The Month In Business Aviation: May 2021
Aerion Ceasing Operations Of AS2 Jet, Company Says
Supersonic aircraft developer Aerion Corp. on May 21 confirmed that it is ceasing operations of its AS2 business jet program after years of development, citing difficulty in raising the capital needed to complete production. Employees were told of the development the same day.
Dassault Aviation Introduces The Falcon 10X
Dassault Aviation has launched the Dassault Falcon 10X, a high-speed, 7,500 nm range business jet. The clean-sheet aircraft will compete directly with Bombardier’s Global 7500 and Gulfstream’s G700.
General Aviation’s Electric Revolution
The list keeps getting longer as more and more electric-powered aircraft development programs target the general aviation market. Ranging from two-seat trainers to 19-seat regional aircraft, here is a look at some of those programs.
Icing Effects On Stall Speed
Sometimes a relatively minor accident brings to light safety issues of broad importance. After the crash of a Cessna Citation in Fargo, North Dakota, the NTSB decided to classify the accident as only a limited investigation and didn’t send its own investigators to the accident site. As the case developed, however, two important safety issues emerged.
Pilots Say ‘We Can Do That!’ But Should We?
In one of my Air Force squadrons a favorite reply to any unusual request was simply, “We can do that!” It was the height of bravado and team spirit and was looked upon favorably by fellow crew members and by the chain of command.
Opinion: Can Dassault Reclaim Past Glories With Falcon 10X?
The ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, just announced by Dassault, will be the biggest and most expensive Falcon yet. The company wants to regain its position at the top of the market—or, to put it another way, it needs to correct a disastrous mistake made 28 years ago.
A Journey Through The Years Of Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic BizJet
Following Aerion's announcement on May 21 confirming that it is ceasing operations of its AS2 business jet program, we take a look back through the Aviation Week article archives to explore the developments over the years.
Lineup Of Latest Business Aircraft In Development
Business aircraft manufacturers continue to invest in new products, with about a dozen new or upgraded business aircraft in development--from supersonic aircraft to business jets and turboprops, despite a year marked by the effects of a global pandemic.
Webinar: Pre-Owned Aircraft Values – Outlook And Trends
What is the current inventory of pre-owned business aircraft, and how has the COVID-19 pandemic affected aircraft values? Which individual business jet makes and models are in demand? What is the outlook for aircraft values going forward?
Podcast: Dassault’s BizJet Power Play
Its $75 million Falcon 10X will take on Gulfstream and Bombardier in the ultra-long-range market—and aims to correct a mistake made decades ago. Listen in as Aviation Week editors Joe Anselmo, Molly McMillin and Thierry Dubois discuss with analyst Richard Aboulafia.
This month business aviation saw Aerion cease operations of the AS2 jet, Dassault Aviation introduce the new Falcon 10X and explored the icing effects on stall speed. Take a look at our roundup of the biggest stories in May.