The Weekly of Business Aviation

Joby Aviation has ticked two more boxes on its journey toward launching commercial electric air taxi service in the U.S.

C&L Aerospace announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement for the bulk purchase and disassembly of end-of-life Cessna Citation business jets.

French startup Aura Aero has conducted the first flight of the Integral E electric-powered version of its two-seat aerobatic trainer.

Gulfstream Aerospace took flight in its first G800 with a fully outfitted cabin interior on Wed., Nov. 27.

Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi is the founding and executive chair of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, based in the United Arab Emirates.

Honeywell has signed what it calls a “landmark agreement” with Bombardier.

Deliveries of piston-powered aircraft, turboprops and business jets rose in the third quarter of 2024, GAMA says.

Vertical’s near-term funding concerns were resolved on Nov. 25.

U.S.-based maintenance providers are well-positioned to continue supporting UK-registered aircraft following a crucial end-of-year deadline.

Construction of the Hydrogen Technocampus research and technology center at Toulouse Francazal airport has been approved.

MagniX announced the completion of testing for its magni650 electric propulsion unit (EPU) at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) in Sandusky, Ohio.

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 300th customer delivery of its G500 and G600 fleet.

Nextant Aerospace, a subsidiary of Flexjet, has gained FAA certification for its Starlink Inflight Connectivity STC installation kit for the Bombardier Global 5000 and 5500.

Textron Aviation Defense announced the delivery of five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) aircraft in support of the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) pilot training program, located at Phan Thiet air base.

Alliance Aerospace has been awarded EASA Part 145 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority, increasing capabilities at its FBO hangar facility at Dublin Airport (EIDW) in Ireland.

Jet.AI announced a fleet purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for the purchase of three Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft.

Smart Aviation, a flight school based in Poland, has signed an agreement with Tecnam for the purchase of three additional Tecnam P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft for its fleet expansion program.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Sentient Jet has flown more than 1 million passengers to more than 2,500 international destinations and has carried nearly 6,700 active card owners.

According to Gulfstream, both aircraft have surpassed 100,000 flight hours and have received FAA certification for steep-approach operations.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.