Business Aviation

Aggregated hourly flown figures for the world’s largest business aviation carriers show that NetJets, Flexjet and VistaJet experienced higher utilization rates from December 2025 to February 2026 when compared to the same period of 2024-25.

As a managing partner of aircraft brokerage and consulting firm Guardian Jet, Don Dwyer has long wanted to enter the charter business.

The national average cost of a gallon of Jet-A totaled $6.86 in March 2026, up 13 cents from February and up 24 cents from a year ago, according to a survey of U.S. FBOs by the Aviation Research Group.

Air traffic controllers will apply radar to separate helicopters and fixed-wing traffic near busy airports, the FAA said on March 18.

Gama Aviation is acquiring Hunt & Palmer, expanding the scale and scope of its aircraft charter brokerage firm.

Robinson Helicopter is growing its business with new uncrewed aircraft, military training bids and development of a larger utility helicopter.

Manufacturers delivered 40 new business jets worldwide during the month of February 2026. That is up from 36 for the same period a year ago. This report provides a detailed look by model and owner.

EBACE26, the European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, has announced a new conference agenda.

Beyond Aero has completed the preliminary design review for its hydrogen-electric business aircraft.

A period of accelerated growth has conferred bragging rights on Norwich, England-based Saxon Air.

Two new entrants—the Guimbal G5 and MD Helicopters MD564—aim to challenge established players in the competitive light helicopter market.

The prospects of building a “Brand New Air Traffic Control System” during the Trump administration appear to have cooled.

Africa's business aviation sector has lived under the weight of a stubborn global stereotype: a continent defined by ageing aircraft, fragmented regulation and limited economic prosperity.

Joby began flight testing its first conforming aircraft intended for FAA Type Inspection Authorization, a major step toward certification of its S4 eVTOL.

Editors are joined in Atlanta by vertical flight veteran Mike Hirschberg to discuss the highlights of this year's Verticon rotorcraft expo.

While Bombardier and Gulfstream have led business jet deliveries, the Falcon 10X may help revive Dassault’s market share.

Airbus, Bell and Leonardo have recorded orders for 26 helicopters during this year’s Verticon rotorcraft exhibition in Atlanta.

Electric propulsion provider MagniX is preparing a power system for flight tests later this year in a modified Robinson Helicopter Corporation R66.

Daher is seeking a CEO to succeed Chairman and CEO Didier Kayat, who has planned to step down March 31, the group announced on March 10.

Safran’s Aneto engine has been selected to power new-build and refurbished Bell 214ST Super Transporter helicopters.

GE Aerospace has said it is moving into a new phase in its joint research with Airbus Helicopters into next-generation rotorcraft engines.

Bain Capital has closed its acquisition of FBO APP Jet Center from Ridgewood Infrastructure for an undisclosed price, the companies announced March 11.

A remote digital tower system installed at Bartow Executive Airport serves as a model for future digital tower operations in the U.S., says vendor Frequentis.

Dassault Aviation is counting on the Falcon 10X’s cabin dimensions and comfort features as decisive selling points for the company’s new flagship business jet.

Robinson Helicopter Company is betting that its new 10-seat R88 will push the company into a larger class of commercial missions.