helo Groups Launch Noise-complaint Reporting in D.C.

An Airbus H225 earlier this month performed the first-ever helicopter flight using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel in all of its engines.

Airbus Hails First 100% SAF-powered Helicopter Flight

Signature Aviation has signed a deal to bring private aviation-level services to airline customers at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Signature Aviation Deal Raises Service Bar at ATL

A new FAA notice clarifies recently revised inspection guidance for Part 135 and other commercial operators that use continuous airworthiness maintenance.

FAA Clarifies Continued Airworthiness Inspection Provisions

Paramount Business Jets topped $35 million in sales in 2021 and is projecting its revenue to reach $70 million by 2025.

Charter Broker Paramount Aims To Double Revenue by 2025

Modern Aviation has completed a major expansion and refurbishment of its Seattle FBO.

Modern Aviation Wraps Development Project on Seattle FBO

The extension means the training agreement between Honda Aircraft and Flight Safety International will last through 2047.

FlightSafety, Honda Aircraft Extend Training Agreement

SAF transported via the Colonial Pipeline has reached a New York City airport for the first time.

New York Area Receives First Pipeline SAF Delivery

Divergent views of hydrogen’s immediate potential have Boeing and Airbus at odds once again.  

Boeing Preaches Pragmatism in Setting Sustainability Priorities

StandardAero inducts 1,000th Honeywell HTF7000-series turbofan.

StandardAero Marks Honeywell Engine Milestone

Through the agreement with Honeywell, C&L Aviation Group will offer sales, installation, and repair of Honeywell avionics.

Honeywell Appoints C&L Aviation as Channel Partner

The partnership with Aerofoil is intended to speed up the approval process for Web Manuals users needing compliant minimum equipment lists.

Web Manuals Partners with Aerofoil on MELs

Air ambulances equipped with Skytrac can transmit patient data via satellite or cell in real-time and live-stream video to remote physicians.

Skytrac Transmits Real-time EMS Patient Data

Cathy Buyck

Strong post-Covid demand combined with delays in aircraft deliveries will result in a much healthier airline industry, said Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr.

Lufhansa Group CEO Sees Strengthening Yield Environment 

Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.

Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters

Yingling has been named as a dealer and authorized installation center for ThrustSense Autothrottle for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 models.

Yingling Named IS&S ThrustSense Installation Center

Metal Master readies second production-conforming Flaris LAR-1 personal jet for flight testing.

Metal Master Preps To Fly 2nd Flaris LAR-1 Test Aircraft

Speaking at NBAA's White Plains Regional Forum on Wednesday, association president and CEO Ed Bolen discussed the continuing surge in bizav usage.

Bizav Stronger Than Ever, Bolen Says at NBAA Forum

Rolls-Royce is developing new-generation turbogenerator technology that will be the basis for small engines to power hybrid-electric aircraft.

Rolls-Royce Launches New Turbogenerators for Hybrid Aircraft

China recently issued its latest five-year plan for general aviation, which aims to provide a “strong legal guarantee” for advancing civil aviation.

China Updates Five-year General Aviation Plan

Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

Airbus sees the European Union's "Fit for 55" policy as a “mixed bag” of some positive and not so positive measure aimed at decarbonizing air transport. 

Airbus CEO Doubts Prospects for a Future Very Large Aircraft 

The expansion of the MRO and FBO is driven in part by growth in Embraer's business jet unit.

Embraer Doubles Footprint of Sorocaba MRO

The Gulfstream G700 has been awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for excellence in cabin design under the private jet design category.

Gulfstream G700 Wins IY&AA Design Award

None of the five fatal fatal accidents in the country last year involved commercial or turbine general aviation aircraft.

UK Reports No Commercial Aviation Fatal Mishaps in 2021

Included in Elite Jets' new hires are six first officers and one captain.

Elite Jets Adds More Staff as Charter Demand Rises

IADA is accepting applications for scholarships now through Sept. 1, from undergraduate and graduate students who plan pursue business aviation careers.

IADA Opens Scholarship Applications

VistaJet is adding seven more Global 7500s by year-end, which will bring that fleet to 17 aircraft, and is eyeing the 8,000-nm Global 8000 as a stablemate.

VistaJet Swells Global 7500 Fleet, Eyes 8000 Stablemate

How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities

Kenneth Swartz

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada held a celebration at Toronto Downsview Airport, its home of 93 years, before moving its offices to nearby Pearson Airport.

De Havilland Aircraft Departs Downsview Airport

Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.

Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars

Airlines are seeing a strong uptick in demand and expect to return to profit in 2023 though the re-start is causing disruptions in Europe and North America

IATA Upbeat on Recovery, Forecasts Return to Profit in 2023

Installation of Viasat's Ka-band for Falcon 7X and 8X is available at Dassault-owned service centers.

FAA Approves Viasat Ka-band for Falcon 7X, 8X

Universal Weather and Aviation is the first trip support provider to be accepted into the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Reimbursable Services Program.

Universal Weather & Aviation Joins Customs Request Program

Iconic international events in Italy and France spur bizav traffic to new heights.

Major European Events Attract Big Bizav Traffic

The delivery of F-16 Block 70s will significantly improve the RJAF’s capability, although the numbers are half of what was originally expected.

Jordan Buys AESA-equipped F-16 Fighters

Tamarack Aerospace hopes to complete certification of its King Air 350 Performance Smartwing in the next 1 1/2 to 2 years.

Tamarack Completes King Air 350 Winglet Flight Eval

Kerry Lynch

NBAA recognized Rep. DeFazio, the chair of the House T&I Committee who is retiring, for his leadership in aviation issues.

NBAA Honors Rep. DeFazio with American Spirit Award

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