Business Aviation

Using experiments and digital simulations, Siemens’ eAircraft said it has proved the feasibility of a high power-density superconducting generator that could be used in a hybrid-electric propulsion system for future short-haul commercial aircraft.

Private jet management and jet card membership provider Jet Linx has recently welcomed Birmingham, Alabama-based air ambulance provider Medjet as the newest partner to join its Elevated Lifestyle client benefits program.

Lynn Nichols, chairman and CEO of Wichita-based full-service FBO Yingling Aviation, has announced the elevation of his son Andrew Nichols from chief financial officer to president.

While the business jet industry is on track for a “new normal” of 650-700 new aircraft deliveries a year for at least the next five years, an economic recession could derail even that flat performance.

The third week of August was eventful for two star-crossed helicopter operating giants.

Nav Canada has announced that it will transition in October to an international format and a new website for distributing notices to airmen (NOTAM), which notify pilots in advance of flights to changes in aeronautical facilities, services, procedures or hazards.

Greenpoint Technologies has moved its corporate headquarters from Kirkland, Washington, to a new 36,000-sq.-ft. facility in Bothell, Washington.

Embraer CEO Commercial John Slattery says his company’s transition into Boeing is on track, huge progress has been made and it should be completed by year’s end.

A major consolidation in the fuel supply business was announced Aug. 22 as World Fuel Services agreed to buy Universal Weather and Aviation’s UVair Fueling Division for $170 million.

German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer said proceeds from the country’s aviation tax should in the future be dedicated to environmental research.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) subsidiary 328 Support Services is going ahead with the relaunch of the Dornier 328 regional turboprop targeting the regional, cargo and special mission use.

Germany’s Volocopter has unveiled the design of its production electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) air taxi.

National test range criteria used to determine the probability of death or injury from being struck by a UAS are overly conservative, a second-phase Ground Collision Severity Evaluation has found.

Embraer has completed the first flight of an upgraded version of the Brazilian Air Force's ERJ-145-based Airborne Early Warning radar aircraft.

Business aviation flight activity in Europe declined 5.2% in July, compared to a year ago but rose 5.2% when compared to May, according to Argus International TraqPak data.

Garmin said Aug. 20 that it will certify an attitude-based flight control system with helicopter-specific features on the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X single-engine light helicopter.

Embraer is investing $30 million in an expansion of its Eugenio de Melo unit in Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazil, the company announced.

National test range criteria used to determine the probability of death or injury from being struck by a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) are overly conservative, a second-phase Ground Collision Severity Evaluation has found.

FAA, citing non-specific “continued airworthiness activity,” reminded operators that angle-of-attack (AOA) sensors can be easily damaged during “normal operations,” and must be carefully maintained to ensure safe flight operations.

Over the next 10 years, customers in Latin America are expected to take delivery of nearly 790 new business aircraft, with turboprops dominating the market.

High-ticket catering doesn’t fit every business aircraft operator’s budget. If fine cuisine is expected, expect that to be reflected in the final tab.

The FAA has granted Textron Aviation permanent relief from fuel-tank requirements that have delayed certification of the Cessna Citation Longitude.

The Hawker 900XP, the 19th and final iteration of the 1960 de Havilland DH125, the original midsize business jet, clearly was the strongest performer.

Sheltair Aviation broke ground for its full-service, 21-acre, state-of-the-art, $20 million FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on Aug. 15.

Think of Paris landmarks that have become iconic to the City of Lights. The Eiffel Tower. Notre Dame Cathedral. The Louvre. Sacre-Coeur Basilica. The Arc de Triomphe. And, Le Bourget Airport.