Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Analyst Jefferies sees a surge in ATP certificates as the FAA works its way through pent-up demand, but pilot shortages are expected to continue to grow.
EASA is proposing a rule that would require crash-resistant fuel systems in all in-production helicopters and most in-service rotorcraft.
Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports show year-over-year growth in asking values for business jets, turboprops, and piston singles.
Already one of the region's largest maintenance providers, ExecuJet MRO Services will move into a new, larger facilty next year.
Business aircraft transactions are complex, and buyers should be seeking more, not less, due diligence when purchasing an airplane.
According to JetASAP, hourly on-demand charter rates in October climbed for larger jets but moved lower for smaller jets and turboprops.
APS's safety summit to be held November 16 is themed "Transforming Low Experience in High Aviation Safety."
Business aviation maintenance services provider JSSI looks to further its growth through new investment from Genstar Capital.
European environmental groups demanding a ban on all private jet flights this week tried to disrupt airports in the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.
NATA presented its Industry Excellence Awards during its annual Aviation Business Conference last week in Miami.
