The world’s largest fractional operator, NetJets, has reaffirmed its commitment to Bombardier’s Global 7500 ultra-long-range, high-speed business jet, and will take delivery of the first one in 2021.

Michigan-based Avfuel, citing its investment of “considerable time and capital,” is offering cost-effective “and even free” online training on fuel safety and quality assurance for FBO personnel, trucking companies and aircraft operators.

Wipaire has received FAA approval to increase the Cessna Grand Caravan’s gross weight to 9,187 lb. on Wipline 8750 floats.

Aerion’s AS2 supersonic business jet project is accelerating with the addition of Honeywell to the development team, along with the definition of a viable transonic engine from General Electric.

The unveiling of General Electric’s Affinity engine for Aerion’s AS2 here at NBAA is the strongest signal yet that the era of supersonic business aviation is finally getting underway.

The FBO industry should be on alert for accidental Jet-A fuel contamination from the misuse of DEF – diesel exhaust fluid.

The Praetor 600, Embraer’s new long-range variant of the Legacy 500, boasts 3,750+-nm range as typically equipped while carrying eight passengers.

Civil supersonic jet developers and would-be operators have been boosted by FAA reauthorization legislation agreed to by House and Senate committee leaders that appears to pave the way for a supersonic renaissance.