SMS Rule Should Not Be Prescriptive, Bizav Experts Say

By Bill Carey Mar 31, 2023
Safety should be a value rather than a priority, say business aviation experts who spoke March 30 during an NBAA News Hour webinar.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Viewpoint: The Rise of GPS Interference

Josh Lospinoso/Shift5 Mar 31, 2023
Examples of intentional GPS interference demonstrate the ability of malicious actors to use the technique nefariously, which signals the need for cybersecurity
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Point of Law: Dealing With An Aircraft Tax Audit

By Kent Jackson Mar 31, 2023
The IRS is not here to help you.
Business Aviation

20/Twenty: The Steady Appeal Of The King Air 350

By Bill Carey Mar 30, 2023
Originally prefaced by the word “Super,” the King Air 350 was introduced in 1990 as a growth version of the King Air 300.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Colorado Airport To Incentivize Unleaded Avgas

By Bill Carey Mar 29, 2023
Colorado's Centennial Airport will provide tenants and FBOs with incentives to transition away from supplying 100LL leaded aviation fuel to their customers.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

AviationManuals Reveals Top 10 Risks Operators Faced In 2022

By Matthew Orloff Mar 28, 2023
AviationManuals, the provider of compliance and safety management solutions for business aviation, has updated its yearly Common Flight Risks Guide.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Factors That Lead To Fuel Freezing, Part 2

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D. Mar 28, 2023
Fuel that is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for long hours can chill enough to restrict the flow of fuel to the engine.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Factors That Lead To Fuel Freezing, Part 1

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D. Mar 27, 2023
Fuel that is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for long hours can  chill enough to restrict the flow of fuel to the engine
Business Aviation

Too Low: A Cessna Caravan Crashes Into Terrain, Part 3

By Roger Cox Mar 24, 2023
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashes into terrair.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Too Low: A Cessna Caravan Crashes Into Terrain, Part 2

By Roger Cox Mar 24, 2023
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashes into terrain.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Too Low: A Cessna Caravan Crashes Into Terrain, Part 1

By Roger Cox Mar 22, 2023
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashes into terrain.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Podcast: AIR CEO Rani Plaut Discusses Personal-Use eVTOLs

By Ben Goldstein Mar 20, 2023
Listen in to hear about progress of the AIR One, a two-seater eVTOL marketed as a personal daily commuter vehicle for those with a pilot’s license.
BCA Podcast

Runway Excursions Lead Corporate Jet Accidents

By Bill Carey Mar 17, 2023
The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) on March 15 released its 2022 Safety Report.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Divert! Is There Another Option?, Part 2

By James Albright Mar 17, 2023
If you can, pausing to consider your options is the best decision.
Flight Deck

Industry Executives Endorse SMS At FAA Safety Summit

By Bill Carey Mar 16, 2023
Industry executives endorsed safety management systems at the FAA Safety Summit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Divert! Is There Another Option?, Part 1

By James Albright Mar 16, 2023
When faced with an emergency such as a smoky cabin, what do you do?
Flight Deck

NATA Seeks Feedback On Ramp Space Issue

By Bill Carey Mar 14, 2023
NATA said it is reviewing a proposal made to Congress that public-use airports be required to provide ramp space for transient GA aircraft.  
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Marketplace: Fire Suppression Systems

By Paul Seidenman Mar 13, 2023
Halon alternatives and sustainability are driving new fire suppression products.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Leaded Avgas Issue Drives UL94 Supply

By Bill Carey Mar 13, 2023
APP Jet Center announced that its FBO at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) now offers Swift Fuels UL94 unleaded avgas among its fuel offerings.
Aircraft & Propulsion

March 2023 Fuel Prices Rise YOY, But Decline From February

By Molly McMillin Mar 11, 2023
A summary of Jet-A fuel prices.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Ramp Access, Avgas Issue Raised At House Hearing

By Bill Carey Mar 09, 2023
The FAA has agreed with Santa Clara County to temporarily suspend an investigation it is conducting of alleged federal grant violations at the county airports.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The Crosscheck: Someone Else’s Mistake

By Roger Cox Mar 09, 2023
Accident reveals the value of ADS-B In traffic information.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Checklist: Preventing Misfueling For Pilots

By Molly McMillin Mar 08, 2023
Steps pilots should take to avoid the risk of an aircraft misfueling.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

How To Avoid Misfueling

By Matthew Orloff Mar 07, 2023
Following a few straightforward steps before refueling are critical.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Podcast: Pilot Medical Certification Trends With AOPA's Gary Crump

By Matthew Orloff Mar 06, 2023
AOPA Director of Medical Certification Gary Crump shares the trends he's noticing with future pilots seeking their medical certification along with those who ha
BCA Podcast