The Weekly of Business Aviation

Airbus’ plans to ramp up production of its new H160 medium twin-engine helicopter could be impacted by the continued weakness in the oil and gas market.

The number of used business jets for sale in February decreased 3% to 1,681 aircraft when compared to a year ago, according to a report by Jefferies.

Airbus Helicopters has ruled out launching a new product in the short term, citing the ongoing weakened demand in the commercial helicopter market.

Airbus Helicopters has ruled out launching a new product in the short term, citing the ongoing weakened demand in the commercial helicopter market.

Anyone caught flying a drone within 5 km (3.1 miles) of an airport runway will face arrest and criminal charges under new UK Government legislation, which comes into force next month.

The compromise spending package signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump allotted $17.5 billion for FAA’s fiscal 2019 budget, a roughly $550 million drop from fiscal 2018 but $1.3 billion more than the administration’s request.

For the first time since 2013, deliveries in all segments of business and general aviation aircraft rose in 2018, GAMA says.

NASA has selected sites in Nevada and Texas for the final phase of a four-year series of technical demonstrations to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the agency’s UAS traffic management system for drone traffic in urban areas.

Cargo UAV startup Sabrewing Aircraft is getting fresh funding and should be able to complete a full-sized preproduction prototype of its Rhaegal vehicle and begin “preliminary” flight testing in time for another key funding infusion eyed in the third quarter.

MSB Aerospace, a provider of one-stop service for customized precision-engineered products for the business aviation industry, is celebrating its first year of production at its Savannah, Georgia, facility.

Meridian Air Charter, a private aviation company, has added a new 2018 Challenger 650 business jet to its managed fleet.

Feb. 20—GAMA State of the Industry Press Conference, National Press Club, Washington, D.C., https://gama.aero/

Raphael Fabian has been named director of European Affairs at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Falcon Aviation has been approved to handle business jet and regional aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services at its UAE bases by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.

Stuart Jet Center in Stuart, Florida, has added a U.S. Customs facility to streamline international travel.

Valcora, an aviation fueling company based in Switzerland, is opening new offices in the U.S. and South Africa to expand operations.

AES Engineering Solutions (AES Global), based in Braintree, UK, is now offering its cabin connectivity upgrade packages to business jets.

Skyservice Business Aviation has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for the installation of Satcom Direct Data Link Unit upgrade on Learjet 45 aircraft.

VistaJet, based in Malta, has adopted Osprey Flight Solutions data-led risk assessment technology, which allows the company to assess flight risks.

Piper Aircraft has selected Flying Smart as its exclusive dealer for France, Belgium, Luxemburg and Monaco.

Air Charter Service has opened its sixth U.S. office, locating facilities in Atlanta as it continues to expand.

Forty years ago, former astronaut Neil Armstrong flew the first Learjet 28.

The Bell 407GXi light single helicopter has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Avflight Corp. has expanded into Canada at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport by acquiring Kelly Western Jet Center.

Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim have begun construction of a helicopter pilot and maintenance crew training center in Grand Prairie, Texas.