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.

NBAA-BACE convetion hall (Photo: Mariano Rosales/AIN)
Oct 25, 2022 - 11:35 AM
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, this year's NBAA-BACE provided a big boost to the Orlando, Florida economy.
Jet Linx private terminal (Photo: Jet Linx, YouTube channel)
Oct 25, 2022 - 11:24 AM
Slated for grand opening in December, construction on Jet Linx's private terminal and hangar in Scottsdale, Arizona, began last summer.
side of business jet looking toward engine and tail
Oct 25, 2022 - 10:56 AM
Environmental groups in France are calling for higher fuel taxes and per-flight fees on business jets to discourage their use and thus lessen emissions.
Rendering of planned upgrade to Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre's terminal featuring Asia's first airside arrivals canopy
Oct 24, 2022 - 5:13 PM
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre has embarked on a major expansion project.
Gulfstream GV business jet (Photo: FlightSafety International)
Oct 24, 2022 - 12:24 PM
The FAA released a standardized training curricula for the Gulfstream GV-series that Part 135 operators can opt to use.
Bombardier Wichita Service Center
Oct 24, 2022 - 11:11 AM
The new Machinists contract calls for a first-year, 6.5 percent general wage increase at Bombardier U.S. Headquarters in Wichita.
Starlink satellite communications phase-array antennas installed on jet
Oct 24, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Starlink Aviation will cost $12,500 to $25,000 per month and provide global airborne connectivity at speeds up to 350 Mbps.
Oct 24, 2022 - 8:20 AM
Preliminary and final accident reports, October 2022
Oct 21, 2022 - 10:36 AM
The just-concluded NBAA-BACE 2022 covered emotional intelligence issues in the business aviation industry, not just new services, products, and hardware.
Hawker 4000 business jet in flight
Oct 20, 2022 - 12:18 PM
The Citation Sovereign and Hawker 4000 will be able to take advantage of FANS safety services with an STC under development by Textron Aviation.