Pratt & Whitney Canada says initial flight tests of its newest engine, the PW812D demonstrator, have met expectations as it continues to define the production configuration for Dassault’s Falcon 6X large, long-range business jet.

Seeking to make the newly certified PC-24 twinjet as well-known at the BACE as its turboprop little brother, Switzerland’s Pilatus has flown a production example to Orlando, where it may be viewed in the static exhibition at the Executive Airport.

When it comes to solutions to the maintenance technician shortage, Gulfstream Aerospace is working on a variety of solutions.

Take a slow look around the interior of your average business jet. Are most of the lines straight, or of constant curvature – a bit, well, “samey”? Contrast that with the concept interior for the BBJ MAX 7 highlighted, the creation of Sky Style, a U.S. company founded by Argentinians Lucas Columbo and Max Pardo.

A lot has changed at TAG Farnborough Airport since its CEO, Brandon O’Reilly, first joined the team. Yet the biggest difference he has noticed has been in the business aviation industry’s perception.

Million Air’s growth may be slower than some of its competitors, but there have been developments within its FBO family over the last year.

Iridium expects to start its Certus service for aviation users by midyear 2019, delivering global, broadband connectivity to aircraft flight decks.

The biggest challenge today is labor. Competition for labor is acute, says Mark Johnstone, Signature Flight Support CEO.