Optimism among business aircraft owners and operators is returning, according to the latest JetNet iQ Global Business Aviation Survey.

There is no getting away from the myriad difficulties businesses and individuals have faced in 2020, but there are reasons for cautious optimism as the year draws to a close.

The number of used business jets for sale in November declined 5% compared to a year ago and 3% from October inventories, according to Jefferies.

The FAA on Nov. 23 released proposed airworthiness criteria for four small unmanned aircraft systems, bringing to 10 the number of drones that are positioned to earn design approvals from the agency.

Supersonic business jet developer Aerion has teamed with satellite company Spire Global to supply the high-fidelity weather data critical to the aircraft maker’s goal of achieving Mach 1-plus cruise speeds without generating a sonic boom on the ground.

Croatia is to purchase three multimission helicopters for civil protection missions with the help of grants provided by the European Union.

The FAA on Nov. 20 released for comment proposed airworthiness standards for six small unmanned aircraft systems as a step toward issuing its first-ever regulatory certifications of drone designs.

The FBI on Nov. 19 arrested a Hollywood, California, man on charges that he crashed a drone into a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter in September.