Business & Commercial Aviation

Avoidance is a prudent first layer to prevent particulates from causing undesired damage or catastrophic failure.

Gulfstream Aerospace marked a milestone with the delivery of its 200th G600 ultra-long-range business jet.

Blowing snow, freezing precipitation, or even airport snow removal operations can cause contamination on a wide spectrum of engine components.

The impact of airborne particulates on aircraft engines is a huge challenge for today’s aviation industry.

The French government has named Emmanuel Chiva chairman and CEO of aerospace research and technology center Onera.

The FAA has expanded the approved list of piston aircraft engines that can burn Swift Fuels 100R unleaded aviation gasoline.

The intensive use of batteries in a hybrid-electric propulsion system may generate a replacement and obsolescence challenge, a Collins Aerospace official says.

Hourly aircraft utilization by corporate, fractional and charter operators rose in the December 2025 to February 2026 timeframe when compared to the same period of 2024-25 and 2019-20, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization.

Aggregated hourly flown figures for the world’s largest business aviation carriers show that NetJets, Flexjet and VistaJet experienced higher utilization rates from December 2025 to February 2026 when compared to the same period of 2024-25.

The national average cost of a gallon of Jet-A totaled $6.86 in March 2026, up 13 cents from February and up 24 cents from a year ago, according to a survey of U.S. FBOs by the Aviation Research Group.

Air traffic controllers will apply radar to separate helicopters and fixed-wing traffic near busy airports, the FAA said on March 18.

Gama Aviation is acquiring Hunt & Palmer, expanding the scale and scope of its aircraft charter brokerage firm.

Africa's business aviation sector has lived under the weight of a stubborn global stereotype: a continent defined by ageing aircraft, fragmented regulation and limited economic prosperity.

A remote digital tower system installed at Bartow Executive Airport serves as a model for future digital tower operations in the U.S., says vendor Frequentis.

DOT and FAA have selected eight pilot projects across the country to test operations involving eVTOL and other AAM aircraft under the new public-private eIPP.

General aviation pilots may be forced to cancel their Starlink subscriptions unless a new pricing structure announced this month changes.

West Star Aviation has acquired DCJet, a provider of field maintenance and AOG (Aircraft On Ground) services.

Charter operators Elite Jets and Maxair have joined the George J. Priester family of companies, adding 17 business jets to its broader fleet.

Embraer expects to deliver between 160 and 170 business jets in 2026, up from 155 in 2025 and a 6% increase based on the midpoint range.

Industry leaders from a variety of bizav segments share their insights and predictions for 2026.

FAR 91.13 violations, often tied to "potential endangerment," range from pranks to reckless stunts, with penalties from suspensions to revocations.

Vertical Aerospace's CEO discuses the Valo eVTOL air taxi, which is planned to launch by 2027 and certify by 2028.

Highlighting acquisitions, new terminals and more.

A dogfight is underway in the ultra-long-range business jet market as Bombardier, Dassault and Gulfstream roll out or ramp up their latest jets.

Charts for the BCA 2026 Purchase Planning Handbook are in a PDF linked from this article, which explains the specifications and terminology used in this guide.