A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel 

Safety guidance anticipated from EASA and Eurocontrol could provide a face-saving way for the European Commission to compromise on anti-tankering rules.

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules 

The Air Charter Association has highlighted concerns that some “club membership” offerings are masking illegal flight activity as the market faces rising costs.

ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency 

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency.

Tech Innovators Want To Set Bizav Operators Free

Aero Friedrichshafen

News from Europe and Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

European Spotlight with Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The utility turboprop single flew from Idaho to Germany to be at the Aero Friedrichshafen show

Kodiak 900 Makes European Debut as TBM 980 Deliveries Grow

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Second biennial show will be held from March 22 to 24 in Singapore 

BAAFEx Show Targets Asia-Pacific Business Aviation Growth

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Technology Aviation Business group includes 30 founding members 

Group Seeks To Standardize Business Aviation Technology

Charlotte Bailey

Textron’s latest midsize jet is making a demonstration tour of Europe 

Cessna Citation Ascend Makes European Public Debut

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

JSSI group now includes aviation finance, software and parts distribution

Hourly Mx Specialist Broadens Business Aviation Support 

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Feature identifies reachable runways and off-airport landing sites in event of emergency

ForeFlight App Introduces Emergency Glide Mode

Amy Wilder

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Zurich company unites training, simulation, and flight test firms

AX Aero Group Debuts at Aero Friedrichshafen

Kerry Lynch

Company teams with Moove to provide array of capabilities

MedevacX Unveils Medical Management Platform in Europe

New AX Aero Group spans aircraft management, charter, data, simulators, and flight training

Axis Taps Tech To Be Transparent with Aircraft Owners

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.