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Leadership: Flight Departments Strive To Strategize

Running a modern flight department is a huge challenge for aviation department leaders.
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Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2015

Professionalism and managing distractions topped the agenda.
Aircraft

New Business Jets 2015

Today's business jet buyers want long-range, large-cabin aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Full Anti-icing Gear Coming Soon on AW189

Certification of the full icing protection system is anticipated by the middle of next year.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Piper PA-46 M500

Upgrades put the focus on safety.
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Dayton is Ground Zero on The Aviation Trail

A visit to some of the sights on The Aviation Trail in Ohio highlighted many facets of early aviation history.
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Part 135 Operator Stages Heroic Hurricane Response

Feeling a need to support its area of operations, Florida-based Tropic Ocean Airways dedicated itself to the cause.
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Rotorcraft

Garrison Bowing Out of Bell Helicopter

Garrison led Bell through an overall rejuvenation of the helicopter manufacturer’s culture and a period of dynamic and dramatic transformation.
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Rotorcraft

Blade Is the New (Uber) Black

Blade's Bounce service operates short hops from NYC heliports to area airports.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UK Conducts First Large Drone Flight in Unrestricted Airspace

The Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft flew for three and a half hours over Wales, including for one hour within non-segregated airspace.
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FBOs

FBO Chains Form Strategic Alliance in Germany

Jet Aviation and Kurz Aviation Services have agreed to work together to better serve their customers throughout the European country.

Gulfstream Expansion Spurs Production Evolution

More than a decade of expansion and nearly $1 billion investment, Gulfstream has prepared for production of five models in Savannah.
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On Air Dining Opens Halal Kitchen at London Stansted

Company said the investment in the Halal kitchen is a response to an increase in requests from an expanding Middle Eastern customer base.
Safety

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.
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Safety

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.
Aircraft

Indian Air Force Discusses Future Combat Aircraft–Again

The saga of failed procurements and indigenous aircraft development continues.
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Aircraft

One Year Later, Gulfstream G500 Program is Flying High

Gulfstream Aerospace’s flight-test campaign for its G500 program has surpassed more than 100 hours over more than 45 missions.
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ATC

No End In Sight To VIP TFRs

The practice of imposing airspace restrictions for major security events will only get worse during the election season.
Aircraft

Embraer's Bizjet Shipments Double in the Third Quarter

Deliveries overall see up 50 percent in third quarter with gains in both Executive Jets and Commercial Aviation.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Is IS-BAO Worth the Paper It’s Printed On?

Pieces of paper won’t prevent an accident, but a safety culture backed by documentation that is believed in and adhered to will go a long way.
Airlines

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.
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Safety

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.
Avionics

Spirit Issued Fans STC for Challenger 604

The STC also covers ADS-C and CPDLC.
Aircraft

Spirit Offers Cost-Saving C-130H Upgrade

MRO eyes unfulfilled U.S. requirement. Meanwhile, Israel’s own C-130H upgrade takes to the air
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ATC

Controllers Union Raises Alarm on ATC Staffing, Seeks Hearing

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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Regulations and Government

EASA in Consultations over Medical Privacy Policy

Agency chief Ky laments lack of common legislation in Europe
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Biz 4G Connectivity Coming To Bizav Early 2017

The new Gogo Biz service is more than three times faster than the existing Gogo air-to-ground network for business aviation.
Airports

Utah Ski Gateway Reopens after Runway Rebuild

Skypark Airport received a new runway and lighting system in a $ 1.3 million project completed without FAA funding.
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Aircraft

Pratt Canada Joins 328Jet Upgrade Program

Signs MoU to supply PW306Bs to Turkey's TRJet
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Safety

NTSB LOC Forum Spotlights Culture, Training Issues

GA has not seen same safety improvements as commercial airline industry, with LOC the accident statistics, NTSB said.