The Weekly of Business Aviation

The impact of the strike by unionized workers at Textron Aviation, which delivers about 15 business jets a month, will depend on how long the action lasts.

Florida-based VerdeGo Aero is aiming to certify a suite of hybrid-electric integrated propulsion systems under the FAA’s Part 33 rules for aeroengines.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority plans to begin beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone demonstrations by year’s end.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Cisco executive Darren Pleasance as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

StandardAero announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) process on Sept. 23, seeking to raise $1.1 billion at a valuation of up to $7.5 billion.

Pipistrel has delivered the first Velis Electro two-seat flight trainer under an FAA airworthiness exemption, the company announced.

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has begun final assembly of the first wing for the Do228 NXT, four years after acquiring the program from Switzerland’s RUAG.

French startup Hynaero, which was founded last year and aims to develop a new water bomber with greater performance, is reporting progress.

China’s Hainan Island has published a three-year action plan to develop its low-altitude economy, including the establishment of eVTOL air routes.

Wheels Up lead investors will extend the lock-up restriction with shares of Wheels Up common stock issued under its investment agreements until Sept. 20, 2025.

Zhuhai-based Vertaxi was founded in April 2021 by two members of the team that developed China’s Comac C919 narrowbody airliner.

ExecuJet has expanded its European FBO network through the opening of its newest FBO at Malta International Airport (LMML).

Sticking points are pay, healthcare and job security, union officials say. The current contract expires just after midnight on Monday, Sept. 23, when the strike begins.

The FAA has issued an update to its interim safety standards for vertiport design.

Twelve has raised $645 million in funding to help complete its power-to-liquid SAF production plant in Moses Lake, Washington and to pay for additional plants.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, based in Hyderabad, South India has launched an 11,234 ft.2 state-of-the-art general aviation terminal.

Officials of ATW in Appleton, Wisconsin, broke ground on its business park expansion project, aiming to accelerate growth in local aviation-related businesses.

Yingling Aviation continues to grow with the acquisition of Bevan Aviation.

Hunter Weiss, Welsch Aviation’s president, discusses a few key things that have kept the 75-year-old aircraft broker in business, as well as trends he sees.

A final FAA rule outlining standards for pilot certification and operations of eVTOL aircraft is expected to be published before the end of the year.

The Norwegian Research Center has purchased two Windracers Ultra drones for Antarctic survey missions.

Garmin has received certification of its G5000 integrated flight deck for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets.

Private aviation provider Airshare is expanding its fractional ownership and jet card programs to new regions across the U.S., the company announced.

Airbus Helicopters UK has formally opened its new headquarters at London Oxford Airport, making what Chairman John Harrison calls a £55 million ($73 million) "investment not only in our infrastructure, but also in a better future."

Textron Aviation presented its best and final offer of a new four-year labor contract to the machinists union Sept. 18, one which includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the contract. Union leaders recommend acceptance.