Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the world’s leading provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, has released its Q2 2016 Business Aviation Index, which tracks flight hours for business aircraft by region, industry and cabin type, providing powerful insights into the state of global economic conditions. With a slight increase […]
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Virginia Governor Proclaims August Aviation Month
Governor Terence R. McAuliffe has issued a proclamation officially recognizing August 2016 as Virginia Aviation Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Certificate of Recognition for Virginia Aviation Month was presented at the opening of the Virginia Aviation Board Meeting held on Friday, August 19th during the annual Virginia Aviation Conference. This was appropriate as […]
Gogo Business Aviation Now Enabling Open Router Environment
Gogo Business Aviation has embarked on an initiative to enable operators, dealers and installers to equip their aircraft with approved routers from third-party manufacturers that best suit their individual needs and preferences on the Gogo Biz network. The move is part of a larger initiative to provide a more open ecosystem, enabling a wider array […]
Applying for a Waiver Under the New Drone Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new small drone rule effective August 29 – formally known as Part 107 – allows for some expanded operations based on technology mitigations if you can make the safety case for a waiver of some provisions. Operators can apply for waivers to operate at night, beyond line of sight, above […]
Free NextGen Seminar in Dulles/Chantilly, Virginia
Join Duncan Aviation’s Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic just outside of our nation’s capital for a free NextGen seminar on Thursday, September 22. Located at the Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo (4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20151), the seminar will help educate business aircraft operators about the NextGen mandates and existing solutions. From 8:30 […]
Section 333 vs. Part 107: What Works for You?
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new small drone rule – formally known as Part 107 – is effective on August 29. You may also be wondering what happens to your Section 333 exemption grant or petition for exemption. View the video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKwU1wITxOA&feature=youtu.be The biggest question is whether you are better off flying under the […]
NASAO Begins Search for President & CEO
Principato – Right Man for the Right Time The Board of Directors of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has begun a national search for the next leader of the 85 year-old organization. Current President and CEO, Greg Principato announced recently that he has accepted a similar position with the National Aeronautic Association […]
Continental Motors Group to Consolidate Manufacturing Operations to Facilities in Alabama and Germany
Continental Motors Group, Ltd. (CMG) announced recently that it will consolidate all manufacturing operations into its advanced manufacturing centers located Alabama and Germany. The manufacture of CMG’s line of OEM quality FAA approved parts for Lycoming engines, as well as the full line of Titan Experimental and Certified engines that are currently produced in CMG’s […]
Paradise Helicopters Signs Fleet for Bell Helicopter Customer Advantage Plans
Bell Helicopter with the support of Able Aerospace Services, announced that Paradise Helicopters in Hawaii, has signed its fleet of Bell 407s for the Customer Advantage Plan (CAP). Paradise is the first helicopter tour company to enroll in this new service solution. (Photo – Paradise Helicopter’s Bell 407) Bell Helicopter’s Customer Advantage Plans provide […]
Schell Named New Manager of Duncan Aviation Parts & Rotable Sales
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce Keith Schell as the Manager of the company’s Parts and Rotable Sales division. In this position, he provides daily oversight and leadership to nearly 25 aircraft parts and rotable sales professionals offering rotables, loaners, exchanges, outright units, avionics, instruments, and technical support to aircraft operators around the world. Mark […]
