Aircraft & Propulsion

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Aircraft & Propulsion

Comparison of aggregate hourly utilization results
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Amazilia Aerospace is a developer of digital flight control, flight guidance and vehicle management systems for civil manned and unmanned aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Lithuania-based charter operator KlasJet plans to provide additional capacity to Israeli carrier Sun D’or over the summer peak season and beyond.
Airlines & Lessors

By Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 large business jet has received EASA type certification, following FAA certification on March 29, the company reports.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Jean-François Georges, Dassault Aviation’s senior vice president for civil aircraft at Dassault Aviation from 1991-2003, died May 11 at age 83.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Fred George
Why would we put ourselves and our loved ones on piston-powered aircraft fueled by unleaded avgas that has not been vetted by all stakeholders?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend midsize business jet program has seen over 125 flights and 350 flight hr. completed on the prototype, Textron says.
EBACE

By Graham Warwick
A hydrogen fuel-cell-powered helicopter is being eyed for zero-emission delivery of manufactured organs for human transplants.
Emerging Technologies

By Jeremy Kariuki
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Air Charter Association (ACA) is launching a new internship program later in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Cory Bengtzen earned his private pilot’s license at age 21 and bought his first airplane, a share in a Cessna T210 Turbo, at age 22 to fly for fun.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin, Bill Carey
Listen in as editors discuss visits to Bombardier, Textron Aviation and Daher, where they covered events and announcements from across the business aviation industry.
BCA Podcast

By Molly McMillin
Wheels Up posted first quarter (Q1) 2024 revenue of $197 million, down 44% from a year ago, the company says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Embraer delivered 18 executive jets during the first quarter of 2024, including 11 light and seven medium jets, the company says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
U.S. startups Archer and Joby commit to beginning urban air mobility services as early as 2025.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Bell has unveiled a fly-by-wire control system-equipped 429 twin-engine light helicopter as the company’s new flying testbed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Dick Rutan, 85, died Friday, May 3 at a hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Gregg Brunson-Pitts, Advanced Aviation Team CEO, previously served in directorial positions with Air Charter Team and Air Partner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop is on track for FAA certification in 2025, the company said in an update on the program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey, Michael Lavitt
The first FAA-approved 100-octane unleaded aviation gasoline is unavailable at the pump.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
In many cases, business jets exhibit no natural stall warning or aerodynamic buffet prior to the stall.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
The two air taxi front-runners in the U.S. are developing piloted, four-passenger eVTOLS and aim to launch commercial service next year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The light twinjet Beechjet 400A has remained a popular aircraft through various corporate changes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation celebrated the opening of its expanded and revamped Global Parts Distribution facility at its Wichita headquarters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Embraer says that all its aircraft are currently approved to use a blend of up to 50% SAF mixed with conventional fuel.
Aircraft & Propulsion