The European Commission has launched a consultation on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), giving respondents until Oct. 28 to set out their views on policies aimed at making better use of cleaner fuels to help reduce airlines’ carbon dioxide emissions.
Pandemic Accelerates Directional’s FXAIR Launch
FXAIR, described as a provider of “premium on-demand charter,” was formally launched in late July, several months earlier than planned, as its owner, Directional Aviation, restructures its global businesses to better respond to post-COVID-19 opportunities.
Bombardier Records 2Q Bizjet Delivery, Revenue Declines
Bombardier recorded a 15% decline in business jet deliveries during the second quarter of 2020 and a 28% related revenue decline as the company manages through the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted “nearly every aspect of our operation, our end markets and our financial performance,” its CEO said Aug. 6.
Bizav, Regional Airline Industries Seek Loan Program Flexibility
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PrivateFly Launches Jet Card
PrivateFly, the St Albans, UK-based online charter broker, has launched its own jet card.
Virgin Adds Rolls-Royce To Supersonic Transport Study
Virgin Galactic has unveiled the outline configuration of its ongoing high-speed air-breathing passenger transport study and announced Rolls-Royce as its propulsion partner for the Mach 3 design concept.
COVID-19 Shifts Bizjet Perception From Luxury To Safety, Sino Jet Says
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in the public’s perception of business jets away from a luxury product and to a safe and efficient alternative to commercial airlines, according to Asian charter operator Sino Jet.
Cirrus Offers New VisionAir Program For Vision Jet Owners
Cirrus Aircraft has launched VisionAir, a comprehensive ownership program to aid new owners of the $2.85 million Cirrus Vision Jet, a single-engine personal jet.
Bell Establishes Wichita Facility To Support Development Programs
Bell has opened a facility here to support multiple company programs and business areas, including engineering, supply chain, professional manufacturing and corporate services.
FAA’s ERAM ‘Will Be A New System,’ IG Says
The FAA will essentially have a new system for managing high-altitude air traffic once upgrades to the current En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system are completed in 2025, the Transportation Department inspector general reports.
MTU, DLR To Flight Test Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Propulsion
German aerospace center DLR and MTU Aero Engines plan to cooperate on development of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell power train for flight testing in a 19-passenger Dornier Do 228 regional aircraft, from 2026.
Report: How Hydrogen Can Support Decarbonization Of Aviation
Hydrogen could be introduced for niche airport applications as early as 2025 and enable deeper decarbonization of aviation by 2035, a Boeing-supported report by Australian researchers concluded.
From Bombardier recording 2Q bizjet delivery and revenue declines to Bizav and regional airline industries seek loan program flexibility. Take a look at what happened last week in business aviation.
