LAS VEGAS — In its 24th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, Honeywell Aerospace forecasts up to 9,200 new business jet deliveries worth $270 billion from 2015 to 2025 — a 3% to 5% drop over what was predicted in last year’s forecast. As a slow growth economic environment takes hold across many global markets, the business aviation industry […]
Business Aviation
NBAA Regional Forum lands in St. Louis
St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) will host a regional exhibition of the business aviation industry as part of the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum Sept. 17. More than 100 exhibitors will participate, and approximately 20 aircraft will be on display for the expected 1,400 attendees. The event will also feature a series of […]
Ametek partners with Kellstrom
WILMINGTON, Mass. – The Sensors and Fluid Management Systems (SFMS) business unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense has appointed Kellstrom Materials as its exclusive partner for providing authorized AMETEK surplus products and exchange services. Kellstrom Materials, a provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, logistics, and supply chain management solutions, will maintain an inventory of overhauled AMETEK […]
King Schools offers free TSA course for CFIs
New from King Schools is free TSA Security Awareness Training for CFIs. The training can be completed in about an hour using any Internet-connected computer or tablet. It provides a TSA-acceptable graduation certificate and qualifies for WINGS program credit, which is automatically submitted to the FAA upon course completion. “Most CFIs receive this training every […]
Aircraft brokerage company takes off with new offices in Colorado, Arizona
Brad Hatt has launched Hatt & Associates, an independently-owned global aircraft sales business. From financing to takeoff, the Colorado-based aircraft broker with offices in Denver, Scottsdale, San Jose, Wichita and Dubai provides clients with aircraft transaction management assistance at every step of the sales process. Hatt, co-founder and managing partner of Soujourn Aviation and president of commercial […]
No user fees in President’s budget proposal
For the first time in years, President Obama’s annual budget proposal does not include any new user fees for general aviation. It’s a decision applauded by GA’s advocacy groups. “After years of fighting to protect pilots from arbitrary fees and charges, we’re pleased to see that the White House has finally taken our message to […]
Bonus depreciation legislation awaits President’s signature
If you are in the market for an aircraft, new or used, Congress has helped make it easier on your wallet… if you act before Dec. 31. All you’ll need is President Obama’s signature on the legislation (which he’s expected to sign), an airplane and cash. For a new airplane, the bonus depreciation deduction enables companies that […]
Wanted: UTC looking for Performance Engineer
UTC Aerospace Systems is looking to recruit a new performance engineer who will be responsible for performing static / dynamic loads, retraction and vibration analysis for landing gear and flight controls in response to regulatory / customer requirements and UTAS performance methodologies. Applicants (view details here) will need a bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and […]
Micro AeroDynamics celebrates 25 years, 19,000 VG kits
ANACORTES, Wash. – Micro AeroDynamics reached a couple of milestones this fall, completing 25 years in the business and shipping its 19,000th STC approved Micro VG kit. Flight testing at the company’s headquarters in Anacortes has produced 75 STCs allowing Micro VG retrofits on a total of 750 aircraft models. They are in use all over the world. […]