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The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 8, 2023

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Services

Embraer Phenom 100EX
article

How AI Is Shaping The Future Of Business Aviation

Dec 07, 2023
The business aviation industry is experiencing a disruption unlike any before, namely, from artificial intelligence.
aircraft
article

ExecuJet Haite To Open MRO Facility At Beijing Daxing Airport

Dec 06, 2023
The move follows an agreement between ExecuJet Haite and Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management (CBM).

Charters/Brokers

Wheels UpMember Operations Center
article

Wheels Up Transforms Member Operations Center

Dec 07, 2023
Wheels Up’s Member Operations Center has grown in the image of Delta Air Lines’ operations, following the carrier’s large investment in the charter company.

Intelligence

SAF-fueled Leonardo AW139
article

Leonardo Test Flight Proves PT6’s SAF Credentials

Dec 07, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters has completed its first flight with a helicopter fueled with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

Programs

Dassault Falcon 6x
article

Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X Enters Service

Dec 05, 2023
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X ultra-long-range jet has officially entered service, the company announced Dec. 4.
hill helicopters prototypes
article

Hill Helicopters Unveils First HX50 Prototypes

Dec 07, 2023
Hill, which will offer two models, is looking to challenge the general aviation industry by delivering a helicopter developed primarily for private ownership.
Daher TBM 700 Ecopulse first flight
article

Ecopulse Distributed Propulsion Demonstrator Flies On Electric Power

Dec 05, 2023
France’s EcoPulse distributed electric propulsion demonstrator—developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus—has conducted its first flight in hybrid-electric mode.
Reliable Robotics Cessna Caravan
article

Reliable Robotics Marks First Caravan Flight Without Pilot

Dec 06, 2023
U.S. startup Reliable Robotics has completed a fully autonomous flight with a modified Cessna Caravan with no pilot on board,

Regulatory/Legislative

Southwest Airlines pilots
article

FAA Formalizes Mental Health Rulemaking Committee Tasks

Dec 05, 2023
An FAA charter has tasked an advisory committee with examining how the agency manages pilot and air traffic controller mental health disclosures.
mechanic on jet engine
article

FAA Proposes Substance Testing In Foreign Repair Shops

Dec 06, 2023
This is a long-called-for step by Congress that the agency has tried and failed to take due to numerous complications.
David and Ursula Hinson
article

Former FAA Administrator David Hinson Dies

Dec 05, 2023
Hinson, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, served as administrator for three years, from 1993 to 1996.

Safety

Amelia International Embraer ERJ 145
article

BEA: Poor Crew Coordination Caused Amelia ERJ145 Orly Runway Overrun

Dec 07, 2023
A serious incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 at Paris Orly was caused by inadequate action by both pilots, says France’s accident investigation bureau BEA.
Eurocontrol
article

Eurocontrol, Germany Expand Free Route Airspace

Dec 06, 2023
Under the free route airspace concept, flight crews choose their preferred routes—in terms of distance flown, wind or weather—in a relaxed framework.
private jet
article

Cyviation Continues Expansion With New U.S. Office

Dec 04, 2023
Cyviation, a United States company focused on aviation cybersecurity, is furthering its expansion with the opening of a U.S. office.

Airports

article

Beta Gets $20M N.Y. State Grant For Plattsburgh Expansion

Dec 01, 2023
U.S. electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies has received a $20 million grant from the state of New York.

Business Aviation Briefs

Airworthiness Directives

Business Aviation Appointments

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