European Team Investigates Noise Of Distributed Electric Propulsion
A team led by Slovenia’s Pipistrel Vertical Solutions has completed wind-tunnel tests to investigate and mitigate noise from distributed electric propulsion (DEP) systems.
Aeronexus Acquires Controlling Interest In Privajet
Aeronexus, a London-based provider of widebody VIP charter services, has acquired a controlling interest in Privajet of Malta, a 10-year-old aircraft management company.
Gogo, a Chicago-based inflight internet provider to business aircraft and airline passengers, plans to furlough about 60% of its workforce and reduce pay for most other employees as part of a plan to reduce costs due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CAE Recalling 1,500 Laid-Off Workers To Produce Ventilators
CAE, a Canadian manufacturer of aviation training simulators, is recalling temporarily laid-off employees as it plans to produce 10,000 ventilators to help in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Textron Service Center Network Launches Financing Program
Textron Aviation’s customer service network is offering a new financing program to customers wanting to upgrade or modify their U.S.-registered aircraft.
Zipline Drones Transporting COVID-19 Test Samples In Ghana
Zipline drones are delivering COVID-19 test samples collected from rural clinics in Ghana to laboratories in the capital Accra and Kumasi, the country’s second-largest city.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, business aviation leaders weigh in on the effects, more aviation companies furlough employees, drone transporting test samples and more.
