Content Archive: January 2019

FBOs

FBO Profile: Summit Aviation (VBT)

Not every FBO can offer paddleboards and kayaks from its own dock, but this Ozarks backcountry gateway can.
Regulations and Government

Rinaldi: Shutdown Presents Funding Reform Opportunity

The uncommitted balance of aviation trust fund is over $6.5 billion and is on pace to be funded at $20 billion a year by 2020.
FBOs

Signature's Italy FBOs Earn Country's FIrst IS-BAH Registration

The four locations, two in Milan, along with Rome and Venice, earned the first rating in IBAC's safety managemet system-based program.
Charter & Fractional

After 2018 Growth, XOJet Eyes Expansion Under New Owner

The company saw increases in revenues, fleet, and membership in 2018.

Rittenhouse Receives NBAA S&D Leadership Award

Rittenhouse's volunteer activities include service on S&D committee and as 2004 conference chair.
Aircraft

G500 Deliveries Put Gulfstream Over the Top in 2018

Gulfstream delivered 121 business jets last year, one more than in 2017, with the mix favoring large-cabin jets, at 92, up two from a year earlier.
Maintenance and Modifications

Thailand Partners With Industry in MRO Training Pact

Airbus leads a group of four companies that aim to nearly double the country’s output of aviation technicians.
Aircraft

Boeing Dispatches Team to CFM to Speed 737 Recovery

Leap-1B supply deficit continues to hamper Max ramp-up effort.

Bolen Notes Labor Shortage Strategies at SDC

He described steps the industry and NBAA are taking to attract and maintain aviation talent in a tight labot market this morning.
Avionics

Garmin Now Shipping ADS-B GPS Source for Legacy 600/650

Garmin is now shipping its standalone GPS 3000 WAAS/SBAS position sensor that interfaces with existing avionics to help meet ADS-B Out requirements.