With business aviation in Asia Pacific witnessing phenomenal growth, Jetex and Bombardier celebrate the opening of the leading private jet facilities in Singapore and Asia. Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, and Bombardier, a leader in world-class business jets, officially inaugurate their newest FBO facility at Singapore’s Seletar International Airport, introducing a new...
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‘Crypto Queen’ accused of massive $5bn scam – news.com.au
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Versatile Single-Turboprop Design: The Story Of The Pilatus PC-12 – Simple Flying
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Aircraft Taking Ground Fire At Jackson Airport (Corrected And Updated) – AVweb
A Physicians Air Transport King Air 200 medevac aircraft was hit by a bullet while parked at Hawkins Field in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday and local officials didn’t seem very surprised. Apparently a dispute over the city’s garbage collection contract has led to people on the ground taking potshots near the airport “I don’t think...
ECP Airport leases land to new FBO – WMBB – mypanhandle.com
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Lake Simcoe Regional Airport welcomes Chartright Air Group – simcoe.com
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Chartright Air Group announced as new FBO at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | CAPA – CAPA – Centre for Aviation
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Sullivan City Council Passes Three Ordinances, Accepts Second Bid For Paving Golf Course Parking Lot – Mysullivannews
The Sullivan City Council met on Tuesday, June 21, with one request before them, payment of the monthly bills totaling $1,680,027.15 and the passage of three new ordinances. Under requests and petitions, the St. Anthony Catholic Church received Council approval for a temporary liquor license, contingent upon State of Missouri approval, for their annual Parish...
Sidestep crowds with two Oshkosh alternatives – AOPA Pilot
Flying to Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport is a dream for thousands of pilots, and for good reason. It’s a challenge, an adventure, and brings you straight to the center of the AirVenture action. But if the chaos and occasional calamity of flying to Oshkosh isn’t on your bucket list, there are options. Nearby airports in...
Food, fuel, friendship en route to EAA AirVenture – AOPA Pilot
Wisconsin Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville: The on-field Bessie’s Diner restaurant and three runways to choose from await pilots taking a break at this southern Wisconsin Class D airport a few miles north of the Illinois border. The lone FBO, Revv Janesville, offers fuel discounts for EAA members. Appleton International Airport in Appleton: The...
OC Tourism Travels Back – Orange County Business Journal
– Advertisement – After a headwind-filled two years, Orange County’s tourism industry is back on track. In a notable sign of the area’s recovery, airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport surpassed pre-pandemic levels in May, rising 6.5% over the same month in 2019. The airport served north of 1 million passengers in May, a...
Kenosha Airport Commission to consider new business jet hangar, operations – Kenosha News
Rex Davenport A special meeting of the Kenosha Airport Commission Wednesday will include the “conceptual” development of a new hangar for Stein’s Aircraft, a fixed base operator at the airport. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. in the Kenosha Regional Airport Terminal Building Conference Room. In a proposal for Waukesha-based Stein’s Aircraft Services,...
PS Brings VIP Service For Airline Passengers To Atlanta – Forbes
PS, the private terminal service for airline passengers, is adding a second location, this one at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest U.S. airport with over 75 million passengers in 2021. The move comes as Delta Air Lines, which operates a hub there, said it is restricting access to SkyClub lounges. According to The Atlanta...
Hangar Developers Buy California FBO – Aviation International News
CloudNine—the company currently building a 100,000-sq-ft private hangar complex at Los Angeles-area Camarillo Airport (KCMA)—has acquired Channel Islands Aviation (CIA), one of the four service providers on the field. The CloudNine facility, when completed in the second quarter of 2023, will consist of four 25,000-sq-ft hangars, each with its own office space. The CIA FBO...
Signature Aviation Deal Raises Service Bar at ATL – Aviation International News
Signature Aviation and luxury commercial aviation services provider PS have signed an agreement to bring the latter’s offerings to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (KATL). PS, which already operates at Los Angeles International Airport, will occupy a Signature building at KATL adjacent to the Signature Flight Support terminal under a long-term lease. At that location, PS will provide...
Gig Harbor air show most likely gone forever. Here’s what happened to Wings & Wheels – KIRO Seattle
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Gig Harbor’s Wings & Wheels, the annual airplane and car show at the Tacoma Narrows Airport, has been permanently grounded, its organizer has announced, after it was denied a permit in early June by Pierce County. Support for the July 4th weekend event from airport businesses dried up, according to those...
Embraer News in Brief – Asian Aviation
(IMAGE: Embraer) Embraer unveils new hanger in Brazil: Embraer inaugurated new hangars at the Sorocaba Service Center, in the São Paulo countryside, doubling its useful area from 20,000 m² to 40,000 m². The unit, which completed eight years of operation in March 2022, now has four hangars, three of which are dedicated to maintenance, repair, and...
Red Air MD-82 runway excursion accident at Miami
Developing story – the information presented here is preliminary and may change rapidly. Narrative:Red Air flight L5203, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, HI1064, suffered a gear collapse and runway excursion during landing on runway 09 at Miami International Airport, FL.A fire erupted in the right-hand wing but all on board managed to evacuate the aircraft. Classification:...
Modern Aviation Closes the Acquisition of Superior Aviation Company's Three Sacramento, CA FBOs – PR Newswire
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Modern Aviation announced it has closed the acquisition of the FBO assets and operations at Superior Aviation Company’s (“SACjet”) three Sacramento, CA FBO operations from Sacramento International Jet Center Incorporated (operating as Capitol Jet Center) at Sacramento International Airport, Mather Jet Center, Inc. (operating as Mather Jet...
Free Father's Day weekend air show returns to Indianapolis Executive Airport – WTHR
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville will host its free air show, Wings Over Indy, on Father’s Day weekend. It’s the 15th summer the airport has hosted this event. “There’s bounce houses, food trucks, magic shows, all sorts of stuff for the whole family to come out and enjoy the airport,” said Sean...
New FBO officially opens at Wilmington International Airport | WilmingtonBiz – Greater Wilmington Business Journal
A new fixed-base operator (FBO) providing aeronautical services is officially open at the Wilmington International Airport, according to a release this week. After less than a year of construction, Aero Center Wilmington is open for business at 1830 Flightline Rd. The first phase of the center includes about 100,000 square feet of ramp space, office...
The trouble with private jets… – Financial Times
On 16 May, a New York State Supreme Court Justice issued a last-minute block on the planned closure of East Hampton Airport, forcing a stay of at least 10 days. The airport had been scheduled to transition to a private facility, owned and overseen by the town; and the town promptly wanted to begin imposing restrictions,...
GlobalAir Upgrades Airport Resource Center – Aviation International News
The GlobalAir Airport Resource Center (ARC) has been updated to make it easier to use. With fuel prices, FBO and airport business information, aviation weather, and FAA airport data, the ARC’s new interface helps dispatchers and pilots work more efficiently. FBOs are now easier to find on the site with its new targeted-mapping feature, which...
Flexjet Redefines Private Travel by Adding Private Helicopter Division Featuring Sikorsky S-76s – KULR-TV
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 2, 2022– Flexjet LLC, one of the largest and most innovative fractional jet providers, today launched its private helicopter division, integrating Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), which was acquired by parent Directional Aviation, into the Flexjet family. Flexjet will extend complimentary helicopter hours to its Gulfstream G650 fractional Owners, and will sell add-on fractional,...
Flexjet Redefines Private Travel by Adding Private Helicopter Division Featuring Sikorsky S-76s – Valdosta Daily Times
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 2, 2022– Flexjet LLC, one of the largest and most innovative fractional jet providers, today launched its private helicopter division, integrating Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), which was acquired by parent Directional Aviation, into the Flexjet family. Flexjet...
Flexjet Redefines Private Travel by Adding Private Helicopter Division Featuring Sikorsky S-76s – Joplin Globe
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 2, 2022– Flexjet LLC, one of the largest and most innovative fractional jet providers, today launched its private helicopter division, integrating Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), which was acquired by parent Directional Aviation, into the Flexjet family. Flexjet...
Flexjet Redefines Private Travel by Adding Private Helicopter Division Featuring Sikorsky S-76s – Business Wire
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flexjet LLC, one of the largest and most innovative fractional jet providers, today launched its private helicopter division, integrating Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), which was acquired by parent Directional Aviation, into the Flexjet family. Flexjet will extend complimentary helicopter hours to its Gulfstream G650 fractional Owners, and will sell add-on fractional, lease and charter...
App Jet Center Acquires FBO Operations at Witham Field Airport – Aviation Pros
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Report: Cause of Cessna 560 in-flight separation of engine cowlings unclear
Narrative:A Cessna 560 Citation Encore airplane, N654CE, was substantially damaged when two engine cowlings departed the airplane inflight over Benbrook, Texas. The pilot and the one passenger were not injured. The airplane was climbing through flight level (FL) 225 for FL 380, when the pilot heard a “loud crashing noise” followed by a “turbulent air...
Report: misinterpreted taxiway markings factor in attempted takeoff from taxiway, Amsterdam
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information. If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information. Date: 06-SEP-2019 Time: 06:10 LT Type: Boeing 737-8K2 (WL) Owner/operator: Transavia Registration: PH-HSJ MSN: 42150/4810 Fatalities:...
Signature Opens New FBO at UK's Birmingham Airport – Aviation International News
Signature Flight Support (Booth K51) has opened its new FBO facility at the UK’s Birmingham Airport. The structure replaces the previous 1930’s-era terminal that was damaged by flooding in 2018. The world’s largest private aviation service provider, Signature had been operating from a temporary facility until the opening of the new building. Construction took three...
AAIB: unstable approach factor in B737-400SF hard landing, Exeter
Status: Accident investigation report completed and information captured Date: Tuesday 19 January 2021 Time: 02:37 Type: Boeing 737-4Q8 (SF) Operator: West Atlantic (UK) Registration: G-JMCY MSN: 25114/2666 First flight: 1994-10-20 (26 years 3 months) Engines: 2 CFMI CFM56-3C1 Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:...
Flexjet to Adopt GE Digital's Maintenance Insight Fleetwide – The Bakersfield Californian
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2022– Flexjet, the most exclusive global fractional private jet provider, also known for its high safety standards, today announced that it has adopted GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight software solution for its fleet operations. Maintenance Insight detects aircraft and component degradation before even scheduled maintenance would catch it. The Maintenance Insight program also...
Flexjet to Adopt GE Digital's Maintenance Insight Fleetwide – Joplin Globe
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Flexjet Gains Flexibility by Adding GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight to Its Software Solution Platform – Yahoo Finance
Fractional Jet Operator first in its space to deploy Maintenance Insight to improve visibility into critical aircraft data Maintenance Insight helps operators stay ahead of aircraft maintenance issues before costly service disruptions arise SAN RAMON, Calif., May 18, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GE Digital today announced that Flexjet, a global fractional private jet provider known for its high...
Flexjet To Monitor Fleet with GE Digital Mx Software – Aviation International News
Flexjet has signed on to GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight software, making it the first fractional aircraft operator to use the system across its fleet to predict and prevent disruptions and reduce maintenance costs. The system provides analytics that helps monitor component health to optimize performance and decrease inefficiencies that lead to excess fuel burn and carbon emissions....
Flexjet to Adopt GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight Fleetwide – Yahoo Finance
Flexjet is First Fractional Provider to Adopt Software Fleetwide Enhancement Provides Early Detection of Aircraft and Component Degradation Data is so Detailed, Software Identifies Issues Before Scheduled Maintenance Solution Informs Reduction of Excessive Fuel Burn and Carbon Emissions CLEVELAND, May 18, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flexjet, the most exclusive global fractional private jet provider, also known for its...
Kentucky Derby Provides Bounty for Local FBO – Aviation International News
While Saturday’s 148th running of the Kentucky Derby was a shocking win for 80-1 odds longshot Rich Strike, Atlantic Aviation, which operates the lone FBO at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF), saw a rich strike of its own due to private aviation traffic being drawn to the event. The service provider said it saw 812 landings...
Flexjet Hosts Jet Owners at Miami's Hottest Ticket of The Year: Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2022 – Business Wire
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flexjet, a global leader in fractional private jet travel, will host its jet Owners at the Formula 1 Crypto.Com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome (MIA) May 6-8, 2022. Flexjet’s premium open-air, shaded observation lounges on the fastest corner of the MIA track will be among the exclusive Turn 5 Suites. “More...
Air France Boeing 777 pilots made dual control inputs during go-around, BEA says
Air France Flight AF011, a Boeing 777-300ER, suffered serious control issues during a go around at Paris-CDG Airport. The captain on the flight was the Pilot Monitoring (PM), the co-pilot, in the right seat, was the Pilot Flying (PF). During the descent, the crew prepared for an ILS approach to runway 26L. The meteorological conditions...
EU adds 20 Russian airlines to EU Air Safety List
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which is the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, because they do not meet international safety standards. Following the update, 21 airlines certified in Russia are now included on the EU Air Safety List....
Ukraine And Business Aviation: How Has The War Affected The Market? – Magellan Jets Private Jet Blog
Earlier this month, the United States joined Canada and the European Union in blocking all Russian aircraft from its airspace. There was initially confusion over the scope of these bans; In their original NOTAM issued March 2, the FAA banned from U.S. airspace “all aircraft, regardless of the state of registry, owned, chartered, leased, operated...
<!– –> The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released the final report from its investigation into a serious incident where a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330 with 229 on board took off from Brisbane Airport with no airspeed information.Shortly after the aircraft arrived in Brisbane from Kuala Lumpur on 18 July 2018, a support engineer...
Bluetail Announces That Fast Growing Jet It Has Selected The Company's Digital Records Platform For Operational And Maintenance Records – PR Newswire
The leading business aviation aircraft records platform will enable Jet It’s maintenance team to take advantage of the paper-to-digital movement. PHOENIX, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bluetail, the leading modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, today announced that the company had been selected by Jet It to digitize all operational and maintenance logs for the...
Brazil Frax Amaro To Take 12 More Pilatus T-props, Jets – Aviation International News
Brazil-based fractional aircraft provider Amaro Aviation has inked a 500 million Real ($98 million) deal with Synerjet, Pilatus Aircraft’s Latin American dealer, to take up to eight PC-12 NGXs and four PC-24s. The schedule calls for deliveries of the Pilatus turboprop singles and twinjets to begin next year and continue through 2028. Under the unique...
EASA launches European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, an initiative which ensures that participating EASA member states and their operators have easy access to the best information when planning flights near or over areas of conflict. The aim of the Platform is to enable its...
NetJets Agrees To Buy and Operate 150 Lilium eVTOLs – Aviation International News
Under a memorandum of understanding, fractional aircraft provider NetJets plans to add 150 Lilium eVTOLs to its fleet, Lilium revealed to investors this week. NetJets has secured purchase rights for Lilium’s six-passenger model, which could be operated in both the U.S. and Europe. In a February 28 statement to investors, Germany-based Lilium said NetJets would...
Let L-410 burns out at Bukavu, DRC, after on board fire
Narrative: A Let L-410UVP-E3, 9S-GFA, burnt out at Bukavu-Kavumu Airport, D.R. Congo. The aircraft was carrying 1600 kgs of cargo bound for Lulingu, D.R. Congo. Local media reports suggest that a fire developed on board the aircraft after takeoff. The pilots reportedly returned to Kavumu Airport and evacuated from the aircraft. The fire quickly engulfed...
Report: Global 6000 suffers wing tip strikes after encountering gusting winds
ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 246664 Last updated: 4 February 2022 This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information. If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information. Date: 30-DEC-2020 Time: 10:38 LT Type:...
Spoiler issue eyed in fatal Dominican Gulfstream G-IV crash
Narrative:A Gulfstream G-IVSP, registration HI1050, was destroyed when it struck terrain while attempting to make an emergency landing at Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport (SDQ/MDSD), Dominican Republic. The two pilots, one flight attendant and six passengers were killed. Among those on board was Puerto Rican music producer Flow La Movie (José Ángel Hernández). Preliminary investigation...
Sky Airline Peru passes IATA safety audit
Sky Airline Peru passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Sky Airline Peru is a Peruvian subsidiary of Sky Airline from Chile. It was founded in 2019. The airline currently operates Airbus A320neo aircraft, registered to the Chilean parent company. The IOSA programme is an evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control...