The Weekly of Business Aviation

Textron Aviation delivered 36 new Citation jets and 30 King Air turboprops during the second quarter of this year, compared to 36 Citations and 34 King Airs during the same time a year ago. Customer deliveries of the new Citation Latitude begin next month, officials said.

Belgian chemical company Solvay says the $5.5 billion cash acquisition of U.S.-based Cytec will make it the second-largest player in aerospace

The National Agricultural Aviation Association has launched a unmanned aerial vehicle safety campaign to raise awareness and prevent accidents between

Universal Aviation has completed the renovation of its Universal Aviation Ireland – Shannon fixed base operation at Shannon Airport. The update

Farsound Aviation has been approved as a supplier by engine maker Pratt & Whitney. The approval allows Farsound to distribute parts for a range of

Jet Maintenance Solutions has received a certificate for the Bombardier Challenger 604 and 605 aircraft. The certificate extends its European Aviation

Avcon Industries, a subsidiary of Butler National Corp., has received FAA approval for the installation of Rockwell Collins AHC-3000A attitude heading

Voyager Jet Center’s new fixed base operation opened July 22 at Allegheny County Airport. It plans to hold a grand opening at 5 p.m. Aug. 6. The

Global Jet Services now offers FAA-accepted maintenance training for Embraer’s Phenom 300 aircraft. The two-week initial-level maintenance training

FL Technics Jets, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for business and regional aircraft, has changed its name to Jet Maintenance

Aspen Avionics has received FAA certification for its integrated angle of attack indicator. The software is priced at $1,995. Deliveries are to begin

France’s Dassault Systemes is partnering with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research at the university’s advanced

Gulfstream Aerospace has named Aerocardal Limitada as a commercial and government sales representative in Chile. The addition expands Gulfstream’s

Deliveries of piston aircraft and turboprops fell during the second quarter while business jet shipments rose when compared to the same time a year ago.

Brazilian planemaker Embraer recorded lower revenue and earnings in the second quarter of 2015 amid lower commercial jet deliveries but higher business jet shipments.

Redesign of the wing is the major driver behind a two-year delay in entry into service of the Bombardier Global 7000 long-range, large-cabin business aircraft, to the second half of 2018, says CEO Alain Bellemare.

Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it is positioning itself for long-term growth despite falls in revenues and profits in the first six months of this year.

Don’t expect the deadline to comply with the FAA’s NextGen mandate to move beyond 2020, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said during a meeting with reporters at AirVenture Oshkosh. It won’t.

The market for Gulfstream Aerospace business jets has been boosted by demand from S&P 500 companies seeking to replace their fleets, officials said.

Swift Fuels said that its 94 MON, or motor-octane-number, aviation gasoline will be available in select regions in the U.S. and Canada.

“We feel great about the aircraft,” Textron Chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly told analysts on a July 28 conference call about the company’s earnings.

Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrma Beach, Florida, has taken delivery of two Frasca Flight Training devices. They include a TruFlight PA44 Seminole and

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R. Keith Johnson has been appointed general manager of Commercial Jet Services, which provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the passenger and cargo aviation industry. Johnson replaces John Schildroth, who resigned to pursue other interests. He most recently served as vice president of operations for one of AAR’s repair stations.