Business Aviation

The FAA expects to commit half of the $12.5 billion Congress gave it for air traffic control modernization by the end of the year, Bedford tells senators.

A service bulletin would update the Global 7500 to the 8000’s better performance.

As evidence-based training (EBT) gains ground in air transport, experts are beginning to measure its benefits in operations.

The private aviation operator started with its European fleet at the pace of one aircraft every nine days.

Italy’s Tecnam has launched the P2008JC NG single-engine flight training aircraft with a carbon fiber fuselage and metal wings.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Dec. 16 defended the expedited selection of Peraton to lead an overhaul of the U.S. ATC system.

The price of a gallon of Jet-A fuel rose in December compared to a year ago, but was down when compared to November prices , according to Aviation Research Group.

China issued draft guidance on type certification of powered-lift aircraft for public comment in a move intended to streamline airworthiness approval of eVTOLs.

Aviation Week projects the Williams FJ44, Honeywell HTF7000 and PW&C PT6 series will lead deliveries of new-build engines for business aviation over 2026-35.

Wichita’s National Institute for Aviation Research marked its 40th anniversary with a sneak peek of its new innovation advanced manufacturing hub.

Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.

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

Jennifer Pickerel serves as president of Aviation Personnel International.

As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.

A few key factors from 2025 are strong indicators for business aviation’s performance in 2026.

Spanish aviation regulators have certified a digital control tower at Vigo Airport on Spain’s northwest coast.

The market for inflight connectivity in business aviation is heating up with multiple options and more bandwidth.

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

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.

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

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.

The French Environmental Authority (Ae) is recommending Aura Aero provides more details and analysis on the environmental impact of its factory.

Daher Aircraft has received Brazilian ANAC certification of its Kodiak 900 single-engine turboprop.

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.

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