Business & Commercial Aviation

Argus International has announced the launch of its Second in Command Gateway Program, a data-driven approach to pilot training to enhance safety and performance.

Richard Aarons, my Dad, loved aviation since his New Jersey childhood when he would watch C-118s approaching McGuire AFB and imagine being in command.

Sheltair Aviation has entered into a long-term lease to build and operate a full-service FBO and hangar complex at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

Gary Dempsey has been named president of the National Air Transportation Association, succeeding Martin Hiller,

Hexagon Geospatial Systems has provided a hands-on example of a system used by Lufthansa to help its pilots avoid costly obstacles and delays in the air.

EASA has certified the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for Pro Line II-equipped King Air B200 and B300 series turboprops.

As our 60th year ends, it's valuable and appropriate to reflect on the contributions we have made to helping the business aviation community operate better.

Business jet operations in July were almost flat with an 0.6% increase in flight activity. Domestic flights rose 1% while international flights declined 1.5%.

Connecticut-based Gama Aviation Signature, has added two HondaJets to its fleet. They will initially be based in Teterboro and Chicago.

By examining conditions and procedures that likely contributed to the disaster, and the crew's reaction, we can help ensure we do not step into the same traps.

Brian Proctor, President and CEO, Mente Group, LLC, discusses business trends regarding business aircraft values.

Business aviation operators and airlines alike face a quandary when dealing with a thermal runaway of lithium-ion-powered electronic devices.

Piper company engineers elected to hot-rod the PA-42-720A Cheyenne III to field a viable challenger.

According to the Experimental Aircraft Association, this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, attracted 601,000 attendees, about 2% above last year’s record.

Business aviation departures in Europe set a record in July with 94,002 flights, up 4% from a year ago.

KULR Technology designs and manufactures carbon-fiber containment solutions for lithium-ion battery applications.

News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

Rockwell Collins recently signed on as a service provider of Iridium Certus satellite solutions over the Iridium NEXT network. Rockwell will be adding the service to its aircraft connectivity applications, delivering the next-generation L-band broadband solution for commercial, government and ARINCDirect customers. In addition, it will design and produce Iridium Certus service terminals.

Over the next 10 years, the Latin American business aircraft fleet is expected to slightly contract, moving to 3,765 aircraft in 2027 from 4,525 in 2018.

Gogo, one of the biggest providers of highly sought-after inflight connectivity, is struggling to turn that demand into dollars.

The tables show Jet-A and avgas prices from a survey of U.S. fuel suppliers conducted in August 2018.

A U.S. patent application filed on Jan. 8 may provide clues to Bell’s design for an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi.

Signature Flight Support posted revenue of $926.3 million during the first half of 2018, up 15.4% from the same period a year ago.

A team of scientists has developed an algorithm that could allow unmanned aircraft to harmlessly “herd” flocks of birds away from airports.

BCA shares news of the latest products and services for the business aviation industry.