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Charter & Fractional

BACA Grows Reach, Relevance

The Baltic Air Charter Association is growing and becoming more relevant, especially through its partnership with ARG/US.
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Aircraft

Business Aviation Is Now Clear Priority For Pilatus

The new Pilatus PC-24 business jet is due to enter service at the end of 2017.
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Avionics

Jeppesen Switches To The Weather Company As New Data Provider

IBM's The Weather Company will provide all weather data for Jeppesen's flight operations systems.
Engines

GE's New Turboprop Engine Family Has Deep Roots in Europe

GE will build its new Advanced Turboprop engine in the Czech Republic.
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Aircraft

EBACE Takes Off in Geneva Next Week

EBACE will once again showcase the worldwide business aviation industry's products and services.
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Avionics

Garmin Enters Head-up Display Market

Garmin's new head-up display offers unique features, including "intelligent dimming" and Garmin's SurfaceWatch alerts.
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Aircraft

Boeing: T-X Offering for U.S. Air Force is 'Production Relevant'

The manufacturer has produced two jets from a clean-sheet design to compete for the Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer requirement.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First B-registered G650 in China

This follows type certificate validation from China’s Civil Aviation Administration for Gulfstream’s flagship G650 and G650ER in mid-February.
Aircraft

BAE Systems Rolls Out First Typhoon and Hawk for Oman

Deliveries begin this year to replace Jaguars and supplement a previous buy of Hawks
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Regulations and Government

U.S. to Investigate Bombardier C Series Sale to Delta Air Lines

Commerce Department vows to “stand up” for American companies
Avionics

Flightstar's Learjet ADS-B STC Receives Int'l OKs

Intended for the Lear 40 and 45, the ADS-B solution has received approval from EASA, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Guarantees Two-week Component Overhauls

The company is guaranteeing repair and shipment within 14 days of receipt of the component.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Completes First Major Global Inspections

The announcement came after the Canadian services provider recently added the Bombardier Global to its product lines.
Aircraft

Boeing Confident of Meeting KC-46 Testing, Delivery Targets

The manufacturer plans to complete certification testing and begin delivering the 767 military derivative by the end of the year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA: Give FAA Time on Drug, Alcohol Testing Rules

The association is concerned that Congress will be tempted to return to punishing repair stations for delays in rulemaking.
Airports

FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Testing at JYO

FAA will return to the use of a mobile air traffic control tower at JYO as it continues to demonstrate the remote tower concept.
Airlines

Air Asia Looks to China for Latest Expansion Endeavor

MoU with Chinese firms outlines establishment of AirAsia China
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Latest SSJ100 Upgrade

B100 version of Superjet features increased takeoff weight with increased engine thrust
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Component MRO Completes Expansion

With the added space at its FXE location, Quality Aircraft Accessories is ramping up capabilities to match its flagship Tulsa operation.
Airlines

IATA Urges Restraint on Possible New Electronics Ban

Recommends several measures as an alternative to forcing passengers to check their personal electronic devices on flights from Europe to U.S.
ATC

Mattis: DOD 'Is Supportive' of ATC Privatization

The DOD position was shared during a hearing on the the need to reform the nation's air traffic control system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Mx Job Vacancies Could Cost Industry $2B

The results of a survey conducted by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association show unfilled job vacancies, would dent the industry's bottom line.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Customer Portal Simplifies Maintenance Support

The customer portal is rolling out for all customers this year, and provides visibility into maintenance events at Textron Aviation service centers.
Aircraft

Epic Aircraft E1000 Flying Toward FAA Certification

The all-composite E1000 is targeting the hot market for high-performance turboprop singles.
Safety

FAA Opts Out of Punishment for Harrison Ford Taxiway Landing

Here's what really happened when actor Harrison Ford landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.
Accidents

Irish S-92 Accident Report Paints Picture of Confusion

The preliminary report hints at an unsure crew operating in poor weather with suspect data.
Regulations and Government

Courts Say FAA Not the Final Word In Product Liability

Two recent rulings could spell trouble for OEMs by allowing states to dictate design safety parameters.
Aircraft

Iran Air Takes Delivery Of Its First Four ATR 72-600s

Milestone sets foundation for Iran’s regional connectivity development plan
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Accidents

Learjet 35A in Fatal Crash at Teterboro

Both pilots were killed when the twinjet crashed in a warehouse area a quarter mile short of Runway 1 in gusty winds. No one on the ground was injured.
Accidents

Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.