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BCA Staff
Charts for the BCA 2026 Purchase Planning Handbook are in a PDF linked from this article, which explains the specifications and terminology used in this guide.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By John Croft
This year’s Purchase Planning Handbook highlights new models and new tech.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Russ Meyer Jr., chair, CEO and chairman emeritus of Cessna Aircraft, died March 4 in Wichita at the age of 93 after a brief illness.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman
These ground power units are targeting cleaner power for business aviation aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Sumwalt
Your job is to find it before something bad happens.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Recommendations for post-maintenance test flights in Hawkers after maintenance of ice protection panels.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
AAM developers developers are increasingly leaning on simulation to overcome challenges that span pilot training, engineering and aircraft design.
Maintenance & Training

Mark Huber
The Bell 429 combines a comfortable cabin with good high-speed performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
The third-generation Cirrus Vision Jet includes at least 30 refinements and enhancements, including improved landing lights and exterior lights.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Australian company Heli-D has developed a new aerial LED display and is targeting the U.S. market for growth.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Choosing the right aircraft registry requires early planning and consultation, often narrowing options to a single best choice.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Garvey
"The biggest change in general aviation that I have probably seen in my lifetime,” one executive says. Which aviation development generated such praise?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The U.S. president takes aim at Canadian aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to ban Chinese-made drones for communications has instilled uncertainty among public-sector users.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Dawit Lemma
Business aviation in Africa is not about luxury, it is about access to, progress in and evolution of the disparate nations comprising the vast continent.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Maya Shpak, CEO, SkyPath
Data showing what business and commercial aviation crews should prepare for in the U.S. skies during the 2025 holiday season.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Satellite operator Viasat announced a fivefold increase in capacity of its JetXP connectivity service for business aviation across the eastern U.S.
Interiors & Connectivity

Aviation Week Staff
Comparing aggregate hourly utilization for corporate, fractional, charter and private aviation in Q2 2025.
Business Aviation

BCA Staff
The cost of a gallon of Jet-A fuel in July 2025 was up from June but down from a year ago, according to a fuel survey conducted by the Aviation Research Group.
Business Aviation

By Kent Jackson
Will the courts change the FAA’s stance on antidepressant medications such as Remeron?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
Comparing aggregate hourly utilization results for NetJets, Flexjet, VistaJet and Wheels Up in Q2 2025.
Business Aviation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
There are distinct differences from a propeller aircraft that need to be mastered when a pilot steps up to jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

David Coleal
Five supply chain themes emerged at the airshow.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Business & Commercial Aviation
BCA's 2025 Operations Planning Guide has exclusive specifications for turboprop and jet business aviation aircraft and is relied on to provide performance information and costs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
A business jet cabin should sound just as good as it looks—here are some products that could help your next flight sound a little sweeter.
Interiors & Connectivity