The Weekly of Business Aviation

Textron Aviation has launched a new platform for its technical publications called 1View.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
A new UBS Business Jet Survey asks whether the “Trump Bump” has meant actual improvements.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Marco Tulio Pellegrini, president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets, has been named CEO of OGMA-Industria Aeronautica de Portugal.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The business and general aviation markets declined in 2016, with business jet shipments falling to their lowest number since 2004, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association says.
Business Aviation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
French aerospace manufacturer Safran said it wants to move forward with its planned acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace following criticism of the plan, as it published a 21.7% jump in full-year net profit and a rise in orders.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
XOJet, founded in 2006, is the third largest private aviation company in North America, behind NetJets and Flexjet.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
The Air Ambulance division of German special mission operator FAI rent-a-jet Aviation Group has reported record operational and financial results for 2016, with revenues in excess of $47.51 million (€45 million) for the first time in the company’s history.
Business Aviation

By Jay Menon
French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation plans to jointly build military and civil aircraft in India with Reliance Aerostructure Ltd.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Cleveland-based Flexjet said the number of new customers rose 20% in 2016.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The business and general aviation markets declined in 2016, with business jet shipments falling to their lowest number since 2004, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association says.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
More than 70% of business travelers and travel managers said they think health and security risks to travelers have increased over the past year, according to a survey by MedAire, a medical and security company based in Phoenix.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Daher’s first TBM 930 turboprop to be based in Asia has entered service.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has signed a multiyear agreement with the University of Dubuque.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, a business jet completions center, has signed a contract for two 787-V-VIP interior completions from a customer who wishes to remain anonymous.

By Molly McMillin
ÉCOLE NATIONALE D’AÉROTECHNIQUE (ÉNA), based in Quebec, has added a Learjet 60 business jet to its fleet of 35 aircraft.

By Molly McMillin
CLAY LACY AVIATION has added an eight-passenger Learjet 45XR to its charter fleet.

By Molly McMillin
THE NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION has announced The NATA Part 135/91 Training Center, a new standardized training system for charter, Part 91 and fractional operators.

By Molly McMillin
ASL has received approval from the London Airport authorities to perform charter flights from the London City airport with its Embraer Legacy 450.

By Molly McMillin
BAER AIR, a fixed base operator based in Melbourne, Florida, has changed its name to Apex Executive Jet Center as it expands and upgrades its facilities.

By Molly McMillin
FULCRUM LABS and the Aviation Institute of Maintenance have partnered together to create an adaptive, personalized prep course for the FAA A&P certification exam.

By Molly McMillin
WEST STAR AVIATION has acquired a 20,000-sq.-ft. facility in Grand Junction, Colorado, to house a landing gear facility.

By Molly McMillin
This emergency AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks originating from the drain valve assembly (DV) on certain Arriel engines.

By Molly McMillin
BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA workers on Feb. 15 voted resoundingly to reject union representation by the International Association of Machinists.

By Molly McMillin
FNA AVIATION in Israel has taken delivery of its first Diamond DA62 aircraft for the Israeli market.

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