Autonomous urban air mobility vehicles with centralized command and control will increase safety, Chinese air-taxi developer EHang says in a new white paper.
The number of used business jets for sale in January rose 5% compared to a year ago but declined in December, while average list prices decreased 6% compared to a year ago, according to Jefferies Equity Research.
The FAA’s certification process is not fundamentally flawed and “was followed” during the Boeing 737 MAX certification, but shortcomings in key guidance, global perspective, safety assessments, and agency staffing should be addressed to improve the system, an independent committee’s report found.
World Fuel Services and World Energy have announced a World Economic Forum (WEF) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program designed to increase SAF availability and supply chain efficiency within the industry.
Business aircraft activity soared in December with a 6.9% increase compared to a year ago, according to Argus International TraqPak data, while weekend activity rose 23%.
The Archange aircraft will use Thales’ CUGE universal electronic warfare payload, and will replace the French Air Force's two C-160G Gabriel platforms.
Los Angeles-based Jet Edge International completed its acquisition of JetSelect Aviation, creating one of the largest fleets of charter aircraft based in the U.S.
The European Commission extended the provisional deadline for its in-depth review of the proposed commercial joint venture (JV) between Boeing and Embraer until Apr. 30, further delaying its potential approval for the deal, most recently seen to be closing at the end of the first quarter.
Serial entrepreneur Tony Aquila is taking over Aircraft Performance Group (APG), which provides aircraft performance, weight and balance, and flight planning software to business and charter aviation, as the company’s private equity sponsor Liberty Hall exits its investment.
Tailwind Technologies has acquired Quality Aircraft Accessories, an aftermarket stocking distributor for general aviation accessory manufacturers. It also acquired Aerospace Welding Minneapolis and Aerospace Manufacturing.
Business aviation activity in Europe grew 2.9% in December compared to a year ago, although activity for the full year declined 1.6% compared to 2018, according to WingX Advance.
