Business & Commercial Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bell recently delivered its 200th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. The aircraft went to Austrian operator Hubi-fly Helikopter and will be used for executive transport.
Business Aviation

By Jessica A. Salerno
BCA business aviation product and service previews.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Drone delivery system developer Flytrex and jet charter and management company Causey Aviation have received FAA approval to begin food deliveries by drone.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
A glimmer of hope can be seen for the sales of Dassault's Falcon business jets in the recent acceleration of orders, according to the company.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
According to FlightAware, the ADS-B equipage rate to meet the FAA's Jan. 1 deadline among turbine-powered business aircraft rose to 79% in July.
Business Aviation

Just as the FAA is struggling to integrate unmanned aerial systems (UASes, or drones) into U.S. airspace, so are aviation authorities in Europe.
Business Aviation

By Jessica A. Salerno
Business & Commercial Aviation news from October 1969.​
Business Aviation

By Fred George
Beechcraft King Air 350i, the second-generation Model B300, is significantly quieter, more comfortable and more capable than the original aircraft.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
An era is ending. Dassault Falcon Jet CEO Jean (John) Rosanvallon is retiring after 44 years with the company, 23 of those as its top executive.
Business Aviation

There, at the bottom of the AirNav.com “Airport” page under “Additional Remarks” was this: “WATCH FOR HORSES OR BIG GAME ANIMALS ON RY.”
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
A new U.S. Commerce Department study has found the Global Positioning System has provided $1.4 trillion worth of nongovernment economic benefits since 1984.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey
Questions for Capt. David Pettet, president of the National Gay Pilots Association, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The National Air Transportation Association and its Illegal Charter Task Force have launched a website to help identify, avoid and report illegal charters.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Sweden's Kommunalforbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg recently ordered six Pilatus PC-24s in an air ambulance configuration to provide aeromedical care.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bombardier reports its 23rd annual Safety Standdown reached capacity two months prior to the Nov. 12-14 event.
Business Aviation

Look at the remote airports you may frequent. If the plate has statements such as “Tower Hours” or “After tower closed, activate lights on CTAF,” be wary.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
L.J. Aviation is expanding at Pittsburgh International Airport. The facility includes a reception area, private offices, lounge and meeting rooms, and a 36,000-sq.-ft. hangar.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Quantum Air is acquiring 22 four-place Bye eFlyer 4s and a pair of two-place eFlyer 2 all-electric airplanes.
Business Aviation

By Jessica A. Salerno
Selected accidents and incidents, July 2019. The NTSB information is preliminary.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
In a two-step training package, CAE plans to buy a significant interest in SimCom Holdings for $85 million.
Business Aviation

The tables show Jet-A and avgas prices from a survey of U.S. fuel suppliers conducted in September 2019.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
FlightSafety International is offering a specialized small Unmanned Aerial Systeme (sUAS) remote pilot course for civil and government services.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Sierra Nevada Corp. subsidiary 328 Support Services is relaunching the Dornier 328 twin turboprop, targeting the regional, cargo and special missions markets.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The only remaining backcountry airfield in Death Valley National Park has been officially authorized, removing any question about its legal use by visitors.
Business Aviation

By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace has expanded its maintenance, repair and overhaul operations at Appleton International Airport in Wisconsin.
Business Aviation