Aviation Week's BCA Podcast

Last year the market for pre-owned business jets and turboprops was marked with record low inventory, rising prices and exuberant buyers. How is 2022 shaping up?

Chris Reynolds, Valuation Manager and Chief Aircraft Appraiser for Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Aircraft Bluebook, joins Molly McMillin, Aviation Week managing editor for Business Aviation, to share his insights into where the market is heading.

Paul Corkery, GE Aviation general manager of turboprops, gives an update on the status of the new Catalyst turboprop for Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali, and discusses its performance and long-term potential.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture always draws more people than any other air show. The mood is optimistic as people see the economy rebounding. Humanitarian organizations that use aircraft to support their mission also have a large presence. Listen in as Aviation Week editors on the ground discuss what's caught their eye this year. 

“It’s been a wild ride since last year,” says Jack Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association chairman and CEO. EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh returns next month following the cancellation of the 2020 show because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, response to AirVenture 2021 has been “phenomenal,” he says. Pelton discusses AirVenture’s highlights and events, changes and safety precautions it is making and what to expect if you go. He also gives insight on how EAA, general aviation and the pilot shortage has fared since the pandemic and more.

After 18 years, Aerion, developer of the AS2 supersonic business jet, halted operations following loss of funding. On June 3, Boom announced an order from United Airlines for its Overture supersonic commercial airliner. With these mixed signals, where is the supersonic market heading? Join Aviation Week’s Business and Commercial Aviation editors Guy Norris, Bill Carey and Molly McMillin as they discuss its future. 

BCA editors share their insights from key topics discussed at EBACE Connect and what they mean for the business aviation industry.