The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Ben Goldstein
The newly appointed CEO of Jetson predicts that some of the earliest adopters of electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles will be private owners.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Ampaire has begun flight-testing propulsion electrification technologies on its hybrid-electric testbed aircraft under contract to ARPA-E.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Angus Batey
Hurdles could remain until some bigger picture issues are resolved.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Global Aviation Technologies has revealed plans to offer an increased gross weight version of the long-discontinued Premier 1 light business jet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
To spur aviation safety awareness and information sharing in the Asia-Pacific region, the FSF will open a new regional office in Singapore in the coming months.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The U.S Air Force launched the program with the intention of inducting all 178 T-1As in the Avionics Modification program, but later decided to retire the fleet
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Thierry Dubois
When compared to commercial aviation, business aviation—be it using a small turboprop single or a large-cabin trijet—combines at least two features or quirks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Speaking in Singapore, a CAAC representative said safety data remains fragmented and isolated because of data ownership and protection issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
Aircraft, spacecraft and military supplier Ducommun said March 21 it bought BLR Aerospace.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica Motor is exploring entering the ultralight aircraft market.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
UK-based CAV Ice Protection Ltd. has filed for a patent for an anti-icing solution for small uncrewed aircraft systems.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Newly hired Overair Chief Financial Officer Thomas Whayne says he plans to focus on raising money and pursuing strategic partnerships.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Angus Batey
In the aviation industry there is a concern over recruitment and a strong sense that a skills shortage presents a huge challenge for everyone.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The NTSB is reiterating its stance that new U.S. safety management system (SMS) requirements should also cover repair stations.
MRO

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo has conducted the first flight of its re-engined AW09 single-engine light helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Dutch startup Cormorant Seaplanes is advancing its design for a seven-seat electric amphibious aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Able to carry a payload of up to 6 kg (13.2 lb.), the current battery-powered Wingcopter 198 has a maximum range of 110 km (68 mi.) at 100 kph (62 mph).
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The loan is to be used to support the company as it begins to invest in facilities, workforce and supply chains in South Yorkshire.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Piasecki Aircraft is on track to fly the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter by year’s end.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
A push to collect more data to help mitigate safety risks has helped justify a pending FAA proposal to mandate cockpit voice recorders with 25-hr. durations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) on March 15 released its 2022 Safety Report.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Upon completion, the vertiport hub is intended to connect RAK to Dubai via a dedicated AAM corridor.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The contract is focused on metal tooling for fast-cure, out-of-autoclave composites processing.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The company conducted a charge-discharge cycle test of the battery pack in the stratosphere Jan. 30-Feb. 2 with subsidiary HAPSMobile.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Industry executives endorsed safety management systems at the FAA Safety Summit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation