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DHS Replace TSA Head, Melvin Carraway

June 3, 2015
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Following a report released on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson replaced the TSA’s acting administrator, Mr Melvin Carraway with the deputy director, Mark Hatfield.

The findings of the report prompted the action after the TSA’s poor track record was highlighted. Mr Carraway has been reassigned within the DHS and Mr Hatfield will take over until a permanent replacement can be found.

Mr Johnson confirmed that steps will be taken to continue to improve airport security, with the introduction of new screening procedures for both personnel and passengers, and plans for effective training for TSA operatives within the airport environment. He also announced that random security screening will continue.

Honeywell Connectivity Suite for Gulfstream G500 & G600 to Increase Wi-Fi Speeds

May 22, 2015
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Business Passenger Communications ProvidersIt has just been announced that Honeywell’s latest addition to their connectivity suites will include the AMT-700 antenna for Gulfstream’s new G500 and G600 business aircraft.

Fitted as standard on all new productions, the improved service will allow business passengers greater connection speeds in the cabin via Inmarsat SwiftBroadband for internet and voice calls, while additional benefits will also be realised in the cockpit with clearer communications with the ground.

Providers of inflight Inmarsat SwiftBroadband services, such as Rockwell Collins’ ARINCDirect ensure that executive travellers can continue to conduct their business as efficiently in the air as they can in their ground-based office environments.

Business Aviation Safety Summit in Fort Lauderdale

May 14, 2015
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Business Aviation Safety SummitThe importance of data sharing, analysis, disaster recovery and the human factors involved in business aviation safety standards will be discussed and focussed upon this week as pilots and aviation professionals meet in Fort Lauderdale at the NBAA and Flight Safety Foundation’s Business Aviation Safety Summit.

Amongst the first speakers was G550 pilot, Steve Charbonneau, who announced the initial success of the voluntary aviation safety and information analysis sharing program (ASIAS) with 12 departmental members.

Mr John Cox, from Safety Operating Systems, a Washington aviation consultancy firm, talked about the fire risks of the use of lithium ion batteries onboard an aircraft and the sobering difficulties of extinguishing such a fire.

The two-day event, formerly known as the Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar, is industry recognised as the premier safety forum.

Aviation Consulting Services Added by Superior Aviation Group

May 6, 2015
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Find Out How Your Aviation Business Can Save on Aircraft Messaging CostsSuperior Aviation Group, Texas-based aviation supply company with headquarters in China, have announced the formation of AvConsulting Services with a primary objective to provide aviation businesses with support and consultation services for aircraft operations in China.

It is not unusual for aviation companies to branch into consultancy services. ARINC provides consultancy for aircraft messaging and aim to save businesses more than 30% of mission critical messaging exchange costs across the board.

ExecuJet Deal Makes Luxaviation 2nd Largest Business Aviation Operator in the World

May 5, 2015
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Patrick Hansen & Niall Olver Seal Luxaviation DealLuxaviation, formed in 2009 and headquartered in Luxembourg, have become the world’s 2nd largest business jet operator with their acquisition of ExecuJet, it was confirmed this week.

Now operating more than 250 executive aircraft in 22 countries, Luxaviation is rivalled only by NetJets in fleet size and they have plans to double their fleet through further acquisitions.

Co-CEO of Luxaviation, Mr Patrick Hansen is delighted with the deal and said, “We have bought national champions. Now we have also acquired an international one which will allow us to grow in many countries.”

Cessna Joint Venture in China to Boost Charter Services

April 15, 2015
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Cessna Citation to Boost Chinese Charter ServicesChina Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company will team with Cessna in another joint venture for the company which also involves Guangzhou Zhongeng Group and will be named Zhonghen International Business Aviation.

Cessna, Textron Aviation’s Aircraft unit, who announced the venture at the Asian Business Aviation Conference this week plan to launch a charter management service in China next year involving Guangzhou’s Cessna Citation XLS+ aircraft with a plan to introduce and manage a further range from Textron’s portfolio in the future.

Looking forward, the company believe that the Chinese market is one of the most important to expand to with the emergence of a growing expansion of the business aviation industry.

New Aircraft Financing Scheme for Business Aviation

April 13, 2015
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Aircraft Financing Scheme LaunchUS-based Global Jet Capital (GJC) is a recently-launched leasing and lending company, initially funded with a $2 billion investment fund from AE Industrial Partners, GSO Capital and The Carlyle Group.

The company is now targeting an aircraft market, offering financing for business jets with a price tag of $30 million and upwards. A range of options will be available, including mortgage, finance leases, progress payments and mezzanine finance, which combines debt and equity.

Launched at the ABACE exhibition, GJC are aiming their financing options outside the US, where it expects the greatest uptake to be located. The company has noticed a surge in demand for this type of financing over the past three years, since banks and traditional finance companies have begun to shy away from jet financing.

Transactions are already being discussed for Gulfstream, Boeing and Bombardier aircraft.

New Passenger Communications Offering from Gogo

April 8, 2015
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Other Business Aviation Passenger Communications Solutions ProvidersGogo, business aircraft communications provider, announced the launch of a new service at the AEA International Convention & Trade Show this week. The ATG 1000 is a new system for connectivity that is aimed at the light private aircraft market, offering passengers the chance to use their own personal smartphones inflight for calls and texts.

Additional services such as web browsing, can be added using a software key, offering complete flexibility for operators wishing to provide basic services.

This new offering from Gogo joins the passenger communications revolution sweeping the industry as traveller demand increases for affordable, yet fast connection speeds.

Business jet owners and operators are seeking solutions for inflight communications on all levels from the cabin to the cockpit to enable streamlined operations.

Other inflight connectivity providers, such as Rockwell Collins’ ARINCDirect, offer passenger communications with high-speed broadband to give larger operators and charter companies the capability of an office-in-the-sky, almost a prerequisite in the modern cabin.

Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor Launched

March 23, 2015
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Latest Technology for Monitoring Cabin PressureA California-based aviation technology company have launched a new innovation for pilots to detect a possible cabin pressurisation failure in a bit to combat accidents caused by hypoxia. AltAlert, the personal cabin pressure monitor is a simple device that is small and easy to carry, able to be clipped to a belt, shirt pocket or attached to a window via a small suction cup.

The device gives both audible and LED visual alarms to warn the pilot that the cabin altitude is climbing above specified thresholds.

Based on a NASA patent, AltAlert has a battery life of 18 months and was developed using algorithms for consistency and reliability. Four years in development, the monitor is the project of president and CEO of Carlsbad, Stacy Pappas Sawaya, who researched hypoxic-related accidents. She said, “I started researching the number of accidents logged with the NTSB related to pressurization. The Payne Stewart accident was the most highly publicized, but the total number is enormous. It was really just a coincidence that the TBM 900 went down last September; we were finishing up by then. It was yet another example of the need for this device and its lifesaving capabilities.”

The AltAlert device is now publicly available to pilots at many pilot shops at a cost of under $400.

NYC to Host 5th Annual JETNET iQ Business Aviation Summit

March 21, 2015
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Business Aviation Summit Held in NYCThis summer will see JETNET LLC host its annual JETNET Global iQ Business Aviation Summit in New York City on the eve of the NBAA regional forum at Teterboro Airport.

JETNET iQ Director of Special Programs will chair the confirmed speakers list for the 5th year – a line-up that includes business aircraft OEM leaders, finance and sales experts, aerospace and defence analysts from Wall Street, UHNWI researchers, trade organisation directors and aircraft owners and operators.

Paul Cardarelli, JETNET vice president of sales will, accompanied by JETNET iQ creator and director Rollie Vincent, present insights from the latest research from a survey database of over 8500 respondents from 125 countries and a 10-year fleet forecast.

Mr Cardarelli said, “Our past attendees are our strongest testimony for this extraordinary event. They’ve called it ‘The best one-day conference in the industry.’ We strive for nothing less, and this year’s event will be another must-see for aviation professionals.”