When Lynn Nichols purchased Yingling Aviation 16 years ago, its propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul business was a “one man and a coffee pot” operation.
Tom Gentile, the incoming CEO of leading commercial aerostructures and engine parts giant Spirit AeroSystems, is so unassuming that a stranger can literally bump into him alone in the halls of the company’s headquarters here and receive an unnecessary apology.
WICHITA—How much Britain’s surprise decision June 23 to exit the European Union may have on the business-aviation industry depends on the long-term effects on Europe’s economy. &nb
Spike Aerospace announced June 22 that it is evaluating several possible engine options as part of the development process of its S-512 supersonic jet.
The FAA is rolling out a software change to the ADS-B ground stations at dozens of major airports in an effort to prevent signal interference problems for aircraft and vehicles using ADS-B input for surveillance applications.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment on CS-23 rulemaking for the light end of the general aviation market.
What advanced flight deck and controls technologies could make light general-aviation (GA) aircraft easier to fly, more affordable and at the same time safer?
Bombardier Business Aircraft plans to establish a Bombardier service center at London Biggin Hill Airport to complement its service and support network in the U.K.
The number of used business jets for sale in all business-jet categories increased 4% year-over-year in June, with list prices down 14%, according to the latest survey by investment bank Jefferies Group.
Long-delayed, completion of the FAA’s first rules for commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, has been welcomed by industry. But questions are already being asked about how quickly the agency will move beyond the limits of these first regulations.
Bombardier has agreed to sell its Amphibious Aircraft operations to Victoria, British Columbia-based Viking Air, which in 2005 took over ownership and support of former all de Havilland Canada (DHC) types from the Canadian aircraft manufacturer.
The benefit of automotive safety features to general aviation has persuaded the FAA to grant Terrafugia a waiver of weight and stall-speed limits so it can self-certify its Transition flying car as a light sport aircraft (LSA).
