The Weekly of Business Aviation

Production work is underway for Bombardier’s new Global 7000 and 8000 program, as the Montreal-based manufacturer progresses toward entry into service of the aircraft in the 2016-2017 time frame.

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending FAA work with the agricultural aviation community to improve obstacle avoidance, training

Production work is underway for Bombardier’s new Global 7000 and 8000 program, as the Montreal-based manufacturer progresses toward entry into service

The Senate on May 13 cleared the way for consideration of a so-called “tax-extenders” package that includes an extension of a research and development

While new business jet deliveries strengthened, pricing firmed and billings inched up in the first quarter, the used business aircraft market

Cargo operator Ameriflight is moving its headquarters from Burbank, Calif., where it has been based for 46 years, to Dallas/Fort Worth International

Satcom Direct and FlightSafety International are expanding their partnership to offer cabin communication training for flight crews and maintenance

A House panel has cleared a fiscal 2015 FAA budget that would be slightly below this year’s level and at least 95% funded by existing aviation excise

ALPHA AVIATION Model R2160 airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2014-0130; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-005-AD; Amendment 39-17847; AD 2014-09-12] – requires a

Elit’Avia earned its aircraft operator certificate (AOC) from Transport Malta. Elit’Avia is managing a Bombardier Global XRS and Challenger 605, along

The National Transportation Safety Board will focus on agricultural aircraft safety during an industry meeting May 13. The meeting will center on a

SyberJet took another step for-ward in returning the SJ30 aircraft to market with the groundbreaking of a new 30,000-sq.-ft. delivery center in Cedar

Robinson’s R66 light turbine helicopter has finally been awarded European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, almost four years after the

St. Kitts has opened a new private terminal with a YU Lounge at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. The YU Lounge services both private and

The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) wrapped up an “Asian Roadshow” focusing on business aviation safety, operations and future requirements for the Asia business aviation markets. The Roadshow involved events held in Shanghai, Jakarta, Singapore and Hong King. The workshops were designed to foster participation in safety initiatives as the industry grows at a rapid pace throughout the region. The workshop covered best industry practices, equipage requirements and future regulations.

Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets and FlightSafety International units each posted double-digit increases in the first quarter, as the fractional market

Business aviation advocates are hopeful that the IRS is moving forward on new guidance on taxing aircraft management fees, but are still awaiting firm

Cessna, which posted its first first-quarter profit in five years thanks to an uptick in deliveries of new models, is hoping to keep that momentum

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala has taken over the stake in Piaggio Aero held by Tata Limited, giving it a more than 98% holding of the Italian airframer and

ARNO FOREHAND was appointed general manager of Gulfstream Aerospace’s component repair facility in Lincoln, Calif. Forehand will oversee daily

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The U.K. Civil Aviation Authori-ty (CAA) is revising plans for two new rules governing offshore helicopter safety. In February, the regulator

May 12-14—ACI Europe’s Conference & Exhibition, Regional Airports, Madeira, Portugal, http://www.aci-europe-rac.com/ May 13-15—IATA Aviation Fuel

James Oberstar, former chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, died May 3 at age 79 at his home in

Monarch Air is leasing a portion of its 53,750-sq.-ft. hangar and office facility at McKinney National Airport (TKI) to expand its aircraft