Business Aviation

Keith Thomas always wanted to fly—so he decided to go to sea.

CEO Dirk Hoke will leave Volocopter in February 2025 and Dieter Zetsche, former CEO of Daimler-Benz, has been named Chairman of the AAM startup's Advisory Board

The U.S. has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX business jet used by Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro Moros.

Brisbane's transport plan foresees UAM offering faster travel options to regional spots such as Gold Coast and direct access to the city center from major hubs.

This cover, from July 4, 1994, shows the Omega 2, a kit-built aircraft said to blend versatility and performance. The aircraft has a high cruise speed and fighter-like handling of the all-metal aircraft mimics military trainers.

Private jet operator RoyalJet, the premium private jet operator, has appointed seasoned aviation industry executive Shafiul Syed as its new chief executive.

China’s AG600 seaplane has entered the Type Inspection Approval (TIA) phase, completing airspeed calibration test flight on Aug. 30, AVIC has announced.

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At least three Western-made business jets were imported to Russia in 2023 despite international sanctions, according to a new report.

Partners In Aviation’s Mark Molloy suggests a structured path to make co-ownership easier for both parties.

Aura Aero is closing in on certifying an aerobatic two-seater and working to raise the required equity to develop its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

As suppliers struggle to follow the production ramps devised by Airbus, Safran and others, frustration is mounting over diminishing margins.

In this Marketplace focus article, BCA describes some of the financial organizations that provide aircraft leasing.

Fourteen Indonesian airports are set to receive new weather systems from Vaisala under the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility funding.

The fourth pre-production Cessna Citation CJ3 flies over northern Oklahoma.

BLUETAIL, AZ was selected by FlyHouse, CA to provide digital aircraft records platform for sharing with MROs.

JETVIA (formerly ATI Jet), TX has launched Learjet 60 fractional ownership program.

The pre-production Cessna Citation CJ3 business jet flies over northern Oklahoma. Cessna has given the CJ3 an advanced, fully integrated avionics suite, a larger cabin and more powerful engines. The airplane flies farther, higher and faster than any of the company's entry-level airplanes and is a logical next step up for owners of smaller jets.

Japanese electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer SkyDrive has raised additional funding from its Series C round.

Standards to protect aircraft radar altimeters from interference by 5G transmitters will not be completed by 2028, Aerospace Industries Association execs say.

Greater government clarity and urgency is required if aviation is to reach 2050 “net-zero” carbon-emissions status, says a company engineering the transition.

Two authorized Honeywell Channel Partners have agreed to collaborate on improved regional support for business jet engines and auxiliary power units.

A new industrial reality has emerged. “It’s no longer about markets; it’s more about production,” says Richard Aboulafia.

Not only are supply chain issues affecting offshore helicopter operations failing to improve, they are now spreading to other helicopter manufacturers, the energy industry’s trade body warns.

BUTLER NATIONAL has FAA STC to install Garmin G700TXi Flight Display System on Learjet 35/36 Series aircraft.