Speculation of a slowdown in the processing of aircraft transactions at the FAA on Friday could be blamed on a short-duration computer issue at the agency, according to Debbie Mercer-Erwin, president of Oklahoma City-based Wright Brothers Aircraft Title. A glitch in the system caused it do go down for about two hours, but it returned…
Cirrus Aircraft has announced the launch of the next generation of the Vision Jet – ‘G2’ – enhancing performance, comfort and safety for the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet. Increases in cruise altitude, speed and range join the newly-upgraded Perspective Touch+ by Garmin flight deck. Innovative technologies unique to G2 include a category-first Autothrottle, Flight…
As potential uses for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continue to increase, and technology continues to advance, there are numerous opportunities for business aviation. “We’re advocating for these new entrants, but we’re also advocating for our manned members.” said NBAA’s Heidi Williams, director of air traffic services and infrastructure. “We truly have to integrate, and we…
Koury Aviation, which has provided private jet charter in the North Carolina region for more than two decades, has established an FBO at Piedmont Triad International Airport, which now has two aviation services providers. “As the independent FBO on the field, we’ll be able to provide the personalized services our clientele requires,” said company president…
LOS ANGELES — As crews work around the clock to battle the wildfires that have broken out in California, air support has proven to be an integral piece of first responders’ attack plan. These are just a few of the aircraft used to battle the blazes: Boeing 747 The modified 747 is equipped with a…
During the company’s 50th anniversary at the National Business Aviation Association’s 2018 convention, Embraer Executive Jets introduced a whole new line of long-range jets. The Praetor 500 and 600 are well named for their intended purpose. Check out the video to see the impressive aircraft line-up.
One reason I enjoy going to the National Business Aviation Association’s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which was held last week in Orlando, is its diversity. Attendees range from maintenance technicians to managers of corporate flight departments, pilots and even UHNW consumers there to see the latest from manufacturers of new business jets,…
McKinney (Texas) National Airport has an economic impact on the city and surrounding area of $212 million annually, according to a recently released report by the state Department of Transportation. That equates to a 382 percent increase from the last economic impact study, conducted in 2011, which determined the facility contributed $44 million to the…
CFS Jets recently attended the NBAA business aviation convention and exhibition in Orlando, Fl which was held October 16-18. While a lot of new products and advancements were showcased, the Liftkar portable stair climber made an impressive debut during the show. First-time NBAA-BACE exhibitor Mobility Lifter (Booth 1855) is displaying the Liftkar PT, a portable…