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.

Duncan Aviation tech working on engine
Nov 30, 2022 - 11:34 AM
A 33 percent increase in newly certificated aviation maintenance technicians in 2021 wasn't enough to offset an industry shortage.
FL Technics technician working on turbofan engine
Nov 30, 2022 - 10:59 AM
FL Technics Engine Services becomes the first company in Lithuania to earn FAA approval for engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Overair Butterfly in flight over city
Nov 30, 2022 - 10:47 AM
The EC's Drone Strategy 2.0 outlines a vision to foster development of drones and other air mobility vehicles and provides concrete steps to get there.
AAMSI building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nov 30, 2022 - 10:13 AM
AAMSI manufactures aircraft parts and offers repair and overhaul on aircraft electronics, avionics, and hydraulic and landing gear components.
Lobby of Bombardier Biggin Hill Service Center
Nov 30, 2022 - 9:39 AM
Bombardier's service center at London Biggin Hill Airport swells to nearly 225,000 sq ft.
Krimson Aviation CEO Dawit Lemma is preparing for business aviation growth opportunities in East Africa, including plans for a new FBO.
Nov 30, 2022 - 3:00 AM
The warring parties reportedly called a truce in Ethiopia’s civil war on November 2.
Comlux’s Boeing 767-200ER “SkyLady” is making its public debut at MEBAA after undergoing a full refurbishment during the pandemic.
Nov 29, 2022 - 1:46 PM
Comlux Aviation Breaks Ground on Hangar in Dubai and expects to deliver its first completed ACJ TwoTwenty to a Middle East-based client in January.
jet engine
Nov 29, 2022 - 10:37 AM
A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes particle matter standards for most jet engines.
Cabin of Planet Nine Gulfstream GIV-SP
Nov 29, 2022 - 10:33 AM
Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.
NetJets Bombardier Global 8000 in flight
Nov 29, 2022 - 9:53 AM
NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.