March 2017 PUBLICATIONS Av i a t i o n Vol. 49 No. 3 $9.00 International News® www.ainonline.com Safety Bizav’s safety record AIN takes an in-depth look at the industry’s safety record from 2010 to 2016, and the results are impressive, especially for Part 91K. However, a significant number of accidents were the result of the crew’s improper preparation. page 12 Airports and FBOs New FBO at Santa Ana Signature is contesting the county’s decision to award ACI Jet the leasehold the chain has held for 20 years. page 10 Rotorcraft Establishing IBF standards Inlet distortion limits and power assurance checks remain the major issues to be ironed out before the FAA issues a policy statement. page 52 LEAVING SANTA MONICA Opinion The besieged Southern California airport faces closure in 2028 now that the FAA Fixing the pilot shortage has capitulated and abandoned its support for efforts to keep the field open. But interim measures are already casting a pall on operations at SMO. JetSuiteX was There is a simple solution to the shortage, says one service veteran: planning to offer regular air service from the field using ERJ135s, but those air- let us use VA benefits for primary flight craft (and even smaller jets such as this CJ3) operating under Part 135 face ex- training. page 43 clusion by the city’s stated intention to shorten the runway to 3,500 feet from its current 4,973 feet. SMO proponents vow to continue the battle and prevail. Page 8 Business Aviation AND THE and its partners and customers in the EU—arguably faces the Legal experts fear major The industry stands ready to meet new in- greatest uncertainty from Brexit. ternational regulations, as it has for years For instance, how will UK-based embraced environmentally friendly ops as a commercial operators be able means of keeping costs in check. Page 20 Brexit disruption for aviation to fly for hire within the EU if they lose their cabotage rights? by David Donald Will the UK remain a member of the European Aviation Safety Eight months ago, Britain since the referendum, the EU’s of labor. The UK’s Conserva- Agency? If not, how will it replace voted in a referendum to leave political leadership has made tive government is refusing to EASA regulations with its own? the European Union (EU), it clear that the UK will be compromise, insisting that the “There is no doubt that Brexit embarking on an uncharted excluded from access to its sin- country can thrive outside the could be hugely disruptive to path and plunging the business gle market if it refuses to honor EU by forging new trading alli- aviation from an operational community as a whole into a existing agreements covering ances with countries worldwide. and regulatory perspective.” spiral of uncertainty. By the end areas such as the free movement The UK aviation industry— Continues on page 49 u of this month, the UK govern- ment is expected to initiate the so-called Article 50 clause that will mark the point of no return As airline groups court U.S. President, in the complex Brexit process, through which the country bizav vows to fight separate ATC will abandon its EU member- ship after a two-year period of by Kerry Lynch negotations with the remaining 27 states. Business aviation and other interests are stepping aviation system, but warned against placing con- Advocates of Brexit say the up their campaigns against a push for a user- trol of the system in the hands of one segment UK is poised to enjoy a golden funded independent ATC system in light of a within the industry. age of economic independence meeting between President Donald Trump and “We’re delighted that, in today’s meeting, the in which industry and com- airline and airport interests. In a statement fol- President made clear that aviation moderniza- merce will be free from the lowing the February 9 meeting, NBAA president tion is important; that’s a goal with which we supposed shackles of EU legis- and CEO Ed Bolen said he is encouraged that the agree, and the business aviation community will lation and regulation. However, President is giving attention to the needs of the Continues on page 50 u PHENOM 300: SAFETY, ADVANCED AVIONICS, COMFORT “What inspired my purchase was a combination of the passion and love of aviation and to pilot a jet like the Phenom 300. But also for business purposes, I can fly around the world and meet with vendors who supply us raw materials. I can meet with retailers, so it’s very exciting to fly very quickly to them and avoid the delays and cancellations of commercial air travel. Plus, you can fly into smaller airports that are closer to your destination. And what got me so excited about Embraer was its DNA building airliners, the ERJs. I always tell people Embraer forgot it’s building executive jets. They still believe they’re building airliners for endurance, safety, redundancy. Embraer treats me as well or better than its airline customers. The company goes out of its way to keep the plane upgraded with service bulletins, improving the systems of the plane, improving every aspect of the airplane. I like the fact that Embraer is just constantly improving the Phenom 300, and they do a phenomenal job of keeping parts in stock. The plane is very stable. Passengers like the combination of the safety of the airplane, the advanced avionics, combined with the comfort of the plane. The lavatory being externally serviceable is awesome for both the owners/operators and passengers. I wanted the latest, greatest, best, safest technology, and Embraer had it all, from the avionics to the engines to the systems.” - Wayne Gorsek, Founder & CEO, DrVita.com Watch Wayne’s story and request more information at EmbraerExecutiveJets.com/Wayne The Phenom 300 — the most-delivered business jet in the world — is a clean-sheet-design light aircraft that delivers best-in-class speed, climb and field performance, next-generation avionics, a spacious cabin and a largest-in-class baggage compartment. Its comfortable, highly intuitive cockpit, with large displays and state-of-the-art avionics, enhances situational awareness. Delivering superior comfort and style, the OvalLite™ cabin provides ample leg and head room and the largest galley and windows in its class, for abundant natural light. Up to 11 occupants also enjoy the best cabin altitude in the category. Contributing to its enviable presence on the ramp, the signature air stair leads to the largest entrance door in its class. The Phenom 300’s superior overall performance, combined with class-leading fuel efficiency, contribute to its breakthrough status and strong acceptance in the marketplace. PHENOM 300: SAFETY, ADVANCED AVIONICS, COMFORT “What inspired my purchase was a combination of the passion and love of aviation and to pilot a jet like the Phenom 300. But also for business purposes, I can fly around the world and meet with vendors who supply us raw materials. I can meet with retailers, so it’s very exciting to fly very quickly to them and avoid the delays and cancellations of commercial air travel. Plus, you can fly into smaller airports that are closer to your destination. And what got me so excited about Embraer was its DNA building airliners, the ERJs. I always tell people Embraer forgot it’s building executive jets. They still believe they’re building airliners for endurance, safety, redundancy. Embraer treats me as well or better than its airline customers. The company goes out of its way to keep the plane upgraded with service bulletins, improving the systems of the plane, improving every aspect of the airplane. I like the fact that Embraer is just constantly improving the Phenom 300, and they do a phenomenal job of keeping parts in stock. The plane is very stable. Passengers like the combination of the safety of the airplane, the advanced avionics, combined with the comfort of the plane. The lavatory being externally serviceable is awesome for both the owners/operators and passengers. I wanted the latest, greatest, best, safest technology, and Embraer had it all, from the avionics to the engines to the systems.” - Wayne Gorsek, Founder & CEO, DrVita.com Watch Wayne’s story and request more information at EmbraerExecutiveJets.com/Wayne The Phenom 300 — the most-delivered business jet in the world — is a clean-sheet-design light aircraft that delivers best-in-class speed, climb and field performance, next-generation avionics, a spacious cabin and a largest-in-class baggage compartment. Its comfortable, highly intuitive cockpit, with large displays and state-of-the-art avionics, enhances situational awareness. Delivering superior comfort and style, the OvalLite™ cabin provides ample leg and head room and the largest galley and windows in its class, for abundant natural light. Up to 11 occupants also enjoy the best cabin altitude in the category. Contributing to its enviable presence on the ramp, the signature air stair leads to the largest entrance door in its class. The Phenom 300’s superior overall performance, combined with class-leading fuel efficiency, contribute to its breakthrough status and strong acceptance in the marketplace. Inside this issue Aviation International News® James Holahan (1921-2015), Founding Editor Wilson S. Leach, Managing Director EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – Charles Alcock EDITOR - AIN MONTHLY EDITION – Nigel Moll EDITOR - U.S. SHOW EDITIONS – Matt Thurber EDITOR - INTERNATIONAL SHOW EDITIONS – Ian Sheppard Business Aviation NEWS EDITOR - AIN MONTHLY, AINonline – Chad Trautvetter AND THE MANAGING EDITOR - AIN MONTHLY – Annmarie Yannaco MANAGING EDITOR – Mark Phelps SENIOR EDITORS – Bill Carey, Curt Epstein, Kerry Lynch Gregory Polek – Air Transport Long before the relatively recent push to CONTRIBUTORS clean up its act for the sake of the planet, Gordon Gilbert John Goglia – Columnist business aviation has spent an entire Mark Huber – Rotorcraft lifetime striving to do more with ever less 52 Amy Laboda – Safety fuel.