Business Aviation

HONEYWELL was selected by Bombardier as partner to develop and supply new advanced avionics, propulsion and SATCOM technologies for future aircraft; program, which also includes working together to certify JetWave X for Globals and Challengers, is valued at $17b. Additionally, all legacy pending litigation between companies has been resolved.

Gulfstream Aerospace took flight in its first G800 with a fully outfitted cabin interior on Wed., Nov. 27.

Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi is the founding and executive chair of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, based in the United Arab Emirates.

Read the feature package from page 38 in the October 2, 1989 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology, including an article about pilot shortages, fixed-based operators, and two new turboprop business aircraft and their differing performance qualities.

Honeywell has signed what it calls a “landmark agreement” with Bombardier.

Deliveries of piston-powered aircraft, turboprops and business jets rose in the third quarter of 2024, GAMA says.

Brian Barents speaks about the challenges and achievements of his business aviation career, obstacles facing supersonic flight, his predictions for the industry’s future, how he earned the call sign “Godfather” and more.

GAMA says manufacturers delivered 794 general aviation aircraft (179 business jets/155 turboprops/460 pistons) worth $5.96b in 3Q24 vs 735 (159 jets/149 turboprops/427 pistons) worth $5.25b in 3Q23; helicopter billings rose 23%.

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE added fully-outfitted G800 to test fleet, joining two other aircraft in program.

Linas Dovydenas to President-India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) of Chapman Freeborn, UK.

Troy Stephens to President of Jetport, Canada.

U.S.-based maintenance providers are well-positioned to continue supporting UK-registered aircraft following a crucial end-of-year deadline.

Aviation Week Network offers award-winning podcasts on all aspects of aerospace, including defense, space, air transport, and business aviation. Here are November's most listened-to episodes.

The Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight.

The latest news in brief from the business aviation industry.

Several aspects of piloting present challenges that must be addressed for robust mental health.

Canada’s SkyAlyn has ordered 19 PC-21 turboprop trainers from Switzerland’s Pilatus, which it will use to provide training to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Business aviation company VistaJet has significantly enhanced its business in Africa.

Sentient Jet has flown more than 1 million passengers to more than 2,500 international destinations and has carried nearly 6,700 active card owners.

According to Gulfstream, both aircraft have surpassed 100,000 flight hours and have received FAA certification for steep-approach operations.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

This year’s MEBAA Show has a ‘refreshed’ agenda focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.

The partnership of five agencies operates from a facility in Boise, Idaho, and is responsible for wildland fire management of 674 million acres of federal land.

Dan Naaman used his network of international professionals and market demand to found PorterJets, a subsidiary of A Porter Co.