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In 1951, corporate pilot Albert Lee Ueltschi rented a Link trainer to provide pilot training training in the Marine Air Terminal at New York’s LaGuardia Airport under the name FlightSafety, Inc.

Following the lead of Canada’s Bombardier, Honda Aircraft has established a CPO program to aid entry into business jet ownership.

Having completed multiple successful flight tests with its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system in Moses Lake, Washington, Universal Hydrogen has relocated its flight testing activities to the Mojave Air & Space Port.

Sporty’s Pilot Shop unveiled the handheld L6 COM Radio that features a built-in Lemo jack.

The L6 COM handheld radio from Sporty's Pilot Shop has built-in Lemo jacks, making it a suitable emergency backup for business jet pilots.

A Senate measure would require full disclosure of FBO chains on pricing and mandate reasonable fees.

Private aviation membership company AeroVanti has grounded its fleet following filing of a civil fraud suit and ongoing FAA investigation.

Honeywell's purchase of Saab's head-up display will bring new competition to the HUD market for business aviation, airlines, and military platforms.

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, now serves as an authorized winglet installation center for Falcon 50s, 900s, and 2000s.

A pair of Leonardo AW169s from aircraft lessor LCI will be used to support offshore wind turbines in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The Los Angeles Fire Department will use a Bell 505 for command and control during aerial firefighting operations.

Australia’s Jet Aviation has delivered five customized Bell 407GXi helicopters to Nautilus Aviation.

The FAA has granted STC approval for installation of Dart's Fire Attack System on the Airbus Helicopters H145.

Camp Systems’ Aircraft Health Management has been selected by Eagle Copters to provide services for its fleet of 50 helicopters.

Air Taxi service provider Verijet has increased its operational footprint to include Canada.

The installation of a Garmin G5000 in a Citation XLS is modernizing the flight deck, solving parts obsolescence issues, and meeting equipment mandates.

Skyryse says it is now conducting daily flights with its R66 testbed, which includes production-representative versions of the FlightOS flight control system as well as the sensor suite that provide real-time situational awareness.

Banyan Air Service has been named as an authorized sales and installation partner for SmartSky Networks' air-to-ground connectivity systems.

FAA and EASA are taking somewhat different approaches to certifying new eVTOL aircraft, but concurrent type certification should be possible under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union.

Volocopter is about to apply for an air operator certificate as it prepares for what could be the world's first commercial eVTOL flights to be started in time for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The four-passenger aircraft will be delivered to the U.S. Air Force in early 2024.

The partners have devised what they call a Fairness Engine to assess how to prioritize access to airspace, primarily for eVTOL aircraft and drones that can't file flight plans on a first-come, first-served basis.

FlyUSA has bought fellow Tampa Bay-area air charter management firm 3B Aviation, bringing the former company's fleet to 15 business aircraft.

Schweizer received FAA approval for crash-resistant fuel systems on its S300 series helicopters, opening the door for helicopter sales in the U.S.

NATCA is calling on the FAA to take action to address ATC staffing shortfall, noting latest DOT IG report finds a lack of planning on the issue.

The aviation fuel supplier now offers service at Thames Aerodrome, Oamaru Airport, Motueka Aerodrome, Albany Helipad, and Nelson Airport.

Billable charter hours in May jumped by 7 percent over April with turboprop trips seeing the largest increase followed by light jets.

Monte Aircraft Leasing has now fully committed to purchasing up to 100 of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrains to turn its fleet of nine- to 19-seat regional turboprops into more sustainable, hydrogen-powered aircraft. 

FAA officials are estimating that the educational campaign on illegal charter has now reached 10 million people, and said the pandemic helped the outreach.

As part of its new Alliance Pro membership package, charter industry services consolidator Fly Louie is now offering savings on Wyvern safety offerings.