Business Aviation

The 2.8-metric-ton-class aircraft would be a clean-sheet design aimed at meeting the UK Ministry of Defense’s rotary-wing unmanned air system (RWUAS) requirements.

The management of Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) was “surprised and disappointed” by Aerion Supersonic’s sudden decision to cease operations.

Constant Aviation, based in Cleveland, has completed its 33rd modernization of a Bombardier Challenger 604 flight deck, which represents about 80% of the total avionics modernizations on the aircraft model.

All across Europe components for Leonardo’s Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor are coming in readiness for year-end final assembly.

Aerion AS2 suspension dims hopes of commercial supersonic flight but does not dampen business jet appetite for Mach 1-plus capability.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Ongoing appeal in a tight market.

SKANDIA, IL has Transport Canada STC to install its acoustic soundproofing kit on Global 5000/6000.

The FAA plans to transition a new rocket tracking capability from test to operational status in June, providing a way to reduce flight disruptions as the pace of commercial space launches increases.

Since the 19th century, our planet has warmed by about 1C, or 1.8F, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, one of the world’s leading

UK vertiport developer Skyports has signed agreements to help develop infrastructure for advanced air mobility in Ireland and South Korea.

C&L AVIATION SERVICES was selected to perform multiple ERJ 135/145 semi-private aircraft cabin modifications.

HONDA unveiled the HondaJet Elite S with increased MTOW of 200 lb/range of 120 nm, new avionics features of FAA DataComm and ACARS to replace voice

Electric propulsion pioneer MagniX has partnered with Blade Urban Air Mobility to electrify a fleet of Cessna Caravan seaplanes operated for Blade by Lima, New York, starting in early 2023.

The NTSB spells out four ways operators are charging passengers on Part 91 flights.

Honda Aircraft, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, unveiled the latest upgrade to its Honda Jet Elite light business jet in a virtual ceremony May 26–the HondaJet Elite S.

Bye Aerospace said its eFlyer 800 electric aircraft program remains on track despite expected battery supplier Oxis Energy entering insolvency administration in the UK.

Validating the quiet supersonic performance of NASA’s X-59 QueSST low-boom flight demonstrator will require precise measurement of the shock waves generated by the aircraft and how they propagate through the atmosphere to the ground.

Europe’s aviation regulator believes commercial use of electric air taxis could begin by 2024-25, but that it will take at least five more years to enable autonomous passenger transport, the holy grail for ubiquitous and affordable urban air mobility.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA produced its 100th PT6 E-Series engine for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.

Startup Merlin Labs has emerged from stealth mode with a contract from special mission operator Dynamic Aviation to modify 55 Beechcraft King Airs to autonomous operation.

Embraer is presenting a semi-private configuration for ERJ 145 jets as an aftermarket solution, which includes premium seats for the utmost comfort to passengers.

Examining a Citation II accident near Pueblo.

ONESKY FLIGHT (Directional Aviation) has acquired ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT GROUP, NY, which provides fractional, charter, heli card, and managed aircraft

GE AVIATION has discontinued development work on its Affinity twin-shaft, twin-fan turbofan for Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet following shut down