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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Wins Completions Contract For First VIP 787

Jet Aviation will complete a privately-owned 787 Dreamliner at its Basel facility with delivery in 2018.
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FBOs

Closest U.S. Airport Provides Quick Service

While other U.S. entryports may have more glamour, Bangor International gets the planes in and out in a hurry.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Enlarged Equiom Aviation Team is Back at EBACE

Fiduciary services and asset ownership specialist Equiom has expanded its group of aviation experts.
Regulations and Government

Operators Face Challenges Before 2016 NCC Rule Change

Experts are warning of difficulties in implementing new rules for non-commercial operations in Europe.
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Sustainability and Environment

Swiss Firms Have Key Roles in Solar Impulse Project

ABB, Omega, Schindler, Swisscom and Swiss Re have experts contributing to the high-tech Solar Impulse
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Aircraft

Daher Reports Good Financials, Focuses on Aerostructures

The manufacturer of the TBM 900 has dropped the Socata name and enjoying good financial performance supported by aerostructures work.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Goes Global with ExecuJet Acquisition

Luxaviation today acquired ExecuJet Aviation, almost tripling the size of its group.
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ATC

European Commission Struggles To Promote EGNOS Acceptance

Europe’s navigation satellite agency offering monetary incentives to airports and airlines
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Technology Features Strongly in New Jets at EBACE

Honeywell’s EBACE exhibit features its latest cabin and cockpit technology.
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FBOs

Meridian Adds FBO in California, Expands in New York

Meridian is building a new FBO at Hayward Executive Airport near San Francisco and is expanding its Teterboro headquarters.
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FBOs

Nexus Expands European Operations Support Network

Nexus has opened a new office in Vienna
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Safety

Wyvern Endorses EVAS Cockpit Smoke-displacement Unit

VisionSafe Emergency Vision Assurance System recommended by Wyvern for cockpit smoke emergencies
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Aircraft

India Approves Airbus-Tata Bid To Supply 56 C-295s

The twin-turboprop military transport will be manufactured in India but not by state-owned HAL.
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Airlines

U.S. Airline CEOs Vow to Continue Gulf Subsidies Campaign

The CEOs of American, United and Delta airlines said they want the U.S. government to conduct a formal consultation with UAE and Qatar.
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FBOs

Geneva Airpark Thriving

Geneva Airpark has posted considerable growth figures for its hangarage and other business aviation services in 2014
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIN Blog: Tiny Drone Does It Again

How high is the risk of a tiny drone flying in Washington, D.C. airspace?
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Safety

FSF, NBAA Host Business Aviation Safety Summit

Annual event is focusing on the importance of data sharing and analysis, human factors.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation St. Louis Named Cayman Islands AMO

The MRO is now approved to perform maintenance on aircraft registered in the Cayman Islands.
Maintenance and Modifications

Former Weco Ops Manager Sentenced for Endangering Aircraft

Jerry Kuwata sentenced to one year in prison.
FBOs

Aviat Mall FBO at Wilmington Survives Less Than a Year

Aviat Mall closed after failing to meet the airport’s minimum standards and defaulting on its rent payments.
Airports

Tokyo’s Airports Get First Bizav Hangars

Haneda and Narita have added hangars for private use ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Progresses in Building Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

The helicopter manufacturer is building a production kit version of the autonomy system developed under its Matrix research program.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Funding Bill Draws White House Fire for ATC Cuts

House bill would cut $355 million from facilities and equipment and acknowledges efforts to establish a new ATC organization.
Airports

Houston-area Airport Lengthens Runway

The runway at Lone Star Executive Airport is now 7,500 feet.
FBOs

Atlantic Starts Construction of New MKC Hangar

The new energy-efficient structure is expected to be completed by year-end.
Training and Workforce

Atlantic Rolls out New Training Program

The Atlantic Certified Employee program will address aircraft towing and fueling practices, along with fuel quality control.
Aircraft

Global 5000/6000 Output Cut To Affect 1,750 Workers

Aviation analyst Rollie Vincent predicts Global 5000 and 6000 production will drop from the current 80 per year to about 55 next year.
Aircraft

AirTanker Explores Alternative Leases for Refueling Fleet

Provider of tankers to UK Royal Air Force has placed only one A330 with an airline to date.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Awards New Duats Contract To Lockheed Martin, CSC

Lockheed Martin takes on services formerly provided by Data Transformation (DTC).
FBOs

South Korean FBO and U.S. Casino Operator Sign Agreement

The companies are planning a casino-resort attached to an FBO.
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