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By Tony Osborne
Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system is to be used to monitor helicopter operations off Norway’s coastline.
Commercial Space

By Molly McMillin
Nearly 70% of fixed base operators in the U.S. and Canada responding to a survey say fuel sales dropped in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an annual FBO fuel sales survey.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Tony Osborne
A trial to use cargo drones to carry medical supplies and samples in western Scotland has been extended and expanded.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Transport Canada has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring Bell 505 operators to conduct a one-time inspection of the helicopter’s collective stick to detect evidence of cracking.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
UK company Clean Planet Energy plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel at plants it is building to convert waste plastic into renewable fuels and chemicals.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
In perhaps a first sign of consolidation in the overcrowded urban air mobility market, two startups are to combine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
Most people are willing to travel for business after being vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, a new survey indicates.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
For Surf Air Mobility, the planned acquisition of hybrid-electric startup Ampaire is the key step toward its goal of accelerating and expanding the use of sustainable propulsion in commercial aviation, beginning with regional aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Universal Hydrogen, a startup aiming to provide fuel systems and logistics for zero-emission commercial aviation, has landed former Airbus CEO Tom Enders as a strategic advisor and secured investment from Trucks Venture Capital.
Emerging Technologies

By Kurt Hofmann
VistaJet founder and chairman Thomas Flohr is witnessing an ongoing trend as airline passengers switch to private jets with global airline connectivity limited because of the pandemic.
Business Aviation

By Guy Norris
Veteran aerospace engineer and former Boeing CEO Phil Condit has joined the advisory council of Boom Supersonic, the Denver, Colorado-based high-speed airliner developer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Median values of heavy business jets have improved by 10% since dropping by double digits in the first two quarters of 2020, a recovery driven by a 41% increase in resale transactions during the second half of the year compared to 2019.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Founders of U.S. private jet provider Jet It have expanded north, launching Jet It Canada.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The final quarter of 2020 was a boom time for pre-owned business aircraft sales, and early data suggests this trend has continued into 2021.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Embraer said on Feb. 18 it was formally withdrawing its World Trade Organization (WTO) case against Canada and Bombardier over airliner manufacturing subsidies now that the issue is moot with Bombardier’s focus on business aviation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The North Atlantic Datalink Mandate requiring that aircraft be equipped with datalink communications in oceanic airspace, suspended temporarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be reinstated on Feb. 25.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
StandardAero has reached an agreement to acquire Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair and Overhaul business for $230 million.
Maintenance & Training

By Bill Carey
Iceland’s air navigation service provider Isavia ANS announced Feb. 17 that it has implemented satellite-based surveillance of aircraft in its airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Renewable fuel producer Fulcrum BioEnergy has partnered with refinery operator Essar Oil (UK) to build a facility in northwest England to convert municipal solid waste into sustainable aviation fuel.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Finland has launched a research project to reduce the cost of producing synthetic fuels, or e-fuels, using renewable electricity and sequestered carbon dioxide.
Emerging Technologies

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has received its first flightworthy Catalyst engine from GE Aviation for its Cessna Denali single-engine turboprop program, paving the way for the aircraft’s first flight later this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The potential demand forecast for tens of thousands of delivery drones and air taxis means there is a growing need for propellers and rotors with better performance, lower noise and easier producibility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Following cancellation of this year's edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), organizers of the in-person event have launched a virtual programming series called EBACE Connect to bring the business aviation industry together.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus’ new H160 twin-engine medium helicopter is to operate on oil and gas missions in the Gulf of Mexico on behalf of energy giant Shell.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Business aircraft manufacturers delivered 20% fewer aircraft in 2020, shipping a total of 624 new business jets and 220 new turboprops in 2020, according to Aviation Week Intelligence Network Fleet & Data Services.
Aircraft & Propulsion