Business Aviation: Latest News and Analysis
Business aviation is the part of the industry that flies on the customer’s schedule: corporate flight departments, charter and fractional operators, and the manufacturers, FBOs and maintenance providers that serve them.
The aircraft run from single-engine turboprops to ultra-long-range jets built by Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Textron Aviation and Pilatus, and the market has grown structurally since 2020 as more companies and individuals moved to private flying. This page gathers every AirPro News story on business aviation, newest first.
What we watch
- New aircraft and deliveries. Gulfstream’s G700 and G800, Bombardier’s Global 8000, Dassault’s Falcon 6X and 10X, Embraer’s Praetors, Cessna Citations and Beechcraft turboprops, and the quarterly delivery numbers that show where demand is.
- Operators. Fractional programmes, jet cards and charter marketplaces, fleet orders from NetJets, Flexjet, VistaJet and their peers, and the consolidation among operators.
- FBOs and airports. Ground handling networks, hangar and terminal investment at business-aviation airports, and the fuel and SAF supply on the ramp.
- Maintenance and support. Authorised service centres, independent MROs, engine programmes and the parts and technician shortages that affect business jets as much as airliners.
- Regulation and sustainability. Certification of new types, operating rules, and the sector’s response to emissions scrutiny through SAF, book-and-claim and efficiency.
Latest business aviation coverage
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Otto Aerospace Closes FAA G-1 Issue Paper for Phantom 3500
Otto Aerospace establishes Part 23 certification basis for the Phantom 3500, targeting first flight in 2027 and service entry in 2030.
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Atlantic Aviation Opens New FBO and Hangar at Napa County Airport
Atlantic Aviation opened a new 9,500 sq ft terminal and 39,000 sq ft hangar at Napa County Airport on June 4, 2026.
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Air Ocean Morocco Adds Bombardier Global 5000 to Private Fleet
Air Ocean Morocco expands its fleet with the Bombardier Global 5000 to enhance intercontinental business and VIP travel capabilities.
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NBAA Q1 2026 Business Aviation Accident and Incident Analysis
NBAA’s Q1 2026 report details 40 turbine-powered business aviation safety events, emphasizing stabilized approaches and ground safety.
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Modern Aviation Starts Hangar Expansion at Fort Worth Meacham Airport
Modern Aviation begins construction on a large hangar and office complex at Fort Worth Meacham Airport, expanding capacity for business jets by…
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Bombardier Global 8000 Sets Transatlantic Speed Record
Bombardier’s Global 8000 flew Montreal to Nice in just over 6 hours at Mach 0.95, pending FAI verification.
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V2 Jets Acquires Corporate Aviation to Expand Northeast US Market
V2 Jets acquires Corporate Aviation, adding six advisors and expanding its presence in the Northeast US private aviation market.
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Bain Capital Launches JB Aircraft Finance for Mid-Life Corporate Jets
Bain Capital, with aviation experts, launches JB Aircraft Finance to offer flexible financing solutions for mid-life corporate aircraft.
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Textron Aviation Rolls Out 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 Ahead of Gen3 Launch
Textron Aviation celebrates the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout and prepares for the CJ4 Gen3 with advanced avionics and Emergency Autoland.
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Textron Aviation Completes First Flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3
Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype completed its inaugural flight, advancing toward FAA certification and 2027 service entry.
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Cirrus Aircraft Launches Let’s Go Fly App for Apple Vision Pro
Cirrus Aircraft introduces Let’s Go Fly!, a free immersive flight app for Apple Vision Pro featuring virtual flights and 3D aircraft models.
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DAS Aviation Introduces Engine Inlet Fix for Embraer Phenom 300
DAS Aviation and AQRD Engineering develop FAA-approved modification to resolve Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet fastener issues with minimal downtime.
Related topics
Private jets · Bombardier · Embraer · MRO · SAF · Certification · Events calendar
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