The Weekly of Business Aviation

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.
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Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.
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Frank Connor, Textron executive vice president and chief financial officer, is retiring Feb. 28, 2025, the company announced.
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By Molly McMillin
Production is beginning to ramp up at Textron Aviation after a month-long strike by the Machinists union—a strike that impacted the Q3 financial results.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Guy Norris
Due to enter service in late 2025, the Global 8000 will feature a range of 8,000 nm, allowing it to connect city pairs such as Singapore-Los Angeles.
NBAA

By Molly McMillin
The service can detect, analyze and address potential issues before they disrupt flights.
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By Guy Norris
California-based startup Natilus has announced plans to develop a 200-seat blended wing body (BWB) airliner targeting the underserved midmarket.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Several factors led to lower than planned deliveries of the Gulfstream G700 ultra-long range jet in Q3 2024, executives told analysts during a Q3 call.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The first of the three modified Bombardier G6000 aircraft flew in September.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Citation Ascend flight-test aircraft amassed nearly 600 flight hours, and three Beechcraft Denali aircraft are undergoing certification flight testing.
NBAA

By Ben Goldstein
The draft rulemaking kicked off a firestorm among the eVTOL industry.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Adrian Schofield
Bankrupt Australian carrier Rex is reportedly close to selling off one of its subsidiary carriers, Pel-Air, to logistics company Toll Group.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
The two companies said they will cooperate on scenario planning.
NBAA

By Molly McMillin
The prototype flew for the first time in early October and will now move into the flight-test phase.
NBAA

By Molly McMillin
Manufacturing work is underway at Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent, Quebec; Red Oak, Texas’ and Queretaro, Mexico.
NBAA

By Jeremy Kariuki
Blackhawk’s Pilatus PC-12 upgrade is now available as a comprehensive package, which includes an upgrade to Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PT6A-67P engine.
NBAA

By Bill Carey
The inventory of pre-owned aircraft has grown over the last year, softening demand and lowering prices.
NBAA

By Molly McMillin
On the eve of NBAA-BACE, Textron Aviation has announced the next generation of light jets, including the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3.
NBAA

By Graham Warwick
Air White Whale has rolled out the W5000 uncrewed cargo aircraft, a twin turboprop larger than the Cessna SkyCourier.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Universal Avionics is developing an enhanced runway collision avoidance system with AI-infused video content analysis and voice recognition.
ShowNews

By Molly McMillin
Striking machinist union members at Textron Aviation voted to ratify the company’s newest labor contract offer and agreed to end their walkout.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Embraer Executive Jets third-quarter deliveries surged more than 46% to 41 aircraft, driven in particular by strong performance in its medium jet category.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Ratification would end the month-long strike, which began Sept. 23 after members overwhelmingly rejected the previous offer.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Construction of the planned facility, located at Daytona Beach International Airport, is expected to begin in 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jens Flottau
Lilium is urgently seeking further rescue options after the German budget committee rejected a proposed €50 million loan guarantee for the startup.
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