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.

Attendees at Planet 9 aircraft charter open house gather behind Bombardier Global business jet in the Castle & Cooke hangar at Van Nuys Airport.
Feb 7, 2023 - 11:11 AM
Charter-management firm Planet 9 has successfully made the transition into an international charter provider with a fleet of large-cabin jets.
Bruce Landsberg NTSB
Feb 7, 2023 - 11:05 AM
NTSB is continuing its push for use of flight data monitoring with a 30-minute video discussing practical ways small operators can incorporate such plans.
Feb 7, 2023 - 7:49 AM
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24,500-sq-ft hangar under construction at Chippewa Regional Airport in Wisconsin
Feb 6, 2023 - 6:58 PM
Chippewa Regional Airport in Wisconsin is building a 24,500 sq ft hangar to be managed by Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, the local FBO.
Headshot of Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Feb 6, 2023 - 1:36 PM
Sen. Duckworth, a pilot and now chair of the Senate aviation subcommittee, has been active on aviation issues since first entering Congress in 2013.
Gulfstream G650ER in flight over ocean
Feb 6, 2023 - 12:51 PM
Argus said bizav activity last year still remained up by 5.1 percent over 2021 operations in North America, but was mostly flat in last nine months.
Aerial view of Phenom 100 off edge of runway surrounded by emergency vehicles
Feb 6, 2023 - 12:23 PM
The French BEA said an Embraer Phenom 100 crew's decision to use normal, non-icing procedures lead to a crash on approach during icing conditions.
U.S. Capital building
Feb 6, 2023 - 11:31 AM
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will focus on aviation safety in its first FAA hearing this year in prep for a reauthorization bill.
Bombardier Global 7500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Feb 6, 2023 - 10:44 AM
Bombardier is shifting the responsibilities of several of its senior executives and adding a leadership role focused on supply chain.
Bell 407GXi helicopter parked on airport ramp
Feb 6, 2023 - 10:29 AM
Air ambulance provider Life Flight Network has expanded its Bell helicopter fleet to 29 with the recent addition of four Model 407GXis.