Cutter Aviation’s bourgeoning relationship with Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has raised the revenue potential for the small FBO chain.
Sheltair announced recently that it would build, lease and manage a new 20-acre Northside Hangar Complex at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with FBO services offered by Banyan Air Service.
Pratt & Whitney Canada says initial flight tests of its newest engine, the PW812D demonstrator, have met expectations as it continues to define the production configuration for Dassault’s Falcon 6X large, long-range business jet.
Ahead of NBAA in 2017, ShowNews spoke with Eric Stuck, the product manager at Satair in Atlanta who manages that company's program in partnership with Honeywell to carry out ADS-B Out upgrades to Primus II-equipped business aircraft in the U.S.
Over the past 20 years, Duncan Aviation has directed nearly $280 million back into the company, reinvesting in new facilities, equipment and leadership development, and another $55 million in training.
StandardAero, a major maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist, is having a good year and, Marc Drobny, the new president of business aviation, says it is the result of a fresh approach he describes as “bigger, better and bolder.”
Thomas Flohr, founder of VistaJet, announced the creation of Dubai-based holding company, Vista Global. The new entity concluded the purchase of on-demand operator XOJet.
After remaining relatively low for several years, the rising price of fuel in 2018 presents additional challenges for small FBO chains and independents, which are trying to cope with industry consolidation.
Aerion’s AS2 supersonic business jet project is accelerating with the addition of Honeywell to the development team, along with the definition of a viable transonic engine from General Electric.
The unveiling of General Electric’s Affinity engine for Aerion’s AS2 here at NBAA is the strongest signal yet that the era of supersonic business aviation is finally getting underway.
Civil supersonic jet developers and would-be operators have been boosted by FAA reauthorization legislation agreed to by House and Senate committee leaders that appears to pave the way for a supersonic renaissance.
Michigan-based Avfuel, citing its investment of “considerable time and capital,” is offering cost-effective “and even free” online training on fuel safety and quality assurance for FBO personnel, trucking companies and aircraft operators.
The world’s largest fractional operator, NetJets, has reaffirmed its commitment to Bombardier’s Global 7500 ultra-long-range, high-speed business jet, and will take delivery of the first one in 2021.
Japan is represented in force at this year’s convention, committed to spreading the word that the country is eager to accept both business air travelers and tourists.
Virgin Group and Japan Airlines are among those committed to the $200 million, 45-/55-seat, Mach 2.2 airliner, the former company additionally a possibility for building up to 60 per year in a new plant in California.
Newest Aerion team member Honeywell will play a critical role in helping position the A2 supersonic aircraft in the correct atmospheric conditions to ensure that when it is flying at Mach 1-plus overland, no sonic boom ever reaches the ground.
TAC Air is touting history as it invests $140 million to refurbish a 60-year-old Braniff facility at Dallas Love Field (KDAL), resulting in a new FBO and a consolidating facility for fractional operator Flexjet. TAC Air cites the Texas Historic Commission as a partner as it repurposes a DalFort Aerospace building originally known as the Braniff Airlines Operations and Maintenance Base.
