Satcom Direct has confirmed its first high-speed Ka-band installation for Hongkong Jet, a subsidiary of Deer Jet, for a privately-owned Gulfstream G650ER.
Business aviation departures in Europe set a record in July with 94,002 flights, up 4% from a year ago, according to WingX Advance’s Business Aviation Monitor.
Having added new customer contracts and appointments to its management team, AJW Group achieved annual growth above 20% last year, its president and CEO says.
The FAA has rubber-stamped a one-year extension that permits U.S. repair stations with EASA certifications to inspect and OK parts that do not have certain EASA-required documentation.
A team of scientists has developed an algorithm that could allow UAVs to “herd” flocks of birds away from airports and lessen the risks of bird strikes.
Flytenow, in an August 8 blog, expressed puzzlement over AOPA’s opposition to the Aviation Empowerment Act, writing that: “AOPA is siding with business aviation industry lobbyists... ignoring the interests of their own members.”
UK UAV developer Blue Bear Systems Research is to work with Cranfield University to create a corridor through national airspace for BVLOS drone testing.
The Latin American Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition will debut of a number of new business aircraft to the Latin American market in São Paulo.
Over the next 10 years, the Latin American business aircraft in-service fleet is expected to contract, moving from 4,525 aircraft in 2018 to 3,765 in 2027.
Kaman Aerospace hopes a recently unveiled leasing deal for its K-Max helicopter with Rainier Heli International will help sell the heavy-lift helicopter.
The sale of avionics for business and general aviation rose 15.5% during the first six months of 2018 compared to a year ago, according to an industry report.
A second Bombardier Global 6000 business jet modified for electronic and signals-intelligence-gathering missions has made its first post-conversion flight.
