All Business & General Aviation articles – Page 17
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In depthBusiness aviation programmes all set for post-pandemic recovery
The pandemic has buffeted private aviation more lightly than its commercial cousin – some areas have done surprisingly well. But Covid-19 continues to have an impact, with activity and sales down.
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NewsLilium names Munich and Nuremberg as southern German air taxi hubs
German electric air-taxi startup Lilium says it will partner with airports in the Bavarian cities of Munich and Nuremberg to establish a regional air mobility network.
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NewsDisplay pilots urged to ensure currency as air shows return
UK regulators are urging air display pilots to ensure they have reached the required level of proficiency for participation following the prolonged absence of practice resulting from pandemic-related restrictions. The Civil Aviation Authority believes display flying will be able to resume later this year, based on recent government guidance. ...
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NewsVistaJet confirmed as customer for 10 Challenger 350s
European charter operator has also taken delivery of its first pair of Global 7500s
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NewsEASA recommends 48-72h post-vaccination pause for aircrew
European safety regulators are advising aircrew to wait at least 48h, and up to 72h for single-crew operations, before engaging in flight-related tasks after being vaccinated against Covid-19. The precautionary measure arises from uncertainty as to whether in-flight conditions at cruise altitudes – including lower air pressure and the ...
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NewsNTSB urges tighter oversight of some passenger-carrying general aviation flights
Following several deadly accidents in recent years, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to tighten oversight of certain passenger flights conducted under general aviation rules.
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NewsUpdated Il-103 light single to be licence-built in Hungary
Russia’s United Aircraft has reached an agreement to licence production of a modernised version of the Ilyushin Il-103 single-engined light aircraft at a facility in Hungary. The pact was sealed with Hungarian firm Aviation Engineering. United Aircraft says the two sides will co-operate to develop and manufacture an ...
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NewsFalcon 6X takes to the skies on first flight
Dassault Aviation has performed a maiden sortie of its new Falcon 6X, keeping the ultra-wide-cabin business jet on track for service entry next year.
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NewsRolls-Royce lifted by Vertical Aerospace electric propulsion deal
Rolls-Royce is to supply an all-electric powertrain for an urban air mobility vehicle being developed by UK-based Vertical Aerospace – the propulsion specialist’s first commercial deal in the emerging segment.
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NewsFour bidders vie for Piaggio Aerospace
Four companies are in the running to acquire beleaguered Italian airframer Piaggio Aerospace after meeting a 5 March deadline to submit offers.
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NewsDassault nears first flight of Falcon 6X and closes on Future Falcon launch
Dassault Aviation is nearing two key milestones this year for its Falcon business jet family as it bids to reinvigorate sales that slumped by almost two-thirds in 2020.
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NewsVistaJet parent increases US footprint with Apollo Jets acquisition
Vista Global – the parent of the largest European-owned private jet company, VistaJet – has expanded its US operations with the acquisition of brokerage Apollo Jets. Source: BillyPix Thomas Flohr set up Vista Global three years ago to expand the VistaJet model into new areas It is ...
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NewsVolocopter grabs €200m in Series D funding
German urban air mobility developer Volocopter has raised another €200 million in Series D funding as it pushes toward certification of its VoloCity autonomous, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger drone aircraft.
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NewsEclipse operators hope for less turbulent times as AML takes over
New investor is the third owner of the Albuquerque-based business since the collapse of Vern Raburn’s original venture in 2008.
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NewsPiaggio administrator invites five to make bids
Five bidders have been asked to submit formal offers for Piaggio Aerospace. It comes a year after the state-appointed commissioner who has run the ailing Italian airframer since 2018 invited applications of interest. Source: Piaggio Aerospace Piaggio is based at Villanova D’Albenga, near Genoa ...
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In depthWhy Cessna’s flagship Longitude is degrees better
We fly Textron Aviation’s super-midsize flagship Cessna Citation Longitude.
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NewsSigning off Savannah’s finest for Gulfstream
Gulfstream aerodynamics engineer Cathy Downen leads the airframer’s certification team, and has the final say on what flies and what does not
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NewsJoby Aviation reveals plan to go public, showcases eVTOL in flight
Joby Aviation, a Silicon Valley-headquartered air taxi company, will merge with Reinvent Technology Partners with the eventual goal of taking the startup public as it shows off its five-seat aircraft in flight and introduces a new chief financial officer.
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NewsEASA shapes certification basis for Liberty ‘flying car’ gyroplane
European safety authorities have finalised a certification basis for a convertible roadworthy rotorcraft, the PAL-V Liberty gyroplane, enabling its developer to accelerate compliance demonstration. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency says the certification specifications for rotorcraft are aimed primarily at helicopters and are “not fully adequate” to prescribe a ...
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NewsNevada Department of Transportation takes first 10-seat Pilatus PC-24
Pilatus has handed over the first PC-24 business jet configured in a 10-seat commuter layout, having secured European and US approvals for the modification in November 2020.