The Week in Business Aviation - December 11
Design Reviews Clear Way For Assembly Of EcoPulse Hybrid-Electric Demo
France’s EcoPulse distributed hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator has passed its preliminary design review, freezing the configuration and paving the way for a first flight in 2022.
Dassault Unveils Falcon 6X In Virtual Rollout Event
Dassault Aviation presented its new Falcon 6X long-range, large-cabin business jet Dec. 8 during a virtual rollout ceremony at the company’s Bordeaux-Merignac final assembly facility in France.
Washington State Names Electric Aircraft Test Sites
Washington state has selected six airports as beta test sites for electric aircraft.
Startup Plans Distributed Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Demo
Startup Electra.aero in 2021 is aiming to demonstrate the ability to take off and land in around 100 ft. using distributed hybrid-electric propulsion to support its development of short-takeoff-and-landing regional aircraft.
Aviation Groups Ask FCC To Suspend Spectrum Auction
Fifteen aviation industry groups have asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to suspend an auction of radio frequency spectrum near the band used for radar altimeters.
MEBAA, Paris Air Show Planners Cancel Events
The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association has canceled its February 2021 MEBAA show and is rescheduling it to December 2022 because of ongoing challenges with border restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scilly Isles Drone Freight Flight Spurs Promise Of Regular Service
LONDON–Cargo carrying unmanned air vehicles could begin making daily flights between the UK mainland and the Scilly Isles in 2021, following the success of a demonstration flight.
Hill Helicopters Seeks Amateur-Build Certification For New Rotorcraft
LONDON–British helicopter start-up Hill Helicopters says it will pursue certification of its HX50 turbine light helicopter under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) amateur-built/experimental category to meet tight timelines for bringing the aircraft to market.
Joby Acquires Both Elevate And Investment From Uber
U.S. start-up Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Uber’s Elevate aerial ridesharing program in a deal that involves Uber increasing its previously undisclosed investment in the electric air taxi developer.
Pandemic Ups Importance Of Diversity Initiatives, Bizav Insiders Say
Business aviation is experiencing a resurgence in the value of diversity, with “significant” interest in making sure the industry reflects the population, NBAA-VBACE panelists said this month.
MagniX Joins Team To Certify Electric Caravan In Australia
Electric propulsion developer MagniX has partnered with Australian operator Sydney Seaplanes and start-up Dante Aeronautical to work toward the first supplemental type certification (STC) of an electric-powered Cessna Caravan.
Satcom Direct Opens Canadian Hardware Production Site
Satcom Direct is adding a new engineering and hardware production campus to its facilities in Ottawa, Ontario, to keep up with growing demands.
TEI Delivers First Turkish Indigenous Helo Turboshaft Engine
Turkish aero-engine manufacturer TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI) has delivered its first TS1400 turboshaft engine for use in the indigenous T625 Gokbey utility helicopter.
Signature Celebrates Launch Of SAF Availability At Two FBOs
Signature Flight Support has pumped the first ceremonial gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the first two locations in its network, marking the launch of the renewable fuel’s continuous availability for purchase.
From Dassault unveiling its new Falcon 6X long-range, large-cabin business jet to industry insiders stating the importance of diversity initiatives in the market to reflect the population. Take a look at our roundup of this week’s business aviation stories.