Content Archive: December 2020

Aircraft

Aerion AS2 Backlog Tops $6.5B with Avion Pacific Deal

The order, sales, and marketing agreement from Avion Pacific for multiple AS2s opens the Chinese market for the supersonic bizjet.
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Aircraft

Joby Taking Over Uber Elevate's Urban Air Taxi Plans

The eVTOL aircraft developer is taking control of Uber Elevate in a move that will exclude other program partners ahead of planned service launch in 2023.
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Charter & Fractional

Volocopter To Launch eVTOL Taxi Services in Singapore

The eVTOL aircraft developer plans to have air taxi operations running from 2023 after announcing a partnership with local regulators.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Completes Milestone Mx Check

Technicians at Jet Aviation Dubai completed the region's first Falcon 50 4C maintenance check.
Aircraft

UK To Suspend EU Tariffs on Boeing Jets

Britain’s “independent approach” to European trade conflicts with the U.S. leads to concessions on aircraft tariffs.
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Aircraft

Otto Aviation Launches Zero-emissions Aircraft

Otto Aviation, which is developing a six-seat, aero-diesel powered aircraft, announced it will also create a zero-emissions version of the Celera 500L.
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MEBAA Show Now Canceled; Organizer Plans for 2022 Event

The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) today canceled its biennial MEBAA Show, citing the ongoing pandemic.
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Airports

Gazprom Mulls New Bizav Airport, FBO at St. Petersburg

Russian natural gas producer Gazprom looks to establish a new general aviation airport and FBO at the Levashovo military airfield in St. Petersburg.
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Airlines

Myanmar Airways Refuses To Stagnate during Pandemic

While fighting for fair business practices in Myanmar, the CEO of Myanmar Airways overcomes competitive disadvantages.
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Environment

Airbus May Be Considering Hydrogen-powered Helicopter

Airbus's ZeroE project could be adapted to its helicopter business, executive says during Wichita Aero Club webinar.
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