A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel 

Safety guidance anticipated from EASA and Eurocontrol could provide a face-saving way for the European Commission to compromise on anti-tankering rules.

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules 

The Air Charter Association has highlighted concerns that some “club membership” offerings are masking illegal flight activity as the market faces rising costs.

ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency 

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency.

Tech Innovators Want To Set Bizav Operators Free

Aero Friedrichshafen

News from Europe and Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

European Spotlight with Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

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.

New AX Aero Group spans aircraft management, charter, data, simulators, and flight training

Axis Taps Tech To Be Transparent with Aircraft Owners

Charlotte Bailey

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Luxaviation subsidiary's FBO network includes prominent Berlin and Munich bases 

ExecuJet Marks 20 Years of Business Aviation Service in Germany

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Steep rise in business aviation exhibitors for German air show

Aero F Show Takes Bizav Partnership to a New High

German operator will have 23 aircraft in service by mid-2027

Luminair Grows Charter Fleet with Nine Citation Latitudes

Curt Epstein

Opening marks end of half-year project

DC Aviation Debuts Revamped Malta FBO

Upcoming EASA type certification expected later this year 

Cirrus Sees Strong European Demand For Vision Jets

UK eVTOL developer becomes second in world to accomplish testing milestone 

Vertical Achieves Full Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition

Hanneke Weitering

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Air-cooled MagniAIR poised to benefit from MOSAIC rule

MagniX Debuts Electric Motor for Light Aircraft

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.