Business Aviation

NOTAM process needs revision

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE made first flight of fully outfitted G700 and now has six aircraft in flight test program.

The Gulfstream G700TM aircraft has flown for the first time fully outfitted and now joins the five other test aircraft already in the certification programme.

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 long-range test aircraft dedicated to testing the cabin experience made its maiden flight on April 15 and joins five other test aircraft in the program.

ATP Flight School plans to take delivery of the first of 25 Piper Aircraft Archers for 2021, Piper announced during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Examining automated systems and situation awareness.

ARGUS awarded its first Registered Charter Broker Rating in Brazil to FLAPPER; AirJet Táxi Aéreo is its operating partner.

Greg Gibson, Sun ‘n Fun airshow director and chief marketing officer, speaks with Molly McMillin, Aviation Week managing editor of business aviation, about the return of the aerospace expo and the importance of the show, following last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SKYSERVICE, Canada was named by Collins as authorized installer of Pro Line Fusion flight deck avionics in Challenger 604s.

VIASAT received FAA/EASA approval for its Ka-band IFC business aviation system for Challenger 300/350.

RAI JETS SERVICE CENTER was established as Part 145 business jet repair station at 40,000 sq ft facility in Kalamazoo, MI.

National Flight Simulator plans Aviation Weekend

Bombardier has completed the 100th wing ship set for its largest business jet, the Global 7500, manufactured at its facility in Red Oak, Texas.

Piper Aircraft, based in Vero Beach, Florida, is showcasing two aircraft for the first time at an airshow during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo: the new certified Pilot 100i trainer and the M600 SLS turboprop, equipped with the Halo Autoland emergency safety system integrated into the aircraft’s G3000 flight deck.

Business jet and general aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies in recent weeks have announced new certifications, contracts and

Jet Linx Aviation and Wheels Up have entered into partnerships to offer helicopter services, leading to new urban-air-mobility vehicles.

Retail sales of pre-owned twin-engine helicopters declined during the first quarter of 2021 following two successive strong quarters, according to the Heli Market Trends report by Aero Asset.

Racer’s development has involved industry and academia from across Europe.

Details of how a flight crew mismanages descent at SFO

DUNCAN AVIATION completed installation of Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck in two Citation Excels at St. Paul, MN.

CONSTANT AVIATION, Cleveland received FAA certification for its Safety Management System (SMS) program.

TEXTRON AVIATION has announced special 75th anniversary option for Bonanza G36 with custom interior/paint for 2022.

CHANTILLY AIR JET CENTER, VA joined the Signature Select FBO network; it has 11,000 sq ft terminal/60,000 sq ft hangar.

This webinar took place April 13, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on cabin air and cleanliness. Watch the webinar to hear the panel