Business Aviation

Aviation Week Staff
Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Canadian Defense Investment Agency awarded the Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer a roughly $400 million contract to supply six Global 6500s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Jennifer E. Pickerel
Jennifer Pickerel serves as president of Aviation Personnel International.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
A few key factors from 2025 are strong indicators for business aviation’s performance in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Spanish aviation regulators have certified a digital control tower at Vigo Airport on Spain’s northwest coast.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
The market for inflight connectivity in business aviation is heating up with multiple options and more bandwidth.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Tony Osborne
Despite post-pandemic growth, stalled flagship programs raise questions about whether the commercial market is ready for the next leap in rotorcraft technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Flight hours for top business aircraft operators and by operator class for the September to November 2025 three-month period are up compared to a year ago and rose substantially from the same period in 2019, according to Aviation Week data.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is strongly opposing Sec. 373, “Manned Rotary Aircraft Safety,” in the House-passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The first Bombardier Global 6000 due for full conversion into the German Air Force’s next signals-intelligence aircraft has arrived in Germany for modification.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The French Environmental Authority (Ae) is recommending Aura Aero provides more details and analysis on the environmental impact of its factory.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Daher Aircraft has received Brazilian ANAC certification of its Kodiak 900 single-engine turboprop.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Saudi Arabia’s GACA has awarded two National Charter Air Carrier tenders to alliances led by Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways and luxury leisure airline BeOnd Aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
For the seventh time in six years, CPI Aerostructures has a new chief financial officer. The Edgewood, New York, manufacturer has appointed Robert Mannix as CFO
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
France's ARCC is seeing progress in raising awareness of the aviation community and official bodies about who to call after an accident.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Bill Carey
NetJets has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink unit to install satellite broadband connectivity across 600 business jets by the end of 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Cirrus has received Brazil’s ANAC approval for its SR Series G7+ equipped with Garmin’s Safe Return Emergency Autoland for use in Brazil.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Group Elephant has issued a $250,000 matching challenge grant for Elephants, Rhinos & People if the group can raise $250,000 from donors by Feb. 28, 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Business aviation advocacy groups praise the introduction of a bipartisan bill—Securing America’s Fuel Act—by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Charter Operator BellAir has rebranded as Jet Excellence after acquiring Red Wing Aeroplane from Vista Global.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
IATA is warning about a high increase in jamming and spoofing events in and around Venezuela and is pressing the ICAO to intervene.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore launched a new Aviation Meteorological Program aimed at advancing R&D to better predict, mitigate and manage the impact of weather on air transport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Thales has been awarded a contract by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to upgrade the country’s air traffic management system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
Boeing and Airbus announced the long-sought finalization of their complex splitting-up of Spirit AeroSystems on Dec. 8.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain