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Aircraft
Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024
Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024
Airports
Eve and Vertiport Partners Start eVTOL Sandbox Exercise in Brazil
PRS Aeroportos and VertiMob Infrastructure are supporting Eve Air Mobility
Aircraft
With Tariff Uncertainty, Bombardier Defers 2025 Guidance
Montreal airframer believes impact of tariffs would be felt equally across the U.S. and Canadian border
Operations
Argus Sees Weak European Bizav Traffic Growth in 2025
Business aircraft traffic at European airports is set to creep up by just 0.3% this year
Aircraft
Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets
The order is the largest in the history of both companies.
Regulations and Government
GACA Opens Saudi Air Charter Market to Foreigners
Changes are set to take effect May 1, 2025
Avionics
Collins Upgrading Pro Line 21 Avionics in CJs, XLS+
EFB integration and wireless database updates are among the new features
Aircraft
Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity
France-based group is investing in recruitment and training to support growth
Avionics
Universal FMS GPS Rollover Date Coming Due May 31
Failure to upgrade could cause service interruptions
Aircraft
Flexjet Inks $7B Order for Embraer Business Jets
Deliveries will start in 2026 and will greatly enlarge Flexjet’s fleet
Sustainability and Environment
European Aviation Groups Demand Net-zero Policy Progress
Update to Destination 2050 Net Zero report includes new policy demands for European Commission
Regulations and Government
Bizav Groups Fear ‘Profound’ Disruptions with Tariffs
GAMA, NBAA said tariffs could have lasting effect
Aircraft
Canada Gets Its First SkyCourier from Textron Aviation
The utility twin turboprop will be used as a cargo hauler in the Ontario region
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint Welcomes 40th Aircraft to Canadian Fleet
New Embraer jet increases fractional ownership capacity
FBOs
Connecticut FBO Is Newest Member of Paragon Network
The facility is slated for completion in April
Accidents
Industry Mourns Loss of Two Professionals in D.C. Crash
Casey Crafton of Guardian Jet and Vikesh Patel of GE Aerospace were among those killed in the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash
Aircraft
Gulfstream Welcomes Tim Waterman as New SVP and CFO
Former CFO Josh Thompson is now president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Regulations and Government
EBAA Leader: Attacks on Bizav Stifle European Growth
Environmental protestors blockaded the entrances to the Corporate Jet Investor conference in London
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Canadian Airline Nolinor Orders Kona Cargo Freighters
The charter operator agreed to buy multiple Kona production slots from Natilus
Operations
Bombardier Adding Aircraft Paint Shop at Biggin Hill
Two-bay facility is set to open in 2026, employing 50 skilled technicians
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Malaysia Approved To Support Chinese Falcons
Civil Aviation Administration of China approval covers work up to 4C checks
Engines
EASA Certifies Safran's 125-Kilowatt EngineUs 100 Electric Motor
Approval process took four years and established the European agency's special condition
Engines
FAA Approves ZeroAvia’s Certification Basis for Electric Propulsion System
ZeroAvia received a G-1 issue paper for the electric propulsion system
Sustainability and Environment
Avfuel Brings SAF to Northeast U.S. Via New Jersey
Vermont’s Heritage Aviation is the first customer to sign on
Aircraft
Tariffs Raising Uncertainty for Aviation Industry
Plans for tariffs follow through on campaign pledge but are evolving
Avionics
Fargo Jet Completes PC-12 Avionics Modernization
New Garmin avionics and a Finoff Aviation engine upgrade modernize the Swiss turboprop
Fuel
UK Expands Work To Launch Hydrogen-powered Air Transport
Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge
Safety
Colgan Air Flight 3407: How a Single Crash Sparked Unprecedented Reform
Multiple laws came into place after the crash
Avionics
Mitigating the Effects of GNSS Jamming and Spoofing
Compromised navigation information is an ongoing problem
