Business Aviation

Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part article series on business aviation mid-air collisions. Here is the first, second and third part

DALAVIATION, Switzerland ordered one Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 for delivery in mid-2021; it is first Gen2 customer in Europe.

The National Aviation Hall of Fame has postponed its 2021 enshrinement dinner and awards ceremony until 2022, it announced May 19, the second year the event has been put off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pre-owned business jet market in Europe held up well during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Colibri Aircraft analysis, with 154 jets purchased in 2020 at an estimated value of $1.01 billion, compared to 152 in 2019.

Shawn Farrington to Vice President of Flight Operations of sage-popovich, Valparaiso, IN.

RED TAIL FLIGHT ACADEMY ordered two Piper Pilot 100i single-engine trainers for operation at New York Stewart Intl. Airport.

ROLLS-ROYCE launched SAFinity program to bring SAF to business aviation; Luxaviation Group is launch customer.

Bearhawk Aircraft, based in Austin, Texas, has completed the first flight of the Bearhawk Companion, a two-seat utility aircraft designed for back-country and cross-country flying.

The Citation Jet Pilots Association has chosen Trent Corcia as its new CEO, succeeding Andrew Broom, who has accepted an executive position with the National Business Aviation Association.

Bombardier is working to increase its parts-delivery capabilities by more than 50%, with collaboration from Sterling Global Aviation Logistics.

The perception that private business aviation travel is a luxury only for the rich has been changing for the better during the COVID-19 pandemic as more first-time users come into the industry.

Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part article series on business aviation mid-air collisions. Here is the first and second part. Visual

Erik Lindbergh hopes to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his grandfather’s historic first solo transatlantic flight in 2027, only this time with a hybrid electric aircraft.

Gain insight into the anticipated business aircraft deliveries, retirements and MRO demand over the next 10 years, part of Aviation Week Intelligence Network's (AWIN) curated analysis for members.

Harmonization of the differing European and U.S. approaches to regulating electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft is advancing somewhat, but there are concerns over the lack of information on China’s approach to approving the new class of aircraft.

The effectiveness of remote technology helping regulators keep on top of their oversight tasks amid travel restrictions bodes well for keeping the new procedures around, but certain challenges mean EASA is looking carefully at what should change once travel is no longer an issue.

The coalition of two-dozen organizations representing a broad cross-section of the aviation industry called on U.S. lawmakers to help decarbonize air travel as part of a broad infrastructure spending package now under consideration on Capitol Hill.

INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSN reports members closed 106 business jet deals in April vs 53 in April 2020.

Melissa Hale to Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing of Gogo, Chicago.

Gustavo Nader to Chief Strategy Officer of Gogo, Chicago.

BOMBARDIER signed collaboration agreement with Sterling Global Aviation Logistics for worldwide parts shipments.

Flexjet has reached carbon-neutral flight operations through a carbon-credit program via a partnership with 4AIR, the fractional private jet travel provider says.

Ethiopia is well known for its national carrier – and Africa’s largest airline – Ethiopian Airlines, but like Africa as a whole, its business aviation sector has been very quiet by comparison.

The Coast Guard Auxair not only eases the service’s heavy workload but also provides the thrill of saving lives.

Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part article series on business aviation mid-air collisions. Here is the first part. Ground-school lessons