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Charter & Fractional

CBAA Leads Fight against Fatigue Rules

CBAA said that its Subpart 703 on-demand air-taxi members will be “severely” affected by Transport Canada’s impending proposed flight and duty time rules.
ATC

Key Step Taken Toward Single European Sky ATC

Brussels-based agency said it will collaborate with the ATC providers of its member states and with aircraft operators.
Rotorcraft

Bell Training Facility in Spain to Open by Year-end

Center is designed to serve the training needs of European customers, beginning with pilot training on the Bell 429.
Aircraft

Embraer's Large Bizjet Deliveries Climb in 2016

Year-to-date deliveries at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer are down by just one aircraft from the first three quarters of last year.
Accidents

Canada Begins Probe into Fatal Citation Crash

The aircraft struck terrain approximately seven miles north of Kelowna Airport eight minutes after takeoff.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Hillsboro Aviation

The new FBO is the first modern jet-class facility at Portland-Hillsboro Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Norwegian Report Airs North Sea Concerns

The purpose of the report is to evaluate its commercial and safety policies and implement improvements.
Rotorcraft

CHC Recapitalizes with $450 Million

The plan is part of a court-supervised reorganization process.
Rotorcraft

Battery-powered R44 Helicopter Flies

The tests are part of an effort to produce and electrically powered semi-autonomous helicopter for organ delivery.
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Aircraft

Boeing Names New Sales Chief To Replace Wojick

Ihssane Mounir takes responsibility for entire Commercial Airplanes division
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FBOs

EBAA Pleased with First AirOps Europe Show

EBAA's new AirOps Europe show in Cannes attracted almost 400 visitors and 30 exhibitors.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG Chief McKay To Retire; Brogan Named as Successor

David McKay launched USAIG’s business aviation safety initiatives Performance Vector and Performance Vector Plus.
Charter & Fractional

Professional Development NPRM Affects Some 91K/135 Ops

FAA believes that this proposed rule would mitigate incidents of “unprofessional pilot behavior" and thus "would reduce pilot errors."
FBOs

Chicagoland FBO in Full Growth Mode

In operation for less than two years, B. Coleman Aviation has big plans for the future.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Event To Delve Into Bizcraft Ownership, Ops Setups

Conference will be held on the eve of the NBAA Convention on October 30 and 31 in Orlando, Florida.
Aircraft

Boeing Opens First St. Louis Commercial Airplanes Facility

Plant to build composite parts for 777X
Aircraft

FalconEye Gets EASA, FAA OK for 2000S/LXS

Falcon 8X approval is expected to follow shortly.
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Regulations and Government

Changes Coming to Capitol Hill, but Same Issues Will Loom

Senate control is up for grabs and key lawmakers are at risk for losing their seats.
Regulations and Government

Election 2016: Crunching the Numbers To Find Bizav’s Best Friend

Aircraft delivery numbers and GDP stats provide inconclusive proof of whether bizav fares better under Democratic or Republican administrations.
Rotorcraft

Helitech Orders Underscore AW169 EMS Credentials

Leonardo now holds orders for more than 150 AW169s.
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Rotorcraft

LCI Sees Recovering Market for Leased Helicopters

Diversification proves key for the leasing company.
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Rotorcraft

FastFin for Airbus H125 Nears Certification

Deliveries will begin shortly after certification.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Expands European Maintenance Network

Four facilities joined the company's network in Europe.
Airlines

Airlines Must Prove Long-Term Profitability, CEOs Agree

Wall Street remains wary of ability of carriers to ride out turbulent economic times
Aircraft

Brazil OKs Line of Fusion-equipped King Airs

Beechcraft expects to hand over the first Fusion-equipped King Air, a 250, to a customer in the region imminently.
Rotorcraft

Slovenian Police To Receive Linx-equipped H135

The helicopter can be configured for missions beyond law enforcement.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Hands Over First Evo from Villanova d'Albenga

The delivery occurred about a year after Piaggio moved aircraft production from Genoa to the new plant.
Aircraft

Airbus Exec To Replace de Castelbajac as ATR CEO

Move scheduled to take effect in November
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Engines

Heli-One Joins P&WC Field Support Network

The Canadian MRO provider has a long history of servicing Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplants.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan's Calibration Lab Measures Up

After its first surveillance audit, the MRO provider upholds its calibration accreditation