AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY GROUP (ATG), FL introduced new Electronic Emergency Override (EEOR) system that automatically raises electric window shades in inflight power-loss emergencies; it is initially earmarked for aerBlade shade.
AIR CHARTER SAFETY FOUNDATION is collaborating with ForeFlight (Boeing) to leverage its Flight Data Analysis product (formerly CloudAhoy P-FOQA) to elevate ACSF's FDM support solutions to small and mid-size operators.
ENGINE ASSURANGE PROGRAM (EAP), TX added 10 more Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce engines to its hourly maintenance program and says its coverage now extends to numerous Cessna Citations, G200s, GVs, and Globals.
AVFUEL introduced Avfuel Zero initiative to empower business aviation aircraft operators to effectively manage and reduce carbon emissions. It also supplied SAF to Textron Aviation and Embraer for ferry flights of their jets to NBAA BACE.
GLOBAL JET CAPITAL teamed with Azzera (carbon offsetting and compliance solutions) to design a multi-pronged approach to its sustainability platform, including a comprehensive annual audit to assess scope 1 and 2 direct emissions.
UAS INTERNATIONAL TRIP added aviation taxation and emissions regulation advisory services for its global clientele of Heads of State, VVIPs, Fortune Global 500 companies, and business jet operators via partnership with FCC AVIATION.
JET SUPPORT SERVICES launched JSSI PartHub, a digital platform enabling end-to-end procurement process management with direct access to >100,000 parts, including documentation and certifications and part information.
BLUETAIL announced collaboration between its aircraft management solution and JSSI's maintenance tracking software, Traxxall, to enable maintenance personnel to harness, uncover, and utilize aircraft data/digital records via single source.
EMBRAER-CAE TRAINING SERVICES is adding new Phenom 300 full-flight simulators at Las Vegas and London Burgess Hill in 2024, doubling capacity. CAE sees need to 32,000 business aviation pilots over next 10 years.
HONEYWELL forecasts delivery of 8,500 new business jets (73% heavy/long-range) worth $278b in 2024-2033, in line with 2022 forecast; it projects 800 deliveries in 2024. Surveyed operators reported higher 5-year new jet purchase plans.
HONEYWELL was selected by Supernal (Hyundai Motor) to develop a ground control station for pilotless eVTOL operations; station will seamlessly integrate with the onboard Honeywell Anthem flight deck, previously selected by Supernal.
Bombardier Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development Stephen McCullough shares further details of the EcoJet project with Aviation Week.
Bombardier is the first business jet OEM to explore the potential of the BWB configuration as a possible means of targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050.