Conklin & de Decker has released its 2018 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. The guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states, and it addresses the sales and use taxes applicable to aircraft sales, ownership, leases, parts and labor.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport was the most viewed airport for business aviation users of acukwik.com in February 2018, according to a study of site traffic.
The May 31, 2014, crash of a Gulfstream IV at Hanscom Field (KBED), Bedford, Massachusetts, was a call to action for many in business aviation. These pilots threw out the book and came up tragically short.
The pilot shortage. Oh boy, it's here in spades, says Charlie Priester, chairman of Chicago's Priester Aviation charter and aircraft management firm. And my opinion is it's going to get a lot worse.
William Garvey, editor-in-chief of BCA, interviews Paula Kraft, CEO and owner of catering company Tastefully Yours and managing partner and cofounder of DaVinci Inflight Training Institute.
Garmin has introduced a helicopter flight control system designed to reduce pilot workload and increase safety. The AHRS-derived GFC 600H includes several safety features.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Private Jet Card Comparisons has launched Corporate Gift and Affiliate Referral Subscription programs. The website compares more than 100 jet card programs by more than 65 providers.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Falcon Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters have partnered for a new helicopter offshore and onshore contract for the Kuwait Oil Co. Three new Leonardo AW169 helicopters will be deployed on a five-year contract to perform onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.
The most important consideration when deciding about effective go-arounds from low altitudes is having an energy state from which that go-around can be made.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Rectrix Aviation has received authorization from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to fly its charter jet fleet from Reagan Washington National Airport, becoming one of a select number of general aviation operators to hold the distinction due to strict security measures required by federal regulators at the airport, the company said.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Jetcraft, a business aircraft sales and acquisitions company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has opened a London office, demonstrating its commitment to Europe and the U.K., the company said.
Derring-do attitudes can blind pilots from recognizing their limits, grasping the full range of consequences of their actions, and seeing how their rogue behaviors inspire younger, impressionable pilots to attempt to follow suit.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Embraer has delivered a Legacy 500 midsize business jet to an undisclosed customer in Malaysia, which brings Embraer's Asia-Pacific region business jet fleet to 95 aircraft in more than 10 countries, the company said.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Business aviation flight activity turned in its best year in 2017 since 2008, with more than 3 million flights in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, according to Argus International data.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Clay Lacy Aviation recorded a 23% increase in charter activity in 2017. It also has added 10 new charter jets and three cities to meet growing demand, the company said. New locations include Miami-Opa Locka Airport.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bombardier Business Aircraft deliveries and revenue declined in 2017, although orders during the fourth quarter were the strongest for the period in three years, the company's president and CEO said on a conference call with analysts Feb. 15.
Paula Kraft, CEO and owner of Tastefully Yours and managing partner and co-founder of the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a fourth G650ER to Qatar Airways for its Qatar Executive commercial charter service, making it the largest single owner and operator of G650ER aircraft, Gulfstream said.
Understanding lightning’s nature and its subsequent detection and avoidance is still the most accepted strategy, not just for survival but for keeping the people in the back of the airplane safe and calm.
