2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Mark Huber

Helicopter aftermarket manufacturer Dart acquired by TransDigm for $360 million. 

TransDigm Completes Dart Acquisition 

Kerry Lynch

The newest member of the Rolls-Royce Pearl family is progressing toward service entry aboard the Falcon 10X in 2025.

Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X Accumulates 1,000 Hours

Curt Epstein

Embraer will run its Brazilian operations on 100 percent renewable electricity starting in 2024.

Embraer Goes On Green Power in 2024

Gordon Gilbert

EASA has released an advance proposal covering noise and emission limits for civil supersonic aircraft and a proposal with speed restrictions.

EASA Progresses on Civil Supersonic Jet Regulations

Jerry Siebenmark

The Wichita airframer has certified all 20 of its service centers under the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses.

Textron Aviation Achieves NATA Sustainability Standard

Helicopter operator Babcock will lease 10 Airbus H160 helicopters to the French Navy. 

Babcock Takes First H160s for French Navy 

Emirati Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum is the first woman to fly Leonardo's AW609 civil tiltrotor.

First Woman Pilots AW609 Tiltrotor

David Donald

Delays in acquiring Norwegian F-16 fighters have led to Romania rescinding its decision to ground the MiG-21 LanceR fleet.

Romanian LanceR Fighters Handed a Year's Reprieve

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Cockpit image recording systems have been a hot-button topic for more than 20 years, but the time for the FAA to require them might have arrived.

AINsight: Is It Time for Cockpit Video Recorders?

Stack.aero has developed a business operations system for charter brokers and operators to streamline their operations.

StackAero Looks To Enhance Charter Broker Ops

One of the big changes this year is the prohibition of aircraft camping at Appleton International Airport.

FAA Issues ATC Notice for Annual Oshkosh AirVenture

Matt Thurber

A long-awaited new feature in ForeFlight (Pro Plus versions and above) enables per-leg altitude adjustments in flight plans.

ForeFlight Enables Per-leg Altitude Adjustments

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $634.5 million during the first quarter of 2022.

AEA Reports Avionics Sales Increase

Former FAA inspector Cislo testifies at Hansen Helicopter trial. 

FAA Inspector Took 'Money and Hookers' To Ignore Violations

Gregory Polek

A new Airbus Zero Emission Development Center in Filton, UK, will concentrate on the development of a cryogenic fuel system for hydrogen-powered airliners.

Airbus To Open Hydrogen Tech Development Center in UK

Tricoastal Ventures also owns Texas-based aircraft dealers American Kodiak and Volare Air.

Venture Capital Firm Acquires Central Flying Service

The more than 80-year-old division supports over 100 aircraft platforms in the commercial, military, and general aviation markets.

Kaman To Acquire Parker's Wheel and Brake Division

Launched at EBACE, the Izon multi-app platform from Collins Aerospace is designed to facilitate and accelerate access to planning and scheduling data.

Collins Has 'Eyes On' Your Data

Embraer has a multi-faced sustainability effort involving the expansion of SAF, research on electric, and hydrogen testing.

Embraer Eyes Expansion, Acceptance of SAF

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 engine is now in its seventh decade, and in its latest PT6E form remains at the forefront of turboshaft technology.

PT6E: A Classic Turboprop Goes Digital

James Wynbrandt

Prague-based flight support specialist Euro Jet highlight at EBACE expanded crew facilities network, Adriatic area flight demand 

Euro Jet Grows by Lounging on the Adriatic

MySky and myairops announce at EBACE platform integration, bringing greater cost transparency to flight operations 

The Cost is Clear as MySky Syncs with Myairops 

Titan Fuels is making its first EBACE appearance as it makes its first foray into Europe.

Titan Acquistion Fuels European Expansion

Charles Alcock

The UK airport is expanding facilities to accommodate strong growth in business aviation traffic.

Oxford Grows with New Hangar, Maintenance Space, and Taxiway

Charter operators are adopting ForeFlight flight planning and EFB solutions for their worldwide operations. 

Boeing Signs Operators for ForeFlight Solutions

The industry-wide drive for sustainability and staffing for the future were up for discussion during the EBACE opening media lunch.

Recruitment, Sustainability Remain Key Bizav Challenges

Moove is marketing co-owned shares in the TBM 960 single-engine turboprop to small companies that might find it hard to access affordable charter services.

TBM Co-ownership Could Make Private Flying Affordable

Pioneering blended winglet developer Aviation Partners analyzes case for retrofits on unnamed in-service platform

Aviation Partners Eyes Next Bizav Winglet Project

Happy Design Studio CEO Didier Wolff is showing off a concept livery for the ACJ TwoTwenty this week at EBACE 2022.

Happy Design Shows ACJ TwoTwenty Livery Concept

Leonardo helicopters continue to sell well in the private/corporate transport market, where the company has relaunched the famous Agusta brand.

Agusta Returns to the Marketplace as Leonardo Logs New Orders

SEA Prime, which manages the general aviation infrastructure at Milan, Italy's major airports, is looking to build on its success from last year.

SEA Prime Rides International Traffic Wave

Highlighting its new line of upcycled cabin furnishings, Bombardier's booth had an eco-conscious makeover this year.

Bombardier's Booth: An Upcycled Wonderland

Flight Safety Foundation members can receive a customizable daily accident digest email to become available later this year.

Aviation Safety Network Plans Monthly Email Digest

Blade Air Mobility is acquiring the commercial activities of three leading helicopter operators in Europe. 

Blade Acquisition To Increase European Footprint

A 45-day-long rehabilitation project on the northern runway 12L/30R at Dubai International Airport is causing some flight adjustments.

Runway Rehab at Dubai International Causes Constraints

After delivering the first-ever BBJ MAX last year, Jet Aviation is gearing up for another three projects.

Jet Aviation Inks BBJ MAX 9 Completions Contract

Astronautics is selling its legacy electromechanical instrument product line to support specialist Extant Aerospace. 

Extant Buys Astronautics Electromechanical Line

The Humanitarian Pilots Initiative (HPI) made its EBACE debut as the all-volunteer organization seeks greater funding for relief efforts.

Humanitarian Pilots Mount Mission to EBACE

AIN Media Group hosted a meeting about the steps business aviation companies and their customers can take to achieve carbon neutrality.

Experts Teach How To Build Sustainable Business

With certification standards being set high, the advanced air mobility community hopes that the concept will receive high public approval.

Greater Safety Can Drive Greater AAM Acceptance

TAG Aviation has been awarded an air operator certificate from the Civil Authority of the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Island Registry Sees Positive Signs

PAL-V’s innovative flying car is gearing up to begin certification verification flights next year.

PAL-V’s Flying Car on Track for 2024 Service Entry

Italian manufacturer Tecnam is exhibiting its P2012 Traveller low-cost, short-haul commuterliner at EBACE.

Short-haul Travel, Tecnam Style

JetNet announced at EBACE partnership with Flash Scientific Technology to bring lightning prediction to the aviation market

JetNet Partners with Flash for Lightning Prediction

Chad Trautvetter

WexJet Aviation will be the preferred ground-handling company for Prime Trip Support’s clients throughout Portugal and the Azores under a new alliance.

Prime Trip Support Forges Alliance with WexJet

Dubai-based UAS intros Global Trip Manager app at EBACE and adds PPS flight planning to its trip support portfolio.

UAS Lifts Trip Support Portfolio

Avfuel’s Michigan headquarters has been designated as a Tier-1 Green Aviation Business under NATA's Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. 

Avfuel Earns Sustainability Designation

Jet Aviation has added a new air operator certificate for San Marino, while it starts up a supply of sustainable aviation fuel at its Singapore FBO.

Jet Aviation Earns San Marino AOC, Starts SAF in Singapore

The manufacturer sees a blended wing as the basis for a quantum leap in carbon reduction, and is now auditing the environmental credentials of current jets

Bombardier Raises Green Bar with Eco Jet, Declarations

The Irish Business & General Aviation Association held its official launch at EBACE.

Irish Bizav Group Officially Launches at EBACE

As ACH reports a successful 2021 for sales, the company and its parent are driving new technologies to make helicopters cleaner and quieter.

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Looks to the Future

Aviation management software provider FL3XX is demonstrating two new products at EBACE this week.

FL3XX Brightens Portfolio with New Products

Making its EBACE debut, Hamburg-based charter broker Elbjets highlights its personal service to regional clients

Year-old Charter Broker Elbjets Makes EBACE Debut

Cathy Buyck

Dassault has begun component assembly of the Falcon 10X in anticipation of final assembly of the first example starting next year.

Dassault’s Ultimate Falcon Begins To Take Shape

Business aviation traffic and demand are generally still strong, but rising costs and economic uncertainty are all too visible, said the analysts at WingX.

For Now, Bizav Tailwinds Are Stronger Than Headwinds

Dassault has introduced a seat/lie-flat bed option to the Falcon range, of the kind usually associated with first-class airliner travel.

Finding Some Privacy Aboard the Falcon

Univeral Aviation has added the popular island of Paros to its ground handling network in Greece.

Universal Aviation Expands Network in Greece

Honeywell’s state-of-the-art, hands-free RDR-7000 weather radar requires no pilot input, unlike legacy systems.

ABS Jets Signs Up for Honeywell Weather Radar Retrofit

Global Jets intros at EBACE new Leon digital platform, creating “significant added value” for the full-service provider 

Global Jet Getting Digital Dividends 

GE has run its Passport engine on 100 percent SAF and will the use engine to develop advanced technologies. 

GE Runs Passport Engine on 100 Percent SAF

Global Jet Capital has brought total securitized assets to $4.4 billion with its sixth asset-backed security offering that raised about $609 million.

Global Jet Capital Closes on $609 Million Offering

Engine maker Pratt & Whitney Canada arrives at EBACE 2022 with announcements regarding a new engine exchange program and new support services.

P&WC Offering New Engine Exchange, Videos

With more than a decade of experience in renewable fuel use, Gulfstream has become an industry leader in sustainability.

Gulfstream Continues To Broaden Environmental Stewardship

ACA's Glenn Hogben sees education take root as his association, working collaboratively with the global industry, keeps illegal charter in the forefront.

ACA Pushes Forward on Effort To Curb Illegal Charter

With some SAF-use mandates already imposed, and others under consideration, the fuel industry is moving to raise SAF production.

While Still a Trickle, SAF Flow Increases

After serving the busy Le Bourget Airport with just two Mobile Response Team trucks, Bombardier has acquired and renovated a hangar there.

Bombardier Expands Line Mx at Paris Le Bourget Airport

Switzerland’s Comlux reports that the first ACJ TwoTwenty completion is underway, while demand grows for new Comlux Tech services.

Comlux Gives Details on Completion of First ACJ TwoTwenty

Rolls-Royce sees UAM and commuter markets as the path to electric airliners. 

Rolls-Royce Sees Electric Aviation Future

CAE’s first full-flight simulator for the Dassault Falcon 6X will be online at its Burgess Hill training center in the UK in the fourth quarter.

Falcon 6X Sim To Come Online in 4Q at CAE's UK Center 

Digital data distributor aviowiki has seen strong demand for its products over the past few years, and has doubled its staff from 2021 levels to meet it.

Aviowiki Sees Surge in Data Usage

Bombardier Launches Global 8000 and Flirts with Supersonic Speeds

MD Helicopters has delivered an MD-530F as part of its E-to-F conversion program which boosts high and hot performance. 

MD Helicopters Conversion Delivers More Power

MD's Model 530E to F conversion program boosts high and hot performance. 

The European launch customer for the Citation XLS Gen2 is Porsche Air Service in Austria.

Textron Aviation Announces XLS Gen2 EASA Certification

Leonardo has opened a new helicopter service center at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport which will service the company's line of turbine twins.

Leonardo Opens New Paris Service Center 

Mayor Barbara Tolbert of Arlington, Washington, and Bob Brock, Kansas state director of aviation and unmanned aerial systems are the new members.

Alliance for Aviation Appoints New Board Members

France’s VoltAero plans to perform demonstration flights with its first Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft starting June 13.

VoltAero’s Cassio 1 To Perform Demo Flights in the Netherlands

Airbus Helicopters will manufacture a second batch of ACH130s with the Aston Martin luxury interior. 

Airbus Commits To More Aston Martin Edition ACH130s

Airbus is seeing consistent growth in sales of its ACJ TwoTwenty, the corporate version of the A220 airliner. 

ACJ TwoTwenty Makes Inroads in Business Aviation

Aviation Manuals is helping flight operations prepare for upcoming safety management system mandates.

Aviation Manuals Adapts to ‘Remarkable’ Growth

Inmarsat's new L-band network will bring higher speeds for L-band satcom users. 

Inmarsat, Honeywell Launch SwiftJet L-band Satcom

Cabin improvements and a payload increase are the principal features of Textron’s second-generation enhancements for the Citation XLS.

New Look for the Citation XLS: Textron Improves Its Best-Seller

Embraer’s new configurator immerses prospective customers in the detailed design of "their" personal business jets.

New Embraer Configurator Fine Tunes Design Capability

Monday's sustainability lunch at EBACE examined where the industry is and where it is going on its journey towards net-zero carbon emissions.

EBACE Luncheon Provides Food for Sustainability Thoughts

After its former home was ruined by flooding in 2018, Signature Birmingham finally moves into its new facility.

Signature Opens New FBO at UK's Birmingham Airport

Neelam Mathews

The new service by Blade India offers per-seat helicopters charter flights in the former Portuguese state of Goa.

Blade India Launches Helicopter Flights in Goa

Boutsen Aviation has seen strong demand for pre-owned aircraft in the Covid-19 era, and the market is set to remain vibrant in the coming months.

Falcon For Sale!

The Italian Minister of Defence formalized an order for six more Avanti Evos as Piaggio Aerospace gathers bids for the company.

Italian Armed Forces Ups Orders for Piaggio Avanti Evos

Eviation’s Alice and VoltAero’s Cassio make case at EBACE for all-electric and hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft 

Electric Power, Pioneers Drive EBACE Panel

Bulgarian unmanned cargo airline Dronamics has engaged FlightSafety to ensure its pilots have the right training to maximize operational safety.

FlightSafety To Train Cargo Drone Pilots

Hydroplane is developing a 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell powerplant it says will be affordable for current small single-engine aircraft.

Hydrogen Innovator's Big Propulsion Plans Starts Small

Technology provider MySky has updated MySky Spend, its AI-driven financial control product.

MySky Reveals Big Spend App Update

In the battle of the large bizjets Bombardier has fired a broadside by launching the world’s fastest and longest-range business aircraft design.

Bombardier Global 8000 Takes Speed, Range Crowns

UAS International Trip Support has seen pandemic-induced demand for VIP Supervisor services to handle fast-changing operating environments.

Pandemic Spurs Demand for UAS VIP Supervisor Services

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