By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
In July, the Lincoln, Nebraska-headquartered business aviation maintenance and modification company reported joining the Robotic Skies network to service “the emerging commercial unmanned aircraft fleet.” “Duncan Aviation has always been in the forefront of new industry trends,” said Don Fiedler, the company’s Business Development for Avionics and Instruments, adding, “We see a promising and growing future for unmanned aircraft systems.” With service centers located throughout North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
VistaJet has increased its in-service business-jet fleet to 50 aircraft. All are Bombardier business jets. The milestone will be achieved in June when VistaJet takes delivery of a Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft, the company said. The growing fleet reflects VistaJet’s increasing global expansion, said Thomas Flohr, VistaJet founder and chairman.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Texas-based FreeFlight Systems has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate and Approved Model List certification for its ADS-B systems,which are ready for shipping and installation. The systems are approved for installation in more than 400 light general-aviation aircraft. The RANGR Lite systems are available as an ADS-B Out only system for $1,995, and as an ADS-B In/Out system for $3,695. The price includes built-in WAAS/GPS, ADS-B and GPS antennas, an install kit, control head and/or Wi-Fi module if needed.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Rockwell Collins has announced a series of updates to its ARINCDirect Flight Operations System, including the ability to integrate with new tools and the launch of a new vendor alliance charter management program. The FOS release features a more intuitive, mobile-friendly, touchscreen user interface for tablets and smartphones. It also provides access to flight-risk assessment and fatigue-risk-management tools through the Pulsar Infomatics Aviation Fatigue Meter suite and the SAFE tool developed by Fatigue Risk Management Science Limited.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
It’s worked on the Pacific coast, so why not on the Atlantic coast as well? That’s the thinking of the team that founded Surf Air, the growing commercial operation that provides scheduled PC-12 service among various California business aviation airports to its members.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Boeing Business Jets has launched its BBJ MAX 9 large cabin, ultra-long-range business aircraft with an order from an undisclosed European customer. It’s the fifth firm order for a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX aircraft. Boeing has previously booked four orders for the BBJ MAX 8 model. The first order was announced in 2014. “We are thrilled to announce that the BBJ MAX 9 program is officially launched with our first BBJ MAX 9 order,” Boeing Business Jets President David Longridge said.
On twin-engine propeller-driven aircraft where both engines turn counter-clockwise, such as the Fairchild Metro SA227, the right engine is considered critical. (In twins with clockwise-turning props, the left engine is critical.) The down-going propeller blade has a larger angle of attack than the up-going blade and produces more thrust. For engines that turn counter-clockwise, the down-going blade is farther from the aircraft centerline for the left engine than for the right engine.
Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, N.J., was the most popular North American business aviation airport in June 2015, according to an analysis of acukwik.com traffic. Airports in Montreal and near Mexico City were among the top five most popular North American airports.
Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, N.J., was the most popular business aviation airport in June 2015, according to an analysis of acukwik.com traffic. Paris Le Bourget Airport, William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, and London Luton Airport ranked in the top five airports.
Challenger Love My least favorite part of the Bombardier Challenger 604, an aircraft I have been flying for 13 years, is the fuel system, which is seemingly an impossible mystery to crack. You are never really sure just how much fuel is in the tanks. The 20,000 lb. the book says you can carry is a pipe dream at best because it never takes it all — sometimes coming up over 1,500 lb. short, thus forcing you to replan your tech stop at the last minute.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The fast growing Isle of Man aircraft registry is staffing up to face the implementation of new European safety regulations and to handle increasing applications from business jet operators.
Teterboro Airport was the most popular departure and arrival airport requested by Air Charter Guide Worldwide Trip Builder users in June 2015. Dallas Love Field tied with two other airports for second most popular point of origin, and it was the second most popular destination.
Everyone has their Customs clearance story, which often involves allegedly being hassled or otherwise inconvenienced by Customs and Border Protection agents on a rainy night after a 10-hour international flight.
Like it or not, Canada and the U.S. are joined at the hip. Each is the other’s largest trading partner ($500 billion+ total), and our financial, electrical and transportation infrastructure are fully integrated.
Succession planning in any flight department, like developing other essential disciplines, is a lengthy, comprehensive process. The sooner you start planning and grooming potential successors, the more likely the high standards you’ve set for your organization will endure after your departure.
Airport ramps can be hazardous to a pilot’s health. On an icy ramp one winter day, a good friend slipped while manipulating the door on his business jet, causing him to hit the pavement, wrists first.
