Business Aviation

Dassault Aviation has announced that the Falcon 8X has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

West Africa, particularly Nigeria, are emerging as business aviation growth markets as the region continues to develop industries based on its natural resources, according to the Middle East's only African-owned aviation company.

WICHITA—How much Britain’s surprise decision June 23 to exit the European Union may have on the business-aviation industry depends on the long-term effects on Europe’s economy. &nb

Spike Aerospace announced June 22 that it is evaluating several possible engine options as part of the development process of its S-512 supersonic jet.

Auditors can help ensure that qualified pilots are at the helm, but in some cases their assessments can be compromised by faulty information or background checks.

The FAA is rolling out a software change to the ADS-B ground stations at dozens of major airports in an effort to prevent signal interference problems for aircraft and vehicles using ADS-B input for surveillance applications.

Progressive Air Group has finalized its purchase of Brant Aero, based at Brantford Airport in Brantford, Ontario, the companies announced.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment on CS-23 rulemaking for the light end of the general aviation market.

What advanced flight deck and controls technologies could make light general-aviation (GA) aircraft easier to fly, more affordable and at the same time safer?

After Solar Impulse 2's 70-hr. solar-powered crossing of the Atlantic, we look at the flight itself and the wider significance of the Swiss group's attempt to fly around the world without using fuel. Talking are EIC Joe Anselmo, managing editor for technology Graham Warwick and our new French correspondent Thierry Dubois, who interviewed Si2's solo pilot Bertrand Piccard by satellite while he was over the Atlantic.

Somewhere in the G280 family tree, there is a decades-old Israel Aircraft Industries Astra IV ancestor, the first super-midsize jet.

Bombardier’s Alain Bellemare talks to Aviation Week about the progress made since he became CEO in February 2015.

Downstream of Germanwings, the FAA endorses the legacy approach to pilot mental health but looks to remove reporting barriers for its doctors.

Switzerland’s Solar Impulse 2 completes Atlantic crossing on solar power as round-the-world attempt enters final stages.

The benefit of automotive safety features to general aviation persuades the FAA to grant Terrafugia a waiver of weight and stall-speed limits.

Since a lost wrench can produce catastrophic results, a careful accounting is imperative.

Looking for a new oceanic flight plan format? Mark McIntyre of Mente LLC advises: "A lot of people aren't aware that international trip planners have a variety of trip flight plan formats. You might want to request a handful of different formats and find one that suits your operation."

"We are starting to move into the paperless way of doing things," international Capt. Nat Iyengar observed.

Mitch Launius of Air Training International is waging a campaign against what he terms "predictable errors," especially in North Atlantic operations.

Crews must become more self-aware of dangers and their vulnerability during their time away from the airport while on trips, and that includes their commutes to and from airports.

The purpose of the Automatic Identification System is to keep all that floating tonnage from smacking into each other on some dark and stormy night.

Bombardier Business Aircraft plans to establish a Bombardier service center at London Biggin Hill Airport to complement its service and support network in the U.K.

Gulfstream Aerospace has launched a U.S. tour of a full-scale cabin of its G600 business jet so customers can get an up-close look.

Selected accidents and incidents in May 2016. The following NTSB information is preliminary.

Air ambulance operations can be difficult in Canada's maritime provinces and, at times, can require some truly innovative fixes and expert piloting to accommodate the area's changeable weather conditions.