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Business & Commercial Aviation, First Quarter 2025

VOL. 121 NO. 1 February 28, 2025
Cover of BCA first quarter 2025

We have updated the Purchase Planning Handbook as in previous years by asking the aircraft manufacturers to review and refresh the previous year’s data—or to add new models—using a standard format we provide in a six-page “How To” manual that includes a BCA Required Equipment List.

Credit: Textron Aviation

Editor's Letter

Cirrus SR22T
article

From The Editor: General Aviation Logs Growth, But It Needs Advocacy

Feb 28, 2025
The GA fleet is growing but faces a few big challenges.

FBO News

Premier Private Jets truck
article

Recent Developments At Business Aviation Facilities

Feb 28, 2025
Highlighting Acquisitions, new terminals and more.

Fast Five

Mike Minchow
article

Fast 5: Duncan Aviation’s New President

Feb 28, 2025
Mike Minchow transitions from COO to president and talks about changes at the MRO.

Point of Law

stack of documents
article

Point of Law: New FAA Rule Impacts 115,000 Foreign Certificate Holders

Feb 28, 2025
Overseas pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners must designate U.S. agents for service of FAA documents.

Situational Awareness

Pete Bunce
article

GAMA Flourished With Pete Bunce At The Helm

Feb 28, 2025
The outgoing president of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association is leaving quite a legacy.

Operations

aircraft with Trump logo
article

Private Aviation Business Prospects Climb The Wall Of Worry

Feb 28, 2025
Private aviation may experience turbulence in the future, but for now, investors see blue skies.
aircraft in flight
article

Business Aviation Leaders' Predictions For 2025

Feb 28, 2025
Industry leaders from a variety of bizav segments share their insights and predictions for 2025.
graphic of EU regulations
article

Bizjet Flights To Europe Are Growing In Cost

Feb 28, 2025
Business jet operators to Europe and the UK face increased costs and requirements.
Airbus single-engine H125
article

Light Rotorcraft Market Is Being Primed For Innovation

Feb 28, 2025
Renewed demand and new technology are prompting manufacturers to turn their attention to the lighter end of the rotorcraft market.
Cal Fire UH-1H Super Huey above a wildfire
article

Training Pays Off In Advance Of California Wildfires

Feb 28, 2025
Training pays off for pilots battling California wildfires.
aircraft hangar
article

Tips For Better Pre-Buy Aircraft Inspections

Feb 28, 2025
Pre-purchase inspection: Getting the most out of a slot during tight MRO supply.

Aircraft

damaged aircraft
article

HondaJet Runway Excursions Raise Questions

Feb 28, 2025
Are HondaJet’s runway excursions statistical outliers or indications to reevaluate the pilot-vehicle interface?

20/Twenty

King Air 260
article

20/Twenty: The Modern, Reliable King Air 250/260

Feb 28, 2025
In recent years, suppliers have unveiled significant upgrades of the stalwart twin turboprop.

Advanced Air Mobility

Beta cockpit
article

How Pilot Training Is Developing

Feb 28, 2025
The FAA has created a series of pathways that provide optionality for different aircraft.

Operations Planning Guide

Gulfstream Aerospace's G700 in flight
article

Record Deliveries And New Aircraft Added To Purchase Planning Handbook

Feb 28, 2025
The sector continues to thrive despite issues with supply chains and workforce shortages, along with pressure from environmental groups.
Daher cockpit
article

How to Use The 2025 Purchase Planning Handbook Airplane Charts

Feb 28, 2025
Charts are in a PDF linked from this article, which offers detailed explanations of the specifications and terminology used in the handbook.

Impact

employees looking at an aircraft part
article

Opinion: Unapproved Aircraft Parts May Be More Of A Problem Than You Realize

Feb 28, 2025
Anytime you are dealing with unapproved parts on an aircraft, you are increasing the safety risk factor.