Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
An oversupply of helicopters and what Safan Helicopter Engines chief Franck Saudo calls a “capacity overhang” has been largely eliminated, he says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has named Embraer’s Phenom 300 the world’s best-selling light jet.
Business Aviation

By Prachi Patel
Business aviation departures in the U.S. rose nearly 10% in 2022
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
Sheltair Aviation has evolved and endured as a family-owned business in the FBO industry.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, Abilene has sold several TXA201 tri-axial accelerometers to Southeast Aerospace for installation on various legacy FDRs.
Business Aviation

FLEXJET has acquired Cleveland-based CONSTANT AVIATION (business jet MRO), which has >650,000 sq ft of facilities in Cleveland, OH.
Business Aviation

David Allen to Chief Operating Officer of Keystone Aviation, Salt Lake City.
Business Aviation

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Skyryse has reached a milestone in its plans to improve the safety of general aviation by equipping aircraft with a highly automated flight control system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Bell is claiming to be the first OEM to fly a single-engine rotorcraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

Items of interest to professionals in the business aviation industry.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The inventory of used business jets for sale in February 2023 totaled 831, rose by 40% compared to a year ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Three ways to a helicopter can enter VRS state and steps to prevent it.
Flight Deck

By Thierry Dubois
New entrants for commercial operations are coming up with ideas for supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, as well as high-altitude pseudo satellites.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Aerial firefighting operators have formed a new association to better represent their role in combatting wildfires.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Bunce made his comments during GAMA's annual state of the industry press conference on Feb. 22.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Orloff
The move is intended to serve the demands of Flexjet’s growing fleet, which grew by 40% in 2022, with in-house MRO capabilities.
Maintenance & Training

By Tony Osborne
New CEOs of both Enstrom and MD Helicopters can forge a new niche in the rotorcraft market for their companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

GAMA says manufacturers delivered 2,818 general aviation aircraft worth $22.9b in 2022 vs 2,646.
Business Aviation

THRIVE AVIATION opened 17,000 sq ft headquarters in Henderson, NV. It has >30,000 sq ft hangar space at Harry Ried Intl.
Business Aviation

GARMIN AVIATION earned $213.2m on $793m revenues in 2022 vs $193.2m on $712.5m in 2021.
Business Aviation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Other warning signs of Vertical Ring State and the importance of knowing specific descent rates.
Flight Deck

By Molly McMillin
Aircraft billings totaled $22.9 billion, up 5.8% from $21.6 billion in 2021.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Business and general aviation avionics sales in 2022 are up 21.5% from the previous year, according to a report by the Aircraft Electronics Association.
Interiors & Connectivity