Matt Thurber

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The new Kodiak 900 is the 100's bigger but more elegant brother, and both have their own niche in the marketplace.

Pilot Report: Daher Kodiak 900

James Wynbrandt

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

OEMs, aftermarket providers, and customers are searching for and finding sustainability in the aircraft cabin.

The Business Jet's Heart of Green

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

Business aviation faces evolving threats on multiple fronts while in flight but security experts are constantly developing new means to counter them. 

Charting a Secure Flight Path through Threatening Skies

Mark Huber

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

GE takes top spot in this year’s AIN Engine Product Support Survey.

Product Support Engines 2022

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Airlines and commercial operators could reduce expensive new-hire simulator training time using virtual reality technology.

Virtual reality—The Future of Flight Training

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

While it appears the airlines and telcos have cut a deal on 5G C-band roll-out, biz and rotorcraft appear out in the cold. 

The Problem With 5G 

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Sean Lynch is building a successful business by using a classic jet for face-to-face sales calls.

Bizjet Proves Worth on Regional Roadshow

The second annual AIN Top Flight Awards honor excellence and innovation in business aviation and related fields. 

AIN Announces 2021 Top Flight Award Winners

Kerry Lynch

NBAA staff highlight how they navigated through a devastating time and emerged with a stronger focus on advocacy.

9/11: Lessons in Preparedness, Advocacy

Gregory Polek

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

While most Tier 1 OEMs carry the financial muscle to rebound quickly from the Covid pandemic, diversification proves key to long-term prospects. 

Aerospace Suppliers in for Uneven Recovery

Rich Pickett

I was reviewing the limitations section of the Pilatus PC-24 flight manual before my evaluation flight for this pilot 

Pilot Report: The Versatile Pilatus PC-24

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

The winners of the inaugural AIN Top Flight Awards represent the best in business aviation. 

AIN Top Flight Award Winners Unveiled

The new Phenom 300E adds safety, performance, and comfort features to a best-selling light jet.

Pilot Report: Embraer's New Phenom 300E

Richard Ward

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

AIN flies the Leonardo TH-119 IFR training helicopter.

Pilot Report: Leonardo TH-119 

The airplane more than delivers on speed and range promises, while offering a comfortable environment for pilots and crew.

Pilot Report: Bombardier Global 7500

Bombardier builds on its Learjet 40/45 Legacy.

Pilot Report: Learjet 75

The diesel-powered single-engine Archer might have new life in large training academies.

Pilot Report: Piper Diesel Archer

A flight in Embraer's new Praetor 600 super midsize jet reveals a host of new features.

Pilot Report: Embraer Praetor 600

AIN flies the longest Citation as it nears certification.

Pilot Report: Cessna Citation Longitude

Gulfstream engineers have designed an airplane that pilots will love and that maximizes comfort for passengers

Pilot Report: Gulfstream G500

Alexa Rexroth

Garmin elevates the Bell 407GXi experience

Pilot Report: Bell 407GXi

Pusherprop delivers smooth, stylish ride

Pilot Report: Piaggio Avanti Evo

The super-midsize model is as fun to fly in as it is to fly.

Pilot Report: Bombardier Challenger 350

The two-seat trainer boosts pilots’ confidence.

Pilot Report: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

The light single builds improves on the 206’s performance.

Pilot Report: Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

The super-midsize jet offers a smooth, quiet ride

Pilot Report: Gulfstream G280

Cirrus’s Vision Jet delivers on the promise of excellent performance, handling, and a spacious comfortable cabin. 

Pilot Report: Cirrus Vision Jet

Large jet handles like a lighter airplane

Pilot Report: Gulfstream G650ER

Cessna’s big utility turboprop single is a capable and all-around solid performer.

Pilot Report: Grand Caravan EX 

Nigel Moll

Brings solid feel and sure handling to utility role.

Pilot Report: Quest Kodiak

Dassault’s flagship is a long-range and comfortable traveling machine.

Pilot Report: Falcon 8X

The Piper M600 expands Piper’s reach into the market for pressurized single-engine turboprops.

Pilot Report: M600, Piper’s Best Performer

HondaJet production is ramping up, and more pilots are getting to see how the new jet flies.

Pilot Report: HondaJet

Dale Smith

Piper introduces the option of the Continental diesel on its popular Archer,.

Pilot Report: Piper’s Diesel-powered Archer DX

Upgrades put the focus on safety.

Pilot Report: Piper PA-46 M500

This Citation is turning out to be a best-seller.

Pilot Report: Citation M2

Avionics manufacturers look to expand collaboration between humans and machines.

Special Report: The No-pilot Cockpit?

Fly-by-wire comes to midsize aircraft, and it is a smooth transition.

Pilot Report Embraer Legacy 500

AIN Staff

AIN's Pilot Report about the Eurocopter EC175

Pilot Report: Eurocopter EC175

Cessna demo pilot John Reimer wanted to wow me as I put the new CJ4 I was flying through its paces.

Pilot report: Cessna Citation CJ4

Robert P. Mark

From a distance, the exterior of the Dassault Falcon 900LX–F-WWFB–reminded me of a lady caught without her makeup.

Pilot Report: Dassault Falcon 900LX

Ask people why they finally decided to acquire a business airplane and they inevitably mention speed as the deciding factor.

Pilot Report: Embraer Lineage 1000

Gordon Gilbert

For the third consecutive year in AIN’s Product Support Survey, readers gave Gulfstream top marks for both its newer business jets (less than 10 yea

2005 AIN Product Support Report

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Readers rate business aviation engine OEMs' aftermarket support

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Engines

Garmin rises to the top of product support rankings

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Avionics

Bombardier rises to the top of product support rankings

AIN Product Support Survey 2024 - Aircraft

Curt Epstein

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Engines

Readers rate business aviation engine OEMs' aftermarket support

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Avionics

Garmin rises to the top of product support rankings

AIN Product Support Survey 2024 - Aircraft

Bombardier rises to the top of product support rankings

AIN FBO Survey 2024 Americas and EMEAA

Pentastar and Farnborough take the top spots in AIN's FBO Survey.

Product Support Survey 2023—Engines

GE Aerospace returns to take top honors for turbofan engine makers.

AIN Product Support Survey 2023 - Avionics

Garmin takes top billing as the highest-rated flight deck avionics maker

AIN Product Support Survey 2023 - Aircraft

Gulfstream and Textron Aviation share position as top-rated bizjet airframers.

AIN 2023 FBO Survey: EMEAA

Farnborough takes the top spot in AIN's FBO Survey EMEAA.

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