The Week in Business Aviation - Jan. 08
Flexjet Offers Health Screenings To Fractional Owners
In an outgrowth of steps taken to protect clients from COVID-19 on its aircraft, Flexjet is offering fractional jet ownership clients complimentary diagnostic screenings for early detection of health risks.
Universal Avionics Signs On As Aerion AS2 Supplier
Universal Avionics will supply its enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) for the future Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet, the avionics company announced Jan. 6.
Dassault Reports COVID-19 Impact On Falcon Sales
Dassault Aviation has released orders and delivery numbers for 2020, where the impact of the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic appears.
Curtiss-Wright Starts Alice Actuator Assembly
Curtiss-Wright has begun assembly of flight control system actuators for Eviation Aircraft’s Alice under a fast-paced production effort following its selection for the all-electric commuter aircraft program in late 2020.
Wheels Up Buys Mountain Aviation, Largest U.S. Citation X Operator
Wheels Up, a private aviation membership service, has continued its shopping spree with the acquisition of Mountain Aviation, the largest Part 135 operator of Citation X super-midsize business jets in the U.S
Air Ambulance Operator Preorders VTOL CityHawk
U.S.-based emergency air transport provider Hatzolah Air has placed four preorders for an air ambulance version of the CityHawk vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) vehicle under development by Israel’s Urban Aeronautics.
Light At The End Of The Tunnel: Departing ACA Chief Takes Stock
At the close of a tumultuous 2020, several private charter specialists paint a picture of positivity around the sector that suggests better times will follow as COVID-19 vaccination programs begin to be rolled out worldwide.
JAXA Collaborates With Yamato For Cargo EVTOL Design
Japanese express delivery company Yamato Holdings is collaborating with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the design of a cargo pod for an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aerial logistics system that the company plans to introduce early this decade.
Former GE Exec To Lead Drone Corridor Project
The New York organization developing a dedicated flight corridor for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) has named former GE AiRXOS head Ken Stewart as its new president and CEO.
Saab Secures UAE GlobalEye Follow-On Order
Saab has secured a long-awaited $1.01 billion follow-on order from the United Arab Emirates for two more GlobalEye swing-role surveillance aircraft.
From business jet traffic down 11% over the Christmas holiday period to Flexjet offering health screenings to fractional owners, take a look at our roundup of this week’s business aviation stories.