EBAA today voiced serious concerns regarding the European Commission’s (EC) proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS). The group claims it was not consulted by the Commission’s climate action directorate on the proposed changes, which could impose broader obligations on business aviation while excluding the sector from key support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) uptake.

According to the EC, emissions from business aircraft have “largely been exempted” from the EU-ETS. EBAA denies that assertion, countering that the majority of its operator members have been monitoring and reporting their emissions, purchasing allowances, and complying with EU-ETS obligations for years.

Under the proposal, existing flight-frequency exemptions would be removed, and the current distinction between commercial and non-commercial aircraft operators would be replaced by a single annual emissions threshold. While smaller operators may be able to use simplified monitoring and reporting tools, they would still be required to register, purchase, and surrender allowances. Further, the EC proposes to extend EU-ETS, from 2029 onward, to departing flights from the European Economic Area to third-country destinations within 2,700 nm of the EU’s geographical center.

The changes would also explicitly exclude business flights from the allowances reserved to help cover part of the price differential between regular jet fuel and SAF. EBAA said this restriction is particularly concerning because SAF remains the only realistic near-term decarbonization solution for most business aircraft.

On June 28, 2024, the first officer of a Boeing 777-200 unexpectedly responded to an automated V1 callout by retarding the thrust levers instead of moving his hands to the control column. He then briefly advanced the thrust levers before finally rejecting the takeoff.

According to flight data, the thrust levers were retarded first at 160 knots (V1) and again at 162 knots—the maximum speed during the takeoff roll was 167 knots. The aircraft came to a stop on the runway with 2,300 feet remaining. After a brake fire on the right side of the aircraft was extinguished, the aircraft was then towed to the gate. There were no injuries.

UK AAIB investigators found no obvious reason for the first officer’s actions. The “cognitive task analysis” of the report described the morning of the incident as “unremarkable” for the crew with no obvious distractions or workload issues.

Investigators concluded that the first officer’s incorrect actions were characterized as an “action slip,” which is defined as “an action which is not performed as intended and arises in routine or highly learned motor action sequences.” An action slip is an unintentional error in executing a planned action often occurring during routine or automatic tasks due to lapses in attention or habitual behavior.

Airport real estate developer and operator Sky Harbour has been selected as the winner of two redevelopment RFPs at Los Angeles-area business aviation hub Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). The company, which produces turnkey luxury private hangar complexes across the country, was awarded nearly 25 acres of land at the bustling gateway, where, like at most major metropolises, hangar space is at a premium, with a waiting list for aircraft operators seeking aircraft shelter.

Sky Harbour will now engage in lease negotiations with KVNY manager Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on the two plots of land. The first—on the east side of the field near the FlyAway bus terminal, which links KVNY with Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX)—consists of approximately 15 acres with a large World War II vintage hangar that will be removed, according to the RFP.

The second plot of nine acres on the west side of the airport has several smaller hangars that will also be cleared following the lease expiration of their former operator.

Sky Harbour declined to comment on its plans for the locations or a timeline for the development, but the company is known for developing large hangar campuses composed of individually leased hangars that can accommodate ultra-long-range business jets and have customizable office/living space. The company also provides its own ground-handling teams and, in most cases, fuel farms for tenants.

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Doug Carr, NBAA’s senior v-p for safety, security, sustainability, and international operations, is retiring from the business aviation association at the end of August after 28 years. Carr joined NBAA in April 1998 as manager of domestic operations and was later promoted through roles including manager of safety and operations, director of government affairs, and v-p of regulatory and international affairs, becoming NBAA’s primary liaison to agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and CBP.

Among his career milestones, Carr helped lead the FAA’s Fractional Ownership Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which established the legal framework for fractional aircraft ownership in the U.S. He also helped develop the DCA Access Standard Security Program, which restored business aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) after 9/11. Additionally, he served as a subject matter expert on the FAA’s Part 125/135 flight and rest rulemaking committee.

Carr liaised on the TSA’s proposed Large Aircraft Security Program and helped establish CBP’s business aviation pre-clearance program in Shannon, Ireland. He also contributed to a safety management system framework for U.S. business aviation and helped establish the International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he worked with the FAA on training and medical certification flexibilities for operators.

Internationally, Carr represented business aviation interests at ICAO and worked with regulators in Europe, Singapore, and China.

Innovations introduced in Garmin’s G3000 Prime flight deck for business jets, turboprops, and military trainers have come to the piston and small electric aircraft market in the form of the G2000 Prime, which was announced yesterday. Garmin has not named launch aircraft, saying those announcements will come from individual manufacturers.

G2000 Prime includes Garmin’s Autonomí suite of safety technologies, including Autoland, Smart Glide, Smart Rudder Bias, Electronic Stability Protection, Emergency Descent Mode, and Autothrottle. Terminal safety tools include Runway Occupancy Awareness, which uses GPS and ADS-B data to alert crews to potential runway incursions or collisions, along with 3D SafeTaxi and SurfaceWatch.

Garmin’s PlaneSync system handles database updates and flight/engine data logging in the background, and owners can check an aircraft’s fuel and systems status remotely through the Garmin Pilot app.

Significantly stronger in processing power and speed than “earlier systems,” the G2000 also offers increased memory and gigabit system connectivity. The primary displays measure 14 inches across, and the glass resists glare and fingerprints. The seven-inch secondary displays handle data entry and system control, with roughly 40% more screen real estate than earlier Garmin touch controllers. They can also serve as a built-in standby flight instrument.

The touchscreens can register up to 10 separate touch points simultaneously, so two pilots can work the same screen without one input interrupting the other.

With the latest collapse of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, flight-planning resource OpsGroup is reporting no new airspace closures or major routing changes in the region thus far as the war in Iran heats up again. It noted that most Gulf flight information regions (FIR) remain open to overflights, although most are still using tactical routes and flow management. Kuwait, it added, remains the exception as overflights through the OKAC/Kuwait FIR remain prohibited at least through August 4.

EASA, however, is advising operators to avoid the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and the Gulf of Oman at all levels, and to weigh potential risks before operating into Israel, Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. In the latter, a missile and drone attack forced the closure of four airports in the Southern part of the kingdom (OEAB, Abha; OGEN, Jizan; OENG, Najran; and OESH, Sharurah) this week.

For Europe-Asia flight routing, OpsGroup stated the two main options remain unchanged from March: north via the Caucasus and then over Afghanistan, or south via Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

The group warned that GPS jamming and spoofing remains a concern across the region, with air traffic control compensating by issuing above-normal amounts of runway heading departure notifications and radar vectors.

Operators should expect fuel delays, extra towing/hangar time, and slower ground handling at some airports in the region.

Air Elite, the World Fuel-sponsored global network of upscale FBOs, has expanded its footprint “down under” with the addition of two Australian service providers. All prospective Air Elite members must undergo an audit of their facilities and amenities before acceptance. These latest additions bring the network to 78 locations worldwide, including four in Australia.

Machjet International, an FBO on the country’s east coast at Brisbane-area Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU), features lounges for VIP passengers and crew in its dedicated terminal, hangar space capable of sheltering bizliner-class aircraft, and direct ramp access.

On the other side of the country, Revesco Aviation is a designated point of entry at Perth Airport (YPPH), the primary international gateway for Western Australia. Less than eight miles from Perth’s business district, it coordinates customs and immigration services, and features a dedicated terminal with VIP passenger lounge, hangar access, permitting and slot assistance, and rampside passenger pick-up and drop-off.

Both locations will provide World Fuel products and services such as contract fuel, Avcard, trip support, and World Fuel Rewards.

“Australia continues to be an important market for business aviation, serving as both a destination and a strategic connecting point for operators moving throughout the Asia-Pacific region,” explained Malcolm Hawkins, World Fuel’s senior v-p for global business aviation, adding that the two locations strengthen the network's support available to operators across two key Australian gateways.

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