The association that represents U.S. aviation repair stations has asked the Trump administration and Congress for $11 billion to help offset an anticipated slowdown in aftermarket work as airlines ground aircraft and wait out the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.
A coalition of six general and business aviation trade groups are asking that government financial relief assistance sought by air carriers in response to the impact from COVID-19 include business aviation charter providers and fractional operators.
The European Commission (EC) has sent member states a draft of proposed changes to state aid rules give them more flexibility to support companies hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as airline and airport groups called for more support.
Military drone manufacturer AeroVironment has granted Canadian unmanned aircraft systems company Draganfly distribution responsibility for a commercial drone it unveiled in 2016.
Targeting the safety record of general aviation and helicopters, a U.S. startup is certifying a high-reliability fly-by-wire system that can be retrofitted across a wide range of aircraft to provide simplified flight control with full envelope protection.
Following the cancellation of EBACE 2020, the National Business Aviation Association has canceled all scheduled events through July 1 as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread.
Chinese electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing developer EHang has signed a cooperation agreement with the city government of Seville to launch its first urban air mobility pilot program in Spain.
Organizers have canceled the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, Europe’s largest business aircraft show, citing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR positively contributed to Italian parent company Leonardo’s 2019 results in orders and deliveries, according to Leonardo CEO Alessandro Profumo.
Alongside sustainable fuels and electric propulsion, hydrogen has a role in helping aviation address emissions challenges and industry should allocate resources to exploring its potential, concludes a report by European consultants Roland Berger.