The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Sean Broderick
EASA has published new guidance for complying with the European agency’s mandate that repair stations set up safety management systems (SMS) by late 2024.
MRO

By Angus Batey
German start-up carrier Evia Aero has signed a letter of intent with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to buy 10 conversion kits that will enable nine-seat Britten Norman Islander aircraft to fly regional routes in northern Europe on hydrogen.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
The airline has committed to pre-delivery payments for its first 50 Vertical Aerospace VX4 air taxis.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lee Ann Shay
Bombardier’s newly expanded service center in Singapore accomplishes two big things for the company.
MRO

By Angus Batey
The technology may be controversial, and does not represent a long-term solution, but sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are nevertheless a vital component of aviation’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
Robust growth in the business aviation industry since the pandemic has stretched the industry at every level, but experts say recession fears, higher interest rates, inflation and political unrest mean they are keeping a close eye on a number of key indicators for signs of any slowdown.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
An FAA in transition is creating drag on the general aviation (GA) industry as it also faces economic headwinds, association executives told the House Aviation Subcommittee July 13.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Orloff
GrandView Aviation, a Part 135 operator, has taken delivery of three Embraer Phenom 300’s, bringing its fleet size for the super light jet to 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Boston-based autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs has completed a $105 million Series B round, bringing the total funding raised so far to $130 million.
Advanced Air Mobility

Global commercial helicopter operator Bristow Group has signed a letter of intent with Elroy Air to order up to 100 Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed cargo aircraft for logistics, health care and energy markets.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Germany’s Elektra Solar has begun flight testing its two-seat electric ultralight Elektra Trainer.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
A Leonardo official says the company hopes to find additional orders for its AW101 three-engine heavy helicopter as a potential replacement for Russian-built platforms.
Farnborough Airshow

By Molly McMillin
The number of single-engine pre-owned helicopters sold during the first half (H1) of 2022 declined 10% compared to the same time a year ago, while inventory for sale dropped 65% for the period, according to a just-released report by Aero Asset, based in Toronto, Canada.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Winglet Technology, which designs, certifies and markets transitional winglets, is working to bring them to a third Citation aircraft: Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Latitude.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Israeli startup AIR has conducted the first hover tests with a full-scale prototype of its AIR One personal electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
French hybrid-electric aircraft startup VoltAero has called for increased coordination among European airworthiness authorities on recognition for experimental aircraft to facilitate the demonstration of electric aircraft across borders.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
German startup Nex Aero has taken the wraps off plans to develop a longer range electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi powered by gaseous hydrogen and fuel cells.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Australia’s aviation regulator has outlined a long-term vision for the integration of drones and air taxis into the country’s aviation system, envisioning highly automated advanced air mobility by the mid-2030s.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Victoria Moores
Dublin-headquartered lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has written off the full value of 34 aircraft stranded in Russia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
Textron is tapping into the market for low-cost intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft through new subsidiary Pipistrel, the Slovenian general aviation pioneer.
Farnborough Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Aeroporti di Roma is looking to support the launch of one of Europe’s first commercial urban air taxi routes in 2024.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Aaron Karp
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) and FAA have grants to 85 U.S. airports.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
The findings could affect the flight testing of new concepts in the UK.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 7,000th helicopter from the Ecureuil family of single-engine light helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Thermoplastic composites and ceramics are seen as crucial to aviation’s sustainability efforts.
Farnborough Airshow