The Weekly of Business Aviation

HangarStack and STAX have developed methods to help FBOs find the most efficient way to position aircraft in hangars using a computer, tablet or smartphone.

The European Regions Airline Association is urging its members to take advantage of European Investment Bank (EIB) funding for new aircraft purchases.

Hexcel and Arkema have signed a strategic alliance to develop thermoplastic composites for the aerospace sector.

Philippines maritime surveillance capabilities have been further boosted with the delivery of three Beechcraft C-90 King Airs, gifts from Japan.

Elbit Systems is in the process of completing the acquisition of Universal Avionics, based in Tucson, Arizona, after receiving the appropriate government approvals.

Flying Colours has opened its doors to its new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in St. Louis.

Piper Aircraft has appointed Aeroneed, based in Chile, to collaborate in displaying its M600 aircraft at FIDAE 2018.

Launch Technical Workforce Solutions has acquired PlaneTechs, a supplier of mechanics and technicians to aircraft companies, from TrueBlue Inc.

Duncan Aviation has acquired Capital Avionics, a maintenance, repair and overhaul company.

CTT Systems has received an order from AMAC for one Boeing BBJ 747-8 and one Airbus ACJ320neo VIP aircraft.

Avfuel has added Bent Wing Flight Services at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport at Amelia Island, Florida, to its branded network of independent operators.

Elliott Aviation has added a Citation Excel to its charter fleet based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AW189 helicopters.

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Thomas Hutton has been appointed CEO of Cadence Aerospace, based in Anaheim, California.

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A formal launch of a supersonic business jet is moving closer to reality despite risks related to regulations, engines and sonic boom noise.

The pilot of an AS350B2 Ecureuil that crashed in New York City thought the engine had failed as he attempted to land the helicopter, the NTSB said.

Sources familiar with Textron Aviation’s Citation X+ business jet program say the final aircraft is on the production line in Wichita.

The unstable landing of an S-92 helicopter on a North Sea oil rig could have been prevented if exceedances on the helo's HUMS had been correctly identified.

On-demand helicopter service provider Fly Blade has raised $38 million in a Series B financing round that includes investment from Airbus Helicopters.

Bombardier Aerospace has filled about half of the 1,000 jobs it needs in Montreal to support the interior completion of its new Global 7000 business jet.

The massive fiscal year (FY) 2018 spending bill the U.S. Congress is attempting to push through this week would increase FAA funding nearly 4% over FY17 figures, including a 13.8% jump in Facilities and Equipment (F&E) spending, where most NextGen air traffic control modernization program spending resides, and a boost in airport grant funding.

The massive fiscal year (FY) 2018 spending bill the U.S. Congress is attempting to push through this week would increase FAA funding nearly 4% over FY17 figures, including a 13.8% jump in Facilities and Equipment (F&E) spending, where most NextGen air traffic control modernization program spending resides, and a boost in airport grant funding.

Canadian air charter and medevac services provider Discovery Air has started a court-monitored liquidation.