The Weekly of Business Aviation

Bombardier has completed its five-year turnaround plan, executives say.

London Heathrow’s plans for a third runway, along with the regulatory basis that underpins it, remain the only viable option, the airport’s CEO said.

Avinor has begun trials in which a single aerodrome flight information service officer handles more than one airport, relying on remote operations systems.

Garmin has acquired a hangar and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport to expand the capacity of its aircraft certification and flight-test organizations.

Federal officials said a “cartel drone incursion” was the cause behind an FAA order that sought to ground all commercial and general aviation flights over El Paso airspace for 10 days, a narrative some lawmakers say demands more explanation.

Vista has placed a firm order with Bombardier for 40 Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jets with options for 120 more.

A Democratic lawmaker representing El Paso, Texas, disputed the Trump administration’s claim on Feb. 11 that a drone incursion by a Mexican cartel triggered a brief closure of a major commercial airport.

European airlines and airports are concerned the new Entry/Exit System border control set-up will cause severe disruptions over the peak summer months.

The FAA has reversed an order that to ground all commercial and general aviation flights from El Paso, Texas, for 10 days starting on Feb. 10.

FBOs and airports are preparing for high demand by business aviation surrounding the FIFA World Cup that begins in June.

Russia is seeking to replace Western suppliers in its general aviation sector.

Recent calls by the Trump administration to introduce a 50% tariff on all Canadian-made aircraft have raised concerns about the potential impact on Bombardier, which generates the majority of its revenue in the U.S.

“We’ve just barely got to 2% by 2026 ... [with] no prospect of getting to 6% by 2030; they’ll just move to the right," Ryanair's Michael O'Leary said in Paris.

Airhart Aeronautics is developing a new approach to flightdeck avionics for light aircraft and has completed deployment of its core software.

Bombardier has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility based at the Wilmington, Delaware airport.

Nandina REM has opened its first recycled carbon fiber production facility in Singapore.

A changing marketplace and emerging tech are not insurmountable challenges for the air charter industry, panelists told Corporate Jet Investor 2026.

Saudi Arabia is exploring several proof-of-concept projects using electric UAS and AAM tech that would act as first responders in a fire emergency.

The helicopter was 20 min. into a flight from Cabo Frio Airport to The Deep Blue when the crew detected high-amplitude vibrations.

Public charter carrier JSX is eyeing a bold move—adding startup Electra.aero’s EL9 Ultra Short to its fleet once the hybrid-electric STOL aircraft is certified.

Tidal Flight scooped orders and options for up to 10 of its hybrid-electric Polaris amphibian aircraft from Indian seaplane operator Mehair.

Gama Aviation has opened a Business Aviation Center at Sharjah International Airport, northeast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Embraer-CAE Training Services has purchased its first full-flight simulator dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft.

Darren Pleasance will be replaced as president and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) just over a year after being appointed to the job.

An in-depth look at Embraer’s decision to explore a final assembly line for the E-Jets in India.