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.

Western Jet Aviation at Van Nuys Airport
Feb 3, 2023 - 9:42 AM
With the purchase of Gulfstream maintenance specialist Western Jet Aviation, StandardAero now has MRO facilities spanning the U.S.
headshot of Gen. Lloyd "Fig" Newton
Feb 2, 2023 - 3:08 PM
Air Charter Safety Foundation's annual symposium has a slate of speakers that include Gen.'Fig' Newton and will host a panel on business aviation careers.
Global Jet Capital CEO Vivek Kaushal
Feb 2, 2023 - 12:52 PM
Just nine years after its founding, Global Jet Capital has surpassed $3.5 billion in financing to users of new and preowned business jets.
JetHQ's RJ Miller and Cole White pose in front of wing on Gulfstream business jet
Feb 2, 2023 - 12:40 PM
Aircraft brokerage JetHQ has established its first office in the Dallas-area to support clients in the region.
Pilots reviewing checklist in flight deck
Feb 2, 2023 - 12:00 PM
NATA has scheduled three webinars to collect input from operators on the FAA SMS proposal.
Piper Wilder Systems Agile Manufacturing Robot (AMR)
Feb 2, 2023 - 11:35 AM
Piper Aircraft's Agile Manufacturing Robot will be used as a drill for the M600/SLS wings.
Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter on airport ramp
Feb 2, 2023 - 10:13 AM
Bell CEO Mitch Snyder notes that final type approval is in the FAA hands but the company's intent is to complete certification this year.
Feb 2, 2023 - 9:25 AM
A weekly sustainability quiz sponsored by 4Air.
Feb 2, 2023 - 9:00 AM
A helicopter air ambulance pilot on his way to work was arrested for drunk driving after passing a sheriff's deputy's car.
Private aircraft at Teterboro Airport
Feb 1, 2023 - 4:11 PM
The FAA has approved a noise compatibility program for New York-area Teterboro Airport, with a few exceptions.