The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
A broad industry coalition has appealed to the FAA seeking changes to new rules mandating drug and alcohol testing for certain foreign repair stations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production unit of its newest business jet in the 560XL series of aircraft—the Cessna Citation Ascend midsize jet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The United Arab Emirates’ Space42 and Viasat have agreed to jointly pursue direct-to-device global satellite services.
Satellites

By Angus Batey
Ask anyone working in pretty much any industry for their views on regulation, and you’re unlikely to hear a great deal that is enthusiastic or positive.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
Union workers at GE Aerospace in the Cincinnati area are set to decide whether to ratify a tentative agreement reached with the engine OEM.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Aura Aero, the startup developing the 19-seat, hybrid-electric ERA regional aircraft, is making progress thanks to partial tests at its Toulouse facility.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Leading U.S. eVTOL air taxi startups announced plans to enlist in the U.S. Transportation Department's newly created eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
Advanced Air Mobility

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Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.
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By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking a simpler, less costly version of its runway status lights (RWSL) concept to install at commercial airports.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki
Bartlesville Municipal Airport completed its taxiway project and broke ground on its new hangar development.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

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Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.
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Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.
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Global Medical Response (GMR), which says it is the world’s largest Bell helicopter operator, signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429 aircraft.
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A homecoming event, dubbed Diamond Fest 2025, was held at Diamond Aircraft’s Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario.
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Air Charter Service (ACS) announced the opening of its third operation in Australia.
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Tamarack Aerospace and ForeFlight have teamed up to provide enhanced flight planning data for aircraft equipped with Tamarack’s active winglet technology.
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Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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By Molly McMillin
Optimism from business aircraft owners and operators regarding market conditions for business aviation shot up during the third quarter of 2025, JetNet iQ says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Under the Extra Performance Wing (X-Wing) project, Airbus is studying what could become a major aerodynamic improvement on a next-generation narrowbody.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
The U.S.' recent proposed rulemaking to advance beyond visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) civilian drone operations was hailed by industry as a major breakthrough.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Angus Batey
Participants in a panel at the Air Charter Expo discussed the sector’s mixed public image.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Global Medical Response has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429s with an option to acquire eight additional helicopters, Bell Textron said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Nav Canada has started construction of a first, temporary, digital tower at Kingston Airport in Ontario.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
Business aviation trade groups are facing a multitude of issues in their roles as advocates for the industry in the face of evolving political landscapes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki
High Flying Hangars (HFH), an aviation company based in New Mexico, has unveiled its design plan for North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI) in Denison, Texas.
Aircraft & Propulsion