The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Norwegian air accident investigators probing the loss of a CHC-operated Airbus H225 helicopter last April have begun focusing their attention on the certification aspects of the helicopter’s gearbox.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
The new CEO of startup XTI Aircraft says raising financing to advance development of the TriFan 600 vertical-takeoff-and-landing business aircraft is his first priority.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Bye Aerospace expects to fly the battery-electric Sun Flyer two-seat trainer in the first quarter and the solar-electric StartoAirNet optionally piloted aircraft in the second quarter.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
The Orange County, California, Board of Supervisors has replaced longstanding fixed base operator Signature Flight Support with ACI Jet at John Wayne Airport, a move Signature says it will oppose.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Quest Aircraft delivered a record 36 Kodiak 100 turboprop aircraft last year, up from 32 in 2015.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) has joined NASA’s Advanced Composite Consortium, a public-private partnership.
Business Aviation

By Kirby Harrison
American Aero FTW, a Signature Select member, opened its new fixed base operations at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth on Feb. 24.
Business Aviation

Daher has delivered its first Model 2017 TBM 930 turboprop to an unnamed customer with new equipment and cabin outfitting details, the French company said Jan. 30.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Bell is planning to end production of its Model 206L LongRanger single-engine light helicopter later this year.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
Spirit AeroSystems leaders said Feb. 1 they know progress must be made on negotiating a master contract with primary customer Boeing, but that they have finished a significant amount of work in justifying their cost structure as part of the deal making.
Business Aviation

By Guy Norris
The engine maker has appointed new leaders of its military and commercial engine divisions.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has selected Triumph Group to supply aluminum machined parts for the new Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Across Europe, deliveries for mid-to-heavy business jets are projected to total 959 aircraft between now and 2025, according to a new forecast by Global Jet Capital.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Bell Helicopter expects to achieve certification of its Model 525 helicopter in 2018, as it continues to investigate last year's fatal crash of the first prototype.
Business Aviation

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed Elaine Chao to be the new U.S. transportation secretary.
Business Aviation

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed Elaine Chao to be the new U.S. transportation secretary.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation and Bombardier Learjet have made recent job reductions at their Wichita facilities as they align work with demand.
Business Aviation

Honeywell Aerospace is investigating ways to make its synthetic vision systems “more robust” following a June 18 incident in Australia involving a medevac Pilatus PC-12 outfitted with the company’s Primus Apex integrated avionics suite.
Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Bell Helicopter has completed its first fully customized aircraft from its new European customization and delivery center in Prague.

By Molly McMillin
AirSprint, a fractional ownership company based in Alberta, Canada, has signed a contract with Honeywell.

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By Molly McMillin
Flying Colours Corp. has received approval from Transport Canada for ADS-B-Out installations.

By Molly McMillin
Infinity Aircraft Services has expanded its maintenance and repair capabilities at the Gary/Chicago Airport with technicians on site at B. Coleman Aviation.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes.

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