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Charter & Fractional

Automation Helpful in Flight Ops but Needs Improvement

Panelists said during an EBACE Connect webinar that more needs to be done in digital automation to make their operations even more efficient.
Bernhard Fragner and Robert Fisch
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Connected Aircraft Transforming Industry, Leaders Say

The capability of connecting to aircraft is now widely available, boosting operations and maintainability, leaders said during EBACE Connect.
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Engines

P&W Launches Carbon Offset Program for Bizjets

Pratt & Whitney has launched a carbon offset service for operators of P&W-powered business jets with engines enrolled in its ESP maintenance plan.
FBOs

Russia’s Vnukovo-3 Aspires to Retain Role as a Leading FBO

The ongoing recovery of the country's business aviation sector boosts Vnukovo-3, Russia's largest FBO.
Airports

Brexit Fallout Impacts LPV Approaches at UK Airports

Starting June 25, LPV approaches at UK airports will be removed following the cessation on that date of the UK’s participation in EGNOS.
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Engines

Dallas Airmotive Brazil Ops Expands PW500 Mx Options

Dallas Airmotive's regional turbine center in Brazil can now perform hot section inspections on Pratt & Whitney PW500 family engines.
Rotorcraft

Insurer Seeks Removal from Bryant Crash Lawsuit

OC Helicopter insurer Endurance claims $10 million policy does not cover rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Earns JCAB Approval

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 medium twin has been granted type certification by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau.
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Airlines

IATA Applauds Opening Borders to Vaccinated Travelers

Germany becomes one of the latest countries to relax quarantine mandates, drawing praise from IATA.
Accidents

NTSB: Wrong Rudder Input Led To King Air Fatal Crash

The NTSB said the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following reduced thrust in the left engine on takeoff resulted in a fatal King Air crash.
Safety

Shell Becomes IBAC’s First European PS3 Enrollee

IBAC Expands New IS-BAO Program to Europe.
Sustainability and Environment

Scientists Leave No Stone Unturned in Bid for Sustainability

The EBACE Connect webinar heard how Airbus scientists are looking at options such as microbes and enzymes as ways to develop new aviation fuels.
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Regulations and Government

Europe's Reg Framework Enables Innovation, but Capacity Needed

An EBACE Connect panel discussion suggests an existing regulatory framework allows for aviation innovation, but capacity is a concern.
Aircraft

DALaviation Named First CJ4 Gen2 Customer in Europe

DALaviation Switzerland will add the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 to its CJ2+ and CJ1 fleet.
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Aircraft

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation
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Rotorcraft

Ruggedness, Reliability Keep Russian VIP helicopters in Vogue

The Mi-8/17 series helicopters remain in widespread use worldwide.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Collaboration To Enhance Parts Dispatch

Bombardier's collaboration with Sterling Global Aviation gives it access to aircraft on five continents for parts dispatch.
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Aircraft

IADA Dealers Report Strong April Rebound in Sales

Encouraged by recenpre-owned business aircraft sales, the International Aircraft Dealers Association commits to exhibiting at this year's NBAA-BACE.
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Aircraft

EASA, UK CAA Agree on Certification Procedures

The Technical Implementation Procedures upon which the UK CAA and EASA agreed provide a basis for collaboration.
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Sustainability and Environment

Lindbergh Pushes Bizav's Environmental Leadership

Erik Lindbergh told EBACE Connect's audience to focus on what the industry can do today to reduce its carbon footprint while also backing new technology.
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Accidents

NTSB Preparing Preliminary Report on Denver Midair

Within the next 14 days, the NTSB is expected to publish a preliminary report on last week’s midair collision of a Cirrus SR22 and Metroliner.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mass. Bill To Impose $1k Landing Fee Won’t Fly

State senator that filed bill to impose a $1,000 landing fee on general aviation aircraft concedes it needs exemptions and would be mooted by federal laws.
Aircraft

Global Jet Capital: Bizjet Market Demonstrates Strength

A recovering global economy has led to bizav flight activity's best performance in a least a year, according to Global Jet Capital.
Aircraft

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Present to Bizav Crowd

Four companies developing electric aircraft told an EBACE Connect session how their technology could transform business aviation.
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Safety

GPS Interference Testing Remains Problematic

Industry experts tackled the tough subject of GPS interference events and how regulators and the DoD are addressing this issue.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Experts Weigh In on Post-Covid Market

As the Covid pandemic begins to fade, new customers have been drawn to private aviation, particularly charter.
Aircraft

Bombardier Lays Out Plans To Build on Global 7500 EPD

Bombardier is planning to pursue EPDs for all its new aircraft and upgrades, stressing the importance of transparency and sustainability.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Calls on U.S. Congress To Act on Sustainability

Two-dozen aviation groups urged Congress to support a range of measures regarding SAF and other sustainability initiatives.
Charter & Fractional

TAC Creates Hangar Management Business with Acquisition

The Arnold Companies has expanded its footprint and business operations with the acquisition of Gemini Air Group's assets at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
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Avionics

Avidyne Helios FMS Receives TSO Approval

Avidyne now has FAA TSO approval for two new FMSs, the Atlas for fixed-wing aircraft and Helios for rotorcraft.
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