The Week in Business Aviation - Jan.24

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European Commission Stops Clock In Embraer/Boeing Investigation Again

Credit: Embraer

The European Commission (EC) has again stopped the clock in the ongoing investigation of the proposed commercial aircraft joint venture between Boeing and Embraer, while key airlines and lessors now favor the transaction.

Eviation’s All-Electric Regional Catches Fire During Ground Tests

Credit: Eviation Aircraft

Israeli startup Eviation’s prototype Alice electric regional aircraft caught fire during ground testing at Prescott Regional Airport, Arizona.

A&D M&A Still Heading Into The Stratosphere

Credit: U.S. Army

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in aerospace and defense continue to slow down in volume but increase in value, consultancy PwC said in its 2019 year-end analysis released Jan. 23, and expectations are for another robust year in dealmaking.

Bombardier Earns FAA Approval For Avionics Upgrade

Credit: Bombardier

Bombardier has received FAA certification for an avionics upgrade for Garmin G5000 avionics on board Learjet aircraft.

Drone Software Developer PrecisionHawk Changes CEOs

Credit: PrecisionHawk

Drone enterprise software developer PrecisionHawk on Jan. 23 announced a change of leadership, naming former Tellabs Chief Executive James Norrod as CEO, replacing Michael Chasen.

Boom Signs Up Test Support For XB-1 Supersonic Demo

Credit: Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic has partnered with Flight Research Inc. (FRI) to test its XB-1 demonstrator in a supersonic corridor stretching across the Mojave Desert.

Business Aviation Coalition Boosts SAF Awareness At WEF

Credit: NBAA

A coalition focused on sustainable alternative fuel (SAF) for business aviation is calling attention to its use as it works to reduce carbon emissions at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Embraer and Boeing investigations, Bombardier earns FAA approval for avionics upgrade, Boom signs up test support for XB-1 supersonic demo, issues with Eviation’s All-Electric Regional and more.

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