Monarch Aviation Group takes a closer look at the current situation
Business aviation is a complex environment with many moving parts; understanding all angles is essential to gaining an informed opinion. Monarch Aviation Group Focus on some of the newsworthy events and issues facing the market right now, and how key players are safely navigating the changing winds. Also read: The practicalities of private aviation business Aircraft Certification Process After much anticipation and two years of delays, Gulfstream Aerospace announced in March that its new ultra-long-range, high-tech Gulfstream G700 aircraft had received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. The Savannah-based company had hoped to receive FAA certification by the end of 2023 and had already delivered 15 aircraft last year. Gulfstream President Mark Burns, who announced the long-awaited certification at the unveiling of two G700s for Qatar, said the delay was due to a U.S. congressional directive requiring more oversight in the approval process. In fact, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration required more documentation, testing and flight tests. Helicopter manufacturer Bell has…