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Magazine Issue

Business & Commercial Aviation, Fourth Quarter 2026

VOL. 122 NO. 4 October 07, 2026
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Credit: Embraer

Editor's Letter

interior of FlexJet private terminal
article

Business Aviation: Optimizing Time, Trends and MRO Tips

Oct 07, 2026
There are ways that business aviation can maximize that precious asset.

FBO News

Jet Aviation FBO terminal at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
article

FBO News: Recent Developments At Business Aviation Facilities

Oct 02, 2026
Highlighting acquisitions, new terminals and more.

Fast 5

Solairus CEO Dan Drohan
article

Fast Five: Solairus’ Dan Drohan On Acquiring Clay Lacy Divisions

Aug 20, 2026
Solairus Aviation acquires Clay Lacy’s aircraft management and charter divisions, creating the world’s largest fleet of managed private aircraft.

Point of Law

magnifying glass next to paper on clipboard that says BONUS DEPRECIATION
article

Protecting Bonus Depreciation On Your Aircraft Purchase

Oct 02, 2026
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act made 100% bonus depreciation permanent—here is what you need to know about how it works.

Situation Awareness

left: Lindsey Savko in the cockpit; right: Lindsey Savko in scrubs at the hospital
article

From Nurse To Pilot: Inspiring Women In Aviation

Sep 03, 2026
Lindsey Savko, a nurse by trade and flight attendant/student pilot on the side, encourages other women to experience the excitement and rewards aviation offers.

Operations

concept art of NetJets private terminal
article

The New Luxury: Why Private Jet Providers Are Opening Exclusive Terminals

Oct 02, 2026
Private jet providers and FBOs are evolving to meet clients' needs.
visualization of Earth's magnetosphere
article

How Space Weather Affects Aircraft And Operations

Oct 05, 2026
Space weather effects can disrupt aviation operations.
two people installing Starlink antenna on Bombardier Challenger 605
article

Gogo And Starlink Compete For Bizav Connections

Oct 05, 2026
Starlink commands the market as Gogo enters the surging low-Earth-orbit connectivity space.

Aircraft

Beyond Aero hydrogen-electric business aircraft
article

Manufacturer Plans Will Refresh Business Jet Market Into The 2030s

Oct 06, 2026
Several new and upgraded aircraft are set to enter business aviation by decade's end.
Boom XB-1 demonstrator
article

Will The FAA's Sonic Boom Rule Unlock Supersonic Bizjets?

Oct 06, 2026
The FAA's proposed rule on sonic boom attracts criticism but promises a shift from prohibition to performance-based regulation.

20/Twenty

preowned G650ER
article

20/Twenty: The In-Demand Gulfstream G650/G650ER

Oct 06, 2026
BCA’s preowned market feature aircraft for October is the Gulfstream G650 and extended-range G650ER.

Advanced Air Mobility

The vertiport at Dubai International Airport
article

Dubai, New York Offer Contrasting Models For Vertiport Development

Oct 06, 2026
Comparing Skyport’s purpose-built vertiport in Dubai to an exiting facility in New York illustrates how cities could integrate eVTOL aircraft.

Maintenance

shipping boxes moving through a Textron Aviation automated conveyor facility
article

Used Parts Options Are Becoming More Prevalent

Oct 06, 2026
Supply chain headaches and added flexibility have prompted an expansion of used parts offerings.

Operations Planning Guide

pilot trainee and flight instructor in cockpit
article

How To Use BCA’s 2026 Operations Planning Guide

Oct 07, 2026
Considerations from crew training to insurance costs and aircraft mission variations can be found in BCA’s 2026 Operations Planning Guide.
Bombardier Global 8000
article

BCA 2026 Operations Planning Guide: Costs Stay High As Labor Pressures Ease

Oct 07, 2026
Costs beyond fuel and labor are increasing the cost of flying.

Cause and Circumstance

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain crash near Riverwoods, Illinois
article

Flying High And Running Out Of Fuel

Oct 05, 2026
An air ambulance plane crash was caused by a variety of bad decisions by the pilot, including running out of fuel and having marijuana in his system.

Marketplace

Skyborne Airline Academy Piper training aircraft with flight trainees
article

Pilot Training Schools From Ab Initio To ATP

Oct 02, 2026
From ab initio to Airline Transport Pilot, flight schools develop aspiring aviators.

Air Traffic Management

New surface-movement radar near Newark Liberty International Airport.
article

Waypoint: Fast-Track ATC Overhaul At A Crossroads

Aug 17, 2026
Trump administration seeks additional funding for ambitious ATC modernization, but congressional uncertainty and radar delays threaten progress.