Content Archive: October 2014

Accidents

Year-to-date Bizav Safety Record a Mixed Bag

Business jet accident fatalities are up slightly, while those for turboprops declined in the first nine months of 2014.

Despite Ukraine Crisis, Bizav Flying Climbs in Europe

Business aircraft flights in Europe managed a 0.1-percent year-over-year gain in September, to 63,068 departures.
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Survey: Bizjets Used for Time Efficiency, Not Luxury

“Save time” was the number-one reason for using business aviation, followed by “ability to use airports that airlines don’t serve.”
Accidents

Socata Issues Operator Bulletin in Wake of TBM Crash

The letter, addressed to operators of the entire TBM fleet, reviews the TBM’s pressurization and emergency oxygen systems.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.
ATC

FAA’s NextGen Program Leader To Speak at NBAA Convention

This will be the first industry event at which Bolton provides a roadmap for further NextGen development.
Charter & Fractional

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.
Avionics

Garmin Angle of Attack Indicator for Genav Aircraft Is Now Being Shipped

System displays safety-enhancing AOA and audible alerts throughout critical phases of flight.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.
Avionics

Marshall Aerospace To Develop Fans 1/A+ Solution for Bombardier Challenger 604

The solution will be available as a Bombardier Service Bulletin.