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.

Pilots in Garmin G5000 equipped flight deck
Dec 14, 2022 - 10:17 AM
The EASA certification for the Garmin G5000 comes three years after FAA certification.
Flexjet airframe and powerplant apprentices with Snap-On Tools box
Dec 14, 2022 - 9:48 AM
Ten apprentices successfully completed Flextjet's 30-month-long program.
Enstrom 480B
Dec 13, 2022 - 7:19 PM
Enstrom plans to restart helicopter deliveries next year
LanzaJet's new SAF production facility in Soperton, Georgia
Dec 13, 2022 - 4:35 PM
Sustainable fuel technology pioneer LanzaJet is nearing completion of its Georgia facility which will bring SAF production to the U.S. East Coast.
Pilatus PC-6 Porter in hangar
Dec 13, 2022 - 12:07 PM
Pilatus marked the end of a 63-year production run for the PC-6 Porter on Dec. 12, 2022, with the last delivery of the venerable turboprop single.
Cessna Citation CJ4 in flight
Dec 13, 2022 - 11:09 AM
NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
Cessna Citation  CJ4 (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Dec 13, 2022 - 11:09 AM
NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
Antonio Santonastaso piloting a Robinson R22 helicopter from unapproved landing zone in his back yard
Dec 13, 2022 - 10:39 AM
Despite having his pilots license pulled by the FAA, a Massachusetts man continued to fly a helicopter, earning himself a prison sentence.
Researchers at Virginia Tech conduct aircraft engine testing
Dec 13, 2022 - 10:38 AM
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce participate in Virginia Tech program studying the impact of environmental contaminants on aircraft engines.
Partial view of Gulfstream business jet on airport ramp
Dec 13, 2022 - 8:34 AM
A recent survey by Airbus among corporate aircraft using companies predicts higher usage in 2023.