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Aircraft

Gulfstream Flies Second Production Test G700

Gulfstream Aerospace's testing of the G700 will focus primarily on the aircraft's five-zone cabin.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Preps for Scale-up in Defense Business

Bombardier CEO Martel estimated that its defense unit could possibly become a $1 billion business.
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Flight Attendant Gathering Returns to NBAA-BACE

With the world disrupted over the past two years by Covid, the Flight Attendant Mix and Mingle will return to NBAA-BACE for the first time since 2019.
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Accidents

TBM 700 Crashed while Overweight and with Aft C.G.

A Daher TBM 700 that crashed near Lansing, Michigan, on Oct. 3, 2019, was low, slow, and overweight, in addition to having a c.g. aft of the limit.
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Queen's Death Postpones Air Charter Association Expo

The Air Charter Expo has been postponed to September 27 following Thursday's death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Regulations and Government

Hansen Helicopters, CEO Walker Guilty on All Counts

Prosecutor: Case 'about greed.'
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Rotorcraft

Poland Plans to Acquire Large Apache Guardian Fleet

If all the planned 96 AH-64Es are purchased it will make the Polish army the second biggest Apache operator after the U.S. Army.
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Regulations and Government

USAF Grey Wolf Advances Toward Deployment

The FAA STCs clear the path for the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A helicopter's operational testing.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Deloitte Offers Strategic Roadmap for AAM Industry in New Jersey

According to a Deloitte study, the AAM sector is projected to create more than 25,000 jobs and generate $152 million in state tax revenue for New Jersey over the next 15 years.
FutureFlight

Volocopter Taps ASQS Software for Compliance and Safety Support

German eVTOL developer Volocopter has partnered with Aviation Safety and Quality Solutions, an Austrian software company, to help it design and produce aircraft to certification standards.
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FutureFlight

Airbus Partners with Japanese Helicopter Operator for eVTOL Flight Tests

Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen has partnered with Airbus to bring advanced air mobility services to Japan’s Kansai region. 
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FutureFlight

United Airlines Invests $15 million in Eve, Signs Purchase Deal for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. major airline’s agreement with Eve marks its latest commitment for aircraft in the urban air mobility sector.
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Accidents

Fatal Bell 212 Crash Tied To Defective Pin

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has linked the fatal crash of a 1979 Bell 212 to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds More Twins to Smart Rudder Bias Approvals

Beechcraft Baron B55s with the required autopilot and display can now be equipped with Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias.
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Aircraft

Flight Testing the F-35, a Test Pilot’s Amazing Job

Flight Testing the F-35, a Test Pilot’s Amazing Job
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FAA Publishes Instrument Approach Procedures for KJPX

The FAA today published new instrument approach procedures into the embattled East Hampton Town Airport on New York’s Long Island.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Joins Keynotes at NBAA-BACE

Acclaimed Astrophysicist, author, and science commentator Neil deGrasse Tyson will be an opening day keynote at BACE, alongside Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Charter & Fractional

Chantilly Air Adds To Managed Fleet

The latest addition to Chantilly Air's managed fleet is a Gulfstream G450.
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Airports

Toronto Pearson Airport To Impose Evening Bizav Limits

Evening slots into Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) may be limited this fall due to impacts from a reconstruction project on Runway 06L/24R.
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North American Bizav Ops Dip for Second Month in a Row

Argus reported that North American and European activity edged down year-over-year in August, but the rest of the globe saw a resurgence.
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Avionics

Stevens Aerospace Celebrates C-12U G1000 Install

Stevens Aerospace has completed its first G1000 NXi avionics installation under a U.S. Army C-12U/B200C King Air contract.
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Charter & Fractional

Market Dynamics Prompt Membership Changes at Vista

Vista Global Holding changes its VistaJet and XO membership plans as it sees a younger customer base and faster turnaround in contract sign-ups.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Wins Equinor SAR Contract

Bristow will provide a trio of SAR-configured Sikorsky S-92s to Norway's state-owned energy company.
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Aircraft

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.
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Aircraft

Embraer Completes Certification Tests for Fire-fighting C-390

Military certification of fire-fighting equipment will add another capability to the multi-role medium airlifter.
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Avionics

Universal's InSight Avionics Available for Falcon 900B

Dassault received the supplemental type certificate for Universal Avionics's InSight flight deck upgrade for the Falcon 900B.
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Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Emerges from Bankruptcy

MD Helicopters's assets have been acquired by a new operating company and it has appointed a new board, CEO, and senior executives.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Launches HCare Classics Support for Legacy Helos

HeliDax has enrolled its entire fleet of 36 Airbus H120s in Airbus's new product support program.
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Sustainability and Environment

Gulfstream Notches Another Sustainability Honor

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Gulfstream Aerospace with its Sustainability Leadership Award.
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Sustainability and Environment

EBAA Touts Bizav's Role in Sustainability Development

With discussions of govermentmental regulations on private jet avation in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association warns of consequences.