The Month In Business Aviation: June 2021

Photo credit: U.S. Air Force

As a U.S. Air Force pilot, I was issued: ego, (1) each, to go along with my flight suits, gloves and helmet. It was part of the standard Government Issue (GI) kit. Over the years to come, I learned to appreciate the importance of that ego in military and non-military situations. It is easier to overcome obstacles if you believe you can, before even starting the attempt.

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Photo credit: Mark Brouwer

One way an otherwise enjoyable flight can be ruined is when tower or another air traffic control agency says, “…possible deviation, I need you to give me a call when you land, advise when ready to copy a phone number.” It’s rare to have been a professional pilot for more than a few years without hearing the tale of a fellow pilot who was presumed guilty until proven innocent. 

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Photo credit: Sydney Seaplanes

In an effort to reduce emissions, various aircraft are seeking electric propulsion.

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Credit: Aerion

Since Concorde’s demise in 2003, industry consensus has been that business aviation and its demand for higher speed will lead a civil supersonic transport revival.

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Credit: NTSB

Accidents resulting from loss of control or spin have been around since the Wright brothers. In the civilian world, stalls have been and, are still, taught as a maneuver. The area is cleared. The power is set. The airplane is configured. The attitude is set. “Wait for it. Wait for it. Recover.” I think that approach is necessary but needs careful briefing. 

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Photo credit: Airbus Corporate Jets

Airbus Corporate Jets is on track for delivery of its new ACJ TwoTwenty business jet, a reconfigured Airbus A220-100 airliner, in early 2023. Meanwhile, the Airbus division had a strong year in 2020, despite the pandemic. 

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Credit: Aspen Avionics

The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) believes that a lack of awareness of an aircraft wing’s Angle of Attack (AOA) has resulted in the loss of aircraft control and contributed to fatal GA accidents.

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The Vision Jet is a very-light-category business jet that is produced by Minnesota-based CirrusAircraft.Explore the historical aircraft values, in-service fleet data and past pilot reports in the latest aircraft overview.

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After 18 years, Aerion, developer of the AS2 supersonic business jet, halted operations following loss of funding. On June 3, Boom announced an order from United Airlines for its Overture supersonic commercial airliner. With these mixed signals, where is the supersonic market heading? Join Aviation Week’s Business and Commercial Aviation editors Guy Norris, Bill Carey and Molly McMillin as they discuss its future.

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