The Weekly of Business Aviation

Textron eAviation has mated the fuselage halves of its Nexus electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing technology demonstrator.

Tecnam’s P2012 STOL aircraft has received EASA certification for steep approaches up to 10 deg.

CAE, a global aviation training company, announced the addition of two new aircraft types to nine full-flight simulators at its training center in Vienna.

Aeroviation announced the launch of a new aviation education facility in Singapore to meet the demand of a growing student population.

Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) announced the breaking of a new world speed record between Toyko and Los Angeles in 8 hr. and 15 min. onboard a Bombardier Global 7500.

VOO and GlobeAir are collaborating to offer instant charter flight booking through VOO’s online platform.

Jet Aviation launched its first in-house experimental showroom at its facility in Basel, Switzerland.

Gama Aviation announced the completion of a 36,000 m2 parking apron at its upcoming business aviation center at Sharjah International Airport.

Nomad Aviation announced the addition of a Gulfstream G650ER to its charter fleet.

Neptune Aviation Services announced is reception of a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for three of its BAe 146 aircraft during the 2024 wildfire season.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Jetcraft is taking on AXON Aviation Group’s business jet activity as part of an effort to streamline its service offerings.

Archer Aviation plans to demonstrate its Midnight electric air taxi in South Korea late this year.

Total aircraft billings of $4.7 billion were up 3.2%, GAMA said in releasing its Q1 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report.

Gama Aviation has announced that work is complete on a 36,000 m2 parking apron at Sharjah International Airport.

Quebec-based aerial sightseeing operator Bel-Air Aviation has signed a letter of intent to convert three aircraft to all-electric eBeavers.

CAE and its partners have passed the PDR for their program to electrify the Piper Archer training aircraft and are heading into detail design of the testbed.

The company said it has added five new Fire Bosses to its fleet amid a spike in worldwide demand for the single-engine amphibious water scooper.

New, more capable single-aisle turboprops have shaken up deliveries in the business aviation turboprop market.

The president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets talks with Aviation Week about the market. Phenom 300 success, supply chain issues and advanced air mobility.

The recently unveiled redesign of Heart Aerospace's ES-30 regional airliner has received criticism from some corners.

Rolls-Royce and Vertical Aerospace have agreed to exit their contract for the supply of electric propulsion units.