Business Aviation to Be Well Served by New Runway at Montana Airport

With traffic up 9 percent in 2017, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) Airport Director Brian Sprenger said the airport’s new 5,050-foot asphalt runway will help to separate general aviation from the airport’s commercial traffic, creating a more efficient environment for transient aircraft operations and flight training. The new runway was first envisioned in 1972, and…

Embraer Announces Enhancements to State-of-the-Art Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 Business Jets

Las Vegas, Nevada, October 9, 2017 – Embraer today announced enhancements to its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 business jets during a press conference at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Launched in 2008, the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 entered the market in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The…

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Gaining New Amenities, Art, and More!

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Gaining New Amenities, Art, and More!

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has recently released information about upcoming renovations to take place at the Queen City aviation hub. Check out the article, below, for more information. As part of a massive $700 million rebuilding and renovation, Charlotte Douglas International Airport unveiled this week new amenities planned for passengers, including revamped restaurants, new public…

Bird Strikes in Aviation

Bird Strikes in Aviation

The Conversation recently published some insight about what happens when a bird strikes a plane. Below is an excerpt from this release. In bowling, a strike is the best shot you can make. In aviation jargon, however, a strike happens when a bird suddenly crosses the trajectory of an aeroplane. Usually, with an adverse outcome…