The Weekly of Business Aviation

Swiss watch-maker Breitling is commemorating the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 75th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition

Cessna has shipped the first two of three Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft to Hai Au Aviation in Vietnam. The third aircraft is to be delivered

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2014-0646; Directorate

STEPHEN SHARP was named executive director of business development for Bedford, Texas-based night-vision specialist Rebtech. Sharp has more than 30

Upcoming Events Oct. 6-9 —2014 ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Fall Conference, Arlington, Va. http://aci-na.org/event/4309 Oct. 7-8—Airsat Forum 2014

Swiss startup helicopter manufacturer Marenco Swisshelicopter completed the first flight of its SKYe SH09 single-engine light helicopter. The aircraft

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FAA is conducting a 30-day review of air traffic facility contingency plans as it works to restore full capability to the Chicago Air Route Traffic

ncy Administrator Michael Huerta announced.

ncy Administrator Michael Huerta announced.

Hawthorne Global Aviation Services is adding a fifth fixed-base operation, and its third this year, with the acquisition of Heartland Aviation at

Airbus is to help startup Aerion with the design, manufacture and certification of a supersonic business jet, aiming for availability of the $100

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Working Group is undertaking a study to develop data on business aircraft, operations and available infrastructure. The working group agreed to the study during a recent meeting in Hong Kong as it looks to take steps to foster the industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The National Business Aviation Association is encouraged by the move, saying it further demonstrates the committee’s commitment to business aviation.

Embraer is anticipating FAA certification of its new Legacy 500 midsize aircraft within days and expects to make the first delivery to a U.S. customer

A critical Department of Transportation Inspector General report on ADS-B is drawing mixed reaction from industry, showing a divide among stakeholders

The FAA has granted six aerial photo and video operators permission to use small unmanned aircraft (UAVs) for filming on closed sets through a process

The National Aeronautic Association is presenting the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, one of the highest honors in aviation and aerospace, to

NetJets is to begin providing charter services in China following receipt of an air operator’s certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of

After years of bitter competitions, Embraer has finally established a U.S. foothold for production of defense systems stateside with the rollout of

National Geographic explorer Barrington Irving last week launched a three-continent tour using a Hawker 400XP that will serve as a “Flying Classroom.”

European leaders are stressing their commitment to improving regulations to foster growth in the general aviation industry, as well as facilitating

Upcoming Events Oct. 4-7—ACI-NA 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach, California, www.aci

The National Air Transportation Association has expanded its Safety 1st Program offerings to include RA Check and Self-Fueling & Ramp Safety Training

Aspen Avionics received FAA approval for trials of its Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) system. Aspen is providing free 10-hour trials of ESV to

JEFF KREIDE was appointed vice president, final-phase engineering for Gulfstream Aerospace. Kreide will steer final-phase engineering activities in