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MacQueens Complete HondaJet World Tour at NBAA 2017

Julian and Kim MacQueen along with Travis Holland visited approximately 30 countries from August to October and set several speed records on specific legs.
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FBOs

Jetex, CFly To Partner on First FBO at Brazil's Guarulhos

Under the terms of the 15-year lease agreement, Jetex will manage the facility as its third location in Latin America.
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Aircraft

Honeywell Announces Cockpit Upgrade Offerings

Honeywell is expanding its Primus Elite cockpit offerings for Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer and Fairchild-Dornier aircraft.
Airlines

Air Berlin To Cease Flights after October 28

€150 million loan from German government insufficient to keep bankrupt airline operating
Aircraft

Garmin Continues Upgrade Programs, Expands Campus

When new aircraft sales are relatively flat, growth comes from upgrades.
Engines

GE Achieves Testing Milestones for U.S. Army FATE and ITEP Turboshaft Programs

Prototype powerplants for the Future Affordable Turbine Engine and Improved Turbine Engine Program have been run.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck To Acquire Butterfield

Combined company to offer broadened King Air aftermarket parts
Airlines

Airlines Call on EU to Put Stop to ATC Strikes

French air traffic controllers leave posts vacant at nine ATC centers from October 11 to October 13
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Aircraft

Bombardier Opens Expanded Interior Facility in Tucson

he facility features a climate-controlled work environment and expanded capacity including the tripling of the footprint of its cabinet workshop.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ViaSat Expanding High-speed Satcom Network

The new ViaSat 5510 satcom terminal is set for installation approval in the first half of 2018.
Safety

Business Aviation and Addiction

The industry needs to learn from the airlines and treat addiction as a disease, not a moral failing.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Introduces ProMaintenance for Operators

ProMaintenance is a turnkey package that considerably eases the maintenance management burden for operators.
FBOs

Hawker Pacific Second Shanghai FBO Gets CIQ

While business aviation activity is increasing in China, AsBAA is focusing on Asia as a whole with various regional chapters being formed.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Zodiac Creates Cabin Fragrance Diffusion System

Zodiac Aerospace created this diffusion system to bring together all five senses and enhance the VIP bizjet experience.
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FBOs

Avfuel Boosts Dealer Network

While it expands its network, the global fuel provider has instituted several new programs to keep customers in the family.
Avionics

Iridium Begins On-orbit Testing of New Certus Service

Based on Iridium Next satellites, Certus will usher in a new era of L-band broadband capability, the satellite communications company says.

Pilot Partners with Congressman for STEM Initiative

Barrington Irving is partnering with Georgia congressman Hank Johnson on a Mitsubishi STEM event.

ACSF's ASAP Joins USAIG Safety Initiative

USAIG’s performance vector safety initiative offers safety support for turbine aircraft operators insured by the company.
Aircraft

VistaJet Sees Strong Growth Since Entering U.S. Market

The worldwide operator says quality is the key to its services, with 72 owned aircraft with common branding.
Safety

Argus Launches Operational Excellence Program

Argus International is giving flight departments an opportunity to further improve in safety and other areas.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Introduces ProMaintenance for Operators

ProMaintenance is a turnkey package that considerably eases the maintenance management burden for operators.

JSfirm.com Releases Results of Annual Bizav Survey

The results from the Business Aviation Survey suggest that companies are seeing an increase in business demand in 2017.
Aircraft

Nextant Aerospace Completes G90XT Test Program

Nextant is now on the cusp of FAA certification for the King Air G90XT, with EASA validation to follow.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Av8 Flexes Its PMA Muscles

The Houston-based MRO is debuting a new division focusing on engineering, certification and manufacturing FAA-approved replacment parts.
Aircraft

Bombardier’s New Global 7000 Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017

Bombardier’s New Global 7000 Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017
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Aircraft

Gulfstream’s New G600 Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017

Gulfstream’s New G600 Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017
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Avionics

Jepp Teams with Universal, Honeywell and Foreflight

Three new collaborations expand availability of Jeppesen data to business and general aviation operators.
Avionics

TrueNorth Becomes SD Avionics

Satcom Direct has redefined the connectivity capabilities of business aircraft over the past 20 years.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Intros Maintenance App, Cabin Lights and Electronic Shades

Elliott Connect maintenance app allows customers to monitor work in progress, and has been successfully tested
Aircraft

Dassault Chief Discusses Future Falcon

While frustrated with the new delay to the 5X program, Dassault Aviation is forging ahead with plans for a new business jet and a digital design process.
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