BJT WAYPOINTS | February 3, 2026

OWNERSHIP

EIGHT STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL AIRCRAFT COMPLETION Furnishing and equipping a large business jet is a daunting and lengthy project. Follow these guidelines to assure a satisfying result.

QUOTE UNQUOTE “Maybe the difference between a bad childhood and a good childhood is that you never escape a bad childhood. Years later you’re still trying to fix it.” — writer Molly Jong-Fast

SPONSOR CONTENT

TOP 10 BUSINESS AVIATION EVENTS OF 2025 With a full year of new aircraft approvals, flight testing, and new technology introductions, 2025 was a success for the business aviation market. Let’s look back on some of the notable developments in the industry.

IN THE NEWS

TRUMP CALLS FOR TYPE CERTIFICATE REVOCATION OF ALL BOMBARDIER GLOBALS POTUS stirs it up again on social media—this time with private jets.

ACCIDENTS

NTSB: RIGHT-SEAT PILOT NOT SECOND-IN-COMMAND QUALIFIED The pilot and six passengers—including Nascar driver Greg Biffle— died in the December 18 crash.

MOST READ

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM ELECTRIC AIR TAXI SERVICES? eVTOL pioneers say they will compete with ground-based ride-hailing like Uber, but is that realistic?

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BJT WEBINAR

CRITICAL LESSONS: BEST PRACTICES IN BUSINESS AVIATION SAFETY Join the editors of Business Jet Traveler on February 11 for an exclusive webinar that will detail everything you need to know about business aviation safety, including answers to questions you may be afraid to ask.