Content Archive: May 2016

Accidents

AIN Blog: Risky Business (Animals in Airplanes)

Were an unrestrained dog and two cats a factor in an aircraft accident?
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Safety

FSF Honors Doug Schwartz with Meritorious Service Award

Schwartz, a longtime NBAA board member, is a pioneer of crew resource management in business aviation.
Rotorcraft

Thai Navy Accepts Its First Two Airbus H145M Helicopters

A total of 17 of the lightweight multi-role H145 series are heading for Thailand
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Safety

FSF Study Recommends New Go-around SOPs

Study recommends making 300 feet, rather than 1,000 feet agl, the go-around height for unstable approaches.
Aircraft

Cirrus Flies First Production Vision Jet

The first production Cirrus Vision Jet will be used for proving the jet's type-rating training program.
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FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Black Canyon Jet Center

The purchase of Black Canyon Jet Center makes the 69th location in its U.S.-only network, and expands its Western footprint.
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Charter & Fractional

Indian Charter Group JetSmart Launches Online Booking

JetSmart has an agreement with 15 Indian operators to provide charter capacity.
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jetAviva Expands Aircraft Sales Reach with Acquisition

Light jet broker jetAviva acquired Kansas City-based aircraft sales firm Kansas Aircraft
Aircraft

GAMA: Business Jet and Turboprop Shipments Down in 1Q16

General aviation airplane deliveries in the first quarter dipped 3.7 percent from a year ago, while billings were down 9.5 percent.
Safety

Agostino Headlines GWBAA Safety Standdown

Agostino warns of inherent biases that come into play during stressful flight events.