We would like to wish our clients, families and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As we reflect on the last year, we are truly grateful for all of you that support us and contribute to the continued success of CFS Jets. We hope you enjoy the holiday season with your loved…
Highlights In September 2016, the FAA began offering a $500 incentive to help general aviation operators defray ADS-B equipment and installation costs and encourage them to equip now. Aircraft operating in most controlled U.S. airspace must be equipped with ADS-B Out by January 1, 2020. ADS-B uses GPS satellites to determine aircraft location, ground speed,…
Satcom Direct (SD) has launched its new CyberSAFE (Securing Assets for End Users) course, the latest in its suite of cyber security services. The new course, developed by Logical Operations which certified SD to deliver the materials, will educate users about technology-related risks and provide practical solutions to this continuously emerging threat to business and…
The BRAND NEW Hawker XPR Model has created a lot of conversation throughout the aviation industry for it’s exquisite detail, in-flight climbing speed and robust performance. The warranty has also impressed aircraft owners as additional benefits that help lower the direct operating costs. Read below for program details and added benefits of the Hawker XPR.…
At the 2017 NBAA show in Las Vegas, Embraer introduced the new $9.45 million Phenom 300E, an update of the Phenom 300, the best-selling business jet for the past four years. The E stands for “Enhanced” and refers to the redesigned cabin and the addition of Lufthansa Technik’s Nice HD cabin management and inflight entertainment…
Local officials in eight communities around the country recognized the value of general aviation in November. To date, hundreds of mayors and city councils have highlighted the importance of general aviation, including business aviation, to their towns and regions. Alabama Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox both wrote that their local…
The pull of ‘power by the hour’ Although nearly as rare as humble fighter pilots, catastrophic engine failures do occur. And when they do, there is a good reason for that adjective. Assuming the pilots get the aircraft down safely, the failed engine will have to be removed and sent to a shop for repair.…
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…
With new Williams International FJ44-4A-32 Engines and Genuine Hawker Winglets, the 400XPR can climb direct to FL450 in just 19 minutes to transport you and your passengers to the smoothest, quietest, and most fuel efficient altitudes, 50 minutes faster than similar jets, in one of the largest cabins of its category.
A balanced combination of technical excellence, robust performance, and sophistication…