By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bombardier Aerospace says the Global 7000 and 8000 programs are undergoing a strategic review, raising questions about the development schedule for the long-range business jets. “Following the arrival of new leadership in our organization — namely Alain Bellemare as president and CEO, Bombardier Inc. and David Coleal as president, Bombardier Business Aircraft — we are conducting a full review of all aspects of the program, including its schedule,” the company said.
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
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.
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
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.
The NBAA has a great resource for hangar safety compliance that includes OSHA checklists and guidance for developing an effective safety program. In addition to safety resources, the NBAA has guidance for developing a procedures manual and implementing effective management programs. To learn more visit http://www.nbaa.org/ops/safety/hangar/
When maintenance managers gather and the talk turns to their work woes, the subject of rules and regulations inevitably comes to the fore. It seems as though technicians spend more effort complying with precautions than turning wrenches.
June 29 — About 1944 Hawaiian standard time, a Short Bros. SD3-60 (N221LM) sustained minor damage following a gear up landing at the Kalaeloa Airport [John Rogers Field] (JRK) Kapolei, Hawaii. The airplane was registered to and operated by Trans Executive Airlines of Hawaii Inc. The ATP-rated pilot and the Commercial-rated pilot, the only occupants of the airplane, were not injured. It was VFR but an IFR flight plan was filed for the flight check flight that originated from Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii at about 1850.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Sixteen years after delivering its first production aircraft, Duluth, Minnesota-based Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating its 6,000th customer delivery of a new Cirrus aircraft “Our customers, partners and employees are rightfully proud of this amazing accomplishment,” said Dale Klapmeier, cofounder and CEO of Cirrus Aircraft.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley recently signed a bill removing a 6% sales tax on maintenance performed on general aviation aircraft in the Palmetto state. The tax exemption takes effect on Jan. 1, 2016. There are 37 certified repair stations in the state, but many had been losing out on work as operators took their aircraft to Georgia, Florida or Arkansas to avoid the tax, supporters said. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association backed the bill. In the doing, South Carolina became the 21st state to pass such an exemption.
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.
