In April, 71% of the U.S.-registered turbine-powered business aircraft fleet have reached compliancy with the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020 mandate for ADS-B equipage, according to a new report by FlightAware.
While the legacy avionics business that supplies a wide array of electronics for major aircraft OEMs remains intact, execs say Collins is at a transition point.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Avinode, an online marketplace for private charters, has introduced “Takeoff Ready,” which aims to increase conversions of charter inquiries to bookings.
A near decade-long campaign to completely upgrade Iridium’s low-Earth orbiting satellite constellation has finally been completed. Steve Nichols highlights the changes it will bring.
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.
Bombardier has announced that its Global 7500 aircraft, has demonstrated its ability to go the distance by completing the longest-range business jet flight in history, successfully completing an 8,152-nautical-mile flight non-stop, pushing the boundaries of business travel.
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.
Jetex is the only private aviation company in the world to be assessed and awarded by The Global Star Rating System for Services for providing exceptional experience for customer happiness across all service channels.
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.
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.
