The Weekly of Business Aviation

Wichita’s National Institute for Aviation Research marked its 40th anniversary with a sneak peek of its new innovation advanced manufacturing hub.

The Canadian Defense Investment Agency awarded the Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer a roughly $400 million contract to supply six Global 6500s.

Jennifer Pickerel serves as president of Aviation Personnel International.

As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.

French startup Beyond Aero is moving from technology development toward industrial execution, outlining plans for a dedicated manufacturing facility.

Spanish aviation regulators have certified a digital control tower at Vigo Airport on Spain’s northwest coast.

Concentrating investment at key “hydrogen hub” airports will provide a practical and cost-effective path to early adoption, a new study says.

Flight hours for top business aircraft operators and by operator class for the September to November 2025 three-month period are up compared to a year ago and rose substantially from the same period in 2019, according to Aviation Week data.

Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is equipping its fleet of Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft with Starlink connectivity, an ultra-high-speed, low-latency internet.

Bell Textron announced that a dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hr. using blended sustainable aviation fuel, a milestone showcasing Bell’s commitment to SAF usage.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) announced the addition of a Gulfstream G650 to its charter fleet. Additionally, the company has added a Bombardier Challenger 650 to its managed fleet.

Magellan Jets is now offering financing through NFS Capital to help clients secure potential 2025 tax benefits.

XO, a Vista subsidiary, announced the launch of a new membership tier with executive-focused benefits.

Universal Flight Concepts (UFC), a U.S.-based flight training organization, has taken delivery of an additional four Tecnam P2008 LSA and P2010 aircraft.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is strongly opposing Sec. 373, “Manned Rotary Aircraft Safety,” in the House-passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

The first Bombardier Global 6000 due for full conversion into the German Air Force’s next signals-intelligence aircraft has arrived in Germany for modification.

The French Environmental Authority (Ae) is recommending Aura Aero provides more details and analysis on the environmental impact of its factory.

Daher Aircraft has received Brazilian ANAC certification of its Kodiak 900 single-engine turboprop.

Saudi Arabia’s GACA has awarded two National Charter Air Carrier tenders to alliances led by Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways and luxury leisure airline BeOnd Aviation.

For the seventh time in six years, CPI Aerostructures has a new chief financial officer. The Edgewood, New York, manufacturer has appointed Robert Mannix as CFO

France's ARCC is seeing progress in raising awareness of the aviation community and official bodies about who to call after an accident.