Business Aviation

Kelly Aero is a Montgomery, Alabama-based manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses.

JetASAP released its average hourly cost data for on-demand aircraft charter activity report for October 2023.

Omni has placed orders for two General Electric CT7-2E1-powered AW189s and will be the Latin American launch customer for the Safran Aneto 1K-powered AW189K.

PT Dirgantara Indonesia is considering setting up a final assembly line in China after agreeing on sales of 25 N219 turboprop aircraft to the country.

HARTZELL ENGINE TECH, AL acquired KELLY AERO, AL (aftermarket aircraft magnetos/ignition harnesses).

Receiving the design organization approval means that Lilium is now entitled by EASA to design, develop and hold a type certificate for its Lilium Jet.

Outlook for private aviation aircraft management companies.

Although he may appear to be a relative newcomer to the business-aviation sector, aerospace has been a constant in Stuart Bullard’s life.

NZAero has completed development and certification work on its SuperPac 750XL-II utility turboprop, a re-engined and upgraded version of the company’s 750XL.

An independent report flagged four general areas as places to target to make U.S. airspace safer and more efficient.

Textron Aviation announced the 100th delivery of a Cessna Citation Longitude in October, a milestone that helps validate its foray into the super midsize category.

Baltic Aviation Academy, based in Lithuania, has placed an order with Textron Aviation for 48 Cessna 172 Skyhawk single-engine aircraft, with delivery in 2026.

GAMA says manufacturers delivered 735 general aviation aircraft (159 business jets/149 turboprops/427 pistons) worth $5.25b in 3Q23 vs 667 (157 jets/136 props/374 pistons) worth $5.01b in 3Q22; helicopter shipments fell 24%.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, VA ordered 16 Cessna Skyhawk trainers for delivery starting in 2026; it currently has 24.

Foreign suppliers stopped supporting the program in 2022 after Western countries imposed sanctions against Moscow in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

The FAA now plans to issue a draft rule codifying new requirements for manufacturers to disclose safety-critical information during certification in 2024.

Shipments of business jets, turboprops and piston aircraft rose in all categories during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023.

Gulfstream Aerospace became the first to complete a transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Lindsay Bjerregaard, managing editor for MRO, talks to Jocelyn Moreau, head of operations at AutoFlight Europe about the Prosperity, eVTOL aircraft.

Barrington Irving and Interim Darvin Williams speak about their collaboration to create an aviation workforce development program in Opa-Locka, Florida.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA and GULFSTREAM completed transatlantic flight of PW800-powered G600 using 100% SAF.

Big Island Jet Center, a Hawaii-based aviation service provider, is set to open its newest fixed base operation in Kailua-Kona with plans to open Dec. 14.

The 84,000 ft² hangar complex at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

The agency is looking at several options, including using new virtual towers that depict real-world airport environments, to help improve training quality.

WHEELS UP closed previously announced $40m investment from KORE CAPITAL and WHITEBOX ADVISORS.