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.
Hill Helicopters is taking on the ambitious task of developing its own turbine engine for the HX50 helicopter.
According to Hill Helicopters, the unit cost of the GT50 turbine engine for its HX50 helicopter will be less than $100,000.
Riviera Airport, whose FBO has been managed by UAE-based Hadid International Services since 2021, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Air ambulance operation certification will enable Arab Wings to transport patients to Jordan from any country in the region.
Farnborough Airport set a traffic record in 2022 and is now the top business aviation airport in the London area.
French engine manufacturer Safran plans to install solar panels at many of its production facilties, in step with its long term decarbonization goals.
New software from Vision Aircraft Records allows users to securely access and share airctaft maintenance records.
Turtles Fly Too has been recruiting private pilots to carry stranded sea turtles since 2014. FBO chain Sheltair will now make it easier for them.
Flexjet is donating flight hours that will be auctioned or raffled at this weekend's Naples Winter Wine Festival to benefit an educational group for kids.
Potential business aircraft buyers who patiently waited out the frothy market will be rewarded this year with more selection and better pricing.
