Business Jet, one of five FBO providers at Dallas Love Field (KDAL), is constructing two more hangars at its facility. The side-by-side hangars with 28-foot-high doors will be able to accommodate the latest ultra-long-range jets. One will house a single tenant in a customized space, while the other will house multiple aircraft along with individual offices and shop space.

They will feature epoxy-coated floors, LED lighting, large-format ceiling fans, radiant tube heating, electric vehicle charging stations, and integrated utility pedestals providing electricity, water, and compressed air. When completed by January, they will bring the FBO to 475,000 sq ft of hangar and office space.

“This nearly 70,000-sq-ft project represents the latest in a multi-phased development plan designed to meet hangar and office space demand at Business Jet,” explained company partner and CEO Chris Wright. “Beyond this phase, we’re excited to have the capacity to build another 100,000 sq ft at KDAL to support future operations.”

A candidate I spoke with recently told me why he walked away from an offer that, on paper, checked every box. The salary was strong. The location worked for his family. The benefits were more than fair. But after talking with people in the flight department and hearing about the culture, he decided it was not the right fit. That conversation stuck with me because it shows how much candidates’ needs have evolved.

While hiring has eased slightly since 2024, demand for skilled business aviation professionals remains strong. Now is not the time for hiring managers to relax their efforts. The most sought-after talent is still making deliberate choices, evaluating the full picture before committing to a role.

In fact, today’s job seekers are armed with more information than ever. They research your reputation, talk to current and former employees, and study compensation data before deciding whether to apply or accept an offer. They’re not only evaluating the job—they’re deciding whether your team, culture, and values align with their own.

Candidates know what they want in a future employer, and they are specific about it. When hiring leaders understand these priorities, they can better connect with and keep top talent. They are not only evaluating the job—they are looking at the whole picture to see if it aligns with their skills, values, and goals.

Airport real estate developer Sky Harbour debuted its latest hangar complex in the U.S. this week with a grand opening ceremony at Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) in Phoenix, attended by local dignitaries and elected officials.

The campus includes eight private 17,000-sq-ft hangars, capable of sheltering the latest ultra-long-range business jets. Each features a large, customizable office area in the mezzanine overlooking the hangar floor.

The $55 million complex brings Sky Harbour’s Home Base Operator concept to Arizona for the first time. It provides its tenants with all ground-handling services—including dedicated fueling from two fuel trucks drawing from its own fuel farm—without them having to compete with transient traffic as they would at a traditional FBO.

The company’s KDVT location—its eighth in operation—joins a network that includes recent additions Dallas Addison Airport (KADS) and Denver Centennial Airport (KAPA). It has an additional nine locations under construction, including at the business aviation hubs of Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters today intercepted a Bombardier Global XRS in the London area and escorted it to land at Stansted Airport (EGSS). According to airport officials, the business jet landed safely after briefly losing contact with air traffic controllers while en route to Stansted from Nice in the south of France.

"We can confirm that Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fighter aircraft from RAF Coningsby were launched today to investigate a civil aircraft which was not in contact with air traffic control," said an RAF spokesperson. "Communications were re-established and the aircraft was safely escorted to Stansted."

FlightRadar24 tracking showed that a Global XRS aircraft landed at 12:11 p.m. local time, having departed from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (LFMN) about two hours earlier. Registered in San Marino with the tail number T-7 SGH, the aircraft is operated by Dubai-based charter group Empire Aviation, which did not respond to a request from AIN to comment on the incident.

Local Essex police said they found no cause for concern after interviewing the aircraft’s crew, and normal operations soon resumed at Stansted. The police also confirmed that residents close to the airport heard a sonic boom caused by the RAF jet as it approached the Global XRS.

FlightAware’s map shows the Global XRS apparently flying past Stansted to the west of the airport. It subsequently diverted to the southeast to land.

The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) and Yamaha Motor have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the potential use of the Japanese company’s Fazer SAR uncrewed helicopter system (UAS) for wildfire mitigation and suppression. Oregon experiences a number of wildfires during the hot, dry summer season, and so far this year the state has had 1,649 fires and 194,949 acres burned.

“As wildfire seasons grow more intense and unpredictable, the need for innovative, flexible, and scalable tools becomes increasingly urgent,” according to ODAV. Evaluation of the Fazer SAR UAS will include testing beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations to help with rapid response for small and emerging wildfires in remote and high-risk areas. The agreement does not commit either party to a purchase or deployment of Yamaha’s UAS.

The Fazer SAR can carry up to 154 pounds of payload and fly 108 nm or 120 minutes, and with optional fuel tanks for six hours. The helicopter’s four-stroke piston engine burns unleaded auto gasoline. The overall length of the rotorcraft is 16.1 feet.

To evaluate the benefits of using the Fazer SAR, ODAV and Yamaha will consider “operational feasibility, regulatory pathways with the FAA, payload integration, and coordination with emergency response partners.” There could also be demonstration activities or pilot programs after the initial assessments.

The International Aircraft Dealers Association’s (IADA) most recent perceptions survey revealed an emerging optimistic outlook amidst a stabilizing market. Conducted before the passage of the return of full bonus depreciation last month, the survey reflected improving confidence across most metrics compared with the first quarter.

IADA believes that the measure, providing for 100% expensing of new and preowned business aircraft purchased from January 20, could further boost market activity for the remainder of the year.

On a one-to-five scale, the score for buyers driving the market came in at 3.44, the strongest in a year, on buyer influence and a signal that activity and control are increasing on the demand side, according to IADA. The six-month projection for the aircraft sales market increased from 3.20 in the first quarter to 3.42. In addition, the aircraft finance outlook increased quarter over quarter from 2.93 to 3.06. Overall market rating remained stable at 3.07, while pricing is expected to remain steady, if not soften slightly, and supply is expected to tick up in all categories.

As for the stabilizing market, IADA dealers reported 136 new acquisition agreements in the second quarter, matching the activity of last year. However, exclusive retainer agreements to sell aircraft were down by 35% year over year. In 2024, such agreements had jumped by 39% from 2023.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission will close 10,000-foot parallel Runway 12R/30L at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP) starting on Monday for the second and final phase of a scheduled runway and taxiway improvement project. It said the closure is necessary for grading, drainage, and shoulder improvements, as well as the reconstruction of Taxiway D, and will last until September 26. The runway closure will result in changes to the airport’s arrival and departure flight patterns, which will return to normal upon the project's completion.

“These improvements are essential to maintain runway safety and extend the efficiency of our operations in the long term,” said Roy Fuhrmann, COO of the commission that owns and operates KMSP. “With this closure, air traffic control can assign flights to any of KMSP’s three other runways depending on wind direction, air traffic demand, or other operational factors.”

The work was split, with the first-phase closure of the 10,000-foot runway taking place between April 14 and May 23 to allow for the runway’s operation during the peak summer period.

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