The potential failure of critical information technology systems is the number one risk to the aviation industry, according to a new ranking by Willis Towers Watson.
Ride share company Uber confirms it is studying the potential use of vertical takeoff and landing vehicles as an option for future urban transportation.
BOSTON—Gogo is overhauling its ground-based connectivity system over the U.S. and Canada to bring inflight speeds in line with its satellite-based offering. The latest upgrade is in development, expected to enter commercial service in 2018, Gogo Chief Technology Officer Anand Chari told Aviation Daily. It will be targeted for use on business and regional jets.
Adoption of a global scheme to offset carbon emissions is the key issue facing the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Sept. 27–Oct. 7.
Oct. 4-5—SpeedNews 21st Annual Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (BGA), Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, California, www.aviationweek.com/events
Wijet, a France-based executive air charter specialist, is taking over UK-based competitor Blink in a move looking for synergies in a combined fleet of 15 Cessna Citation Mustang very light jets.
The FAA has initiated an investigation requiring the city of Santa Monica, California, to explain its rationale for issuing evictions to two fixed base operators at Santa Monica Municipal Airport after declaring a policy to close the facility.
