2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Chad Trautvetter

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Gulfstream Aerospace now has three of its planned five flight-test G700s online after another test aircraft made its first flight on Friday.

Gulfstream Now Has Trio of Test G700s in Flight Testing

David Donald

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

After several delays, the Swedish government has initiated the process to replace the 57-year old Saab SK 60 in the training role.

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

Charles Alcock

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio 

Jerry Siebenmark

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

In all, Lufthansa Technik will install VIP interiors in three Airbus A350-900s for the German government.

Lufthansa Technik Converts First A350-900 for VIP

Mark Huber

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development. 

Perot Pushes Alliance as eVTOL Hub

Curt Epstein

Global fuel provider Air BP has assisted medical providers around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic

Air BP Offers Support During Covid-19 Crisis

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Content Archive: May 2020

Gulfstream Now Has Trio of Test G700s in Flight Testing

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio

Lufthansa Technik Converts First A350-900 for VIP

Perot Pushes Alliance as eVTOL Hub

Air BP Offers Support During Covid-19 Crisis

Insurance Hikes, Limited Covid Aid for Helo Operators

AINdebrief Episode 7 | May 8, 2020

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

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