https://loadfactor.pages.dev/business-aviation Business jets and turboprops, corporate variants, charter, fractional, FBOs and the business aviation shows. en Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://loadfactor.pages.dev/business-aviation/stories/2026-08-16-business-aviation-gulfstream-airworthiness-limitations https://loadfactor.pages.dev/business-aviation/stories/2026-08-16-business-aviation-gulfstream-airworthiness-limitations Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Three entries reached this title this week: the Gulfstream directive, a fractional operator's investor filing, and a private-aviation partnership on the wire. None was an order, an acquisition or a launch. Reuben Mann https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-14-gulfstream-aerospace-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-14-gulfstream-aerospace-airworthiness-directive Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-13-nbaa-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-13-nbaa-trade-press Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA, along with other aviation stakeholders, is urging the FAA to narrowly interpret its statutory authority related to distribution of aircraft registry data. NBAA news https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-best-jets-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-best-jets-cert-approval Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Best Jets International completed the FAA-administered proving runs required for its planned Part 121 supplemental operations on August 6th, as it prepares to begin offering higher-capacity charter flights. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-flyexclusive-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-flyexclusive-trade-press Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Recurring Demand 9% 26% 31% 39% 37% Wholesale JetClub Partner Fractional 2% 49% 2021 2022 2023 2020 2024 2025 Long-Term Goal 70% 49% Contractually Committed 100% Pre-Paid ~83% Retention(1) Retention is calculated on JetCard customers Higher Quality & More ... SEC EDGAR full-text search https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-us-department-of-defense-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-us-department-of-defense-trade-press Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Alleged omission of Israeli co-developed FalconEye system under scrutiny… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-west-star-aviation-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-west-star-aviation-cert-approval Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT West Star Aviation has FAA STC approval for Gogo AVANCE LX5 installation on the ERJ 170-100. Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-wheels-up-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-12-wheels-up-trade-press Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Partnership unlocks exclusive cross-brand benefits, curated experiences and exceptional access for Wheels Up members and Fraser clients around the world ATLANTA, August 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), a leading global provider of on-demand private aviation,... PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-11-priester-aviation-aircraft-order https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-11-priester-aviation-aircraft-order Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT George J Priester Aviation has added six aircraft to its managed fleet, bringing its total to nearly 100 managed aircraft. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-11-united-aviation-services-merger-acquisition https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-11-united-aviation-services-merger-acquisition Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Spanish FBO to retain own brand identity and management… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-10-air-charter-service-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-10-air-charter-service-trade-press Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Cargo missions saw strongest year-on-year growth… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-07-honda-aircraft-company-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-07-honda-aircraft-company-cert-approval Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Certification took place in 2015, and 275 HondaJets have now been delivered… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-07-solairus-merger-acquisition https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-07-solairus-merger-acquisition Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Combined fleet would top 500 managed aircraft… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-06-daher-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-06-daher-trade-press Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Contract signed at the LABACE business aviation show in São Paulo… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-05-west-star-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-05-west-star-aviation-trade-press Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT West Star Aviation has become a leading resource for Citation operators navigating cabin electronics obsolescence… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-04-bombardier-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-04-bombardier-trade-press Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Additional AEW&C conversion facility follows strong worldwide interest in GlobalEye… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-04-honda-aircraft-company-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-04-honda-aircraft-company-trade-press Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Very light jet has a maximum cruise speed of 422 knots… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-04-wheels-up-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-04-wheels-up-trade-press Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Mark Briffa is stepping down from his role as chief sales officer (CSO) of Wheels Up, in the interim he will be replaced by David Godsman. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-03-business-aircraft-accident-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-03-business-aircraft-accident-trade-press Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2026… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-03-daher-aircraft-order https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-03-daher-aircraft-order Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Entrepreneur will use the six-seat single turboprop to fly between ranches… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-03-nbaa-rulemaking https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-03-nbaa-rulemaking Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA commended the FAA and FCC for reflecting input from NBAA and other industry stakeholders in the collaborative process that has produced a final rulemaking for mandatory replacement of radio altimeters (RAs) in tens of thousands of aircraft. NBAA news https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-31-nbaa-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-31-nbaa-cert-approval Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is welcoming Chris Rocheleau back to his former role as the association’s chief operating officer (COO), after a period of service with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-bombardier-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-bombardier-airworthiness-directive Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an in-service event where a main landing gear tire burst upon landing. This AD requires an inspection to determine if an affected brake control unit (BCU) is installed and replacement of affected BCUs. This AD also prohibits the installation of… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-pilatus-aircraft-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-pilatus-aircraft-airworthiness-directive Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that, during an engine start on the ground, the airplane battery voltage dropped to a value that resulted in an avionic system shutdown. This AD requires incorporating a temporary revision (TR) into the existing pilot's operating handbook… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-textron-aviation-product-launch https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-textron-aviation-product-launch Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Textron Aviation has completed the first flight of the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, bringing all three next-generation Citation light jets including the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 into active flight testing simultaneously. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-duncan-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-duncan-aviation-trade-press Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Position will position focus on technical operations education, research, and curriculum development… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-flightpath-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-flightpath-trade-press Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Flightpath has added a Phenom 300E and Falcon 7X… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-gama-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-gama-trade-press Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. - General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) president and CEO, James Viola, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that FAA Deputy Administrator, Chris Rocheleau, is departing the agency: "On behalf of GAMA and its membership, I would ... GAMA press releases https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Sales in the first half of 2026 are highest since 2022… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-nbaa-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-nbaa-trade-press Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority (BANSA) is retroactively collecting fees from aircraft operators who flew to, from, within or over the Bahamas in a piston twin, turboprop or jet aircraft since May 1, 2021. NBAA news https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-planesense-product-launch https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-30-planesense-product-launch Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT PlaneSense has launched a fractional share financing programme with KSD Aviation, the aviation financing platform of KSD Capital. The programme is available for purchasers of fractional shares in the Pilatus PC-12 turboprop and Pilatus PC-24 jet through the PlaneSense ... Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-textron-aviation-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-textron-aviation-cert-approval Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT All three Citation Gen3 light jets are now in flight testing, bringing Garmin Emergency Autoland and customer-inspired enhancements to the next generation of business aviation. Textron Aviation media center https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-dassault-aviation-product-launch https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-dassault-aviation-product-launch Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dassault Aviation’s Falcon business jet division had a standout first half of 2026, with orders nearly tripling year-on-year and the flagship Falcon 10X completing its maiden flight. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-flightpath-facility-expansion https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-flightpath-facility-expansion Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Flightpath is growing its operations across western Canada and the northwestern US with a charter fleet based at Calgary International Airport. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-israel-aerospace-industries-product-launch https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-israel-aerospace-industries-product-launch Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bizjet-based anti-jamming and intelligence-gathering capability revealed… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-textron-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-29-textron-trade-press Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT CJ3 Gen3 flew for nearly two hours… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-27-gogo-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-27-gogo-trade-press Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Activity in North America at strongest level in four years… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-27-bombardier-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-27-bombardier-trade-press Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bombardier second-quarter free cash flow swung to $228m from negative $164m a year earlier. “Revenue grew, EBITDA grew, free cash flow grew, our footprint is growing. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-27-daher-facility-expansion https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-27-daher-facility-expansion Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT New facility is co-located with company's aerostructures manufacturing plant in Stuart… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-textron-aviation-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-textron-aviation-airworthiness-directive Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model B300 and B300C airplanes. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's revision of the airworthiness limitations manual (ALM) to introduce revised inspection intervals to detect cracks in the wing spar or wing supporting structure. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-cji-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-cji-trade-press Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Corporate Jet Investor has won The Best Business Aviation Submission in the 2026 Aerospace Media Awards. The winning feature article – published in CJI H2 2025 – profiled fractional operator NetJets under the leadership of president Patrick Gallagher. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-jet-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-jet-aviation-trade-press Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The South Florida location had operated from a temporary facility at KOPF… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-jet-aviation-product-launch https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-24-jet-aviation-product-launch Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jet Aviation’s new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is fully operational. T he 27-acre facility features an 8,500sqft terminal, 40,000sqft of new hangarage and a wide range of customer amenities, according to the General Dynamics company. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-23-federal-aviation-administration-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-23-federal-aviation-administration-trade-press Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT U.S. nationwide service will begin in 2027… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-23-nbaa-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-23-nbaa-cert-approval Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The measures cover advanced air mobility certification, medications, and supersonic flight… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-22-jetnet-product-launch https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-22-jetnet-product-launch Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT JIQ seeks to operate as a unified source for business aviation market activity… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-textron-aviation-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-textron-aviation-cert-approval Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Oshkosh, WI. (July 21, 2026) — Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced continued progress across the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 , Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 and Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 light jet programs, advancing ... Textron Aviation media center https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-pilatus-aircraft-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-pilatus-aircraft-trade-press Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Today we meet up with a typical “entrepreneur”, about to take delivery of his brand-new PC-12 PRO. The aircraft features a unique color scheme with striking orange accents and bat symbol on the tail. Pilatus Aircraft newsroom https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-the-helicopter-company-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-the-helicopter-company-trade-press Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Deal marks helicopter operator's first fixed-wing move… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-west-star-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-21-west-star-aviation-trade-press Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT West Star Aviation has appointed Jason Taylor as chief information Officer (CIO) to support the company’s enterprise technology strategy, data and analytics and cybersecurity priorities. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-textron-aviation-aircraft-order https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-textron-aviation-aircraft-order Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, England (Jul. 20, 2026) — Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the delivery of a factory-new, extended-range Beechcraft King Air 360ER to support the Armed Forces of Malta’s maritime patrol ... Textron Aviation media center https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-bombardier-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-bombardier-cert-approval Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bombardier’s Global 8000 has set a new speed record on the Los Angeles to Farnborough route, completing the city pair in 8 hours and 46 minutes at a top speed of Mach 0.93 – 2.2% faster than the previous ... Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-daher-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-daher-trade-press Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Company aiming for 60-plus deliveries for full year 2026… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-gulfstream-aerospace-cert-approval https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-gulfstream-aerospace-cert-approval Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Both types also received EASA steep-approach certification in 2026… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-20-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Hera Flight announced the acquisition of a Gulfstream G-V to its fleet adding a long-range, large-cabin aircraft offering for its customers. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-19-bombardier-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-19-bombardier-trade-press Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bombardier is the only bizjet maker to declare its full environmental footprint… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-17-garmin-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-17-garmin-trade-press Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT G2000 Prime includes Autonomí safety tech, including Autoland and Runway Occupancy Awareness… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-17-nbaa-trade-press https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-17-nbaa-trade-press Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA welcomed a bipartisan House bill that would recognize degrees for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers as professional degrees, expanding access to student loans for individuals pursuing aviation careers and helping to grow the industry’s workforce. 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