Aircraft & Propulsion

Louis (Lou) Seno became executive director of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding Wayne Starling.

F/LIST, a supplier of finish materials for business aviation, is offering wood veneer and stone for applications in premium cabin decoration.

New data for the first quarter of 2025 three-month period from Aviation Week Network’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization.

Hourly flown figures for the leading business aviation carriers show that NetJets, Flexjet, Wheels Up and FlyExclusive all experienced a Q1 2025 utilization superior to the same period of 2024.

EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet said SAF production must be substantially increased after 2030 to meet Europe’s ReFuelEU mandate.

The first Bombardier Global 8000 production aircraft is on the assembly line at Bombardier’s final Aircraft Assembly Center in Toronto, Canada.

Aero Friedrichshafen organizers introduced the first dedicated space for business aviation at the event.

Vulcanair Aircraft North America, a division of Italian manufacturer Vulcanair Aircraft, is opening a new manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

Daher Aircraft opened Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2025 with announcements of avionics and systems enhancements to its Kodiak product line.

At Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2025, Aura Aero is making the U.S. debut of its Integral R two-seat trainer.

Epic Aircraft introduced the newest version of its high-performance single-engine six-seat composite turboprop during Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo.

Cirrus is showcasing its updated Cirrus IQ and the new IQ Pro apps at its exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2025 in Lakeland, Florida.

According to a panel at NBAA’s 2025 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help operators become more competitive.

From traveling saxophone player to musical instrument mogul to helicopter airframer executive.

A pilot project done by Universal Fuel Technologies shows that the company can produce 100% SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks at reduced cost.

Airbus sees growing helicopter sales opportunities in Australia from an anticipated replacement cycle of Lockheed Martin S-92 rotorcraft, the OEM says.

Jeff Chiang, director of sales and business development with Amber Aviation, spoke with Aviation Week at the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo in Singapore.

Signature Aviation announced six new locations in Europe where operators can fuel with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

As the rotorcraft market rebounds, Airbus and Robinson unveil new platforms prioritizing reliability, affordability and proven technology.

True Blue Power introduced its new TA245 Series USB charger during the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show.

Inventory of used business jets experienced a 20% increase year-over-year in March 2025, but measures a 1% decline month-over-month, according to Jefferies.

BCA's 20/Twenty pre-owned market feature for March is the Agusta AW139 medium twin helicopter.

The recommended rules mark a first for ICAO, which—except for the long-retired Concorde—has not previously set noise standards for supersonic aircraft.

Electric engines and turboshaft developments signal new growth in the light helicopter market sector.

Operational trials and innovative financing are reshaping how offshore operators acquire new rotorcraft.