The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Ben Goldstein
Joby Aviation announced that it has begun final assembly of its first partially-conforming S4 electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Key indicators for the business jet market have softened, as has the frenzy for pre-owned aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Orloff
The award recognizes individuals whose work enhances safety in the business aviation sector. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 28.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Dubai has chosen the initial locations and designs for a vertiport network that is expected to be operational in 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup H3X is beginning deliveries of a high power-density electric motor to customers for testing in aerospace and defense applications.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Orloff
Bombardier estimates 2023 revenues will surpass $7.6 billion, which would translate to a more than 10% increase on 2022.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
LCI has placed conditional orders with Beta Technologies for up to 125 of its eVTOL utility aircraft, and with Elroy Air for up 40 of its cargo drones.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Angus Batey
“Let’s Get Flying: Our Plan For Action” has been compiled by the Future Aviation Industry Working Group on Airspace Integration (FAIWG:AI).
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
“As far as the readiness level of the infrastructure, we are at near-zero right now,” Skyway CEO Clifford Cruz told Aviation Week.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology have flown a tailless uncrewed aircraft system using active flow control for maneuvering.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
General aviation airports in Santa Clara County, California, will demonstrate best practices for transitioning to unleaded aviation fuel under the agreement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Embassair welcomed attendees of the NBAA regional forum Feb. 8 to its striking new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), its first U.S. facility.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
The letter to customers is “purely for safety caution,” a spokesperson told Aviation Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Miami-Dade County announced Feb. 8 their contribution of $100,000 for a planned aviation technical training center.
Maintenance & Training

By Guy Norris
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines both plan to be early adopters of electric aircraft but have contrasting visions for initial operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Joby Aviation announced that it has effectively completed its G-2 Means of Compliance approval process with the FAA.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Orloff
The business is based in Dubai and will be managed by Mark Abbott, Conan McGale and Jeffrey Emmenis, who are spread across multiple time zones.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Based in Montreal. 3C is a Transport Canada-approved independent flight test center and certification Design Approval Organization.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The pre-Series A funding round was led by Grand Flight Investment, a Shanghai-based industrial investment fund.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
The situation comes as the industry works to meet aggressive net zero carbon emission goals and develop new technology.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Daher unveiled a new five-year "Take off 2027” strategic plan to "become a large, profitable international company” with four complementary businesses.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Angus Batey
Finnish business aviation startup Lygg has begun operating regular flights between four airports in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The partners will develop a concept of operations for hydrogen in airports and plan the demonstration flights.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The 1-megawatt powertrain demonstrator is installed in a modified nacelle with large air inlets on either side to cool the fuel cells.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Toward the end of the presentation, the two protesters stood up and began yelling.
Aircraft & Propulsion