Business Aviation

Bombardier marked the shipment of its 1,000th super-midsize jet with the milestone delivery of a Challenger 3500 to longstanding customer JM Family Enterprises.

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer emphasized its “well-balanced” trade relationship with the U.S. on Feb. 27.

Heico’s sales and profit rose by double digits in its fiscal 2025 first quarter (Q1) due to strong demand for its commercial aerospace products.

The UK-based helicopter businesses of Airbus and Leonardo are set for leadership changes.

The number of used business jets for sale in February rose 6% compared to a year ago, with 1,155 on the market, according to Jefferies.

Drone data collected through the FAA’s Remote ID and academic studies provides critical information for improving operations.

BCA's 20/Twenty pre-owned aircraft market feature for February focuses on the Bombardier Challenger 605/650.

Leck Chet Lam is managing director of Experia Events, organizer of the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Center.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded Type Certification on Tecnam’s P2006T Next Generation (NG) twin-engine aircraft.

A former Bombardier Service Center complex at Middle Georgia Regional Airport reopened as Slate Aviation’s new 80,000 ft.² MRO and cabin conversion facility.

Fractional fleet operator PlaneSense has initiated pilot training using a Pilatus PC-12 NGX Level D full flight simulator.

The cover image shows the first flight of the NASA/AeroVironment Helios prototype that took place on Sep. 8, 1999 from Edwards Air Force Base, California.

The Central Florida city has a public airport with a 3,000-ft. water runway on Lake Dora as well as a large marina and even a seaplane-themed water park.

Safran's small engine tests will lay the groundwork for the hybrid-electric architecture for CFM’s RISE engine demonstrator.

The general aviation industry, which includes business aviation, directly employed 371,900 full-and part-time workers in the U.S. in 2023.

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604.

YINGLING AVIATION completed its first installation of Starlink inflight connectivity system on a Bombardier Global.

The business aviation fleet in Asia is on the upswing.

FREEMAN HOLDINGS GROUP added its first two FBOs in Texas via acquisition of MILLION AIR LUBBOCK and FREEMAN JET CENTER ABILENE (previously known as Lubbock Aero and Abilene Aero, respectively) and now has 24 FBO locations.

HONDA AIRCRAFT began production of first HondaJet Echelon test unit with start of assembly of wing structure in Greensboro, NC; first flight is planned in 2026 and aircraft is designed to be first light jet with US transcontinental range.

Abu Dhabi based premium private aviation charter operator, RoyalJet has placed a firm order for three ACJ320neo aircraft. The agreement makes Royal Jet a new Airbus customer.

Honda Aircraft Co. has begun production of the first and larger 11-seat HA-480 HondaJet Echelon light jet test aircraft with the first flight expected in 2026.

Lilium Aerospace filed for insolvency after its main investor failed to provide promised funding for the rebuilding of operations.

Honeywell has signed an agreement with Dassault Aviation to install JetWave X high-speed inflight connectivity system as a line-fit and retrofit in Dassault’s Falcon business jets.

Gama Aviation’s fixed base operation in Sharjah in the UAE recorded record passenger numbers during 2024, the company announced.