As airspace congestion grows and new risks emerge, the focus for business aviation operators must remain on continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making and aligning with the latest industry best practices.

When it comes to helicopter operations, a FRAT should be modified for off-airport landing zones and deteriorating weather.

Starting with aircraft now being delivered, Cirrus is adding Garmin’s Safe Return Emergency Autoland to all new SR Series G7+ aircraft as standard equipment.

The PC-24 is a twin-engine business jet produced by Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft that made its first flight on May 11, 2015—a flight that was performed by an airframe registered as HB-VXA (prototype P01)—and was subsequently certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Dec. 7, 2017. An upgraded version of the PC-24 was announced in October 2023 that increased the maximum and full-fuel payloads, as well as the six-passenger maximum range.

Leonardo has established a new aeronautics division, consolidating the company’s fixed-wing crewed aircraft, aerostructures and UAS work under one roof.

The Gulfstream G800 business jet will enter service with performance improvements that exceed projections, and pilot and maintenance training underway.

After five days, five continents, two weather delays, 13 stops and 57.6 hr. of flying time, the crew of The Polar Mission successfully circumnavigated the globe.

Operators should take the opportunity to custom-design a Flight Risk Assessment Tool for their pilots, aircraft, and operations.