NetJets’ training plan: ‘Building block approach to safety philosophy’news Yves Le Marquand 25 Jun 20 0NetJets has announced an industry first, its fractional ownership operation now requires pilots to complete an FAA-backed advanced qualification programme (AQP). The announcement comes more… Read more
NetJets launches FAA-backed advanced qualification programmenews Yves Le Marquand 23 Jun 20 0NetJets has launched an advanced qualification programme (AQP) for pilot training, the first of its kind for a part 135 business aviation operator to receive… Read more
COVID-19 LIVE BLOG: March 30news CJI Expert 30 Mar 20 0As the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the US approaches 150,000, the largest total worldwide, Corporate Jet Investor’s live Covid-19 blog continues to… Read more
COVID-19 Live Blog: March 20news CJI Expert 20 Mar 20 0Coronavirus COVID-19 is continuing to hit many industries around the world, including business aviation. There does appear to be a spike in business jet travel… Read more
Gulfstream G600 closes in on type certificationnews CJI Expert 20 May 19 0Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its allnew, award-winning Gulfstream G600™ is nearing the end of function and reliability (F&R) testing, the final stage of flying… Read more
Embraer Praetor 600 receives EASA and FAA certificationnews CJI Expert 20 May 19 0Embraer announced today that the company’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and… Read more
US FAA and NBAA issue joint reminder on ADS-B equipage mandatenews Terry Spruce 26 Mar 19 0Washington, DC, March 25, 2019 – National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen joined today with Dan Elwell, acting administrator of the… Read more
NBAA supports bill to continue FAA funding in event of government shutdownnews Terry Spruce 11 Feb 19 0Washington, DC, Feb. 8, 2019 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed legislation to continue funding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a government… Read more
Government shutdown update: pre-owned fine but problems with new aircraft deliveriesnews Alasdair Whyte 16 Jan 19 0The US Federal Aviation Administration has resolved a technical issue stopping new title searches. The Registry Modernization System (RMS) in Kansas City stopped working on Friday evening… Read more
FAA tech issue kills aircraft deals until shutdown endsnews Alasdair Whyte 11 Jan 19 0A technical problem involving the US Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft registry system and the government shutdown means that it may now be impossible for many… Read more
NBAA lauds passage of Bipartisan, Long-Term FAA Re-authorisationnews Terry Spruce 4 Oct 18 0Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2018 – National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen has welcomed congressional passage of legislation to re-authorise funding for… Read more
Duncan Aviation part of FAA voluntary SMS programmenews Terry Spruce 31 Aug 18 0Lincoln, NEB — As a company with Part 145 repair station authority for many of its facilities, Duncan Aviation has been working closely with the… Read more
The US wants to make it easier to certify supersonic jetsnews CJI Expert 25 May 18 0Civil supersonic flight is coming closer to becoming a reality — again. US regulators are looking to expand aircraft noise regulations to accommodate the certification… Read more
Business aviation leaders call for “essential” US Aircraft Registry to reopennews Alasdair Whyte 22 Jan 18 0The National Business Aviation Association has written to the US government, calling for the United States Aircraft Registry to be immediately reopened so it can… Read more
Dedicated service and commitment to safety recognisednews Alasdair Whyte 10 Jan 18 0The “dedicated service and commitment to aviation safety” of former Federal Aviation Authority administrator Michael Huerta has been praised by the National Business Aviation Association.… Read more
FAA issues NOTAM for Presidential State of the Union Addressnews CJI Expert 4 Jan 18 0The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting airspace use around Washington during the Presidential State of the Union Address.… Read more
EASA and FAA certificates the Pilatus PC-24news Terry Spruce 8 Dec 17 0Pilatus has gained type certificates from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its first business jet. The PC-24… Read more
NBAA welcomes short-term FAA funding extensionnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Oct 17 0The National Business Aviation Association has welcomed Congress’s decision to extend funding of the Federal Aviation Administration for another six months. But the trade body… Read more
ATC privatisation: The age-old questionnews CJI Expert 25 Sep 17 0Air Traffic Control (ATC) is the lifeblood of aviation. Without it, the estimated 23,000 aircraft worldwide could not be safely routed and directed – making… Read more
It’s all systems go for Gogo’s new 4G servicenews Alasdair Whyte 4 Sep 17 0Internet connectivity specialist Gogo Business Aviation has got government approval for part of its new inflight Wi-Fi system. The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Supplemental… Read more
