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.

Jack Harter Helicopters Eurocopter AS 350 B2 in flight off Hawaiian coast with waterfall in background
Feb 27, 2023 - 9:59 AM
Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
Helicopter parked on airport ramp and business jet on takeoff at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport
Feb 27, 2023 - 9:28 AM
Universal Aviation has added ground handling supervisory services at Brazil's São Paulo Caterina Executive Airport.
Feb 26, 2023 - 12:06 AM
David Rathbun died when his Cirrus SR22 crashed near Duluth
Deicing procedures being performed by ground crew on a business jet
Feb 24, 2023 - 11:59 AM
The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.
Priester Aviation Praetor 500 on airport ramp
Feb 24, 2023 - 11:35 AM
Following its acquisition of Mayo Aviation late last year, Priester Aviation's fleet numbers more than 80, including the recent additions of five aircraft.
Eagle Copters Eagle Single helicopter in flight over snow-capped mountains
Feb 24, 2023 - 11:33 AM
Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.
An artist rendering of the new Stellar Aviation facility at KRNO.
Feb 24, 2023 - 11:27 AM
Stellar Aviation has begun construction on its new $25 million FBO complex at Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
GAMA State of the Industry event 2023
Feb 24, 2023 - 11:05 AM
Airports in the U.S. are facing challenges from local communities concerned about potential harm caused by leaded avgas.
partial image of Dassault Falcon business jet
Feb 24, 2023 - 10:50 AM
Luna Aviation Group saw record returns for both its LunaJets private charter brokerage and LunaGroup Charter brokerage.
Swiss Air Rescue Rega air ambulance helicopter lifts off from helipad
Feb 24, 2023 - 10:35 AM
Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.