Business Aviation

BRISTOW IRELAND received its AOC from the Irish Aviation Authority to provide Coast Guard SAR services with AW189s.

SATCOM DIRECT opened new office in Basel, Switzerland to accelerate product enhancements, develop software initiatives, and support the continued evolution of SD Pro, its flight operations management system, in Europe.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) urged its membership Feb. 7 to press U.S. senators for affordable access to public-use airports.

Why did thrust reversers inadvertently deploy in two accidents involving the IAI Westwind business jet?

A breakthrough blend component could lessen reliance on the conventional Jet A used in sustainable aviation fuel.

Textron Aviation has paused taking orders for its Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 aircraft, with an order book for the aircraft stretching into 2027.

Piper Aircraft unveiled the newest addition to its PA46 line of high-performance turboprop during an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) online event.

Daher says the hybrid-electric Ecopulse demonstrator has now logged 1.5 hr. of flight testing in full electric mode.

The Corporate Angel Network (CAN)'s new CEO discusses what's needed for the organization.

Why were no steps taken to troubleshoot the possibility of the Westwind thrust reverser system malfunctioning?

Three eco-activists were booed for their views on a ban on business jets yet applauded for their willingness to discuss ideas during a CJI London panel.

PIPER AIRCRAFT announced the M700 FURY single-engine turboprop (700 shp PT6A-52) with 1,149 nm max range.

Vista Global Holdings, a business aviation services provider, reported growth in its international operations in 2023, with on-fleet hours up 17% to 200,000 hr.

Matteo Mirolo has been appointed head of policy and strategy for Breakthrough Energy’s Contrails team.

The Reading Regional Airport Authority has taken over as the sole FBO at Reading Regional Airport, with plans to renovate the facility.

Wheels Up, a private charter company, announced multiple changes to senior leadership at its Atlanta-based operations team.

Patrick Burns to Senior Vice President-Flight Operations of Wheels Up, Atlanta; Todd Wesoloskie to Vice President-Flight Operations.

Rob Hamilton to Senior Vice President-Operations of Wheels Up, Atlanta.

Pat Busscher to Senior Vice President-Maintenance of Wheels Up, Atlanta.

Dave Holtz to Chief Operating Officer of Wheels Up, Atlanta.

Roberto Feijoo Lopez to Chief Financial Officer of Nomad Aviation, Switzerland.

VISTA reports y-o-y growth of 17% in on-fleet hours in 2023, driven by membership; >50% were from outside the US.

GLOBAL JET CAPITAL has surpassed $4b in aircraft financing originations to users of new and pre-owned aircraft.

Canada-based Skyservice has realigned its corporate structure and appointed a new president of business aviation.

READING AVIATION launched single FBO at Reading Regional Airport, PA out of 18,000 sq ft building fomerly operated by Millenium Aviation, plus 70,000 sq ft of hangar space; authority-run unit merged the two prior operations on airfield.