The Weekly of Business Aviation

The New Zealand government has signed a memorandum of understanding with urban air mobility startup Wisk to conduct a “world-first” passenger transport trial using its Cora electric self-flying air taxi.

In the pre-owned business jet market, 2019 moved from a seller’s market early in the year to a predominantly buyer’s market by its close, said Brian Proctor, Mente Group president and CEO.

The show may go on, but not for some key business aviation manufacturers and other participants at the Singapore Airshow, which runs Feb. 11-16.

The FAA has proposed amending its certification procedures so that it can issue design approvals for some unmanned aircraft systems as a “special class” of aircraft.

Schweizer RSG has begun assembling the first new-build Schweizer 300-series helicopter after a decade-long hiatus in production.

Spain has formally signed up to purchase 24 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop training aircraft to modernize its air force’s training fleet.

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a light-single helicopter that is currently produced by Bell Textron. As its Jet Ranger X commercial designation implies

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AVIAA has partnered with TrainingPort.net to provide members with a variety of lessons. Trainees can access classes on any device anywhere in the

Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit in California for a public safety-constructed Bell 505

Safran Helicopter Engines and Mexican helicopter operator Transportes Aereos Pegaso have signed a Support-By-Hour (SBH) maintenance contract. The

Jet Linx, a private jet and card membership provider, is marking its fifth anniversary by bringing on five new partners for its Elevated Lifestyle

Elevate Jet, an aircraft management and consultancy firm, has delivered its first passenger flight aboard a 30-passenger Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ)

The FAA has awarded PWI Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for the LED No Smoking/Seat Belt Light incandescent bulb replacement in select Beechcraft

Precision Aviation Group, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has made its second acquisition in four months. Precision Aviation Group

Piper Aircraft has expanded the territory of Skytech, an authorized Piper sales and service center in the mid-Atlantic region, to include Connecticut

Airwolf Aerospace has chosen True Blue Power’s ultralightweight, fast-charging batteries for a series of new lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type

Spirit AeroSystems has fired its relatively new chief financial officer (CFO) and another executive after it found a lack of accounting procedure

Embraer’s popular Phenom 300E light jet is undergoing an upgrade with improvements in performance, comfort and technology as well as an optional new refined interior called the Bossa Nova, reminiscent of Brazilian jazz.

Wright Electric has launched development of a 1.5-megawatt, 3-kilovolt power train that will form the foundation of the propulsion system for a 186-seat short-haul electric airliner that the U.S. startup hopes will enter service in 2030.

Airbus Helicopters has launched a new customer portal and online marketplace and is growing its global support, training and connected services contracts, the company said.

The FAA will introduce a new Space Data Integrator system in August to track space launch and recovery operations in real time with traditional air traffic, Administrator Steve Dickson said.

Europe’s airworthiness regulator has proposed the first certification rules for electrified aircraft propulsion.