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Regulations and Government

Australia Publishes GA Safety Briefing Bulletin

The aim is to prepare passengers to act in the event of an emergency.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Airworthiness Standards for VTOL Aircraft

The standards would set special conditions for certification.
Aircraft

Airbus Lands New Launch Customer for the A330-800neo

Kuwait Airways signs agreement to buy eight examples
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Set for Steep Approach Approval

Approval will require an avionics and flight control software update, and release of the new code "is imminent," says Gulfstream.
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Aircraft

Aerion Unveils Stage 5 GE Affinity Engine for Supersonic AS2

GE's Affinity turbofan will be the highest-bypass supersonic engine ever developed.
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Regulations and Government

NATA, NBAA Welcome New FAA Guidance on Training

Draft advisory circular was the product of an industry and FAA working group.
Aircraft

NetJets Signs Deal For 175 Longitudes, 150 Hemispheres

The agreement would see NetJets as launch customer for Hemisphere.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Baker Offers Fireproof Bag for Li-ion Batteries on Helos

New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.
Aircraft

Boeing Delivers Russia’s First 737 Max 8

Globus Airlines to fly 11 of the 176-seat jets as S7 Airlines
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Aircraft

Embraer Introduces Ground Power Mode on Phenom 300

The new functionality enables operators to forego GPUs by running an engine on idle, to power cabin environmental, lighting and entertainment system use.
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Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation, FlightSafety Partner on Textron Training

TRU Simulation + Training and FlightSafety International will share resources for training Textron Aviation pilots and technicians.
Airlines

Europe Still Struggling with Traffic Delays as Congestion Soars

Ryanair ranks as largest user of European air space
Aircraft

Delta Extends Airbus Skywise Contract To Cover 400 Airliners

Airbus predicative maintenance system adds to efficiency of airline operations, aids in parts design
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Charter & Fractional

Argus Predicts Record Bump in New Year's Travel

Forecast activity from the Traqpak report shows traffic during Thanksgiving will be up, New Years could mark a record increase.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Standard Aero Inks TFE731 Support Deal

The Arizona-based MRO also announcec the company's first Innov8 Command and CAST CMS installation, underway on a Falcon 2000
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Regulations and Government

IBAC Flexes Business Aviation Support Efforts

Council of international business aviation associations is working to set agenda items for next fall's ICAO Assembly
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviaa Intros Dashboard during NBAA Debut

Group purchaser says idea is catching on as smaller operators can better compete with larger operators through lowering costs.
Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Power Outfits Alaska Operator

Ravn Alaska will upgrade its DHC-8 fleet to the True Blue Power TB44 advanced iithium-ion battery.
Engines

N1 Launches Ultimate Lift with First Customer

Directional Capital’s maintenance management company offers stand-in aircraft service for engine-related AOGs.
Avionics

Genesys Aerosystems Expanding in Part 25 Market

Autopilot and integrated flight deck manufacturer Genesys Aerosystems is expanding its Part 25 autopilot certifications.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Sees Strong Used Market Beyond U.S., Despite Economic Weakness

Emerging markets have been battered economically but OEM caution means used aircraft will remain popular, predicts leading broker.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sherwin-Williams Debuts New Coating and Color Selector Tools

New Skyscapes features resins with richer color and higher gloss retention, available for both exterior and interior application.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vision Systems Debuts Nuance V2 Dimmable Shading System

New technology also allows text and graphics to be displayed from within the window.
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Safety

VisionSafe Tackles Airborne Smoke and Fire

VisionSafe helps pilots deal with flight deck and cabin smoke issues, with products that pilots can use to save the aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Opens Perryville MRO Facility

Full-service former Sabreliner facility has more than 120,000 sq. ft. of space, modern paint facility, and growth plans.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Showcases Custom Aircraft Liveries

Photorealistic 3D technology on display lets clients see exactly how their unique aircraft paint design will look from every angle.
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Airports

Biggin Hill Records Robust Growth

Biggin is the closest dedicated business aviation airport to central London, with helicopter shuttles to Battersea Heliport.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Sees Movements Soar

London area bizav-only airport is on course to break its movement record this year but still has lots of capacity.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

First MAGnificent Bell 505 in Orlando

Mecaer hands over premier VIP-interiored Jet Ranger to undisclosed Brazilian buyer, and it’s available for viewing by interested parties at NBAA.
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Aircraft

Embraer Moves Ahead with Praetor Program

Embraer introduced two new models, the Praetor 500 and 600, at this year's NBAA convention.
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