Business Aviation

Australian startup Swoop Aero has completed three months of medical drone deliveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo, delivering more than 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on long-range flights.

Moving beyond purpose-built business jets, the creators of cabin designs and external liveries are pursuing increasing opportunities with VIP versions of both narrowbody and widebody commercial jets.

WHEELS UP announced strategic initiative with BELL TEXTRON to acquire VTOL transport aircraft with initial list of high-demand markets are under

Textron Aviation has paused production and deliveries of its Beechcraft Bonanza single-engine and Beech Baron multi-engine aircraft as it develops product enhancements.

Embraer has been releasing technical information to help business jet operators use their aircraft to safely transport COVID-19 vaccines, which require low temperatures, as demand for vaccine transportation rises.

Bell Textron has delivered a Bell 505 helicopter to BAR Aviation, an aviation company based in Uganda. The aircraft is equipped with the Med-Pac

Richard Kane is the founder of VeriJet, a Boca Raton, Florida-based charter company focused on shorter, point-to-point flights using the single-engine Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet.

Founded originally as the National Aircraft Resale Association in 1991, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is celebrating its 30th

Upcoming changes to engine MRO that could impact the market.

The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, canceled at the last minute in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returns April 13-18.

Business aviation engine MRO is evolving as OEMs focus on reducing maintenance costs through longer inspections.

The NTSB recommends Safety Management Systems for Part 135 and 91 operators.

Textron Aviation has completed the 600th delivery of its Citation CJ3 series light jet, a CJ3+ aircraft, to an undisclosed customer in North America.

VistaJet has taken delivery of the first two of up to 12 Bombardier Global 7500 ultra-long-range business jets and identified itself as the customer behind a December order with Bombardier for 10 new Challenger 350 business jets.

Three years after first investing in Zipline, Toyota has partnered with the U.S.-based drone delivery startup to develop a national-scale medical delivery network to improve access to health care in Japan.

UPS announced on April 7 that it plans to purchase up to 150 Beta Technologies’ Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to augment package deliveries in small and midsize markets.

Korea Aerospace Industries plans to enter the urban air mobility market as part of a new strategy to make the South Korean manufacturer the No. 1 aerospace company in Asia by 2030.

METROJET completed its first 6C inspection on a G650; job took 25 days, including an additional 200+ hours of findings.

John Calcagno, Piper Aircraft’s chief financial officer, has been named acting president and CEO following the retirement of Simon Caldecott.

Richard Kane, chairman and CEO of VeriJet, launched the Boca Raton, Florida-based charter company in November with a focus on shorter, point-to-point trips using the single-engine Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet.

Agriculture is the latest market to get the electric vertical flight treatment, with crop protection startup Guardian Agriculture emerging from stealth with a $10.5 million seed funding round.

Despite COVID-19 and new certification challenges, GE Aviation’s Catalyst turboprop is poised to start flight tests in Germany.

There's more to learn from the Island Express S-76 accident that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter.

The U.S. NTSB on April 6 reiterated its call for the FAA to require passenger-carrying charter and general aviation operators to implement safety management systems.

John Calcagno to Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of Piper Aircraft, Vero Beach, FL.