The Weekly of Business Aviation

Cirrus Aircraft has introduced an Instrument Rating Program for Cirrus pilots as a way for pilots to enhance their flight skills.

Aviation can minimize its climate impact by acting quickly to control short-lived climate pollutants, notably contrails, an influential NGO says.

John Owen joined Airshare, based in Overland Park, in 2016 as its chief financial officer and became CEO in March 2018.

SkyWest Charter is considering its next steps following a ruling on long-pending commuter air carrier authorization.

Textron Aviation has received FAA certification for new features on the Garmin G5000 avionics suite for the Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet.

Textron Aviation’s iconic four-seat, single-engine Cessna 182 Skylane has turned 70.

European emergency service rotorcraft operator Avincis is moving into the offshore wind turbine support market with the acquisition of operator KN Helicopters.

AgEagle Aerial Systems, a provider of drone and aerial imaging equipment, has changed its name to EagleNXT to better reflect its growing markets, officials say.

Sergei Sikorsky, son of Sikorsky company founder and inventor of the first practical helicopter Igor Sikorsky, died Sept. 18 at the age of 100.

Pratt & Whitney has teamed up with Czech Republic-based PBS Group on the development of a next-generation APU for commercial and military aircraft platforms.

Pre-owned business jet inventories in September remained flat year-over-year, representing 3.5% of the total active fleet, according to a report by Jefferies.

Wheels Up announced the upcoming launch of its new signature membership program featuring Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 series aircraft.

Michaela Renee Johnson has taken a unique approach to promoting the publication of her new book.

Having “supercharged” its efforts, the FAA has achieved a previously announced goal to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers this fiscal year.

August 2025 business jet deliveries were even compared to a year ago, while deliveries of business turboprop and piston aircraft saw a decline.

Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

JSfirm.com announced its newest partnership with Saint Vincent College’s aviation management and professional pilot program.

Elevate Jet, with support from PJS Korea, is expanding its international charter operations to the South Korea market.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) air traffic management program, based at the school’s Prescott, Arizona, campus, is now participating in the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and Panhandle Helicopter Academy (PHA) announced their strategic partnership to expand academic pathways and educational opportunities for helicopter students taking part in ERAU’s online degree programs.

AMAC Aerospace Turkey, Istanbul announced the completion of three major aircraft checks in 2025.

Bombardier is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its parts hubs in Chicago and Frankfurt.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.