Business Aviation

ExecuJet has expanded its European FBO network through the opening of its newest FBO at Malta International Airport (LMML).

The mix of traffic safely coexists at an uncontrolled airport when all pilots are following the recommended operations and communications procedures.

Sticking points are pay, healthcare and job security, union officials say. The current contract expires just after midnight on Monday, Sept. 23, when the strike begins.

Twelve has raised $645 million in funding to help complete its power-to-liquid SAF production plant in Moses Lake, Washington and to pay for additional plants.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, based in Hyderabad, South India has launched an 11,234 ft.2 state-of-the-art general aviation terminal.

Officials of ATW in Appleton, Wisconsin, broke ground on its business park expansion project, aiming to accelerate growth in local aviation-related businesses.

Yingling Aviation continues to grow with the acquisition of Bevan Aviation.

Hunter Weiss, Welsch Aviation’s president, discusses a few key things that have kept the 75-year-old aircraft broker in business, as well as trends he sees.

A final FAA rule outlining standards for pilot certification and operations of eVTOL aircraft is expected to be published before the end of the year.

The inventory management company sees increased demand for certified E-Jet parts.

Garmin has received certification of its G5000 integrated flight deck for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets.

Private aviation provider Airshare is expanding its fractional ownership and jet card programs to new regions across the U.S., the company announced.

Airbus Helicopters UK has formally opened its new headquarters at London Oxford Airport, making what Chairman John Harrison calls a £55 million ($73 million) "investment not only in our infrastructure, but also in a better future."

Textron Aviation presented its best and final offer of a new four-year labor contract to the machinists union Sept. 18, one which includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the contract. Union leaders recommend acceptance.

After 50 years of running a highly successful aviation video instruction company, John and Martha King are putting others on camera.

Starlink, OneWeb and Iridium are looking to help users preserve positioning, navigation and timing information to prevent combat jamming and spoofing.

Fractional operators led growth for hourly flown figures from June to August 2024, having surpassed its performance against the same period of 2023, according to Tracked Aircraft Utilization by the Aviation Week Intelligence Network.

Business aircraft utilization at NetJets, Flexjet, Vistajet and FlyExclusive rose in the three months from June to August 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023.

As negotiators enter the final stages of labor contract negotiations, Textron Aviation workers are prepared to strike as union leaders say the sides remain far apart on key issues.

The Aberdeen-based operator will undertake SAR missions for North Sea offshore platforms until 2032.

The FAA has certified a one-time life extension for main gearbox housings for the Sikorsky S-92 twin-engine heavy helicopter.

Volato Group has received notice from Honda Aircraft Co. that its $161.6 million fleet purchase agreement has been terminated, according to an SEC filing.

The FAA said Sept. 17 that it has granted approval for the use of a second 100-octane unleaded fuel in piston aircraft, specifically Cessna 172R/S Skyhawks.

Best practices that could save your life at high-risk airports.

European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen has named Greek politician Apostolos Tzitzikostas as the new EU transport commissioner.