Business Aviation

VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr is launching Vista Global Holding to consolidate its aviation businesses and position it for further future acquisitions, the company said.

Los Angeles-based Planet 9 Private Air has added a second Dassault Falcon 7X to its charter fleet. The company secured its FAR Part 135 operating certificate in June.

OneSky has acquired PrivateFly, an online booking platform for private jet charters, where it will join forces with brokerage firm SkyJet, the company said.

Samson Sky, maker of the Switchblade flying sports car, reports it has received its 800th reservation. Customers come from 24 countries and 46 U.S. states.

Consulting firm Gavin DeBecker Associates has opened a private terminal at Los Angeles International Airport to cater to the wealthy and famous.

Private aviation company Jet Linx is opening Jet Linx Chicago at the Chicago Executive Airport, the company’s 15th location.

Argus International has announced the launch of its Second in Command Gateway Program, a data-driven approach to pilot training to enhance safety and performance.

EASA has certified the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for Pro Line II-equipped King Air B200 and B300 series turboprops.

Beginning in 2019, about 150 aircrew will be transferred to the Flexjet certificate and will be permanent employees of Flexjet, the company told the FAA.

Daher presented the TBM 900 turboprop aircraft series to India's business aviation community at Signature's terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Flying Colours has completed the first Ka-band installation of a Gulfstream GV aircraft as part of a major refurbishment of the cabin interior and exterior.

Air Partner has launched two initiatives to make flights easier to schedule in the corporate group market that requires frequent travel. It has also opened a new office in Los Angeles.

Duncan Aviation has designed new drink rails and updated the seat design using new seat frames for a Challenger 605 customer.

Private aircraft operator and aviation service provider SaxonAir, Norwich International Airport, England, has been named Aircraft Management Company of the Year 2018

Ross Aviation has acquired the Oliphant hangar at the Jacqueline Cochran Municipal Airport in Thermal, California.

Avflight Harrisburg is pre-leasing space for its new 30,000-sq.-ft. hangar in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hangar is expected to be completed in January.

Signature Flight Support has completed renovation of its Las Vegas fixed base operation at McCarran International Airport.

Sheltair Aviation has entered into a long-term lease to build and operate a full-service FBO and hangar complex at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

Business jet operations in July were almost flat with an 0.6% increase in flight activity. Domestic flights rose 1% while international flights declined 1.5%.

ForeFlight now offers customers mobile Pre-Departure Clearance and Digital Automated Terminal Information Service.

Questions for NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg

MITRE has found that most pilots agree that having a mobile clearance-delivery process would streamline pre-departure activities.

If a business aircraft crewmember becomes ill or otherwise incapacitated, there is little room for discussion: Land as soon as possible.

Business & Commercial Aviation news from September 1968.

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