Business Aviation

The FAA has granted a two-year certificate of authorization to the Northern Plains UAS test site to fly large drones beyond visual line of sight of the operator.

Business aviation departures in Europe set a record in July with 94,002 flights, up 4% from a year ago, according to WingX Advance’s Business Aviation Monitor.

Bye Aerospace has received its largest order to date for the Sun Flyer 2 all-electric trainer.

Having added new customer contracts and appointments to its management team, AJW Group achieved annual growth above 20% last year, its president and CEO says.

The FAA has rubber-stamped a one-year extension that permits U.S. repair stations with EASA certifications to inspect and OK parts that do not have certain EASA-required documentation.

A team of scientists has developed an algorithm that could allow UAVs to “herd” flocks of birds away from airports and lessen the risks of bird strikes.

Caverton Helicopters Limited has unveiled what it calls a fleet of “11 new Bell 407 and 412 helicopters”. Jon Lake reports.

Bombardier’s flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, achieving another important milestone as it approaches entry-into-service later this year.

Flytenow, in an August 8 blog, expressed puzzlement over AOPA’s opposition to the Aviation Empowerment Act, writing that: “AOPA is siding with business aviation industry lobbyists... ignoring the interests of their own members.”

Honda Aircraft has begun deliveries of its new HondaJet Elite, an upgraded version of its twinjet, the company announced.

UK UAV developer Blue Bear Systems Research is to work with Cranfield University to create a corridor through national airspace for BVLOS drone testing.

The Latin American Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition will debut of a number of new business aircraft to the Latin American market in São Paulo.

Warning buzzers and master alarms are going off when it comes to the workforce for the aerospace and defense sector.

Over the next 10 years, the Latin American business aircraft in-service fleet is expected to contract, moving from 4,525 aircraft in 2018 to 3,765 in 2027.

The business aviation market in the Middle East is attracting the industry leading companies and niche customers from around the world. When the MEBAA Show 2018 takes place 10-12 December at DWC, Airshow Site, around seventy percent of the exhibitors will have travelled from outside the region to be part of the largest business aviation show in the Middle East.

Aviation industry interest in hybrid-electric technology is growing as limitations of all-electric propulsion become clearer.

Kaman Aerospace hopes a recently unveiled leasing deal for its K-Max helicopter with Rainier Heli International will help sell the heavy-lift helicopter.

Kaman Aerospace hopes a recently unveiled leasing deal for its K-Max helicopter with Rainier Heli International will help sell the heavy-lift helicopter.

The sale of avionics for business and general aviation rose 15.5% during the first six months of 2018 compared to a year ago, according to an industry report.

A second Bombardier Global 6000 business jet modified for electronic and signals-intelligence-gathering missions has made its first post-conversion flight.

Ten groups are calling on the Senate to oppose an effort that would allow state and local governments to regulate commercial UAS operations.

Fresh off a string of business unit divestitures, Triumph Group expects to slice off several more units this quarter.

Fresh off a string of business unit divestitures, Triumph Group expects to slice off several more units this quarter.

Business and general aviation aircraft deliveries rose during the first half of 2018, buoyed by increases in piston and turboprop shipments.

A survey by aircraft-connectivity supplier Inmarsat has revealed that 83% of business travelers would rebook with airlines that offer high-quality connectivity, and 74% of business travelers now see inflight Wi-Fi as “crucial.”