Business & Commercial Aviation

AviationManuals has released an online change management form for its ARC Safety Management Software and App.

Few, if any, light jets have entered service with such high dispatch reliability as the HA-420 HondaJet.

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a special-mission G550 aircraft to the U.S. Navy with sensors to support the service's telemetry range-support mission.

News of promotions, appointments and honors involving professionals within the business aviation community.

Booth Veneers has introduced AlumiFLite and FLiteFlex to the cabin interior veneer market to satisfy demand for light, flexible and less flammable veneer.

Some of the materials most often found on vertical panels are replacing the more traditional carpeting and countertops.

How many electric motors can a Cessna Caravan mini-freighter carry? Well, Australian startup MagniX thinks one is just fine — as long as it's under the cowling up front.

Saudi Arabia will require 8,800 pilots and 11,700 technicians by 2024 due to attrition and fleet growth, according to the National Aviation Academy.

Avflight Harrisburg is pre-leasing space for its new 30,000-sq.-ft. hangar in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hangar is expected to be completed in January.

The FAA has granted Textron Aviation a temporary exemption to meeting fuel tank flammability requirements that will allow Citation Longitude deliveries to begin but require a retrofit of delivered aircraft.

In the world of VIP aircraft interiors, wood veneers have long been the choice as a symbol of sumptuous luxury, but technology has brought new choices to the cabin that are both attractive and can offer practical advantages.

Dassault Aviation has signed an "amicable" settlement with Safran on its dispute concerning Safran's long-delayed Silvercrest engine for the Falcon 5X jet.

Air Partner has launched two initiatives to make flights easier to schedule in the corporate group market that requires frequent travel. It has also opened a new office in Los Angeles.

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.

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.

Duncan Aviation has opened an aircraft sales office in Phoenix to respond to client requirements and acquisition opportunities, it said.

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

Demand for broadband connectivity aboard business aircraft is booming. Passengers expect seamless Wi-Fi access to the internet as much as they count on other services.

News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

The NBAA is fighting to preserve Santa Monica (California) Municipal Airport across two separate but related fronts. First, the association has filed an en-blanc petition asking for a rehearing by the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia of a recent determination that a January 2017 settlement between the city of Santa Monica and the FAA did not constitute a final action by the agency.

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.

London Biggin Hill Airport is celebrating 15 years of its dedicated animal-handling service, SkyPets.

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