Business & Commercial Aviation

The New York Times recently accused the private aviation industry of not paying its “fair share” into the system. The argument for or against privatization shouldn’t be based on sensationalized headlines, but rather a rational, fact-based discussion.

The state of Oregon has signed an agreement with Yamaha Motor Co. USA to study the use of Yamaha’s Fazer SAR uncrewed helicopter to fight wildfires.

London Biggin Hill Airport has been adding improvements, such as resurfacing the main runway, Runway 03-21. It also is on the verge of adding a GPS approach to Runway 03, something many operators, mainly from the U.S., have been requesting.

The national average for a gallon of Jet-A fuel in the U.S. totaled $6.61 in August 2025, according to the Aviation Research Group.

Editors discuss the FAA's finalization of MOSAIC—the game-changing rule set to bring larger flexibility to light sport aircraft, flight training and more.

The FAA has granted supplemental type certification of an all-Garmin avionics retrofit of the Cessna Citation CJ1 light jet, Garmin said Aug. 6.

The BCA 20/Twenty focus aircraft for August is the HondaJet Elite II.

Pilots of jets equipped with older-generation enhanced flight vision systems may no longer benefit from an operational credit, the FAA says.

BCA's 20/Twenty feature aircraft for July is the Tecnam P2012 Traveller.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford met with EAA CEO Jack Pelton and show attendees at EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Editors discuss highlights from the 2025 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including MOSAIC, the Goodyear airship and more.

Aviation Week's Steve Trimble speaks with Lt. Col. "Gogo" about the return of the U-2 Dragonlady to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The FAA finalized its rule on the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) with an announcement made at EAA AirVenture 2025.

We delve into second-quarter and first-half 2025 business jet and turboprop data, including deliveries, utilization and more with analyst Brian Kough.

Comparing aggregate hourly utilization for corporate, fractional, charter and private aviation in Q2 2025.

The cost of a gallon of Jet-A fuel in July 2025 was up from June but down from a year ago, according to a fuel survey conducted by the Aviation Research Group.

Honeywell says it has connected its new JetWave X satellite communications terminal for business jets over the Viasat broadband satellite network.

Will the courts change the FAA’s stance on antidepressant medications such as Remeron?

Comparing aggregate hourly utilization results for NetJets, Flexjet, VistaJet and Wheels Up in Q2 2025.

Flight crews should predict the effects of the runway surface condition in their Landing Performance Assessment.

FAA and industry briefers at will provide an update on progress toward developing a high-octane unleaded avgas for piston aircraft during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

We discuss how a jet’s handling characteristics change during high-altitude flight.

There are distinct differences from a propeller aircraft that need to be mastered when a pilot steps up to jets.

Inflight connectivity provider Viasat said it connected with its new ViaSat-3 broadband communications satellite for the first time with a business jet.

Overland Aviation, the city of Williston, North Dakota, and local hospital CHI St. Alexius Health have partnered to restore air medical service to their region.