Certification Further Opens The European Market For The Light Jet Manufacturer

EASA has awarded type certification for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. "This is a significant event for ONE Aviation and the global future of the Eclipse," said Alan Klapmeier, ONE Aviation's CEO.

Bombardier WAVE Will Be Available On New Aircraft And Via Retrofit In 2016

Bombardier Business Aircraft today announced that testing and validation for the fastest worldwide high-speed in-flight Internet connectivity and productivity solution in business aviation is nearing completion following multiple successful tests aboard its Global aircraft experimental test bed.

FlexFoil Variable Geometry Control Surface Recently Test Flown On Gulfstream Bizjet

Seattle, Washington based Aviation Partners, Inc. is in the final stages of forming a JV with FlexSys, Inc. of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The new company, Aviation Partners FlexSys (APF), is being founded to commercialize the patented ‘wing morphing’ technology which FlexSys, Inc. has been working on since its formation in 2000. FlexSys’ FlexFoil variable geometry control surface mechanisms were recently test flown on a Gulfstream business jet.

Introduces A Tailored Support Package For Part 135 Operators

Responding to the increasing use of Daher’s TBM very fast aircraft family in passenger charter operations worldwide, an adapted package of support services is now being offered by the aircraft manufacturer specifically for these users.

Dr. Tony Kern Award Will Honor Those Who Embody Professionalism

The NBAA has announced the creation of the  Dr. Tony Kern Aviation Professionalism Award, which recognizes those in business aviation who embody the concept of professionalism. The announcement was made at the Single Pilot Safety Standdown, held prior to the opening of NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, which runs through November 19 in Las Vegas, NV.

Certification Testing Will Follow For Elliptical Wingtip Devices

Wichita, Kansas-based Winglet Technology has begun fabrication of the first production Citation Sovereign winglet to support certification flight testing.  With the delivery of the first elliptical production winglet, Winglet Technology is positioned to start certification flight testing and wing structural testing in March of 2016. 

Clay Lacy Authorized To Install Only FANS Over Iridium Device To Meet FAA TSO C159a Requirements On On Challenger 601 Aircraft

The FAA has granted an STC to Clay Lacy Aviation has obtained an STC for TrueNorth's Simphon? FANS-1/A Data Link UnitPlus as part of a flight deck system on a Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft. The STC meets worldwide mandates while improving safety, lowering operating costs and reducing flight times.

Top North American And International Dealers Are Recognized At NBAA2015

Universal Avionics is pleased to announce Field Aviation as its 2015 Top Dealer North America, and Scandinavian Avionics A/S as its 2015 Top Dealer International.

Company Employs About 40,000 Worldwide

Citing "slow global economic growth," Honeywell will require about 25 percent of its workforce to take five unpaid days of leave between November 23 and December 27.

Comes On The Heels Of A Major Announcement At NBAA

The impressive array of donated auction items for the annual NBAA/CAN Soiree -- An Evening With Angels-- has received another boost today, as Sandel Avionics has announced that they are donating their very first Sandel Avilon - a retrofit flight deck serving King Air 200 owners – to be included in the Live Auction at the NBAA/CAN Soiree on Wednesday night at the National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2015). 

Manaus Aerotaxi Participacoes Selected As FESC

Following an announcement earlier this year welcoming Manaus Aerotaxi Participacoes (MAP) to the Twin Otter Series 400 sales representative network, Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has now selected MAP as a Factory Endorsed Service Center (FESC) for the Twin Otter aircraft in Brazil.

ForeFlight Mobile Application Coming To Gogo's ATG 1000 Customers

Gogo and ForeFlight have partnered to make the ForeFlight Mobile application available to customers using Gogo's ATG 1000 in-flight connectivity system beginning in December 2015.

Two-Place Variant Of The Four-Seat Aircraft Designed For Training Purposes

Robinson Helicopter Company plans to debut the R44 Cadet, a two-place R44, in the first quarter of 2016. While suitable for a wide variety of utilitarian applications, Robinson developed the Cadet with the training market in mind.

Forecasts Global Demand For 9,100 New Business Jets By 2025

Embraer Executive Jets on Monday released its 10-year market outlook for business aviation at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. The Company forecasts a global demand of 9,100 new business jets, worth $259 billion.

True Blue Power Lithium-ion Batteries Enter Commercial / Air Transport Service on R1 Airlines, Bombardier Dash 8 Series Aircraft R1 Airlines, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has become the first commercial operator to utilize an aircraft equipped with True Blue Power lithium-ion main aircraft batteries in revenue service. The on-demand charter service, which is an Avmax managed company, installed the battery on a Bombardier Dash 8 after True Blue Power and Avmax received a Part 25 STC from TCCA for installation of the True Blue Power TB44 lithium-ion battery on Bombardier DHC-8 100/200/300 series aircraft. True Blue Power and Avmax have applied for U.S. FAA bilateral acceptance of the same STC for use on U.S.-based aircraft....

Honda Aircraft Company Concluding Function And Reliability Testing

Honda Aircraft Company announced Tuesday that it has completed all function and reliability (F&R) test conditions and is concluding F&R flights for the HondaJet. The announcement was part of a program update shared at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition.

Organization Expresses Its Views Related To FAA Reauthorization Legislation

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association sent a letter to Congress expressing their concerns and suggestions as it relates to FAA Reauthorization legislation. The letter addresses the issues of economic impact, safety, and the subject of unmanned aircraft sharing the national airspace system.

Initial Flight Of The Airplane Lasted 82 Minutes

The second PC-24 prototype (P02) took off from Buochs Airport Monday morning on its maiden flight. The "Super Versatile Jet" with call sign HB-VXB flew across Central Switzerland for a total of 82 minutes. Pilatus says this first flight by P02 marks another major step forward in the Pilatus PC-24 development program.

Revolutionary New Airplane Will Slash Trip Times For Intercontinental Travel

Aerion Corp. and Flexjet LLC have announced that Flexjet has placed a firm order for 20 of Aerion's AS2 aircraft, which will be the first commercially available supersonic business jet. Flexjet becomes the inaugural fleet purchaser of the AS2.

Challenger 650 Set To Enter Into Service With With The Fractional Company

Bombardier and NetJets noted Monday the imminent entry-into-service of the new Challenger 650 aircraft. The custom-built Signature Series Challenger 650 business jet will also mark Bombardier's 1,000th Challenger 600 series aircraft to enter into service.