Unmanned aircraft pioneer AeroVironment is paying $500,000 to the U.S. government to settle an export rules violation case, will conduct at least another $500,000 in internal remediation actions, and continue under supervision, company and federal officials announced late Nov. 20.
A bill that would impose strict oversight requirements at foreign repair stations was approved by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, despite strong opposition from Republicans and a host of key aviation stakeholders.
While there was plenty of substantial news emanating from the NBAA's annual gathering in Las Vegas this past October, what struck me as a notable change of focus was the emphasis on themes with global significance to business aviation going forward.
Toland was hooked by aviation as a grade schooler. He later earned degrees in business and law and demonstrated a special affection for aviation insurance.
Marubeni Aerospace is bidding to supply a Gulfstream G550 to the Japan Coast Guard, which has two GVs for maritime patrol but needs a third aircraft to guarantee availability.
The UK government is to provide 50% of the cost of a 30-month, £18 million ($23.3 million) demonstrator project to convert the nine-passenger Britten-Normal Islander to hybrid-electric propulsion for short-range flights such as interisland routes.
Booming business across Africa and the resulting increase in high-net-worth individuals is supporting the need for business aviation, encouraging some of the world’s top luxury services providers to invest in the region. Dave Calderwood talked to one of them.
A coalition of general aviation groups is opposing three pieces of proposed federal legislation it says would restrict general aviation’s access to airspace and undermine the Airline Deregulation Act.
Jet Aviation has added 36 aircraft to its management fleet, deicing services to its Zurich facility, and opened a new FBO and hangar at Van Nuys Airport in California.
Inmarsat is gearing up for the Nov. 22 launch of its GX5 satellite, planned to bring a major capacity increase to serve commercial and business aircraft flying in Europe and the Middle East.
The “No Panic Button” autoland system could become perceived as minimum required safety equipment, along with seat belts, fire extinguishers and emergency exits.
