Business & Commercial Aviation

In Part 1, we discussed how downdrafts from mountain waves can exceed aircraft climb capabilities. Now, we’ll review some of the basic conditions that

Also known as digital towers, a remote tower can be erected for a fraction of the cost of a traditional facility. The FAA has not published any reports about what it learned through an evaluation of the Leesburg Executive Airport but did say that it is not even close to fully certifying the facility.

Several illegally registered aircraft were used by criminals to smuggle cocaine.

A five-question interview with Chay White, Luxaviation's commercial director for the group's European division.

Aircraft rarely have the performance capability sufficient to overcome the effects of a severe downdraft generated by a mountain wave.

The agreement with Heart Aerospace for the G3000 integrated avionics suite represents a further expansion by Garmin into the regional air transport market as well as into electric aviation.

A coalition of aviation industry groups is calling for further delay of 5G network deployments by telecommunications companies, warning of the potential of “significant disruptions” to passenger, cargo and special-mission helicopter flights over interference concerns.

Suppliers of lifesaving equipment for flight crews and passengers are advancing new technologies and design trends. Halo Life Jacket London-based

To secure a smooth and further integration of drones in our daily lives, the development of effective monitoring of drone activities will be a key component.

The bushel basket approach to an accident’s probable cause is unhelpful.

AirMap's unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) platform will enable DroneUp to expand its operations to be able to fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of a remote pilot, a capability considered key to the industry’s success.

Five lessons learned from the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others.

Factor in engines ingesting slush and tire tread conditions, too, when dealing with wet runways.

How much runway do you need to in wet, slushy and snowy conditions? It might surprise you.

Business aviation is focusing more attention on the environmental impact of materials selected for cabin interiors.

Takeoffs and landings on wintry runways require careful planning.

The company expects to cover 80% of flight routes in the continental U.S. by the end of the year

Pilots crossing the Atlantic could help reduce engine emissions.

The advent of new 5G broadband cellular networks is driving the redesign of core aviation equipment.

Concerns over pilot shortages may be overinflated.

It’s not just seats and lighting when it comes to cabin comfort.

OEMs, MROs offer greater cabin comfort while upping utility

The Gulfstream G550 is no longer being produced, but remains relevant to operators.

James Albright experiences takeoff, climb and cruise in the Praetor.

Fatalities caused by civil aviation accidents in the U.S. declined in 2020 alongside a lapse in flight activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NTSB said Nov. 17.