The Weekly of Business Aviation

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Sentient Jet, a jet-card and private flight provider, is adding the ability for clients to pay for services with cryptocurrency through Bitpay, a blockchain payment processor.
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The Irish Air Force has taken delivery of a Dassault Falcon 6X business jet where it will be put in service for a VIP role, according to Aviation Week Network data.
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The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has placed an order for 15 Cessna piston-powered aircraft from Textron Aviation, including seven Skyhawk 172 and eight Sklyane 182 models.
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The global fleet of Diamond Aircraft powered by Austro Engine piston-powered engines has accumulated 5 million flight hr., Austro Engine announced.
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Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.
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Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.
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Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.
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By Bill Carey
A new Honda Aircraft performance package upgrades earlier model HondaJets with technical innovations introduced on later iterations of the light twinjet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Cirrus Aircraft delivered its 11,000th SR Series single-engine aircraft, the company announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The U.S. Senate passed the ROTOR Act that would mandate ADS-B In and require ADS-B Out usage for all but the most national security-critical flying in congested airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The FAA expects to commit half of the $12.5 billion Congress gave it for air traffic control modernization by the end of the year, Bedford tells senators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lee Ann Shay
A service bulletin would update the Global 7500 to the 8000’s better performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
As evidence-based training (EBT) gains ground in air transport, experts are beginning to measure its benefits in operations.
Maintenance & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
The private aviation operator started with its European fleet at the pace of one aircraft every nine days.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Molly McMillin
Italy’s Tecnam has launched the P2008JC NG single-engine flight training aircraft with a carbon fiber fuselage and metal wings.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Dec. 16 defended the expedited selection of Peraton to lead an overhaul of the U.S. ATC system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
China issued draft guidance on type certification of powered-lift aircraft for public comment in a move intended to streamline airworthiness approval of eVTOLs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Antoine Fafard
Aviation Week projects the Williams FJ44, Honeywell HTF7000 and PW&C PT6 series will lead deliveries of new-build engines for business aviation over 2026-35.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Molly McMillin
Wichita’s National Institute for Aviation Research marked its 40th anniversary with a sneak peek of its new innovation advanced manufacturing hub.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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

Jennifer E. Pickerel
Jennifer Pickerel serves as president of Aviation Personnel International.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
French startup Beyond Aero is moving from technology development toward industrial execution, outlining plans for a dedicated manufacturing facility.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Spanish aviation regulators have certified a digital control tower at Vigo Airport on Spain’s northwest coast.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers