Ultimately, the only practical solution for sustaining powered aviation is electricity or a combination of electric motors and internal combustion engines operating as hybrids.
The financial and practical benefits of routine flights by UASs — aka drones — in national airspace will only be realized if and when operators have a file-and-fly capability as easy and quick to access as that enjoyed today by pilots of conventional aircraft.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The NTSB has issued a preliminary report on its investigation of a near-miss involving a Gulfstream IV charter flight at Philadelphia International Airport.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Flying Colours has completed the first Ka-band installation of a Gulfstream GV aircraft as part of a major refurbishment of the cabin interior and exterior.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a special-mission G550 aircraft to the U.S. Navy with sensors to support the service's telemetry range-support mission.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr is launching Vista Global Holding to consolidate its aviation businesses and position it for further future acquisitions, the company said.
Booth Veneers has introduced AlumiFLite and FLiteFlex to the cabin interior veneer market to satisfy demand for light, flexible and less flammable veneer.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Air Partner has launched two initiatives to make flights easier to schedule in the corporate group market that requires frequent travel. It has also opened a new office in Los Angeles.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Dassault Aviation has signed an "amicable" settlement with Safran on its dispute concerning Safran's long-delayed Silvercrest engine for the Falcon 5X jet.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Los Angeles-based Planet 9 Private Air has added a second Dassault Falcon 7X to its charter fleet. The company secured its FAR Part 135 operating certificate in June.
In the world of VIP aircraft interiors, wood veneers have long been the choice as a symbol of sumptuous luxury, but technology has brought new choices to the cabin that are both attractive and can offer practical advantages.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
OneSky has acquired PrivateFly, an online booking platform for private jet charters, where it will join forces with brokerage firm SkyJet, the company said.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Private aircraft operator and aviation service provider SaxonAir, Norwich International Airport, England, has been named Aircraft Management Company of the Year 2018
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bombardier Business Aircraft is upgrading the avionics on its Learjet 75 and Learjet 70 aircraft with the installation of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Samson Sky, maker of the Switchblade flying sports car, reports it has received its 800th reservation. Customers come from 24 countries and 46 U.S. states.