The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier announced plans to open a service center at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE as it works to expand its aftermarket network.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
Sustainability and pressure the industry is under to decarbonize were a focus of the opening of the Middle East Business Aviation Association show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The second-annual event attracted representatives from 12 passenger and cargo airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Lilium has released its third-quarter results.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The partnership agreement was revealed during the Middle Eastern Business Aviation Association conference in Dubai.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Matthew Orloff
Mayman Aerospace has signed a deal with Savback Helicopters to purchase 25 units of the compact high-speed vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (VTOL).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Orloff
Sheltair has opened a new 30,000 ft.² hangar at the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV).
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Ben Goldstein
Lilium has announced the launch of a new, customizable version of its Lilium Jet electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Embraer has focused its studies of sustainable aircraft on hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell 19- and 30-seat regional airliners.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Switzerland’s Rega Swiss Air Rescue organization has ordered 12 Airbus H145 twin-engine light helicopters for its emergency medical service operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Virtual reality simulator developer Loft Dynamics, formerly VRM Switzerland, has raised $20 million in venture financing to expand into international markets.
Maintenance & Training

By Matthew Orloff
KinectAir has seen initial success in the Pacific Northwest with a consistent, repeat customer base of local businesses so has added corporate accounts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Jekta Swiss Aviation plans to revive the decades-old concept of the amphibious flying boat with a 19-seat regional aircraft aimed at the global market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Archer’s Maker electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft made its first full transition to wing-borne flight on Nov. 29.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
NTSB is urgently recommending U.S. and Canadian regulators require “ immediate and more frequent inspections” of certain Bell 407 helicopter components.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
UK startup ARC Aerosystems has completed full transition flights of a full-scale prototype of its C150 VTOL uncrewed cargo aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Xwing has signed a contract with the FAA to research how to coordinate large commercial UAVs and general aviation aircraft in complex air traffic situations.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lori Ranson
Canadian startup Jetlines is forecasting strong demand for its charter flights as it prepares to add a second Airbus A320.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Flight tests have been conducted to demonstrate how automated ATM could be used to avoid conflicts between autonomous air taxis and crewed aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Pratt & Whitney Canada has received FAA certification for its PW812D engine, which is expected to power the Dassault Falcon 6X business jet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Bombardier formally opened a 22-bay MRO facility here Nov. 30 as the airframer ramps up worldwide support for its range of increasingly large aircraft.
Maintenance & Training

By Molly McMillin
Seven air tour crashes in and around Ketchikan, Alaska, highlight the need to address flight safety hazards, says the NTSB.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Volato, an Atlanta-based fractional-ownership provider, has placed an order for 25 HondaJet Elite II aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
The partners will share best practices for design concepts and evaluate which of 53 Latin American airport sites may be most ripe for vertiport deployment.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Pascal Bachmann is senior vice president of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Jetcraft, a worldwide aircraft sales organization.
Aircraft & Propulsion