The Weekly of Business Aviation

After talk of a no-cockpit helicopter, Bell Helicopter is taking a more measured approach with its possible future architectures for a 12-passenger medium twin.

The NBAA and five aviation stakeholders have filed a motion asking a court to prevent the city of Santa Monica, California, from shortening its airport’s runway and taking other actions until the court reviews a surprise settlement between the FAA and the city.

More than 115 mayors from all 50 states have sent a letter to Congress saying they are concerned about the impact that privatization of air traffic control would have on communities around the country, especially in rural regions.

Leonardo Helicopters officials have confirmed that its AW209 designation applies to a light twin-engine helicopter.

Startup XTI Aircraft has switched to hybrid-electric propulsion for its planned TriFan 600 ducted-fan vertical-takeoff-and-landing business aircraft.

Systems integrator Jagid Management has teamed with Astronautics Corporation of America to build a roll-on, roll-off “flying LTE tower” that will allow police and military customers to pass ISR data over broadband links.

The Pop.Up concept vehicle comprises a two-seat self-driving passenger capsule that can couple with separate electric-powered ground and air modules.

Airbus will accelerate the development of the military version of its H160 medium twin-engine helicopter following the type’s selection for a significant joint French requirement.

Findings in a new study spurred a revamping of the safety advocate’s long-held stable approach criteria and guidance for when a go-around is prudent.

Pratt & Whitney Canada is working on a new 2,000 shp-class helicopter engine that could be ready for market by year’s end.

Sikorsky has delivered a S-70i International Black Hawk to Turkish defense electronics firm Aselsan in the first phase of the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program.

Citing the rapid progress in electric propulsion, Airbus is now working on a larger and more powerful aircraft, dubbed E-Fan X, that could fly within three years.

The third and final PC-24 prototype made its first flight March 6 and enters the flight test program.

Honeywell says helicopter deliveries dropped 20% in 2016 compared to 2015, reflecting the challenging market faced by the industry.

Bombardier Aerospace’s second Global 7000 flight-test vehicle, nicknamed “The Powerhouse,” completed its initial flight March 4.

Quiet Technology Aerospace has developed a proprietary repair procedure rather than replacement for Gulfstream GIV aircraft.

Tamarack Aerospace Group has announced the installation of its Active Winglet system on the first Cessna Citation M2.

Columbia Helicopters has chosen Skytrac Flight Data Monitoring to improve real-time awareness during Chinook 234 missions.

AvFab has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for pleated window shades on King Air 200, B200 and B200GT aircraft.

Nomad Aviation has added a Citation CJI light business jet with winglets to its charter fleet based in Switzerland.

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy graduated 184 aviation professionals in a Feb. 18 ceremony.

Conklin & de Decker has released its 2017 State Tax Guide for General Aviation, which contains the taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states.

West Star Aviation has expanded its satellite capabilities to Conroe North Houston Regional Airport.

Indaer of Colombia has been appointed as an authorized service center for Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to accommodate a growing fleet.

HCA Holdings has selected AirMed International for air medical transport services for its 300,000 employees and dependents covered by HCA health insurance.