Business Aviation

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro two-seat trainer recently became the first Western-made all-electric aircraft to earn type certification.

Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA approval of its XR Upgrade Kit for the King Air 350.

The Airbus H160 twin-engine medium helicopter was awarded EASA type certification but with several special conditions and deviations.

In what could be evidence of business aviation’s steady recovery from COVID-19, Gogo Business Aviation reported it had hit 3,000 daily flights during the week of June 22.

Air BP has marked 250,000 aircraft fuelings using its digital Airfield Auto­mation technology.

Vertis Aviation adds a Gulfstream G450 to its management program to support increased demand from an emerging set of new clients seeking safe travel options.

Japan’s National Police Agency has ordered one H225 twin-engine and four H135 twin-engine helicopters from Airbus.

Avant Aerospace moves to Hangar #12 at the St. Louis Downtown Airport from Dallas.

Embraer’s Services and Support division completes the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500.

FAR Part 91 operators' objections to the mandate include its administrative burdens and the requirement to include reports of training flights.

Europe recovered the fastest in terms of business aviation activity in June, with jet and turboprop activity up 43% through June 23 compared to a year ago.

Signature Flight Support has acquired SEA Prime’s 40% minority interest in Signature Flight Support Italy. It is now 100% owner of the company.

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This year’s guide covers turbine-powered, in-production aircraft.

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As with the PC-12, operators say they expect the PC-24 to become considerably more capable as post-certification development continues. It’s off to a strong start, and it can only get better.

Asking prices in the COVID-19 era are getting soft. So, potential buyers can afford to shop for deals. Patience and perseverance could make the G280 a best buy.

News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

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Business & Commercial Aviation News from August 1970

An updated avionics suite for Leonardo’s AW139 twin-engine medium helicopter has been granted certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

A funding bill approved by the House Committee on Appropriations promotes workforce development, retains an N-number blocking privacy program and supports air traffic control modernization.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.