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Airports

If You Build Airports, Will Airplanes Come?

New airports could drive growing business aviation activity in Brazil.
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Rotorcraft

VIP AW169 Lands at LABACE

Leonardo's medium-twin has proved a hit in Brazil. The utility helicopter isa being shown at LABACE in VIP configuration
Regulations and Government

Chicagoland Airport Inaugurates CBP Facility

Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport can now handle direct international private aircraft flights through its dedicated customs facility.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill

Capitol Hill last passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill in 2012.
Aircraft

Indian P-8 Controversy Threatens Follow-on Buy

India has acquired the P-8 Poseidon as a replacement for its Tupolev Tu-142 "bears'. Desires for a follow-on purchase are now under threat
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Security

Q400 Crash Spurs Lawmaker Call for Review of Security

Sen. Maria Cantwell said the crash exposed an issue with airport security protocols.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Soar 15.5% in First-half 2018

Of the more than $1.3 billion total, 57.5 percent came from the retrofit market.
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Rotorcraft

Helibras Turns 40

Brazil's helicopter manufacturer is celebrating four decades of building Airbus helicopters designs for the local market
FBOs

Lider Launches Charter, Aircraft Sales App

Brazilian business aviation service provider Lider serves Brazil business aviation in many different ways.
Aircraft

AVIC Harbin Sees Big Market for Y-12 in Brazil

The Chinese aircraft manufacturer's Y12 twin-turboprop could see a market for 220 aircraft in Brazil.
Aircraft

President Trump Signs Off on Blocking Turkey’s F-35s

The latest U.S. defense acquisition bill is now law, and temporarily bars the delivery of F-35s to Turkey as part of a deepening row with Ankara
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Airports

Website Aims To Connect Hangar Owners with Aircraft Operators

Through the use of Hangar Tonight, hangar keepers with unused space can list it in hopes of short-term rental.
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Engines

P&WC Reveals Latin American Bizav Market Expectation

The engine-maker expects to see annual aircraft deliveries double in the region by 2027.
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Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Adds Another Designated Maintenance Facility in Brazil

P&WC’s new designated maintenance facility partner Helipark is the third it has appointed in Brazil in the past 12 months.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Camp Introduces System Integration

The new improvements allow seamless flow of information between customer engine health monitoring and maintenance services.
FBOs

World Fuel Shows Off Air Elite FBOs

The company's network now includes 79 locations worldwide, including 10 in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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FBOs

Ross Expands California FBO Complex

The chain has acquired an additional hangar and more than two acres of ramp space at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Arirport in Thermal.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds South America Nav Database

Garmin's new South America nav database should be available in October.
Airlines

Europe’s Pilots Are Stepping Up Demands

After Ryanair now also KLM pilots are threatening to strike; Air France pilots meddle in nomination new CEO.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Weighs MEL LOA Policy for International Ops

The issue came to light after ramp checks in Europe revealed different approaches in the U.S. and Europe on MEL/MMEL standards.
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Bullish for Future

Embraer's Executive Jets division, along with its defense and security businesses, will continue developing new products.
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Accidents

Utah Man Crashes CitationJet into Home Following Arrest

Duane Youd flew his employer’s jet into his house hours after being arrested for domestic assault in the second apparent suicide-by-airplane in four days.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Discontinuing HIWAS

HIWAS was conceived when there was a large demand for in-flight briefings from FSS specialists and wait times could be extremely long.
FBOs

TAM Sees Solid Future in Brazil Business Aviation

TAM Aviaçao Executiva has a long history of service business aviation customers in Brazil.
FBOs

Dedicated FBO Facility Coming To Hawaii's Kona Airport

Air Service Hawaiii will soon begin construction on the first private aviation facility at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
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Airports

LABACE 2018 Celebrates 15th Fair

Strong support from Brazil's business aviation association ABAG is helping LABACE thrive.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Wraps Hot-weather Tests, Preps for FAA Trials

The super-medium twin flew during outside air temperatures of up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Engines

Brazilian Business is Bouncing Back, Says Dallas Airmotive

Dallas Airmotive's Brazil-based offers high-quality engine MRO services. In 208 it has seen business recovering from the 2015 low
Aircraft

Longitude Joins Textron Aviation LABACE Display

Textron Aviation brought eight airplanes to the LABACE static display.
FBOs

Jetex/CFLY Partnership Advances Plans for GRU Facility

Jetex and CFLY are installing a general aviation terminal and FBO at Brazil's busiest airport to significantly improve operator and customer experiences