The Weekly of Business Aviation

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.
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Piper Aircraft has received type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation for its M700 Fury single-engine turboprop, with first delivery into Canada scheduled this quarter.
AWIN Knowledge Center

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

By Lee Ann Shay
Two authorized Honeywell Channel Partners have agreed to collaborate on improved regional support for business jet engines and auxiliary power units.
Maintenance & Training

By Molly McMillin
A new industrial reality has emerged. “It’s no longer about markets; it’s more about production,” says Richard Aboulafia.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Boeing’s former head of strategy, Marc Allen, is joining electric aircraft startup Electra.aero as CEO.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
With a takeoff weight of 54 lb., the Skiron-XLE complies with FAA Part 107 regulations for small drones.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
SkyDrive has signed an agreement with the Osaka Metro Co. to study using air taxis in the area after the 2025 World Expo there.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jeremy Kariuki
ExecuJet Haite and Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management have opened a 7,150-m² facility at Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Maintenance & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
The Corporate Angel Network is seeking the business aviation community’s support for its annual fundraiser during the NBAA's yearly convention and exhibition.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Pilatus Aircraft officials have signed an agreement to develop 17 acres at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport in Florida and build a sales and service facility.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Victoria Moores
An environmental coalition is seeking intervention from the European Court of Justice after the EC refused to revisit aviation’s inclusion in the EU taxonomy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
DirecTV Inflight announced the launch of an IPTV service for business aviation in collaboration with connectivity provider Satcom Direct.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Molly McMillin
The number of used business jets for sale in August 2024 increased 20% from the same time a year and 4% compared to July levels, according to Jefferies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The FAA said Aug. 23 that it has assessed $341,413 in civil penalties for improper drone operations since late 2022.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The award for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System is a 12-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $991.3 million.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Lee Ann Shay
Four aircraft dealers discuss the Q4 outlook.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The replacement of aging, large regional jets and smaller members of mainline jet families provides a potential addressable market of around 2,000 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Molly McMillin
NetJets has terminated the employment of two “high-ranking” union leaders in the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP), the union alleges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier’s flagship Global 7500 ultra long-range business jet has set more than 50 speed records in less than 50 weeks, the company announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Airhart Aeronautics Founder and CEO Nikita Ermoshkin is aiming to revamp the general aviation landscape with a new, affordable fly-by-wire aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Surf Air said it expects to conclude the conceptual design review phase for the electric variant by year-end.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
The NBAA has sold its interest in Europe’s largest business aviation show to Brussels-based European Business Aviation Association EBAA.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Ramone Hemphill is the founder of The 99th Squadron, a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing students of color to the aviation industry.
Maintenance & Training