Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Dassault Aviation has opened a company-owned service center at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York, as part of its plan to expand service capacity in the U.S.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Canadian airframer Bombardier does not expect a supply-chain impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and will respect any sanctions that are imposed on its business jet customers as a result of the attack, CEO Éric Martel said Feb. 24.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East plans to leave the company at the end of 2022, triggering a search for his replacement, the company said Feb. 24.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A fierce battle has erupted around the flight test center for Antonov aircraft company near Kyiv, with a Russian air assault fighting a brigade of Ukrainian national guard troops for control of the airport, Ukraine’s Ministry of the Interior says.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By William Garvey
This year is the 75th year of production for the Bonanza, the longest production run of any aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Embraer delivered 55 aircraft in the 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) and 141 total jets for full-year 2021, falling short of Q4 2020’s level (71) but still exceeding 2020’s total deliveries (130).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson on Feb. 23 unveiled an industry-government initiative to eliminate the use of unleaded aviation fuel (avgas) by piston-engined a
Sustainability

DASSAULT AVIATION opened company-owned Falcon service center at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Business Aviation

DASSAULT AVIATION delivered 30 Falcons in 2021 vs 34 in 2020; it took 51 orders vs 15, and ended year with 55 on order.
Business Aviation

FAA

FAA announced new initiative to eliminate use of leaded aviation fuel from piston-powered GA aircraft by end 2030; plans centers around four pillars
Business Aviation

GAMA says manufacturers delivered 2,630 general aviation aircraft (710 business jets/527 turboprops/1,393 pistons) worth $21.6b in 2021 vs 2,408 (644
Business Aviation

CIRRUS AIRCRAFT delivered 528 aircraft (442 SR Series/86 Vision Jets) in 2021 vs 420 (347 SRs/73 Vision Jets) in 2020.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
The Airport Terminal Program's goals are to “upgrade, modernize, and rebuild our nation’s airport terminals and sponsor-owned” air traffic control towers, FAA said.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Airworthiness regulations with which EHang must comply to type certify its EH216 autonomous air taxi have been published by the Civil Aviation Authority of China, taking the startup a step closer to launching urban air mobility services with its self-flying vehicle.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Singapore-based private aviation charter company Yugo has signed a letter of intent with Ascendance Flight Technologies for 18 of the French startup’s planned Atea five-seat, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Business and general aviation deliveries rose 9.2% in 2021 compared to a year ago, while billings rose 7.6%, with business jet, turboprop and piston aircraft shipments all above 2020 figures, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Feb. 23.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Pratt & Whitney is to design a high-efficiency, hydrogen-fueled aircraft turbine engine with funding support from the U.S. Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Norwegian discount airline startup Norse Atlantic Airways has chosen the Sheltair Aviation complex at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) as its U.S. administrative headquarters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Addison Airport (KADS) in Addison, Texas, has opened a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing center and airport administration building as part of a major renovation of facilities.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

CONSTANT AVIATION, OH received FAA approval for its single, integrated corporate Safety Management System.
Business Aviation

Following the coverage of the Falcon 6X's presence at the Singapore Airshow last week, we thought we'd step back in time to have a look at an earlier
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
An influx of first-time customers into private aviation during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought opportunity along with “unbelievable pressures” with
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Brazil-based Embraer delivered 93 executive jets in 2021, including 39 in the fourth quarter (Q4), the company announced Feb. 21.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The S-76 was built originally as a personnel and equipment transport for the offshore oil and gas industry, and Sikorsky reports that 65% of flight hours have been dedicated to that mission.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Vista Global Holding plans to acquire the operating platform and maintenance services of Air Hamburg, a full-service private aviation charter company based in Hamburg, Germany.
Aircraft & Propulsion