Latest from Charles Alcock
Fuel
Luxaviation Backs SkyPower Project To Boost Green Fuel
Project SkyPower is supported by the CEOs of 15 aviation and energy companies
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines
Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs
Engines
Stralis Sources Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Aircraft Conversion Plans
Test flights with a converted Bonanza A36 single-engined aircraft could start by the end of 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date
The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas
Regulations and Government
Vertical Adopts Standardized Chargers for eVTOL Aircraft Batteries
UK manufacturer has purchased battery chargers from electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
FBOs
Premier Grows FBO Network with Cincinnati Acquisition
Business aviation services group now has three Upper Midwest FBOs
Fuel
EU’s Fuel Tankering Rules Are Tough for Bizav Operators
Reporting system for new European Union requirements begins on March 1
Training and Workforce
L3Harris Avionics/Training Unit Renamed Acron Aviation
Private equity group TJC has bought L3Harris’ avionics, data, and training unit
Charter & Fractional
Opul Acquires Charter and Maintenance Provider Zenith
Zenith operates three Learjets and has a maintenance operation at London Biggin Hill Airport
Regulations and Government
EHang Earns World’s First eVTOL Air Operator Certificate
Initial commercial flights in China are limited to sightseeing and tourism
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
China’s TCab Tech Raises More Funds for E20 eVTOL Aircraft
Shanghai-based company says program funding now tops $100 million
Environment
Luxaviation Adds Real-time Carbon Calculator to App
Europe-based group says new feature is first of its kind in business aviation
Airports
Lyte, Bluenest, and LynePorts Form Team To Develop Middle East Vertiports
Partners say they are working on projects in Oman and the UAE
Environment
Study Targets Clarity for Mitigating Contrail Impact
Airbus and 10 European partners have launched the PACIFIC program
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Expands Asia-Pacific Fleet and Services
Bombardier Global 7500 and a Gulfstream G550 are now being managed in the region
Aircraft
Airbus Reveals Latest ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner Design
More energy efficiency means four, rather than six, open rotor engines
Fuel
Airbus Customers Get Easier Access to SAF Book-and-claim
Early commitments to new program come from business aircraft operators Comlux and Luxaviation
Charter & Fractional
FL3XX Presses Case for Automating Charter Operations
Company says it is adding 65 aircraft each month to its operations management platform
Environment
Airbus Doubles Down on Aviation Decarbonization Commitment
Aerospace and defense group partners with Solar Impulse Foundation
Safety
Skyportz Tackles eVTOL Downwash and Outwash With Vertipad Design
Australian company plans to license its vertiport designs in other countries
Aircraft
U.S. Pushes For Air Dominance with F-47 Fighter Contract
$20 billion in Pentagon funding pledged to achieve first flights by 2029
Regulations and Government
Regent Submits Seaglider Approval Plan to U.S. Coast Guard
Sea trials with a prototype are underway in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay
Aircraft
Customer Base Grows for Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Aircraft
Operators from Africa, Europe, India, Brazil and the U.S. have signed up for the nine-seater
Aircraft
FAA Accepts XTI's Certification Application for TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft
XTI Aerospace says it is close to completing a subscale working model
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa
Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection
Airlines
Scottish Seaplane Operator Plans to Add Electric Noemi to Its Fleet
Operator plans scheduled services connecting coastal communities
Aircraft
Beyond Aero Reveals Redesign of Hydrogen Business Jet
Gaseous hydrogen fuel tanks have been moved out of the cabin to the wing
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Teams with Joby for UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network
Long-haul airline has switched allegiance from Vertical Aerospace to Joby Aviation
Avionics
Piaggio Delivers First Avanti Evo with Max-Viz EVS
Missouri entrepreneur is the new owner of the Italian twin pusherprop airplane
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wanfeng’s Diamond Aircraft Absorbs eVTOL Developer Volocopter
Fewer than half of Volocopter’s employees will resume work after the restructuring
