Four unions representing U.S. aviation safety inspectors and mechanics wrote to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao urging the department to implement three long-delayed Congressional directives intended to boost oversight of foreign repair stations that work on U.S. aircraft.
Jetex is partnering with US start-up, Wright Electric, to revolutionise private jet aviation and support electric aircraft for short-haul flights. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard look at other projects enabling people to envisage flying without using jet fuel.
Embraer has delivered its first new Praetor 600 super mid-size business jet, the company announced. The aircraft received certification in April. The Praetor 600 was delivered to an undisclosed European customer during a delivery ceremony at Embraer’s production facility in Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazil. The assembly line there also produces the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500. Assembly of the Praetor 600 will also soon begin at Embraer’s production facility in Melbourne, Florida.
Gulfstream Aerospace’s new long-range G600 has earned its type and production certificates from the FAA, clearing the way for first deliveries to customers.
Bell CEO Mitch Snyder has hinted that the manufacturer may not develop a new clean-sheet commercial conventional rotorcraft beyond its Model 525 twin-engine super-medium helicopter.
H55, a technology spinoff from the worldwide, solar-powered aircraft team at Solar Impulse, has flown a two-seat electric aircraft aimed at the pilot training market.
Private aviation provider Vista Global has announced the creation of XO, a global digital on-demand marketplace for private aviation comprised of the expertise of XOJET and the technology of JetSmarter.
U.S. aerospace manufacturers and policy leaders would be wise to pursue more environmentally friendly aircraft offerings, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says.
Bern’s Directorate of Political Affairs said it had reviewed the services provided by the OEM and concluded that they had breached Switzerland’s strict Private Security Services Provided Abroad regulations.
Bombardier is working with airworthiness authority Transport Canada to create a new type certificate for the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) family, separate from that for the Challenger 600-series business jet.
Steve Dickson is defending his decision to not disclose to federal lawmakers a lawsuit alleging whistleblower retaliation in which he was deposed during his tenure as Delta Air Lines SVP-flight operations.
NATA President Gary Dempsey is urging aviation industry members to go meet with new senators and representatives in Washington to stress industry issues.
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.’s (MITAC) Paris Air Show unveiling of a new cabin for its SpaceJet regional jet family has sparked interest from airline customers.
Christopher Calio will take over aerospace engine maker Pratt & Whitney from Bob Leduc after the latter retires in early 2020, parent UTC announced June 25.
Trade tensions with China remain a high-profile item for the business jet market, but there is little evidence of it affecting demand, J.P. Morgan analyst Seth Seifman said June 25.
