The Weekly of Business Aviation

The latest internet entrepreneurs to put money into UAM hope to set their company apart with a safe, quiet low-cost vehicle.

A new study suggests that most operators disregarded the FAA’s system for authorizing drone flights in controlled airspace when flying near a large central Florida airport.

Business aviation trade groups are opposing an increase in fees for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services at several U.S. airports and are

Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is looking to cut 9,000 jobs from its 52,000-strong workforce as the company restructures in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

The FAA plans to “prioritize” a long-stalled rulemaking on system safety assessments (SSAs) and will seek input from both an advisory committee and global peers on how to safely broaden aircraft certification to include international environments.

Business jet inventories rose 4% in May compared to a year ago, with 1,823 jets for sale, or 7.7% of the total fleet, including all models and vintages, while pricing declined 12%, according to Jefferies.

Piper Aircraft on May 18 announced FAA type certification of its M600/SLS single-engine turboprop featuring Garmin International’s new Autoland system.

Shawn Vick is the chairman and CEO of Global Jet Capital, which helps corporations and individuals with the leasing and financing of new and pre-owned business jets.

Textron Aviation’s Model 408 SkyCourier twin utility turboprop prototype made its first flight on May 17 here, where it flew for 2 hr. and 15 min.

The UK government is planning to implement a 14-day self-isolation for aircraft passengers arriving in the country “as soon as possible” as it works to suppress the spread of COVID-19, according to the Opsgroup.

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus says it has revised its outlook downward in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Summit Aviation, a full-service aviation center in Middletown, Delaware, is celebrating 60 years of service. Founded by Richard "Kip" Dupont, the

Cutter Aviation, a Phoenix-based, full-service aviation company, said that one of the HondaJets in its charter fleet has set a company record for a

Duncan Aviation, an aircraft service provider, has added two new services to its range of avionics line and installation offerings. These include main

Appointments, promotions and losses in the business aviation industry.

Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Constant Aviation Reaches Milestone For Pro Line Fusion Upgrades Constant Aviation, based in Cleveland, has installed the Collins Aerospace Pro Line

Items of interest to professionals in the business aviation industry.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and GE Aviation have partnered to enhance aviation safety education programs for students and faculty by

Pryor Aerospace, a manufacturer of aerospace structural components and assemblies, has signed a multiyear contract with Blue Origin, a maker of

Finnish charter operator Jetflite pressed a newly delivered Challenger 650 into service as an air ambulance, flying dozens of patients impacted by

Gulfstream Aerospace's G280 super-midsize aircraft set a city-pair speed record, flying from Burlington International Airport in Vermont and arriving

The satellite operator Intelsat announced May 13 that it has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring to free up liquidity and continue operations while it awaits repayment from the government from an auction of C-band spectrum.