Business Aviation

As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.

Spanish aviation regulators have certified a digital control tower at Vigo Airport on Spain’s northwest coast.

Despite post-pandemic growth, stalled flagship programs raise questions about whether the commercial market is ready for the next leap in rotorcraft technology.

The market for inflight connectivity in business aviation is heating up with multiple options and more bandwidth.

Flight hours for top business aircraft operators and by operator class for the September to November 2025 three-month period are up compared to a year ago and rose substantially from the same period in 2019, according to Aviation Week data.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is strongly opposing Sec. 373, “Manned Rotary Aircraft Safety,” in the House-passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

The first Bombardier Global 6000 due for full conversion into the German Air Force’s next signals-intelligence aircraft has arrived in Germany for modification.

The French Environmental Authority (Ae) is recommending Aura Aero provides more details and analysis on the environmental impact of its factory.

Daher Aircraft has received Brazilian ANAC certification of its Kodiak 900 single-engine turboprop.

Saudi Arabia’s GACA has awarded two National Charter Air Carrier tenders to alliances led by Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways and luxury leisure airline BeOnd Aviation.

For the seventh time in six years, CPI Aerostructures has a new chief financial officer. The Edgewood, New York, manufacturer has appointed Robert Mannix as CFO

France's ARCC is seeing progress in raising awareness of the aviation community and official bodies about who to call after an accident.

NetJets has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink unit to install satellite broadband connectivity across 600 business jets by the end of 2026.

Cirrus has received Brazil’s ANAC approval for its SR Series G7+ equipped with Garmin’s Safe Return Emergency Autoland for use in Brazil.

Group Elephant has issued a $250,000 matching challenge grant for Elephants, Rhinos & People if the group can raise $250,000 from donors by Feb. 28, 2026.

Business aviation advocacy groups praise the introduction of a bipartisan bill—Securing America’s Fuel Act—by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Charter Operator BellAir has rebranded as Jet Excellence after acquiring Red Wing Aeroplane from Vista Global.

IATA is warning about a high increase in jamming and spoofing events in and around Venezuela and is pressing the ICAO to intervene.

Singapore launched a new Aviation Meteorological Program aimed at advancing R&D to better predict, mitigate and manage the impact of weather on air transport.

Thales has been awarded a contract by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to upgrade the country’s air traffic management system.

Boeing and Airbus announced the long-sought finalization of their complex splitting-up of Spirit AeroSystems on Dec. 8.

Bombardier delivered the first 8,000-nm range aircraft to a Canadian operator.

GKN Aerospace Norway and Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology in Kongsberg have signed an agreement.

Fixed-based operator Million Air and distributor Avfuel now supply SAF for business and general aviation aircraft at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Eurocontrol and airports industry group ACI Europe have published a framework aimed at helping airports, airlines and ANSPs prepare for climate change.