Business Aviation

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

ATC

Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up

With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce
ATC tower
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
People in Aviation - May 2024 headshots
Aircraft

Canadair Challenger: A Widebody Pioneer

Bombardier's successful programs trace back to a company that produced flying boats during World War II
CL-600
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: May 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2024
rural runway
Rotorcraft

Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2

How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world
Guimbal Cabri G2
FBOs

Big Changes Ahead for Airport-operated Cerulean General Aviation at KGSP

An FBO terminal expansion, new hangar, and someday a second runway are on tap in South Carolina
Cerulean Aviation FBO at KGSP
Training and Workforce

AIN Roundtable—Industry Leaders Take on Workforce Issues

Leaders point to shortage of skilled and experienced talent, need for retention
Round Table participants, May 2024
Safety

If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work

AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck
Chis Lutat at Safety Standdown
Aircraft

Embraer, Gulfstream Take Bigger Slices of Bizjet Market

Embraer gained 4.6 points of market share since 2009, while Gulfstream went up 2 points
Embraer 300E business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Business Aircraft Maintenance Conference Opens in Portland

Annual event brings together the aviation maintenance community
Nate Dietsch and Ed Bolen at the 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill

The Senate will consider the bill first
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Pixabay)
Safety

AOPA Institute Takes Closer Look at CL605 Truckee Crash

Animation uses ATC transcripts and NTSB documentation to depict the accident sequence
NTSB Challenger 605 crash Truckee, California
Rotorcraft

China’s GDAT Buying up to 20 Airbus H175 Helicopters

The H175s will be marketed by GDAT Group's newly formed GD Helicopter Finance
Airbus Helicopters H175
Safety

AVSS Launches SMS Program To Meet New FAA Regs

Program designed to help operators meet the new rules and also enhance their safety programs
Aviation Safety Solutions classroom
Aircraft

Embraer Gears Up for More Growth in 2024

Company plans to hire 900 more employees this year
Embraer aircraft plant in São Paulo Brazil
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation To Delist from Stock Exchange by June

Shareholders have been made a revised share buyout offer
Gama Aviation Glasgow
Regulations and Government

House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill

House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
Safety

AINsight: V1 Is a Balancing Act on Takeoff

Go/no-go decision speed is critical part of takeoff safety for pilots
Premier takeoff
Environment

Aero F Show Shines Spotlight on SAF Need, Roadblocks

Regulation in Europe have squeezed GA's supply of SAF
Gogetair G750 with a Turbotech TP-R90 130 hp engine (Photo: Stephen Yeates)
Rotorcraft

Airbus Celebrates First Flight of Racer Compound Helo

The high-speed helicopter's design has already generated 90 patents
Airbus Helicopters Racer high-speed helicopter
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries Dip but Orders Soar

The airframer delivered two fewer business jets and a mix that leaned toward the Challenger
Bombardier Challenger 3500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Aircraft

Bombardier Continues Evolution with New Brand Identity

The 'Bombardier Mach' logo recognizes ambitious plans for the future while nodding to the past
Bombardier Global 8000 rebrand
Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First Two G700s to Customers

Manufacturer expects to hand over 50 to 52 of the ultra-long-range business jets this year
Gulfstream G700 first deliveries
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Launches Rapid Dispatch Support across Europe

A team of certified technicians serve all major OEMs
JetSupport Launches Rapid Dispatch Support across Europe
Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Marketplace Sees Hourly Rates Dip

Between February and March, large-cabin jet charter prices experienced the biggest decline
Training and Workforce

Climbing Fast Advocacy Campaign Expands with Student Partnership

Alpha Eta Rho International Aviation Fraternity becomes the 12th organization to join the initiative
NBAA's Alex Gertsen presenting to Alpha Eta Rho's 2024 conference (photo: NBAA)
Aircraft

Gulfstream Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2024

Manufacturer expects to hand over 160 aircraft to customers this year, almost 50 more than in 2023
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah, Georgia
Charter & Fractional

FAA Issues SMS Rules for Part 135 Operators

Charter operators will have up to three years to implement a proactive safety system
Pilots flying Embraer Phenom 300
Fuel

Second Pilot Charged for Fraud against Travolta Company

Jorden Coursey's arrest follows that of Jean-Paul Lacruz Romero
Falcon 2000 owned and flown by actor John Travolta
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems

Ascent's production will now migrate across the country to Robinson's California factory
Robinson Helicopter's manufacturing facility in Torrance, California