In the wake of the recent, tragic shootings of Dallas, TX law enforcement officers, the business aviation community in that area has stepped up to show its support for the Dallas Police Department. The board of the North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA) approved a $2,500 donation to the Dallas – Assist the Officer foundation…
The new business jets by Gulfstream are flying their way into service in 2017 and 2018 with awaited updates and added modern features.
State and local officials continue to issue proclamations this summer extolling the value of business aviation to their region and the county. In July, Kentucky Gov. Matthew Bevin, along with mayors from North Carolina to Nevada, praised the industry for the role it plays in the lives of citizens everywhere.
The short-term extension of the full-congressional passage funds FAA programs at current levels through September 2017. The legislation was passed by the Senate with a vote of 89-4.
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) continues to set the aircraft sales pace by representing 50% of the pre-owned business jet transaction market worth $9.5 Billion in 2015 (per JETNET). NARA Broker and Dealer members represent just 5% of the more than 1000 aircraft brokers worldwide.
Rockwell Collins has announced a series of high-definition (HD) cabin management and entertainment system upgrades for Gulfstream aircraft originally delivered with ACMS and Micronet systems.
Officials from a dozen cities and towns across the U.S. recently issued proclamations about the value general aviation, including business aviation, brings to their local areas. To date, hundreds of local officials have issued official proclamations about the industry’s to their cities and states.
On June 28, an Indiana State University team finished second overall in a national all-women’s airplane race, a four-day competition geared toward promoting the legacy of pioneering females in aviation. Lydia Kost, Kayleigh Bordner and MiJin “Jean” Kim returned to Terre Haute Monday after accepting their medals in the Air Race Classic 2016. It was ISU’s first top-10 overall finish since 2010.
Dassault’s flagship Falcon 8X received U.S. FAA certification today, just two days after the French aircraft manufacturer announced European approval for the ultra-long-range trijet, a company spokesman told AIN. The 6,450-nm jet is expected to enter service early in the fourth quarter.