Business Aviation & AAM Report

Eve Air Mobility’s EVE-100 eVTOL engineering prototype transitioned from vertical to horizontal flight for the first time on March 10.

Electric propulsion provider MagniX is preparing a power system for flight tests later this year in a modified Robinson Helicopter Corporation R66.

Beta Technologies says it has made significant progress toward certification of its aircraft and propulsion system.

Daher is seeking a CEO to succeed Chairman and CEO Didier Kayat, who has planned to step down March 31, the group announced on March 10.

Safran’s Aneto engine has been selected to power new-build and refurbished Bell 214ST Super Transporter helicopters.

GE Aerospace has said it is moving into a new phase in its joint research with Airbus Helicopters into next-generation rotorcraft engines.

Bain Capital has closed its acquisition of FBO APP Jet Center from Ridgewood Infrastructure for an undisclosed price, the companies announced March 11.

A remote digital tower system installed at Bartow Executive Airport serves as a model for future digital tower operations in the U.S., says vendor Frequentis.

Dassault Aviation is counting on the Falcon 10X’s cabin dimensions and comfort features as decisive selling points for the company’s new flagship business jet.

Robinson Helicopter Company is betting that its new 10-seat R88 will push the company into a larger class of commercial missions.

StandardAero has been selected by Robinson Helicopter Company as the preferred MRO provider for Rolls-Royce RR300 engines powering the Robinson R66 fleet.

The Dutch Council of State has overturned a flight cap imposed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, saying the government did not properly draft the decree.

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra.aero held a familiarization meeting with the FAA earlier this month, marking another step toward Part 23 type certification of the company’s nine-seat EL9 ultra-STOL aircraft.

Korea Aerospace Industries has made its debut appearance at Verticon as it seeks new sales opportunities for its KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter.

MD Helicopters is close to finalizing a sale of the type certificate for the MD Explorer twin-engine light helicopter.

MD Helicopters has lifted the veil on a new variant of its famed 500 series of single-engine light helicopters.

Archer Aviation has filed sweeping counterclaims against rival air taxi developer Joby Aviation.

Robinson Helicopter aims to extend its lineup of autonomous uncrewed vertical lift capabilities with Sikorsky following the unveiling of the TurbineTruck.

Major French rotorcraft manufacturer Helicopteres Guimbal is set to grow its product portfolio with the development of a five-seat turbine helicopter.

AirX, a private jet operator in Europe, is upgrading its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft with the Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band terminal.

Haven Aviation Services Group in Amarillo, Texas, has opened a newly constructed, full-service FBO at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.

Dassault Aviation’s new Falcon 10X does not just draw on the company’s military aircraft heritage, it also plans to add to it with special mission applications.

Dassault Aviation included novel pilot assistance features in the design of the Falcon 10X's flight deck, reducing pilot workload and bringing more automation.

In developing the new Falcon 10X business jet, Dassault engineers have relied on an engineering simulator to begin creating operating procedures.

The shapes of Dassault Aviation’s new business jet, the Falcon 10X, were designed for high-speed cruise, a company technical sales manager said.