Content Archive: March 2018

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 100% Depreciation and Aircraft Personal Use

A business or taxpayer can take bonus depreciation deductions if the owner uses the aircraft in its trade or business or for production of income.
Airlines

Chinese Airlines Look Overseas Amid Traffic Slowdown

Growth of high-speed rail network prompts shift in airline priorities
Aircraft

New Aerion Exec To Guide Mach 1.4 AS2 To Finish Line

In his new role, Tom Vice will be responsible for all aspects of Aerion’s AS2 design, development, certification, and customer delivery.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Groups Praise Mx Workforce Development Bill

Would allocate $5 million per year, from 2019 to 2023, for grants to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers.
Aircraft

Advent Unveils Electric Power Brakes Concept

Manufacturers of new aircraft are the target market for ePBS, the new electric power brake system developed by Advent Aircraft Systems.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Willis Towers Launches Cyber Insurance for Genav Firms

Product is a tailored and specific solution for general aviation companies to fill potential cyber coverage gaps due to the changing risk landscape.
Aircraft

Embraer Plans for Drop in E-Jet Deliveries in 2018

Company expects to reduce production to between 85 and 95 due to E2 transition

Bizav Flying in U.S., Canada Continues Climb

Activity has steadily increased over the past three Februarys, climbing from approximately 212,000 flights in January 2015 to 237,000 last month.
Avionics

Garmin Flies First Citation XLS Retrofitted with G5000

According to Garmin, the G5000 retrofit for the Excel/XLS will provide a weight savings of about 150 pounds.
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Embraer Foresees Flat Business Jet Market in 2018

Its business jet shipment estimates for 2018 exactly mirror those it gave for last year: 70 to 80 light jets and 35 to 45 large jets.