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The Weekly of Business Aviation, January 30, 2026

VOL. 111 NO. 5 January 30, 2026
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Industry Data

business jets
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Business Jet Deliveries Rise In 2025, While Turboprops See Decline

Jan 27, 2026
Aircraft manufacturers delivered 1,184 business jets and business turboprops during 2025, up from 1,133 a year ago.

Safety

NTSB investigators DCA crash
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NTSB Urges Sweeping FAA Systemic Changes In DCA Midair Collision Aftermath

Jan 28, 2026
The NTSB agreed that the accident was caused by multiple factors, led by the FAA’s placement of a helicopter route in close proximity to a DCA approach path.
Airport diagram of Bangor International Airport.
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Several Killed In Maine Crash Of Bombardier Challenger

Jan 26, 2026
Seven people were killed and one person seriously injured Jan. 25 when a Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed on takeoff from BGR in Maine.

OEMs/Suppliers

Gulfstream aircraft
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Gulfstream’s New Products, Services Drive 2025 Growth

Jan 28, 2026
Gulfstream reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 revenue and earnings, including its second-highest sales quarter in 17 years.
Textron Aviation’s Citation Ascend
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Textron Aviation Deliveries, Profits Rise In 2025

Jan 28, 2026
Textron Aviation released its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report and noted higher revenues but continuing supply chain and workforce challenges.
pilatus pc-24
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Pilatus To Expand U.S. Presence With Florida Center

Jan 27, 2026
Pilatus is expanding its presence in the U.S. to supplement its capacity in Switzerland, adding a facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Florida.
Molly McMillin Cutline: A Bombardier Challenger 3500 on display at the 2025 National Business Aviation Association Conference & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando.
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Bombardier Unveils New Leadership Appointments

Jan 21, 2026
Bombardier has announced a number of new leadership changes as it focuses on future growth.

Charters/Brokers

Bombardier Challenger 300
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Wheels Up Streamlines Model, Adds Concierge-Level Service

Jan 28, 2026
On-demand private aviation company Wheels Up achieves milestone in transformation journey by unveiling a new, unified suite of services in the U.S.
Tailwind Air seaplane
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Tailwind Air Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Jan 22, 2026
Seaplane charter operator Tailwind Air has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Virginia.

Regulatory/Legislative

FAA Headquarters
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FAA Restructured With New Safety, Modernization Offices

Jan 28, 2026
The U.S. Transportation Department announced an organizational restructuring, including new oversight offices and an agency-wide safety management system.
Moon Jet Group founder James Moon
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European, U.S. Bizjet Markets Diverging, Moon Jet Group Warns

Jan 13, 2026
Differences between the business aviation markets in the U.S. and Europe are growing.

Operations

H160 accident
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Brazilian Probe Exploring Control Rod Bearing Failure In H160 Ditching

Jan 27, 2026
Brazilian air accident investigators are exploring how fatigue and overload stresses caused the failure of main rotor components in an Airbus H160.

Airlines

Learjet
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Breeze To Add Learjet 45s For Rapid Crew And Parts Transport

Jan 27, 2026
Serial airline entrepreneur and Breeze Airways founder David Neeleman is adding two Learjet 45 midsize business jets to Breeze's fleet for an important purpose.

Business Aviation Appointments

BizAv appointments logo
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Business Aviation Appointments

Jan 30, 2026
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Air Charter Service Turns In Record Year

Jan 30, 2026
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium Earns FAA Approvals

Jan 30, 2026
ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has earned FAA approval to perform line maintenance, aircraft-on-ground support and base maintenance on U.S.-registered business aircraft.
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Tecnam Transitions To Factory Representation In India

Jan 30, 2026
Tecnam Aircraft is transitioning from a dealership network to a direct-to-factory relationship for all sales, service and spare parts support across India, Tecnam announced.
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One Air Aviation Is Launch Customer For P2008JC NG In Spain

Jan 30, 2026
One Air Aviation, based in Spain, is the launch customer in Spain for Tecnam’s newly introduced P2008JC NG aircraft with an order for four.
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GetJet Aviation Holdings Rebrands To GetJet Group

Jan 30, 2026
GetJet Aviation Holdings, based in Lithuania, has rebranded as GetJet Group to simplify its structure, strengthen its brand and support its 2026 growth strategy.
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Straight Flight Now A HondaJet Service Center In Denver

Jan 30, 2026
Honda Aircraft Co. has added Straight Flight, based at the Centennial Airport in Denver, as a HondaJet Authorized Service Center, serving HondaJet aircraft based in the Northwest service region, including Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jan 30, 2026
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.