Business & Commercial Aviation

Like most people my age, I can recall where I was when I heard that the space shuttle Challenger had exploded and broken apart, killing all seven crewmembers.

Selected accidents and incidents from May 2019. The NTSB information is preliminary.

Many pilots fear a medical misunderstanding will cost them their career. Because of the laws surrounding the FAA's medical process, these fears are justified.

Brad Hayden, founder, president and CEO of Robotic Skies talks with William Garvey.

Safety and security have always been a given in the business aviation industry. Now, attention has turned to adding sustainability to the mix, with alternative jet fuel leading the news at EBACE this year. Also, in the aftermath of the Boeing MAX crashes, are changes needed to the ODA process? Listen in as our editors discuss this and more from Geneva, Switzerland.

List of Tropical Cyclone Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers

Blackhawk Modifications, a provider of engine upgrades for turboprops, is doubling the size of its facilities and aligning several companies under the Blackhawk Aerospace brand.

Bombardier announced that an unnamed customer has purchased five Learjet 75s in a transaction valued at approximately $69 million based on 2019 prices.

Vista Global, owner of charter providers VistaJet and XOJet, plans to acquire JetSmarter, an online jet sharing provider and digital technology developer.

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Following checklists is an essential defense against pilot errors. Research studies have provided insights as to why procedures may not always be completed.

News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

The U.N. secretary-general has called "The WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2018," a wakeup call for stronger action on global warming.

The urban air mobility market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 11.33% through 2030, says a report from Markets and Markets.

Conquest II’s combination of cabin comfort, speed and fuel efficiency, along with 2,150-nm range, make it bargain in the used aircraft market.

The most-violent weather phenomena are hurricanes and tornados, and they are getting bigger and more frequent due to climate change.

The Jet Support Services Inc. Business Aviation Index shows global flight activity showed a year-to-date increase of 4.9% in 2018 and 4.7% year-over-year.

In the end, the use of a checklist could have prevented the accident. Checklists work. We all get tired and forgetful at times. Checklists are lifesavers.

Turbine aircraft sales historically have tracked with economic trends. This no longer is true. Flat is the new normal in turbine business aircraft sales.

Here is a list of meteorological conditions necessary for the formation of tropical cyclonic storms, provided by Brad Crosier of FlightSafety International.

As a first officer, I was trained to make the go/no-go decision. As a captain, I expect the same from my first officers. If he/she calls for an abort, I do it.

Selected accidents and incidents from April 2019. The NTSB information is preliminary.

BCA business aviation product and service previews.

The first Airbus ACJ319neo business jet completed a 16-hr. 10-min. flight test flight April 26, setting a record for the longest flight by an Airbus crew on an A320-family.

While MCAS is unique to the MAX, all in aviation can derive important safety lessons for their own operations from the tragedies.