The Week in Business Aviation - July 17
Second North Carolina Hospital Begins Drone Deliveries
Drone logistics system developer Matternet on July 14 announced the start of a second hospital delivery operation with UPS Flight Forward in North Carolina.
Spain’s Indra Flies Optionally Piloted Tecnam For Surveillance Missions
Spanish electronics company Indra has completed initial flight tests of its Targus optionally piloted vehicle, a modified Tecnam P2006T light twin.
Environmental Groups Urge FAA To Block Supersonic Revival
A group of 62 environmental organizations have called on the FAA to abandon plans to establish takeoff and landing noise standards for civil supersonic aircraft, arguing that enabling the revival of hibgh-speed air travel would fuel the global climate crisis.
Textron Aviation Opens Voting For Paint Schemes On Pistons
Textron Aviation is inviting customers, aviation enthusiasts and employees to cast their votes for new paint schemes for next year’s high-wing Cessna piston aircraft, including the Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD.
New South Wales Backs EVTOL Startup
Australian air taxi startup AMSL Aero is to build a flight-test center at Narromine in New South Wales thanks to an A$950,000 ($660,000) grant from the state government. AMSL is developing the Vertiia, a two-passenger tandem tilt-wing electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle.
Biggin Hill Targets New Customers With COVID-Safe Travel Campaign
Since the start of the global COVID-19 lockdown, business aviation insiders have said they are confident the sector’s inherent characteristics mean it is perfectly placed to bounce back strongly as travelers return to the skies.
Bombardier Introduces Challenger 350 Enhancements
Bombardier is enhancing the cabin of its Challenger 350 super midsize jet, with high-speed Ka-band connectivity, a refreshed user cabin management system interface and an expanded selection of cabin designs.
Used Bizjet Inventory Rises In July
The number of used business jets for sale in July totals 1,829, up 1% from 1,803 a year ago, while average list prices are down 9%, according to Jefferies.
Electric Flight Training Advances At Bye, Pipistrel
Bye Aerospace is to begin work on the first production-conforming prototype of its eFlyer 2 electric training aircraft after closing $10 million in strategic and venture financing.
Textron Aviation Cutting 800 Jobs As Economic Uncertainties Continue
Textron Aviation told employees July 14 that it plans to lay off about 800 employees in Kansas, mostly at its facilities here.
Stratos 716X Makes First Flight
Stratos Aircraft, based in Redmond, Oregon, has announced the first flight of its Stratos 716X single-engine very light jet.
Japan’s ANA, Aeronext Partner On Drone Delivery
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, is cooperating with Japanese startup Aeronext on the development of delivery drones with the goal of beginning commercial operations in 2022-23.
From drone deliveries and blocking the supersonic revival to EVTOL startups and Bombardier enhancements. Find out what happened this week in business aviation.
