The Weekly of Business Aviation

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed Elaine Chao to be the new U.S. transportation secretary.

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed Elaine Chao to be the new U.S. transportation secretary.

Textron Aviation and Bombardier Learjet have made recent job reductions at their Wichita facilities as they align work with demand.

Honeywell Aerospace is investigating ways to make its synthetic vision systems “more robust” following a June 18 incident in Australia involving a medevac Pilatus PC-12 outfitted with the company’s Primus Apex integrated avionics suite.

Bell Helicopter has completed its first fully customized aircraft from its new European customization and delivery center in Prague.

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TerrAvion has partnered with FarmSolutions to provide growers with aerial imagery and analysis on their crops.

AirSprint, a fractional ownership company based in Alberta, Canada, has signed a contract with Honeywell.

Kapco Global has received ISO-14001:2004 certification in environmental management systems for its commitment to sustainable practices.

Duncan Aviation has completed an upgrade and installation of ADS-B Out avionics equipment on a Challenger 850 SE.

Infinity Aircraft Services has expanded its maintenance and repair capabilities at the Gary/Chicago Airport with technicians on site at B. Coleman Aviation.

Flying Colours Corp. has received approval from Transport Canada for ADS-B-Out installations.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes.

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Drew McEwen has been named Piper Aircraft’s vice president of international and direct sales.

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Continued softness in the business jet and other aerospace and defense markets made for uninspiring—but unalarming—earnings results at major parts and services provider Honeywell, executives and analysts said Jan. 27.

Under an agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, California, the Santa Monica Airport will remain open through 2028, although its runway will be shortened, impacting larger business jet traffic.

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered fewer business jets in 2016, but sales are good and its pipeline for orders is solid, the company reports.

Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume Faury says the company still has faith in its H225/EC225 heavy helicopter and is determined to restore confidence in the aircraft for the oil and gas community.

Revenue and deliveries of business jets and turboprops at Textron Aviation fell during the final quarter of 2016 due to lower-than-expected demand and pricing pressures from customers.

Robert Wells, who most recently served as CEO of TAG Aviation’s holding company, joined Quest Aircraft Co. as CEO on Jan. 15.

VistaJet posted a record year for business in North America, with flight bookings up 137% in 2016, the Malta-based aviation services company reports.

JetEight, a German travel club startup, plans to begin offering an “all-you-can-fly” program in mid-2017.

Bombardier has announced senior management changes as it continues to execute a five-year turnaround plan launched in 2015.