Business & Commercial Aviation

As with the PC-12, operators say they expect the PC-24 to become considerably more capable as post-certification development continues. It’s off to a strong start, and it can only get better.

The Stratos 716X, an all-carbon, single-engine very light jet has made it first flight.

Vertis Aviation adds a Gulfstream G450 to its management program to support increased demand from an emerging set of new clients seeking safe travel options.

Asking prices in the COVID-19 era are getting soft. So, potential buyers can afford to shop for deals. Patience and perseverance could make the G280 a best buy.

The long-range, large-cabin Bombardier Global 5500 recently passes a milestone with entry-into-service.

Japan’s National Police Agency has ordered one H225 twin-engine and four H135 twin-engine helicopters from Airbus.

News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

Acceleratum is a new company focused on advancing standards and best practices in the drone industry.

Avant Aerospace moves to Hangar #12 at the St. Louis Downtown Airport from Dallas.

Previews of business aviation products and services

The NBAA decision to cancel its annual convention continued COVID-19's unrelenting felling of aviation gatherings this year.

Embraer’s Services and Support division completes the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500.

Business & Commercial Aviation News from August 1970

Daher has launched program designed to provide free scheduled maintenance for 2020 Kodiak 100 aircraft.

FAR Part 91 operators' objections to the mandate include its administrative burdens and the requirement to include reports of training flights.

Flying Colours Corp. has delivered a reconfigured Falcon 2000LXS to a Canadian customer.

Europe recovered the fastest in terms of business aviation activity in June, with jet and turboprop activity up 43% through June 23 compared to a year ago.

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro two-seat trainer recently became the first Western-made all-electric aircraft to earn type certification.

Signature Flight Support has acquired SEA Prime’s 40% minority interest in Signature Flight Support Italy. It is now 100% owner of the company.

Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA approval of its XR Upgrade Kit for the King Air 350.

Readers comment on articles in past issues of BCA.

The Airbus H160 twin-engine medium helicopter was awarded EASA type certification but with several special conditions and deviations.

This year’s guide covers turbine-powered, in-production aircraft.

Selected accidents and incidents in June 2020. The following NTSB information is preliminary.

In what could be evidence of business aviation’s steady recovery from COVID-19, Gogo Business Aviation reported it had hit 3,000 daily flights during the week of June 22.