Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Middle East Adds Embraer Legacy Mx Approval
Provider's list of civil aviation MRO approvals has reached 18
FBOs
Signature Aviation Honored by EPA for Sustainability
The company was a recipient of a 2024 Green Power Leadership Award
Regulations and Government
New House Safety Caucus Props Up Part 380 Security Bill
Bill would bring Part 380 operations in line with Part 121 security requirements
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GJC Raises Another $617M through Securitization
Business aviation financier has closed on eight asset-back securities
Regulations and Government
Gulfstream’s G700 Earns Another Certification
The latest authorization brings the new jet's tally to more than 12
Avionics
Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2
Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets
Training and Workforce
NBAA Explores Impact of Workforce Shortage on Safety
Association will present preliminary findings from focus groups at BACE
Charter & Fractional
Volato Facing Class-action WARN Act Lawsuit
Move follows reported layoffs of 233 employees in late August
Maintenance and Modifications
Colorado MRO Moves to Seven-day Workweek
The company acquired its Centennial Airport facility in March
Charter & Fractional
VOO Makes Empty Legs Visible in Charter Booking Platform
Operators can offer brokers prices to book aircraft set to fly empty
Avionics
ForeFlight Releases Flight Planning Improvements
Enhanced flight drawer and graphical weight and balance cabin layout are among the changes
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan
Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers
Maintenance and Modifications
FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract
Contract has potential value of up to $100 million
FBOs
Campaign Aims To Raise $1 Million for St. Jude
Visitors to Atlantic Aviation FBOs and FlightAware website are invited to participate
Avionics
Thomas Global STCs Replacement for Pro Line 4 CRTs
Upgrade covers Challenger 604, G100/G200, Falcon 2000/2000EX/50EX, Saab 2000, and CRJs
Environment
Stack Aero Integrates Azzera Sustainability Options
New functionality adds carbon management tools to the booking process
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace
It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track
Aircraft
Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida
Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Charter & Fractional
Aviation Businesses Join On FBO Pulse Survey
The initiative looks to gain data to help FBO owners and operators
FBOs
Kentucky Airport Issues RFP for Sole-source FBO
The airport authority will close the proposal process on Halloween
Engines
GE Aerospace Joins AI Safety Consortium
GE has doubled its investment in AI and uses it in a range of applications
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe
Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
Draft AC To Update Genav Mx Recordkeeping Requirements
FAA provided an extension in the comment period
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helicopters Imports Raise Questions
Government suggests that Hansen continues to operate in violation of court orders
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Honors John Hoover with Silk Scarf Award
Hoover was a former chair of the NBAA Tax Committee
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC To Expand Turkish MRO at Bodrum Airport
Enlarged hangars, offices, workshop, and apron should be operational in 2026
Environment
IBAC, CTX Intro Business Aviation Carbon Exchange
Carbon credits can help industry achieve carbon-neutral growth and net-zero emissions goals
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star's Academy Graduates First Class
West Star Aviation Academy has already inducted its second class
