Business Aviation

By Roger Cox
The task of trying to understand what caused the roll of a Cessna 525A and why the pilot failed to recover from it took the National Transportation Safety Board almost three years. In the end, they were able to provide only partial answers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The pre-owned business aircraft market is projected to remain robust for the first six months of 2022, although price increases and low inventory are expected to continue as well, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association’s (IADA) fourth quarter 2021 market report.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Air taxi developer Volocopter has started flight tests of its two-seat VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Germany and says it is on track to certify by the end of 2023.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
With its initial prototype now in flight testing, U.S. startup Zeva Aero plans to unveil an improved design in February and begin taking preorders for an experimental-category aircraft aimed at first responders and personal flyers.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick, Thierry Dubois
A technology demonstrator based on the Airbus C295 military transport and aimed at regional aviation sustainability has made its first flight in Seville, Spain.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace is expanding its business jet wing manufacturing capacity as it increases business jet production rates to keep pace with “red hot” demand not seen since 2008, officials say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters says the rotorcraft market is showing signs of a post-pandemic recovery after the company logged more than 400 orders in 2021, an increase of around 40% compared to a year earlier.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boom Supersonic has announced plans to develop a production, test and delivery facility for its Overture supersonic airliner at Piedmont Triad International Airport near Greensboro, North Carolina.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE earned $1b on $8.1b sales in 20211 vs $1.1b on $8.1b in 2020; it ended quarter with $16.3b backlog vs $11.6b a year ago
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Elroy Air has unveiled the first preproduction prototype of its Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, revealing a revised design for the hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle.
Advanced Air Mobility

RoyalJet has expanded its growing fleet with the acquisition of another Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).
Business Aviation

Embraer has successfully completed the reintegration of its commercial aviation business’ main information technology systems and processes.
Air Transport

By William Garvey
For those curious about the in-flight responsibilities, challenges, concerns and dire confusions confronting B-52 flight crews in combat, The Brothers Bellum by James Albright puts you in one of the eight-engine bomber’s ejection seats – most often that of the Electronic Warfare officer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The aviation industry is cyclical and in 1979, the business aviation sector in particular was experiencing a surge at this time. Corporate operators
Business Aviation

ASG AEROSPACE, Miami was named by Tamarack Aerospace Group as authorized service center to its Active Winglet System for the Citation Jet 525, 525A
Business Aviation

By Victoria Moores
The deal is the latest of three significant aircraft acquisitions by Florida-based lessor Azorra, which specializes in executive, regional, crossover and small narrowbody aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Garvey
Jury awards nearly $2 million to pilot fired for delaying a flight over hurricane concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Additional features to enhance the educational experience of learning about meteorological and human factors challenges of aviation operations in the alpine environment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The number of used business jets for sale remains limited heading into 2022, with inventory levels down 55% in January compared to January 2021 and down 12% from December, while average list prices rose 13% year-over-year, according to Jefferies data.
Aircraft & Propulsion

"More money is available for aircraft loans than ever before." You don't hear that said very often. Here, in this article from our extensive archive
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Spun out by the Williams Formula 1 racing team at the end of 2019, Williams Advanced Engineering has been expanding from its motorsports roots and applying its high-performance battery and electrification expertise to new sectors, including aviation.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Germany’s Wingcopter has signed a contract exceeding $16 million to supply a large fleet of delivery drones to Spright, a subsidiary formed by U.S. air medical service provider Air Methods in July 2020 to service the health care market.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Bye Aerospace is studying a 12-seat high-density version of its planned all-electric twin-motor eFlyer 800 for commuter operators.
Emerging Technologies

Michael Anckner to Vice President of Sales-Latin America of Bombardier.
Business Aviation

Stéphane Leroy to Vice President of Sales-Asia Pacific and China of Bombardier.
Business Aviation