The Weekly of Business Aviation

Air navigation service provider Airways New Zealand has entered into an agreement with a UK company to build on a proof-of-concept drone detection system currently being tested at Auckland Airport (NZAA).

Bombardier is strengthening its European customer support network with the expansion of its London Biggin Hill Service Center.

Over the next five years, Honeywell Aerospace expects manufacturers to deliver 4,100 new civil helicopters, spurred by the entry-into-service of several new products.

CP Technologies, a subsidiary of Israel’s Aeronautics, has established a business unit to pursue U.S. defense and civil markets for the parent company’s range of unmanned aircraft systems.

In-seat system provider Astronics on Feb. 4 warned investors over financial effects of the Boeing 737 MAX production halt, as well as other “unfavorable” developments including a negative court ruling and ongoing restructuring charges.

Air navigation service provider Naviair will establish a remote tower center at Billund Airport (BLL), Denmark’s second largest airport, to manage surrounding air traffic and ultimately provide central air traffic control for other regional airports.

The New Zealand government has signed a memorandum of understanding with urban air mobility startup Wisk to conduct a “world-first” passenger transport trial using its Cora electric self-flying air taxi.

In the pre-owned business jet market, 2019 moved from a seller’s market early in the year to a predominantly buyer’s market by its close, said Brian Proctor, Mente Group president and CEO.

The show may go on, but not for some key business aviation manufacturers and other participants at the Singapore Airshow, which runs Feb. 11-16.

The FAA has proposed amending its certification procedures so that it can issue design approvals for some unmanned aircraft systems as a “special class” of aircraft.

Schweizer RSG has begun assembling the first new-build Schweizer 300-series helicopter after a decade-long hiatus in production.

Spain has formally signed up to purchase 24 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop training aircraft to modernize its air force’s training fleet.

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a light-single helicopter that is currently produced by Bell Textron. As its Jet Ranger X commercial designation implies

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AVIAA has partnered with TrainingPort.net to provide members with a variety of lessons. Trainees can access classes on any device anywhere in the

Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit in California for a public safety-constructed Bell 505

Safran Helicopter Engines and Mexican helicopter operator Transportes Aereos Pegaso have signed a Support-By-Hour (SBH) maintenance contract. The

Jet Linx, a private jet and card membership provider, is marking its fifth anniversary by bringing on five new partners for its Elevated Lifestyle

Elevate Jet, an aircraft management and consultancy firm, has delivered its first passenger flight aboard a 30-passenger Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ)

The FAA has awarded PWI Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for the LED No Smoking/Seat Belt Light incandescent bulb replacement in select Beechcraft

Precision Aviation Group, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has made its second acquisition in four months. Precision Aviation Group

Piper Aircraft has expanded the territory of Skytech, an authorized Piper sales and service center in the mid-Atlantic region, to include Connecticut

Airwolf Aerospace has chosen True Blue Power’s ultralightweight, fast-charging batteries for a series of new lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type