The Weekly of Business Aviation

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is calling on the U.S. Senate to confirm three nominees to the Export-Import Bank’s board of directors.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
AviationManuals, a supplier of aircraft manual development services and Safety Management System (SMS) software for business aviation, has announced a new Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS).
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Blackhawk Modifications, a provider of engine upgrades for turboprops based in Waco, Texas, is doubling the size of its facilities and aligning several companies under one umbrella that will be branded as Blackhawk Aerospace.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
The North Dakota Commerce Department will invest $33 million to help develop the state’s infrastructure for flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of ground operators, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) announced.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
A Congressionally-ordered review by FAA into whether some aviation safety inspectors (ASIs) involved in evaluating the Boeing 737 MAX flight-control system during certification were not qualified found no evidence of any deficiencies, either related to work on the MAX or other aircraft, the agency said.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
The CEO of U.S.-based oil-and-gas helicopter operator Era Group says the industry is in “dire need” of consolidation.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
Avinode, an online marketplace for private charters, has introduced “Takeoff Ready,” which aims to increase conversions of charter inquiries to bookings.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer delivered 11 commercial aircraft and 11 executive jets in the three-month quarter ended Mar. 31, including the first E175 jet to Mauritania Airlines, the first of this model to the African continent.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Now struggling with challenges in its rail transportation business, Bombardier has announced the latest step in its plan to focus its aerospace unit on business aircraft.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Officials involved in FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program are hopeful the effort will result in a framework of repeatable processes for approving complex drone operations in national airspace.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
“It felt good to have a little bit of economic tailwind,” CEO Ron Draper said. So far, 2019 is off “to a pretty good start.”
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) is preparing to fly the first prototype of its T625 twin-engine medium helicopter in the next 5-6 weeks, company officials have said.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace has formally put itself up for sale, inviting expressions of interest in part of, or all of the company.
Business Aviation

Two lawmakers from the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee are calling on FAA to publish a proposed rule for remotely identifying unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by July 21, saying that recent drone sightings at airports and sporting events in the U.S. and Europe “underscored the need to quickly adopt and implement” the proposed rule.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
Associations representing airports and the unmanned aircraft systems industry have formed a task force to address drone incursions at airports.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Safran’s helicopter engine business says it is studying the development of a turboprop derivative of the company’s Ardiden 3 turboshaft.
Business Aviation

A trade group representing the global aviation maintenance and manufacturing sector is defending Boeing’s inclusion on FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) amid ongoing investigations into the Boeing 737 MAX.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Icon’s MentorPilot Program offers up to $15,000 of billable hours and expenses for an Icon mentor pilot to customers signing an A5 purchase agreement through April 30.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson Helicopter) Model R66 helicopters.

View the New Business Aircraft Deliveries Worldwide - March 2019 chart in PDF format.

By Molly McMillin
FAI Technik GmbH has received FAA approval for its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 license.

By Molly McMillin
ASL JetNetherlands is adding four new aircraft to it charter fleet.

By Molly McMillin
JetSuiteX will launch service from California’s Bay Area to King County International Airport in Seattle on July 1.

By Molly McMillin
Aviation Charter has attained Argus International’s certified charter broker status.

By Molly McMillin
Aerospace Welding Institute has received parts manufacturer approval (PMA) from the FAA to build and sell new replacement exhaust mufflers and stacks for Piper PA 28-R-200/201/201T series aircraft.