Business Aviation

Performance of the world’s most “printed engine”—GE’s new Catalyst advanced turboprop—is on target or better as certification testing gets underway.

Stratos Aircraft is taking an interim step in its move to certify a very light jet by first offering the aircraft as a kit.

A significant change is expected in what defines the FAA’s light sport aircraft category—a change that could add tens of thousands of aircraft to the ranks.

Piper Aircraft’s focus on the training market, along with an improved economy, has grown its training business.

The LCH civil helicopter that Airbus is developing with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has made its first flight, the European company says.

Delta Air Lines has selected FlightSafety International to provide flight training for employees in its Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program.

The FAA says it has exclusive authority over aircraft operations within navigable airspace, although state and local governments can regulate landing sites.

Safran has begun rig tests of a hybrid propulsion system which could find its way into the first-generation of urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles.

Dassault Aviation chief Eric Trappier is seeing the start of a bizav market recovery, although he anticipates record-low Falcon jet deliveries this year.

Gulfstream Aerospace’s new G500 twin-engine business jet has received type certification and its production certificate from the FAA.

When Michimasa Fujino brought an experimental HondaJet to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2005, it helped convince Honda Motor Co. to commercialize the aircraft.

Embraer delivered 20 executive jets during the second quarter of 2018, including 15 light jets and five large jets, the company said July 20.

Acorn Growth Cos., a private equity firm, has acquired Berry Aviation, based in San Marcos, Texas.

Acorn Growth Cos., a private equity firm, has acquired Berry Aviation, based in San Marcos, Texas.

Former Red Bird Airport, now Dallas Executive Airport, is no red-headed stepchild, sporting a runway extension and $16 million expansion.

BCA compares the PC-24's specifications and performance attributes to the characteristics of other aircraft in its class.

Two design features make the PC-24 engines stand apart from competitors.

Aircraft operating costs are presented in a format that separates the operating cost information into six areas.

AirPower Software specializes in the design and development of aviation software products used to analyze aircraft operating costs, charter and leasing strategies, and solutions to aid in the identification of business aircraft suitable for various mission needs.

The House of Representatives version of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 contains a section seeking to update the fatigue rules for FAR Part 135 pilots.

"Fatigue-related performance problems in aviation have been consistently underestimated and underappreciated."

Lack of sleep has been linked to a cornucopia of health problems: diabetes, obesity, memory issues, delayed immune response, cancer and mental health disorders.

Between 2010 and 2012, more than 6,000 European pilots were asked to self-assess the level of fatigue they experienced during their flight duties. The surveys confirm that pilot fatigue is a common, dangerous and underreported phenomenon in Europe.

The 1995-2005 Hawker 800XP was the best-selling Hawker model of all time and the most popular midsize jet of its era. It is still a workhorse.

News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.