The Weekly of Business Aviation

The first serial production-representative AW09 single-engine light rotorcraft, codenamed S6, took to the air on Aug. 8 from Leonardo’s Vergiate manufacturing facility near Milan.

Beta Technologies has delivered its first electric conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to Bristow Norway for use in a series of test trials.

Pilatus has paused deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft to the U.S. over recently enacted tariffs.

Luxaviation UK CEO George Galanopoulos speaks frankly about the charter business based in Stapleford Airport, including the hot “it” destination.

A dramatically different approach to air traffic control first conceived in 2001 has potential to increase airspace capacity and reduce controller workload.

Menzies Aviation announced plans to deliver ground, air cargo and fueling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through its joint venture, MASIL, with Iraqi Airways, Air BP and Al-Burhan Group.

Textron announced the first order of its Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft in Brazil during the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE).

Elliot Aviation announced plans to install Starlink inflight connectivity on a Gulfstream G450 and a Bombardier Challenger 300.

Garmin’s GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar has received FAA certification for installation on Epic Aircraft’s E1000, E1000 GX and E1000 AX models.

After 22 years of operations, Million Air has rebranded as Hollywood Burbank Jet Center.

Luxaviation UK added its second Embraer Praetor 600 to its UK fleet.

NetJets has adopted GE Aerospace’s FlightPulse application for pilot use. According to NetJets, the app functions as a fully configurable Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

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.

The Inflite group employs over 700 people, but is still run by founder Penny-Annette Stephens.

Program Profile Features Embraer's Phenom 100 & 300

Wheels Up Experience posted a 3% decline in revenue during the second quarter of 2025 along with a 15% improvement in net losses, compared to a year ago.

German regional air mobility startup flyvbird plans to launch on-demand service on Sept. 1, selling seats on a Cessna Caravan EX operated by German charter company flYellow.

Otto Aviation has selected Secondo Mona to design an integrated fuel system for the company’s next-generation Phantom 3500 light business jet.

The FAA has granted supplemental type certification of an all-Garmin avionics retrofit of the Cessna Citation CJ1 light jet, Garmin said Aug. 6.

Elephants, Rhinos & People has launched a “signature campaign” to raise money to help with anti-poaching and herd monitoring missions in Southern Africa.

Embraer’s executive jet division posted record-setting second quarter revenue along with strong sales and increased deliveries, the company reports.

Optimism for the second half of 2025 rose among aircraft dealers thanks to the return of 100% bonus depreciation, according to IADA.