Content Archive: March 2016
Cabin Interior and Electronics
EASA Proposes Rule for Bizjet Cabin Interiors
Proposal would add to CS-25 a new appendix for “low-occupancy airplanes,” the EASA’s generic terminology for business jets.
Accidents
NTSB Investigating NetJets Phenom 300 Incident
Twinjet sustained “minor damage to the wing leading edges” after colliding with runway lights during its landing roll on snow-contaminated runway.
Aircraft
Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Rips Through the Skies of Singapore
Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Rips Through the Skies of Singapore
Argus: North America Bizav Flying ‘Leaps’ in February
Business aviation flight activity in North America climbed by 6.9 percent year-over-year; excluding Leap Day, it was up 3.3 percent.
Airlines
A4A: U.S. Airlines Realized $23 Billion in Net Profit Last Year
While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.
Charter & Fractional
All-you-can-fly Club Beacon Comes Crashing Down
After starting service last summer, Beacon ceased operations at the end of January.
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon Sales Sluggish as BRIC Economies Lag
Falcon 8X on time for mid-year certification. Almost-three-year delay confirmed for Falcon 5X.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Continues To Decline
The latest index, measuring changes in market conditions, has returned to levels tracked in 2008 and 2009.
Accidents
Royal Jet BBJ Slightly Damaged in Abu Dhabi Tempest
CEO says light planes destroyed but BBJ "undamaged."
