At the close of a tumultuous 2020, several private charter specialists paint a picture of positivity around the sector that suggests better times will follow as COVID-19 vaccination programs begin to be rolled out worldwide.

Aerospace supplier Moog has acquired avionics provider Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas, from McNally Capital and Genesys managers for about $77.7 million, the companies announced late Dec. 21.

Blackstone is in talks with Signature Aviation for a possible takeover bid of $5.17 per share of Signature stock, Signature confirmed in a statement, noting the recent movement in its share price.

Private aircraft fleet operator Luxaviation Group on Dec. 10 announced an agreement with the management of Lugano Airport, Switzerland, to establish flight connections to Geneva and Bern.

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After organizing controllers into work crews earlier in 2020 to protect against COVID-19 infections, the FAA is allowing more staffing flexibility at its air traffic control (ATC) facilities.

Signature Flight Support has pumped the first ceremonial gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the first two locations in its network, marking the launch of the renewable fuel’s continuous availability for purchase.

While engineers at airframers and engine manufacturers, particularly in Europe, are busy advancing hydrogen technology for use in commercial aircraft propulsion, airports have begun studying a transition from conventional fuel.