International Jet Management has become the first operator of a Bombardier Challenger 650 provided by Jet Support Services. Austria’s International Jet Management (IJM) has become the first operator to have the engines and auxiliary power unit of a Bombardier Challenger 650 covered by the maintenance programs provided by Jet Support Services (JSSI). The independent maintenance provider charges…
The Mayo Clinic Medical Transport on the Beechcraft-Textron King Air 350C provides expert assistance to patients in need. A blue and grey Beechcraft-Textron King Air 350C has been plying the skies in the Midwest and other parts of the country since late September, but what’s inside the airplane may be surprising. On any given day, the…
The U.S. FAA issued a final rule enabling certain general aviation pilots to fly without Third-class certificate. Marking a key victory for general aviation advocates, the U.S. FAA issued a final rule today that would enable certain general aviation pilots to fly without a current third-class aeromedical certificate beginning on May 1. The rule codifies…
Beginning with model year 2016 deliveries in January, Textron Aviation added the Safe Flight angle-of-attack (AOA) system to the Cessna 172S Skyhawk. The AOA system is standard on new Skyhawks, including the diesel engine Turbo JT-A that will enter service early next year, and it is a $5,000 option on the 182T Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD T206H.
LIBAA and LIPAMA produced a bumper sticker to promote Business Aviation in Long Island. The Long Island Business Aviation Association (LIBAA) and Long Island Professional Aircraft Maintenance Association (LIPAMA) have produced a bumper sticker to promote business aviation in the region. Echoing imagery and a central message of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign –…
Textron Aviation recently announced that their service centers now offer Garmin’s new G1000 NXi Flight Deck for King Air models. Read more, below! Textron Aviation service centers are now offering Garmin’s new G1000 NXi integrated flight deck for its Beechcraft King Air 200, 250, 300 and 350 twin turboprops, as well as for new-build piston…
Although indicators in the business aviation industry have pointed in different directions this year, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen remains optimistic. In an interview with Monitor, he shares his reasons why and outlines the issues that are top of mind for the association, including keeping air space public and minimizing the industry’s environmental impact.
The redesigned Gulfstream G600 has started flight testing programs that should lead to deliveries beginning in 2018! Check out the latest updates from Gulfstream, below. Gulfstream’s new G600 large-cabin business jet made its first flight on Saturday, beginning a flight test program that is set to lead to type certification and first deliveries in 2018.…
The team at CFS Jets wishes you peace, joy, and prosperity this holiday season. As the New Year is just around the corner, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. It’s been quite a year for us all! We hope that 2016 has been just as memorable for you, your colleagues and your loved ones. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to working with you in the years to come. May the magic and the wonder of the holiday season stay with you throughout the coming year.