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.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRockwell 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.
DetailsOfficials 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.
DetailsOn 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.
DetailsDassault’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.
DetailsSolar Impulse is altering the way we fly, as we speak. The next decade could be bringing with it monumental change to the aviation industry. In the heart of aviation’s birthplace, the visionary behind the history-making solar airplane that stopped in Dayton on an around-the-word trek said electric planes will be in commercial use within a decade.
DetailsFor some, catering to clients that are a plane ride away, on a time crunch, can be difficult. Although, for business aircraft owners, there is much more flexibility in meeting with whomever they need to see.
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