Business Aviation

Aircraft brokers at Corporate Jet Investors Miami share reasons why closing used business aviation aircraft transactions takes more time than a few years ago.

Norman Public Schools (NPS) broke ground on its new facility, which upon completion, will operate as Oklahoma Aviation Academy (OAA).

Helping front-line workers perform better is the biggest opportunity for reducing aviation safety risk.

Having shaken up Southwest Airlines, activist investor Elliott Investment Management is setting its sights on a new target: Honeywell International.

Castle Aviation is celebrating its 40th year in aviation services with the opening of its newly built public fixed-base operation at Akron Canton Airport.

RightJet, a provider of private jet services, has launched the first ever Private Jet Lounge at Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel to offer bespoke private aviation solutions to customers.

CAE and BOMBARDIER teamed to develop a modular maintenance training program at Wichita, Tucson, and Opa Locka.

NATA executives are awaiting justification from the FAA on its planned rulemaking to tighten requirements for Part 135 carriers flying public charter flights.

A California flight school has started fueling its Cessna 172 fleet with Swift Fuels’ 100R aviation gasoline.

Discover how engine vibration data can detect potential issues before they disrupt operations and help design services and new product design.

Aviation Week Network announced the recipients of the 67th Annual Laureate Awards (#AWLAUR), honoring extraordinary achievements in the global aerospace arena.

The Wings Club Foundation’s annual scholarships provide financial support to students who have demonstrated academic success in a higher education program.

The U.S. regulator responds to industry concerns by offering alternative pathways for powered-lift training and operating limits.

SORACLE (Japan Airlines/Sumitomo) agreed to acquire up to 100 Midnight eVTOLs from Archer for AAM ops in Japan.

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVT AVIATION SERVICE signed LOI to order four BN2B-26 Islanders from Britten-Norman.

ARGUS INTERNATIONAL reports y-o-y global business aviation flight activity was up 2.3% in October; NA rose 0.5%.

WHEELS UP lost $57.7m on $194m revenues in 3Q24 vs $144.8m loss on $320 in 3Q23; active members are down 38%.

BOMBARDIER had $117m net profit on $2.1b revenues in 3Q24 vs $37m loss on $1.9b in 3Q23 and ended quarter with $14.7b backlog vs $14.7b a year ago. It delivered 30 business jets (17 large) vs 31 (15), and 89 of >150 planned in 2024.

Milestone exhibition and conference, DronTech Asia 2024, illuminates understanding of drone application and technology 25-27 November in Thailand.

Gulfstream Aerospace has completed ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with zero sulfur on its new Gulfstream G700.

Menzies Aviation, through its partnership with Wipro, is planning to expand the Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling cargo management system to 28 locations in 2025.

After seven quarters of revenue contraction, Wheels Up’s business has stabilized and is positioned for a profitable 2025, company officials said as they reported third-quarter (Q3) 2024 financials.

Bombardier’s strong third-quarter (Q3) results were boosted by services revenue, as well as sustained profitability and aircraft deliveries.

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The Dassault Falcon 8X and other new products are giving hope to business aircraft manufacturers that they will be able to pull out of market doldrums soon.