Business & Commercial Aviation

By Bill Carey
Sonoma airport that serves business aviation adds solar power.
Sustainability

By Bill Carey
The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) has moved into a new $7 million hangar complex at Duplin County Airport in Kenansville, North Carolina.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
Norwegian discount airline startup Norse Atlantic Airways has chosen the Sheltair Aviation complex at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) as its U.S. administrative headquarters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Addison Airport (KADS) in Addison, Texas, has opened a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing center and airport administration building as part of a major renovation of facilities.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
The S-76 was built originally as a personnel and equipment transport for the offshore oil and gas industry, and Sikorsky reports that 65% of flight hours have been dedicated to that mission.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Albright
In Part 1 of this article, we suggested hiring a translator or using the services of your local handler or hotel concierge. Arm yourself with local
BCA

By James Albright
Before you travel beyond your own borders you need to make sure you can communicate at your destination.
BCA

By Bill Carey
Satcom Direct (SD) says its Plane Simple antenna systems designed for business aircraft have successfully connected with Inmarsat Ka- and Intelsat Ku-band satellite networks, bringing them closer to commercial introduction.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Roger Cox
The rate of turbulence-related accidents hasn’t improved since 1989
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Paragon Flight Training in Fort Myers, Florida, has accepted the first of 10 new Piper Pilot P100i training airplanes it expects to receive in 2022 as part of a five-year fleet modernization plan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Control deflections have different effects at high altitude and high speed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
What worked in your previous aircraft may actually have the opposite effect.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Nav Canada will require that aircraft be equipped to transmit their position by ADS-B Out by Feb. 23, 2023 when flying above 12,500 ft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Thick logbooks do not ensure proficiency in specific handling characteristics.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman
Caterers of prepared meals, often featuring local cuisine, serve business aviation customers in regional markets across the U.S.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Roger Cox
In Part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the crash of a Bell UH-1H in New Mexico. The 57-year-old pilot was employed by Sapphire Aviation
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Roger Cox
Examining the flight of a Bell UH-1H CFIT that crashed near Raton, New Mexico.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Angus Batey
Increased demand has led to increased prices--and that’s a good thing.
Business Aviation

By James Albright
The 5G spectrum in the U.S. "could" cause interference for aviation operators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Albright
To understand the current 5G versus radio altimeter frequency clash, understand what came before 5G.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin, Chris Reynolds
Last year the market for pre-owned business jets and turboprops was marked with record low inventory, rising prices and exuberant buyers. Listen in on how 2022 is shaping up.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
Understanding book-and-claim and energy-saving business practices.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
Sustainability goals and understanding SAF.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
BCA spoke with Megan Eisenstein, NATA managing director of industry and regulatory affairs, about the Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses and other steps the association is taking to promote environmentally friendly business operations and practices.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Roger Cox
The performance study calculated the airplane’s airspeed to be 240 kt. when the roll began, and its roll rate to be 5 deg. per second. This roll rate was significantly less than the roll rate achieved during flight test of the Tamarack Atlas system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation