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Maintenance and Modifications

Lord Earns FAA PMA For Bell Driveshaft Boot

According to the company, use of the part will save 35 percent off the cost of the original part and reduce aircraft downtime.
FBOs

What Does the Future Hold for the World’s Largest FBO Operator?

What Does the Future Hold for the World’s Largest FBO Operator?
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Pitches TH-119 for Navy Trainer

The helicopter would be made in Philadelphia.
Accidents

Pilot Error Deemed Likely Cause of Near Disaster at SFO

NTSB says crew didn’t know of runway closure as they tried to land on taxiway
Regulations and Government

SAFO Published on Fluorescent Cabin Light Fixtures

The agency is responding to incidents of cabin smoke and reports of overheating.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant's CARE Portal Gets New Look

The new site will reflect the range of products and services that have added since CARE was established in 2010.
Regulations and Government

Australia Delays New Fuel Requirement Rules

The rule changes align Australia's standards with U.S. standards and ICAO recommendations.
Aircraft

F-35s Temporarily Grounded After First Crash; First Fleet F-35C Delivered

The Pentagon has issued a temporary grounding order for all F-35s as mishap investigators suspect a faulty fuel tube caused the recent F-35B crash
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FBOs

Florida Panhandle FBOs Rebound after Michael's Wrath

Aircraft heading into the region should contact their FBO to get the most up-to-date operational information.
FBOs

New FBO Terminal 'Lands' at Florida Airport

The unique terminal was designed to resemble an F4U Corsair, which flew from Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, back when it was a WWII training base.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. DOJ: Chinese Spy Targeted GE, Other Aviation Firms

Used "Academic" Seminars As Bait

Europe Flights Reach High Mark in September

The 4 percent year-over-year increase in September was ahead of the year-to-date pace.
Airlines

UK Authorities Review IAG Joint Venture with AA, Finnair

Investigation prompted by Brexit
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Hurricane, Slow Labor Day Drag Down U.S. Bizav Flying

Despite the dismal results, fractional flying actually managed to stay in positive territory last month.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Brings Showroom, Sales Center to Manhattan

Fitted with a nearly 20-foot “power wall,” the center provides digital design and cabin layout selection capabilities.
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India Places $5 Billion Order for S-400 Triumf

India becomes the latest nation to acquire the S-400 (SA-21 "Growler") surface-to-air missile, but could face a CAATSA response from the U.S.
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Western Finishes 100th Falcon C-Check

Western Aircraft has completed its 100th C-Inspection on a Dassault Falcon.
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Duncan Offers Special Pricing for CJ3 Upgrades

Duncan is offering a special pricing program for customers who sign up before year-end.
Airports

New CBP Facility at Chicago Airport Welcomes First Flight

Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport can now handle direct international private aircraft flights through its dedicated customs facility.
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AviationManuals Adds Risk Assessment Module

A new module from AviationManuals has been added to its ARC SMS software.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Optimistic for Future

Textron Aviation's newest airplanes, the Denali and SkyCourier, are speeding toward completion and first flights.
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Fuel

Fuelerlinx Adds Fuel Payment Functionality

The fuel pricing software provider has partnered with one of the world's largest fully-integrated merchant acquirers and payment processors.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Seeks To Defragment Bizav Lift Industry

"Our mission is to provide customer-centric solutions for every segment of business aviation," said company chief Thomas Flohr.

Frasca To Provide TH-57 FSTDs to Navy

Frasca has been selected as a subcontractor for the Navy TH-57 Aircrew Training Services Contract.
Fuel

P&WC Commercializing Bizav Oil-analysis Service

P&WC’s oil-analysis prognostic maintenance service for business aircraft is now in use with 800 operators, for more than 8,000 engines.
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Airlines

Narita Opens Its Arms to Business Aviation

Traffic is on the rise, the airport is preparing for Olympics traffic.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Spotlights New North American Division

Austrian VIP interiors provider is showcasing its veneers, refurbishment and cabin interior production services available from its Montreal facility.
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Avionics

C&L Touts Three New ADS-B Install Options

Bangor-based MRO offers about-to-be-certified solution in a kit, or via installations at its facility or performed at the customer’s location of choice .
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Jet Center Finishes First ADS-B upgrade on Learjet 55

STC-solutions using Garmin and Apple products are breathing new life into some workhorse airplanes.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Seacoast National Touts Benefits of Small Financing Firm

With a 90-year history, Seacoast National Bank’s aviation finance division stakes out its own territory.