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Vertical Aerospace has commenced test flights with its second full-scale prototype of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft. On July 26, the UK company reported that the aircraft executed a tethered flight at Kemble Airport in the west of England.
Loyd’s Aviation, an aircraft charter and management provider based at California’s Meadows Field Airport (KBFL) since the late 1950s, has secured the bid to take over the sole fixed-base operator (FBO) at Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB), currently managed by ACI Jet.
Virginia’s Richmond International Airport (KRIC) has issued a proposal to take control of its two fixed-base operators (FBOs), with a meeting planned for tomorrow. The Capital Region Airport Commission will vote on a resolution presented last week by KRIC president and CEO Perry Miller that would eliminate Richmond Jet Center—which has more than seven decades in operation at the field—as well as the Million Air Richmond FBO, in operation since 1992, in favor of one airport-controlled entity.
The preowned business aircraft market is maintaining a steady pace, with transactions up 20% year over year (YOY) in the second quarter and sales of late-market aircraft remaining strong, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). The quarterly performance, IADA added, spurs “guarded” optimism for the rest of the year.
Gama Aviation has agreed to purchase three Beechcraft King Air 360Cs equipped with cargo doors. Under a contract signed with Textron Aviation at the end of the Farnborough Airshow last week, the UK-based operator announced it will take delivery of the turboprop twins next year to fulfill its contract for the Scottish Air Ambulance (SAS) service.
Rolls-Royce has signed TotalCare and SelectCare service agreements with JSX for its 162-strong fleet of Rolls-Royce AE3007A engines powering the air carrier’s 77 Embraer ERJ-145 and ERJ-135 twinjets.
Dovetail Electric Aviation is set to supply battery packs for the five-passenger Integrity eVTOL aircraft being developed by Crisalion Mobility. The companies announced their partnership on July 26, with Dovetail tasked with integrating batteries compliant with aviation safety standards into Crisalion’s FlyFree propulsion system.
Piper Aircraft has extended a partnership through which Boeing will continue as its exclusive distributor of aviation components and parts for the next five years. Under the agreement announced last week at EAA AirVenture, Boeing will manage the distribution of critical parts for Piper general aviation aircraft to the U.S. manufacturer’s global customer base.
Lufthansa Technik has won two Red Dot Design Awards for its Omni-Fi aircraft sound system and BBJ 777-9 VIP cabin design, dubbed CelestialStar. The awards are among the world's largest design competitions.
The UK Joint Aviation Command showcased its CH-47 Chinook Helicopter at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 29, 2024.
Air Canada has secured eight new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based lessor. This acquisition is intended to provide the airline with greater flexibility and capacity in response to rising travel demand. The new jets will feature CFM LEAP-1B engines and are expected to be delivered over the next five months, entering commercial service next year.
Airliner meltdowns have become increasingly common, but it is rare for a flight to be canceled due to a crew member's behavior and subsequent passenger revolt. This was the case on Friday when an Air Canada purser had an outburst following an exchange with a passenger. The airline has since apologized for the incident and stated that it is under review.
Dr. Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global, is set to provide an exclusive insight into leadership at the highest levels during a breakfast address on August 22nd. The former Australian Defence Minister, ambassador, and director of the Australian War Memorial will share his unique perspective on guiding one of the world's largest aerospace companies.
The City of Boulder, Colorado, is taking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to court, arguing that a clause in its grant obligations to the agency constitutes constitutional overreach. The city has stopped accepting grants with plans to close the airport in 2040 when the last obligations expire after 20 years. However, the FAA maintains it may never allow the airport's closure due to three grants used to purchase land for the airport—one of which dates back 65 years. These grants include a clause requiring the airport to operate indefinitely unless released by the FAA.
Recently retired FAA Certification head Lirio Liu has joined Skyryse to assist in guiding the company toward certification. Skyryse claims it has developed "the world’s first universal operating system for flight" and showcased its technology at AirVenture.
All seven on board a Pilatus PC-12, including three members of a Georgia-based Hall of Fame gospel singing group, were killed when it crashed on Friday near the Wyoming/Montana border. The accident occurred shortly after the pilot, a family friend of the group members, reported an issue with the autopilot and a loss of control. ADS-B data shows that the trip—which ultimately covered three time zones—originated at 9:24 a.m. EDT from Georgia Regional Airport (KCTJ), stopped at Nebraska City Municipal Airport (KAFK), where a local news outlet reported it took on 200 to 300...
An air ambulance Dassault Falcon 10 that crashed into a snow-covered mountain in Afghanistan in January had attempted to make an emergency landing after running low on fuel, according to a recent safety report from the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee. The 1978 Falcon, which Air Safety Network preliminary information said was registered to Athletic Group (RA-09011), was carrying two crew members and four passengers—two medical workers and two others being transported. The crew and medical workers were injured, while the other two were killed.
flynas, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900.
Headset manufacturer Bose has returned to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, offering visitors the opportunity to try on its new A30 or ProFlight Series 2 active noise reduction (ANR) headsets. Additionally, attendees can experience Bose’s consumer speakers and headphones. For buyers of an A30 or ProFlight Series 2 through August 17, 2024, Bose is providing a complimentary SoundLink Bluetooth speaker and onsite repairs at AirVenture.
After a spate of incidents involving near-misses at airports in the U.S. over the past year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has once again urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop a system that alerts flight crews to runway incursion risks.