The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The FAA will mull two complaints alleging two airports didn't protect the right of operators to park without being charged for unwanted or unneeded services.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
The FAA expects to save money by retiring some existing radar systems as early as 2020, once the shift is made to ADS-B.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Boeing’s HorizonX tech incubator has invested in startup Fortem Technologies, which is developing radar tech to expand UAS operations and counter drone threats.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Business aircraft flight activity rose 3.5% in February in North America compared to a year ago, but fell slightly when compared to January figures.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
Dublin Municipal Airport in Texas will begin selling unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft in March.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Continental Motors Group and the Aviation Industry Corp. of China have announced the receipt of three new type certificate validations from CAAC.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has completed initial wind tunnel testing of its new Cessna SkyCourier turboprop, the company said.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Horizon Air Group, based in Dallas, has changed its name to Leviate after acquiring Word Class Jet, known as Starbase Jet, in August.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Early leaders in the rapidly evolving electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) market are emerging.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
A shakeout is coming in the aerostructures industry over the next 18 months, according to one major provider’s CEO.
Defense and Space

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier Business Aircraft has introduced 12 new product enhancements for Bombardier in-service aircraft.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Business activity in Europe rose 4.5% in February with 57,037 flights. Business jet departures rose 3% in February, while charter activity grew 5%.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
XTI Aircraft is preparing papers to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase the price of its shares from $1 to a minimum of $1.50.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Wijet, a European air taxi service, has placed an order for 16 HondaJet very light business jets, the company says.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
Spirit AeroSystems CEO and President Tom Gentile says he is watching what is happening at rival and supplier GKN Aerospace.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
Spirit AeroSystems believes new additive manufacturing techniques it is developing could help the company eventually save 70% in costs on aircraft material.
Business Aviation

By Thierry Dubois
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier is seeing signs of recovery on the business jet market, which, however, remains “very difficult.”
Business Aviation

By Thierry Dubois
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier is seeing signs of recovery on the business jet market, which, however, remains “very difficult.”
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Aerion has named Tom Vice, former president of Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector, as president and chief operating officer.

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier Business Aircraft completed steep approach (5.5°) certification flight test campaign for Challenger 350.

By Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace opened 2,400-sq.-ft. facility at its Savannah Service Center.

By Molly McMillin
Rectrix Aviation was rewarded by Argus International with Platinum Rating for safe operations.

By Molly McMillin
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Traxxall Technologies, based in Montreal, for maintenance tracking system and inventory control.

By Molly McMillin
Seeker Aircraft has partnered with Ecoalpha Services, an African-based dealership and aviation services provider.

By Molly McMillin
Becker Avionics has received certification for its BXT6500 family Mode S transponder designed for helicopter operations.