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.

ATC tower (Photo: FAA)
Jan 31, 2023 - 11:03 AM
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said the agency has taken initial precautions to protect the notam database.
Garmin GFC 600 autopilot and G600 Txi display
Jan 31, 2023 - 10:43 AM
The Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot that can now be installed in King Air 200s adds features such as level mode and under/overspeed protection.
Robinson R44 helicopter
Jan 30, 2023 - 5:02 PM
Hartzell Engine Tec has received FAA PMA for its Sky Tec HT starters for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters.
Myairops aircraft operational software screenshot
Jan 30, 2023 - 12:57 PM
Myairops is adding Spire Weather data to its aviation platform to provide users with better situational awareness and insights at airports.
U.S. Congress (Photo: Pixabay)
Jan 30, 2023 - 12:34 PM
Rep. Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) is moving from ranking member to chair of the House aviation subcommittee during an FAA reauthorization year.
Jan 30, 2023 - 12:16 PM
The number of business aviation service suppliers on aircraft maintenance quote platform MRO Insider grew to 450 with the addition of 30 more AOG providers
(Photo: CrewBlast)
Jan 30, 2023 - 11:58 AM
CrewBlast released an update to its crew-pairing app as it completed its first full year of operations and exceeded growth forecasts by 350 percent.
World Energy Sustainable Fuel Plant in Paramount, California
Jan 30, 2023 - 11:29 AM
Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.
NTSB
Jan 30, 2023 - 11:24 AM
A newly released NTSB preliminary report offers few clues on why a Piper JetProp crashed on approach to the airport in Yoakum, Texas, on January 17.
Jan 30, 2023 - 11:08 AM
A revised FAA document offers expand guidance on what aircraft approach categories pilots should use for instrument procedures.