Business Aviation

COLUMBIA AIR, CT was selected by Daher as sales/support dealer for the Kodiak in addition to the TBM aircraft.

With new FAA airworthiness regulations for light sport aircraft taking effect in July, MagniX is launching an electric powertrain for the general aviation market.

City clusters in China have until April 15 to apply for a pilot program that, for the first time, links hydrogen-powered aircraft to the country’s low-altitude economy.

TLC Jet has entered into an agreement with American Airlines that enables its clients to earn airline loyalty points while flying private.

News about AIRO Group, Amazon Prime Air, Ascendance and more.

Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop has a new option of an inflight operable door, which is set to expand its versatility.

Filmmaker Michael Bud isn’t a recreational or professional pilot, but with friends who are both, he’s been involved in those circles for many years.

Expliseat is developing the TiSeat S business-class seat for Embraer and Mitsubishi CRJ regional jets, the Paris-based company announced at AIX.

AIRHART AERONAUTICS, CA completed first test flight of its fully integrated avionics platform on a Sling TSi.

SKYTECH AERO, RI was named by Piper Aircraft as Northeast US authorized dealer for aircraft sales/service coordination.

TEXTRON AVIATION is adding suite of enhancements for its Cessna piston lineup (Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD) to include Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics upgrade and Lycoming dual EIS.

Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is now able to sell its turbine helicopters in the U.S. and Europe after securing approvals for its crash resistant fuel system (CRFS).

Aggregated flight hours for the world’s leading business aviation carriers show business operators NetJets and Flexjet experienced a Q1 2026 utilization higher than the first three months of 2025.

H55 has selected Safran to supply its type-certified motor to power the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft.

Fixed-base operators (FBO) are beginning to position their networks for electric aircraft, part of a bet that early advanced air mobility (AAM) operations will emerge from existing airport infrastructure.

German research organization Fraunhofer has taken the wraps off a 750-kW electric motor it has designed for a European research project to develop a hybrid-electric powertrain for regional aircraft.

Luxaviation has agreed to act as launch operator for French startup Beyond Aero’s planned hydrogen-electric business aircraft.

Coulson Aviation is finalizing creation of a new sensor suite designed to tell flight crews whether the fuel being loaded onto their aircraft is safe for use.

Embraer has named Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Antonio Carlos Garcia who has stepped down from the role.

The cost of Jet-A fuel in the U.S. in April 2026 averaged $8.63 per gallon, up $1.77 compared to March.

The more that market uncertainties caused by geopolitics and war rattle investors, the more appealing private aviation becomes for its steadfastness.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has canceled the 2026 edition of the EBACE business aviation convention and exhibition, which was scheduled to take place June 2-4 in Geneva.

FAA expands guidance on handling impaired passengers and then backing crewmembers who refuse their boarding.

Dutch startup Elysian Aircraft has completed the conceptual design review for its planned electric regional aircraft after revising the configuration.

High-altitude research balloons were providing an affordable alternative to rockets carrying payloads of 2.5 tons aloft to 130,000 ft. for periods of up to 40 hours, we reported in our October 23, 1989 issue.