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.

Air to air photo of Embraer Legacy 500 on takeoff
Dec 15, 2022 - 11:14 AM
WingX reports that operations are dipping in North America and Europe from 2021, but are still up over pre-pandemic levels.
Satcom Direct Plane Simple hardware
Dec 15, 2022 - 10:22 AM
Skyservice has received Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA STC approval for installation of Satcom Direct's Plane Simple connectivity hardware.
Passengers deboarding business jet greeted by cabin crew
Dec 15, 2022 - 10:14 AM
EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.
Dec 15, 2022 - 7:36 AM
A weekly quiz sponsored by 4Air.
Auburn University students in flight deck with instructor
Dec 14, 2022 - 4:58 PM
Industry executives are founding a organization, Tailwinds Foundation, to put a spotlight on workforce issues.
Blade helicopters at heliport in NYC, one coming in for landing
Dec 14, 2022 - 1:30 PM
New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.
Photo of Eagle Creek Aviation facilities in Indianapolis
Dec 14, 2022 - 12:20 PM
Eagle Creek Aviation joins Premier Jet Center as a Pilatus PC-12 repair center in KCAC Aviation’s Midwest region.
Crashed Hawker 800XP at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
Dec 14, 2022 - 12:02 PM
After scores of general avaition accidents over the past several decades, Colorado's Aspen/Pitkin County Airport has established a safety task force.
Universal Avionics tech working on EVS-5000
Dec 14, 2022 - 11:36 AM
The addition of ClearVision EVS-5000 repair capabilities at Universal Avionics in Tucson, Arizona, will open the door to additional high-tech work.
Steve Brown headshot
Dec 14, 2022 - 11:27 AM
NBAA established a scholarship to foster future business aviation leaders and honor Steve Brown, who retired from the association this year.