The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has begun assembly of its Citation Longitude super midsize jet.
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By Molly McMillin
Icon Aircraft is in the midst of building up the infrastructure to support deliveries of its A5 amphibious sport pilot aircraft.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
The move is part of wider reshuffle of senior managers in Italy’s various state-controlled companies and institutions.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Tru Simulation + Training will add pilot training capabilities throughout 2017 with the addition of Cessna Citation Longitude, Citation Sovereign +, Citation Latitude and Citation CJ3+ training.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
AirMed International has acquired San Antonio-based Air Medical.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Embraer is forming innovation teams and opening a Global Business Center at its Melbourne, Florida, facility this month to explore “disruptive technologies” related to any aspect of air transportation. &n
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By Molly McMillin
The historic B-29 Superfortress known as “Doc” has received FAA approval of a new airworthiness certificate and will soon be able to tour.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
Although the funding and the plan remain to be seen, U.S. President Donald Trump has made one thing clear about U.S. air traffic control: He wants to take it out of government’s hands.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
U.S. business turbine aircraft accidents, including fatal accidents, rose in 2016 compared to 2015, according to Robert E. Breiling Associates.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The Textron executive talks about the company’s philosophy as an aircraft manufacturer, challenges facing the industry and the mood of the market.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Embraer is forming innovation teams and opening a Global Business Center at its Melbourne, Florida, facility this month to explore “disruptive technologies” related to any aspect of air transportation. &n
Business Aviation

By Bradley Perrett, Kim Minseok
The South Korean navy has dropped a plan to buy and refurbish 16 Lockheed Martin S-3 Vikings, shifting its focus to the possibility of an order for new aircraft.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Russian Helicopters has begun work on the development of a light helicopter in the 1.6-metric ton (3,500 lb.) class, the company has revealed.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Air Methods Corp. has signed an agreement to be acquired by private equity firm American Securities in a $2.5 billion transaction, including net debt.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
Embattled aircraft interiors provider Zodiac Aerospace’s latest poor financial results represent new information for aspiring acquirer Safran.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Japanese online retailer Rakuten has formed a joint venture with low-altitude airspace service provider AirMap to provide air traffic management for UAVs, or UTM, in Japan.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
A who’s who of U.S. aerospace and defense companies is offering industry’s cover to help make sure Washington passes a Republican tax regime that is in part expected to cut corporate rates.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Three crewmen are missing and presumed dead after the March 14 crash of a Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopter operated for the Irish coast guard.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Jet Aviation will operate and manage a U.S.-based fleet of Bombardier Challenger 350 super midsize business jets for VistaJet customers, the companies announced.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Tecnam Aircraft founder, president and chief preliminary design officer Luigi “Gino” Pascale died unexpectedly March 14 after a brief illness. He was 93.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
AirMed International has acquired San Antonio-based Air Medical.
Business Aviation

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By Molly McMillin
Frasca International has sold seven Advanced Aviation Training Devices for the Bell 206/407 series helicopters to Air Evac Lifeteam.

By Molly McMillin
Frasca International has sold a Level 7 Flight Training Device for the Bell CH-139 JetRanger helicopter used by the Royal Canadian Air Force No. 3 Flying Training School.

By Molly McMillin
ASL and JetNetherlands have added a Piaggio P180 Avanti turboprop to its fleet.