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Business Aviation

By Guy Norris
With long-awaited certification of the ultra-long-range G700 seemingly imminent, Gulfstream is using Dubai Airshow as the jumping-off point for a six-week tour.
Dubai Airshow

By Tony Osborne
UAE defense conglomerate Edge Group has taken a 50% stake in Polish light jet developer Flaris.
Dubai Airshow

F/LIST opened its fourth North American operation (11,500 sq ft footprint) in Davie, FL for VIP aircraft interior work.

Business Aviation

Roger Hohl to Chief Operating Officer of AeroVisto Group, Germany (effective January 2024).

Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is pointing to its runway safety “technology sprint” as a key near-term step to help reduce airport risks amid a sharp rise in incursions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines operating in France will have to cancel thousands of flights early in 2024 because of a planned major modernization of the country’s ATC system.
Airports & Networks

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Among other distortions that can affect windscreens is halation, the scattering of light by the windscreen,
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Seven business aircraft manufacturer are exhibiting their products at this year's Dubai Airshow, underlining the event's status as the show of choice for OEMs.
Dubai Airshow

Jessie Naor
The race for market share in private aviation is ramping up as new in-flight connectivity entrants challenge industry mainstays.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
Closing gaps in the available staff versus system demand will take years due to several limiting factors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

John Kenan as Senior VP-Manufacturing and Completions of Gulfstream Aerospace.

Business Aviation

WHEELS UP had $144.8m net loss on $320m revenues in 3Q23 vs $148.8m loss on $420m in 3Q22; active users decreased 10% to 11,988 from 13,339 a year ago and live flight legs decreased 21% to 16,581 from 21,025.

Business Aviation

ARCHER AVIATION and INTERGLOBE ENTERPRISES signed MOU to launch/operate an all-electric air taxi service in India; partnership also plans to finance purchase of up to 200 Midnight eVTOLs for the operation and other use cases.

Business Aviation

By Angus Batey
Weston Aviation has announced a new partnership with Brighton City Airport.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Mind Yourself app is an example of a new technology with the aim of overcoming barriers to seeking help for mental health concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin
Bombardier kicked off the 2023 Safety Standdown event, called “Integrity in Safety,” by hosting more than 400 aviation professionals from across the industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Skyryse has conducted the first fully automated autorotation emergency landing in a helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Wheels Up recorded revenue of $320.1 million for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, down $100 million from a year ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Flying fast without private market money enables Flexjet to continue its expansion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Some 30 Sikorsky S-92s serving the oil and gas industry are grounded worldwide while they await replacement of main gearboxes.
Maintenance & Training

By Molly McMillin
Ornge, a provider of air ambulance and critical care transport services in Ontario, Canada, has placed an order for 12 Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

ORNGE, Canada ordered 12 new PC-12s for 2026-2030 to modernize its air ambulance fleet of eight PC-12NGs.

Business Aviation

By Jeremy Kariuki
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, Embraer will host the 6th China Regional Aviation Forum (RAF 2023) in Qingdao, China on Nov. 7-8.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Thierry Dubois
Encouraged by the results of earlier experiments, Eurocontrol is planning further studies and tests on how to prevent contrail formation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
An undistorted view of the outside world isn’t a mere luxury. It is a necessity.
Aircraft & Propulsion