The Weekly of Business Aviation

Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation have each received Part 145 repair station certificates from the FAA.

A cascading loss of propellers resulting from a blade failure caused by an anomalous propeller tilt mechanism was the likely cause of the crash of a Joby S4.

MTU's three-year Herops project under Europe’s Clean Aviation research program aims to demonstrate a 1.2-megawatt propulsion system.

The FAA has OK'd the certification plan for Joby’s electric propulsion system, marking another step on the startup’s path to type certify its S4 air taxi.

Lessons should be drawn from the way the crew handled the serious incident, the final report, released Feb. 9, emphasizes.

The handover will take place Jan. 9, 2025.

The partnership will see LuftCar manufacture the air module and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for its flying cars in the Philippines.

Bombardier struck an upbeat note in a Feb. 8 earnings call given strong demand for its business jets and aftermarket services.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) urged its membership Feb. 7 to press U.S. senators for affordable access to public-use airports.

The foreign carmaker is not identified, but Volkswagen Group China in 2022 built and flew a full-scale demo for an autonomous four-passenger eVTOL.

Archer Aviation has announced that construction of its first three type-conforming Midnight air taxis is “well underway.”

Textron Aviation has paused taking orders for its Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 aircraft, with an order book for the aircraft stretching into 2027.

Piper Aircraft unveiled the newest addition to its PA46 line of high-performance turboprop during an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) online event.

Daher says the hybrid-electric Ecopulse demonstrator has now logged 1.5 hr. of flight testing in full electric mode.

The Corporate Angel Network (CAN)'s new CEO discusses what's needed for the organization.

Three eco-activists were booed for their views on a ban on business jets yet applauded for their willingness to discuss ideas during a CJI London panel.

Vista Global Holdings, a business aviation services provider, reported growth in its international operations in 2023, with on-fleet hours up 17% to 200,000 hr.

Volocopter has been aiming to obtain European Union Aviation Safety Agency type certification of the Volocopter–the first for an eVTOL–by mid-2024.

The agreement’s objective is to develop a robust low-altitude industrial ecosystem in Guangzhou, EHang says.

Matteo Mirolo has been appointed head of policy and strategy for Breakthrough Energy’s Contrails team.

The “airworthiness configuration” demonstrator made its first flight in December in Hanyuan in Sichuan province.

The Reading Regional Airport Authority has taken over as the sole FBO at Reading Regional Airport, with plans to renovate the facility.

Wheels Up, a private charter company, announced multiple changes to senior leadership at its Atlanta-based operations team.

Canada-based Skyservice has realigned its corporate structure and appointed a new president of business aviation.

South Korean drone maker This Is Engineering (TIE) has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its planned autonomous passenger eVTOL air taxi.