Business Aviation

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Wheels Up Citation Excel business jet on approach to landing
Mar 1, 2023 - 5:44 PM
Wheels Up says cost-cutting plan will save $30 million without impact to operations.
Bombardier Global 5500 in flight over mountainous terrain
Mar 1, 2023 - 5:05 PM
5G cellphone C-band interference could cause problems with autopilot and autothrottle use in Bombardier Global jets.
Gulfstream G550 (Photo: Honeywell Aerospace)
Mar 1, 2023 - 3:58 PM
GJC said the move by S&P to place two of its ABS transactions on CreditWatch with positive implications reflects the strength of its portfolios.
Flexjet chairman Kenn Ricci (center left) and Michael Campobasso (right), manager of Flexjet Innovation Center.
Mar 1, 2023 - 1:51 PM
While many aviation university students aim for careers with airlines, Flexjet's partnership with Embry-Riddle educates students about business aviation.
Mar 1, 2023 - 12:53 PM
ST Engineering and Pensacola State College are laying plans to co-develop an aircraft maintenance technician academy in Pensacola, Florida.
MySky auto-quoting feature displayed on MacBook
Mar 1, 2023 - 12:42 PM
MySky has introduced an auto-quoting feature developed specifically for business aircraft charter customers based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Texas Aerospace Technologies TXA201 tri-axial accelerometer
Mar 1, 2023 - 12:26 PM
Southeast Aerospace has purchased several Texas Aerospace Technologies tri-axial accelerometers for flight data recorder installs.
Headshot of Phil Washington
Mar 1, 2023 - 12:20 PM
While lawmakers cast doubt, FAA Administrator nominee Washington said he would draw upon his leadership background as the agency is at a crossroads.
Signature Flight Support SAF tanker at mountain airport
Mar 1, 2023 - 12:18 PM
Signature Flight Support reports that it has achieved carbon neutrality for 2022 across its entire global network.
Graphic depicting near-collision at Boston Logan International Airport on February 27, 2023
Mar 1, 2023 - 11:58 AM
A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.