The Weekly of Business Aviation

Longtime FAA executive John Duncan will assume the role of deputy associate administrator of Aviation Safety (AVS) on a permanent basis.

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet has passed the halfway mark in its flight-test program and has made “significant strides” toward its mid-2020 first delivery.

TrueNoord has closed a $500 million senior secured debt facility, which will be used to refinance part of the existing TrueNoord portfolio of Embraer, Bombardier and ATR aircraft.

Bombardier’s Challenger 350 has earned steep approach certification from Transport Canada.

The average estimated value of heavy business jets has risen 7.8% since the beginning of the year, increasing to $16.3 million, a report says.

Embraer is forecasting 10,550 new aircraft deliveries in the 30- to 150-seat segment over the next 20 years valued at $600 billion.

Ontario's aerospace sector in 2018 remains strong, accounting for 25% of Canada's total, second only to Quebec at 50%, the Ontario Aerospace Council says.

Citadel Completions will build a facility in Lake Charles, and Western Global Airlines is establishing a maintenance center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Piaggio's confidence is one reason behind the new sales, says CEO Renato Vaghi. A firmer market, rising fuel prices and a customer outreach program also help.

As Global 7500 and Comac C919 programs progress, Nexcelle moves to production phase.

Britain’s Empire Test Pilots School is undertaking a radical transformation as it gears up to train a new generation of test pilots.

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR predicts the inherent qualities of turboprops will sustain demand for 3,000 of them over the next 20 years.

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR predicts the inherent qualities of turboprops will sustain demand for 3,000 of them over the next 20 years.

View the June 2018 Business Aircraft Activity In The U.S., Canada And The Caribbean chart in PDF format.

PPG has signed a contract with Dassault Aviation to provide windshields and cockpit side windows for the new Falcon 6X ultra-widebody business jet.

FACC, Austria was selected by Rolls-Royce to supply bypass ducts for Pearl 15 for Global 5500 and Global 6500.

Parker Aerospace has a new 10-year Daher Aerospace contract to supply redesigned lightweight main wheels/brakes, nose wheel, master cylinders and park brake valves.

Kaman Composites in Wichita has secured a Bell contract for flight-critical skin/skin-to-core composite assemblies for Bell 407/409/412 aircraft.

Turkish Technic was selected by Ciner Holding, Turkey, to provide base maintenance for its G550.

West Star Aviation was approved by ANAC to provide maintenance and repairs on Brazilian-registered aircraft at its East Alton, Illinois, facility.

Standard Aero has received FAA Supplemental Type Certifications to install Honeywell JetWave Ka-band SATCOM on Global Express, Global 5000 and Global 6000.

Conklin & de Decker has released its 2018 Aircraft Performance Comparator.

The Hellenic Air Force has signed a contract for 12 low-wing two-seat, single engine Tecnam P2002 training aircraft.

The FAA has certified PWI’s 303X model reading light, a more efficient LED than its previous version.

Jet Linx, based in Omaha, Nebraska, has opened a new private terminal in Detroit.