Embraer has delivered the first Legacy 450 mid-light business jet assembled at its Melbourne plant. The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed U.S. customer, who currently owns a Phenom 300 light jet.
In preparation for the upcoming NCAA College Football Championships, the FAA has released new air traffic procedures NOTAM for the specific area in which the game will take place. Those with companies whose business could take them to Tampa, FL between Jan. 8-10 will want to familiarize themselves with the FAA’s new air traffic procedures…
Below, Jeff Brausch, of J. Jeffrey Brausch & Company, provides some insight into the importance of business aviation in relation to his experience in the Financial Consulting industry. In 1962, Jeff Brausch founded his financial consulting business in Akron, OH. Since then, J. Jeffrey Brausch & Company has been helping businesses with initial public offerings…
Dassault Aviation’s new ultra-long range Falcon 8X is making its public Middle East debut here at MEBAA, leading a display of the company’s long-range, large-cabin jets. Following certification by the FAA and EASA in June, the 8X entered service in October, the French manufacturer (Stand A11) delivered the first 8X ordered by a Gulf customer…
NBAA recently honored six member companies with its 50 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award and acknowledged hundreds of others for safe flying achievements. The flying achievement awards were presented earlier this month at NBAA 2016 as part of the association’s Flying Safety Award program. “By following safety best practices and achieving accident-free operations, these member companies…
Recognizing the important role general aviation, including business aviation, and community airports play in the lives of citizens and the operation of businesses and farms in the state of Ohio, several mayors proclaimed December 2016 as General Aviation Month. “According to the 2014 Ohio Airports Economic Impact study, general aviation airports in Ohio support 17,497…
West Star Aviation, headquartered at East Alton, IL, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of a Future Air Navigation System (FANS) Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) application on F900B aircraft. The CPDL-C is a data link application that allows for direct exchange of text-based messages between the controller and a…
A license plate recognizing the value of aviation, including business aviation, could soon be a new option for Washington state vehicle owners. The Washington State Aviation License Plate, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation‘s Aviation Division, is a collaborative effort by several aviation organizations represented by the Washington State Aviation Alliance. The National…
How alert are you as a passenger on a flight in a business aircraft? Do you pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing? Do you become absorbed in work or conversations throughout the flight? What would you do if your phone or computer overheated and caught fire, and the cabin suddenly filled with smoke? Or a…