Matt Thurber

Upcoming changes to U.S. tax law could affect how aircraft owners account for depreciation and expensive repairs.

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 remains on track for certification next year.

The FAA still offers a way for operators to request that their aircraft be blocked from flight-tracking websites.

Garmin and Aircell again top the list of avionics manufacturer rankings in AIN’s Avionics Product Support Survey.

The FAA’s policy of placing Letter of Authorization approvals on the bottom of its priority pile is fueling frustration among bizav operators.

Hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts celebrated the wonders of aviation at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show.

Garmin remains tops for avionics, Aircell leads for cabin electronics

The European Commission’s adoption of a rule delaying the implementation mandate for ADS-B OUT equipment is expected in September.

There currently is no physical means to block reception of mode-S transponder or ADS-B signals by a simple receiver.

Aircraft flying in European airspace have until June 7, 2020, to meet the ADS-B out mandate for retrofits to older aircraft.

The FAA’s interpretation is that flight-sharing websites are holding out transportation services, something that private operators cannot do.

Diverse issues are shaping the business aviation maintenance industry.

Company stopped selling fractional shares in new aircraft and ceased renewals for current fractional-share customers in February 2012.

One operator has been waiting five months for an LOA after a Falcon changed ownership in April.

Membership airline Surf Air plans to grow much larger with new funding and an order for up to 65 PC-12 NGs.

NetJets China has completed the fourth phase in the process to receive its Chinese air operator certificate.

A presentation at the Black Hat USA 2014 conference points out security vulnerabilities in some satcom systems.

Honda’s first production HondaJet flies, Flaris moves its maiden flight back and Evektor receives new funding for the EV-55.

The jet card pioneer has 4,000 jet cardholders and sold 32,000 charter hours last year.

The AirPooler ride-sharing system is waiting for FAA input before re-opening its service to passengers who want to share expenses on GA flights.

Single-lever power controls are a prominent feature in the G90XT’s new Garmin G1000-based flight deck.

The process was easy for one provider and customer.

The company sees its products as one hub for customers’ ADS-B installations.

A new anti-icing tool from training provider Leading Edge Deicing Specialists equips operators to apply their own anti-icing fluid.

NBAA, AOPA, airport businesses and aircraft owners and operators are asking the FAA to help keep Santa Monica Airport open.

Acquisition of ProFlight is “an important next step as we build our business aviation pilot training capabilities.”

Some surprises are in store in the 2014 AIN Product Support Survey, Part 1 Aircraft.