https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/business-aviation Business jets and turboprops, corporate variants, charter, fractional, FBOs and the business aviation shows. en Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-04-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-04-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Gulfstream Aerospace: News item, event type not classified AeroTime https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-02-northern-jet-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-02-northern-jet-trade-press Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Jet has achieved registration with the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), adding a globally recognized operational standard to the company's established safety program and supporting its continued growth... PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-02-solairus-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-02-solairus-trade-press Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Solairus has officially bought Clay Lacy’s aircraft management and charter business. More than 135 Clay Lacy owners have confirmed that will move their aircraft to Solairus. The second tranche of owners will close on November 1. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-01-jet-access-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-01-jet-access-trade-press Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jet Access has opened a new private terminal at John C Tune Airport in Nashville. The facility, capable of accommodating aircraft up to the size of the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G800, offers charter, aircraft management and maintenance ... Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-01-wheels-up-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-10-01-wheels-up-trade-press Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Event marks 40 years of the Air Carrier Access Act and PVA's continued fight for accessible air travel COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-30-federal-aviation-administration-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-30-federal-aviation-administration-trade-press Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Associations say it makes no sense to punish compliant pilots… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-29-flightbridge-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-29-flightbridge-trade-press Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT FlightBridge launches an enhanced Rental Car Manager; Hertz reservations now appear automatically, allowing FBOs to securely track every rental vehicle from delivery to customer return and collection. FlightBridge newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-29-daher-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-29-daher-cert-approval Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The new system, available for all variants including the TBM 980, adds to the Tanis line of preheating solutions already available for turboprop and rotorcraft markets. Hartzell Propeller newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-28-clay-lacy-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-28-clay-lacy-aviation-trade-press Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Clay Lacy renews focus on FBO, MRO experience, selling Aircraft Management and Charter divisions to Solairus Aviation. The post 2026 appeared first on Clay Lacy Aviation . Clay Lacy Aviation newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-amac-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-amac-aerospace-trade-press Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT AMAC Aerospace: News item, event type not classified AMAC Aerospace newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-textron-aviation-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-textron-aviation-cert-approval Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Textron Aviation: Certification, STC, or Part 145 approval granted AeroTime https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-nbaa-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-nbaa-trade-press Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA joined Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, as well as other government and industry leaders, in applauding new Senate legislation that would provide substantial added funding to continue critical air traffic control modernization work begun last year. NBAA news https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-nbaa-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-25-nbaa-cert-approval Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA joined with the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association in responding to the sudden announcement by the FAA to rescind all single-pilot exemptions issued to pilots of legacy Cessna Citation aircraft originally certified for two-pilot operations. NBAA news https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-bombardier-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-bombardier-airworthiness-directive Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by citing new material required for the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-cat-aviation-exec-appointment https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-cat-aviation-exec-appointment Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT CAT Aviation has appointed Thomas Hauser as chief commercial officer. Approaching its 40th anniversary in 2027, the Swiss business aviation firm said it is looking ahead to its next chapter with his appointment. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-pilatus-aircraft-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-pilatus-aircraft-cert-approval Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Progressive, Proven, Professional: A completely new cockpit based on the Garmin G3000 PRIME Integrated Flight Deck, featuring capabilities such as Safety Autoland, make the brand-new PC-12 PRO the most technologically advanced, best performing, most reliable aircraft in its class. Pilatus Aircraft newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-west-star-aviation-product-launch https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-24-west-star-aviation-product-launch Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The interactive map shows operators where to find 24/7 assistance… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-air-charter-service-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-air-charter-service-trade-press Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Air Charter Service has renewed its partnership with Premier Sports Network (PSN) for a second consecutive year, continuing as the invitation-only sports executive community’s official global aviation and luxury travel partner. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-pilatus-aircraft-product-launch https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-pilatus-aircraft-product-launch Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Progam is tailored for the PC-12 and PC-24 community… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-gulfstream-aerospace-merger-acquisition https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-gulfstream-aerospace-merger-acquisition Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Citadel Aviation has agreed to acquire Mach 1 Aviation Group, a Savannah, Georgia-based FAA Part 145 repair station specialising in Gulfstream AOG response and airframe, avionics and cabin systems support. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-gama-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-gama-trade-press Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of Mazdak Hobbi, as Senior Director of Engineering and Certification , and Archie Miller, as Director of Government Affairs. GAMA press releases https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-duncan-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-23-duncan-aviation-trade-press Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Klatt Works, an augmented reality company, founded by Nate Klatt, is pushing into the business jet market with its display system designed to let the pilots keep flying and land safely should the cockpit fill up with smoke. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-22-federal-aviation-administration-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-22-federal-aviation-administration-trade-press Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Questions arising over FAA's review of pertinent accidents… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-22-west-star-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-22-west-star-aviation-trade-press Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT For Falcon 50 operators looking to enhance the performance, efficiency, and appearance of an aircraft that continues to deliver strong mission capability, Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) winglets offer a compelling modernization opportunity. West Star Aviation newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-22-textron-aviation-product-launch https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-22-textron-aviation-product-launch Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 22, 2026) — Textron Aviation Inc ., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from the company’s Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility. Textron Aviation media center https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-21-transdigm-merger-acquisition https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-21-transdigm-merger-acquisition Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT On September 21, 2026, TransDigm Group Incorporated (“TransDigm Group”) announced that its operating unit, Extant Aerospace, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets comprising a portfolio of commercial rotorcraft, land systems, and business jet products, including a ... SEC EDGAR full-text search https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-18-flexjet-contract-award https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-18-flexjet-contract-award Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Flexjet becomes the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation Praetor 600E as part of the historic USD $7 billion agreement announced in February 2025• Flexjet’s Praetor 600E features Embraer's Smart Window™, selected by Flexjet to enhance passenger productivity, connectivity ... Embraer media center https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-17-airbus-corporate-jets-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-17-airbus-corporate-jets-trade-press Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Research finds most financiers and brokers in Asia see market demand increasing… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-17-flyexclusive-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-17-flyexclusive-trade-press Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Ceremony scheduled for September 30 at 5 p.m. Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-17-yingling-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-17-yingling-aviation-trade-press Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Business and general aviation MRO, parts and FBO provider Yingling Aviation has appointed Jerome Cottner as director of sales. Cottner brings more than two decades of aviation experience to Yingling. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-16-airbus-corporate-jets-product-launch https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-16-airbus-corporate-jets-product-launch Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The industry is forecasting increasing demand for business aircraft in Asia over the remainder of the decade, particularly in the large cabin segment, according to research commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-16-nbaa-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-16-nbaa-trade-press Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA-BACE will include the return of the Career Zone, offering those new to the industry, and those looking for a career change, an opportunity to meet with hiring companies, work with a career coach, learn about scholarships and more. NBAA news https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-pilatus-aircraft-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-pilatus-aircraft-airworthiness-directive Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-24 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that a solid-state relay (SSR) used in the left-hand (LH) windshield heating system may allow reverse current flow when in the OFF position. This AD requires modification of the airplane and replacement of the affected SSR with a serviceable… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-gama-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-gama-cert-approval Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act passes out of U.S. House Transportation Committee… GAMA press releases https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-honda-aircraft-company-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-honda-aircraft-company-cert-approval Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Final assembly of the first jet will take place early next year… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-flightbridge-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-flightbridge-trade-press Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT For over a decade, FlightBridge has been the platform aircraft operators and FBOs rely on to book and manage trip logistics: hotels, rental cars, catering, FBO communications and more, all in once place. FlightBridge newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-nbaa-product-launch https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-nbaa-product-launch Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA-BACE is introducing a new, exciting slate of Professional Development Program courses, led by industry experts and designed to equip attendees with practical tools to sharpen leadership skills and strengthen safety culture across their organizations. NBAA news https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-signature-aviation-facility-expansion https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-15-signature-aviation-facility-expansion Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The addition gives Signature three locations on the field… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-14-amac-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-14-amac-aerospace-trade-press Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT AMAC Aerospace: News item, event type not classified AMAC Aerospace newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-14-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-14-gulfstream-aerospace-trade-press Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-14-ocean-aviation-merger-acquisition https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-14-ocean-aviation-merger-acquisition Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Kennedy Lewis Investment Management-backed Ocean Aviation has acquired Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport-based fixed-base operator (FBO) National Jets. The deal marks Ocean Aviation’s second commitment alongside its greenfield development at Miami Executive Airport. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-11-gulfstream-aerospace-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-11-gulfstream-aerospace-airworthiness-directive Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-15- 04, which applied to all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model G150 airplanes. AD 2025-15-04 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate a new airworthiness limitation. Since the FAA issued AD 2025-15-04, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-11-gama-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-11-gama-trade-press Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Northern Ireland-based 247 Aviation is set to take over air ambulance work… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-11-thornton-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-11-thornton-aviation-trade-press Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Upgrade paired with scheduled maintenance package… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-10-flexjet-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-10-flexjet-trade-press Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Flexjet officially opened its new private terminal, and first in Europe, on Thursday at Farnborough Airport, UK. The 2,098sqm (22,580sqft)terminal cost $34m to build. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-10-gulfstream-aerospace-cert-approval https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-10-gulfstream-aerospace-cert-approval Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT First installation set for end of September… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-09-bombardier-airworthiness-directive https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-09-bombardier-airworthiness-directive Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leakage near rib 6 during production pressure testing. An investigation found oversized holes in a certain outboard shear-tie. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the fasteners and fastener holes at rib 6 for… FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-09-pilatus-aircraft-aircraft-order https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-09-pilatus-aircraft-aircraft-order Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT PILATUS PC-12 AIRCRAFT… USAspending.gov award data https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-bombardier-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-bombardier-trade-press Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bombardier has highlighted its commitment to business jet manufacturing in the US after President Donald Trump threatened to ban the sale of the company’s aircraft unless the firm relocated production to America. Corporate Jet Investor https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-gogo-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-gogo-trade-press Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA will honor business aviation leader, former industry executive and steadfast industry advocate Roger Whyte with the association's prestigious John P. "Jack" Doswell Award at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, coming to Las Vegas, Oct. 20-22. NBAA news https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-west-star-aviation-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-west-star-aviation-trade-press Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT West Star Aviation, in partnership with Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, is helping Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 operators address important maintenance and aircraft availability concerns regarding the standby emergency power supply battery. West Star Aviation newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-pilatus-aircraft-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-pilatus-aircraft-trade-press Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Aircraft joins fleet alongside Epic E1000 GX jets… Aviation International News https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-starlink-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-starlink-trade-press Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT WICHITA, Kan. (September 8, 2026) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Starlink’s high-speed internet is now available for the Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance ... Textron Aviation media center https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-nbaa-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-nbaa-trade-press Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT NBAA reiterated the organization's longstanding support for trade policies that bolster U.S. aviation leadership, while fostering manufacturing, job creation and economic growth with the following statement: The post NBAA Highlights Importance of Aviation Trade Policies That Grow US Economy ... NBAA news https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-tecnam-aircraft-order https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-08-tecnam-aircraft-order Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The South Florida-based operator’s first aircraft has officially arrived in Florida to elevate high-end charter operations to the Bahamas. CAPUA, ITALY / FLORIDA, USA – September 8, 2026 – Tecnam is proud to announce the official delivery of the ... Tecnam newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-04-amac-aerospace-trade-press https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/record/2026-09-04-amac-aerospace-trade-press Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT AMAC Aerospace: News item, event type not classified AMAC Aerospace newsroom https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/business-aviation/stories/2026-08-16-business-aviation-gulfstream-airworthiness-limitations https://loadfactor.mannventure.com/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