The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Bradley Perrett
Subaru expects to have production facilities for the Bell 412EPX helicopter ready before April 2021 for a licensed manufacturing program underpinned by a Japanese army requirement.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Russian Helicopters is to build its new VRT500 single-engine light helicopter in Italy.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
Operators of the GE Aviation CF34-8C-powered fleet, made up of larger Bombardier CRJs, face expanded inspections of engine fuel control system components following the FAA’s mandate of GE recommendations that target reducing in-service fire risk.
Business Aviation

By Bradley Perrett
The Japanese government is promoting technological cooperation between local industry and Boeing in aircraft electrification and high-rate composites manufacturing, aiming at expanding the country’s traditionally limited roles in aircraft manufacturing.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, emerging as a surprise star of the Dubai Airshow, landed a tentative agreement from Dubai-based Palma Holding Ltd. for 20 Dash 8-400s on Nov. 18, adding to a three-aircraft firm order unveiled on the eve of the show.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has developed a new utility nose option for the Beechcraft King Air 350 to give the aircraft more capabilities.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
U.S. House lawmakers in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) derided an “irresponsible proposal” to have federal air marshals operate counter-drone systems near airports.
Business Aviation

By Jens Flottau
Airbus believes aircraft following another one can reach up to 10% in fuel burn reduction by taking advantage of wake updraft. The manufacturer launched its 'fello'fly' project at Dubai Airshow in a move that could pave the way for entry-into-service by the middle of the next decade. The project is geared at both testing the technical feasibility of the concept and also at addressing as many operational issues that may arise with airlines, air traffic management and regulators.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick, Steve Trimble
The unprecedented and ongoing examination of aircraft certification triggered by the two Boeing 737 MAX accidents has identified several areas that must change to improve outcomes, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick, Steve Trimble
The unprecedented and ongoing examination of aircraft certification triggered by the two Boeing 737 MAX accidents has identified several areas that must change to improve outcomes, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.
Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick, Steve Trimble
The unprecedented and ongoing examination of aircraft certification triggered by the two Boeing 737 MAX accidents has identified several areas that must change to improve outcomes, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.
Business Aviation

By Angus Batey
Business aviation is on the up in Dubai – and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub is at the heart of the increase.
Business Aviation

Leonardo Helicopters and the UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) have revealed their vision for a multi-modal transport air terminal that could service the Dubai Expo 2020.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Bell is hoping its new Model 525 Relentless super-medium, twin-engine helicopter can crack open the VIP market in the Middle East currently dominated by competitors such as Leonardo and Sikorsky.
Business Aviation

By Bradley Perrett
Mitsubishi Aircraft has brought in-house the production of tail parts of the SpaceJet regional aircraft that were formerly assigned to composites specialist Toray.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier ferried two Global 6000 business jets from Montreal to Hamburg, Germany, the week of Nov. 11, which completes an order for three Global 6000s for Luftwaffe, Germany’s air force, according to Aviation Week Network data.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Worldwide deliveries of new business jets and piston-powered aircraft rose during the first nine months of 2019, while turboprop deliveries fell compared to a year ago, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The number of pre-owned business jets sold during the first nine months of 2019 fell 17% compared to a year ago, while business turboprop sales declined 12%, according to JetNet data.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
The Dubai Airshow, one of the largest trade shows at Al Maktoum Airport in the United Arab Emirates, will be held Nov. 17-21.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Fuel distributor Shell Aviation is to support development of Europe’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant, planned to be built in the Netherlands by SAF supply chain developer SkyNRG.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
The Kansas Department of Transportation says it has completed the first drone flight to inspect power lines without using visual observers or ground-based radar.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
The Kansas Department of Transportation says it has completed the first drone flight to inspect power lines without using visual observers or ground-based radar.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
As the U.S. Army researches hydrogen-fueled vehicles ranging from rescue trucks to unmanned aircraft, the service has awarded General Atomics a contract for a high-pressure hydrogen generation system to support refueling in the field.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
Elliott Aviation, a provider of avionics upgrade and cabin refurbishments, has delivered a Citation Excel with a full G5000 retrofit.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Mooney International has halted production of its high-performance aircraft and furloughed employees at its Kerrville, Texas, facility.
Business Aviation