The Polar Mission, a mission to circumnavigate the globe from south to north over both poles, launched successfully April 30 from Wichita carrying four crewmembers in a Learjet 36A-022.
The ag aviation industry is urging drone operators to operate with caution and give the right-of-way to manned agricultural aircraft during this growing season.
Editors share insights from Sun ‘n Fun, Aero Friedrichshafen and the Aerospace Maintenance Council’s Competition at MRO Americas. And yes, tariffs came up!
Most corporations do not own airplanes or directly influence the carbon intensity of the fuel that goes in them, leaving them with limited options for achieving their carbon reduction goals. A leading solution for these firms is to buy scope 3 emissions credits, commonly referred to as SAF certificates or “SAFc.”
If cancellation policies continue to prioritize carrier interests over customer flexibility, private aviation risks diminishing its core value proposition.
Hourly flown figures for the leading business aviation carriers show that NetJets, Flexjet, Wheels Up and FlyExclusive all experienced a Q1 2025 utilization superior to the same period of 2024.
Intelsat is collaborating with Embraer to have its current-generation inflight connectivity system installed on the production line for E-Jet E2 customers.
As environmental regulations become more complex and diverse, forward-looking business aviation operators must prioritize digitalization to remain competitive.
NATA's vice president of regulatory affairs, Jenny Ann Urban, discusses the SMS implementation requirement and how industry is progressing with compliance.
