The Weekly of Business Aviation

While still in the middle of what the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) calls the deadliest month for helicopters, the organization is seeing

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association named Jonathan Archer director of engineering and airworthiness. Archer brings 24 years of aviation

Eclipse Aerospace added another “Gold Service Center” in Europe for Eclipse 500 and 550 aircraft. The newest center General Enterprises, based in

Upcoming Events July 28-30—AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2014 Forum and Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio, www.aiaa.org/propulsionenergy2014/all/conferences

AGUSTA Model A109E, A109K2, A119, and AW119 MKII helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2014-0472; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-040-AD] – proposes to require

Experimental Aircraft Association Chairman Jack Pelton is hoping this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 28-Aug. 3 will serve as a

Bell Helicopter signed a contract to ship its first two Bell 429s to be used for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in the Middle East. The

Upcoming Events July 28-30—AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2014 Forum and Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio, www.aiaa.org/propulsionenergy2014/all/conferences

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta is optimistic that the agency’s rulemaking on the third-class medical certificate will be out for public comment

By Tony Osborne
Bell has begun safety testing of the main gearbox for its new Model 525 super-medium helicopter as it pushes to make the aircraft ready for its first

Beechcraft and Cessna Aircraft, reporting their first quarter of fully combined results, posted a $28 million profit in the second quarter, marking a

Eclipse Aerospace, which is spooling up production on its new 550 very light jet, also has filled its manufacturing slots this year with its Eclipse

Beechcraft is set to begin production next year on “Lot 20,” for the U.S. Air Force/Navy Joint Primary Aircraft Training System program, marking the

By Tony Osborne
Demand from oil and gas operators is likely to be the main driver in the development of any new commercial helicopter model from Sikorsky. Around two

TODD BITGOOD was promoted to manager of FlightSafety International’s learning center in Long Beach, Calif. Bitgood succeeds Pete Nily, who became

World fuel services corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire contract fuel and international trip planning provider Colt International for

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND Model EC135P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2014-0440; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-075-AD

By John Morris
A little less than two months after Italian manufacturer Piaggio Aero Industries launched the third generation Avanti EVO, the company unveiled the

Embraer reported a balanced mix of deliveries in the second quarter as its executive jet business remained flat, but commercial shipments jumped

Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has finalized its acquisition of Atlanta Executive Jet Center at Cobb County Airport (KRYY), giving the growing

Gulfstream Aerospace increased its support capabilities in Europe with the placement of a Field and Airborne Support Team (FAST) vehicle at its London