Business Aviation

Dave Yip to Acting Chief Executive Officer of Metrojet, Hong Kong; Gary Dolski is retiring at end of year.

Gogo announced Dec. 4 it has completed the acquisition of Satcom Direct, combining two of the leading providers of inflight connectivity to business aviation.

December’s Program Profile features the twin-engine Airbus H160 medium helicopter, which debuted in March 2015. The aircraft was EASA certified in 2020 followed by FAA approval in 2023.

Such progress will enable Airbus, Daher and Safran to make decisions about their decarbonization projects.

Joby Aviation has ticked two more boxes on its journey toward launching commercial electric air taxi service in the U.S.

C&L Aerospace announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement for the bulk purchase and disassembly of end-of-life Cessna Citation business jets.

Bombardier will showcase its record-breaking ultra-long-range Global 7500 and super mid-sized Challenger 3500 business jets at this year’s MEBAA Show.

PARADIGM JET MANAGEMENT was selected by Premier Air Charter to manage/operate charters for its newly acquired GIV.

Carly Anderson to Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Strategy Officer of JSSI, Chicago.

HONEYWELL was selected by Bombardier as partner to develop and supply new advanced avionics, propulsion and SATCOM technologies for future aircraft; program, which also includes working together to certify JetWave X for Globals and Challengers, is valued at $17b. Additionally, all legacy pending litigation between companies has been resolved.

Gulfstream Aerospace took flight in its first G800 with a fully outfitted cabin interior on Wed., Nov. 27.

Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi is the founding and executive chair of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, based in the United Arab Emirates.

Read the feature package from page 38 in the October 2, 1989 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology, including an article about pilot shortages, fixed-based operators, and two new turboprop business aircraft and their differing performance qualities.

Honeywell has signed what it calls a “landmark agreement” with Bombardier.

Deliveries of piston-powered aircraft, turboprops and business jets rose in the third quarter of 2024, GAMA says.

Brian Barents speaks about the challenges and achievements of his business aviation career, obstacles facing supersonic flight, his predictions for the industry’s future, how he earned the call sign “Godfather” and more.

GAMA says manufacturers delivered 794 general aviation aircraft (179 business jets/155 turboprops/460 pistons) worth $5.96b in 3Q24 vs 735 (159 jets/149 turboprops/427 pistons) worth $5.25b in 3Q23; helicopter billings rose 23%.

Linas Dovydenas to President-India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) of Chapman Freeborn, UK.

Troy Stephens to President of Jetport, Canada.

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE added fully-outfitted G800 to test fleet, joining two other aircraft in program.

U.S.-based maintenance providers are well-positioned to continue supporting UK-registered aircraft following a crucial end-of-year deadline.

Aviation Week Network offers award-winning podcasts on all aspects of aerospace, including defense, space, air transport, and business aviation. Here are November's most listened-to episodes.

The Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight.

The latest news in brief from the business aviation industry.

Several aspects of piloting present challenges that must be addressed for robust mental health.