Japanese startup SkyDrive has raised $14 million to advance development of its fly/drive electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle.
What’s Ahead For Business Aviation?
As the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition on Oct. 22-24 is set to kick off, industry analysts and experts continue to expect new products to stimulate orders, countering a lower level of legacy jet sales and flight operations.
World Fuel Services To Supply Sustainable Fuel At NBAA-BACE
World Fuel Services is working to lower carbon emissions in the aviation industry and plans to showcase those initiatives during the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Gulfstream Layoffs Total 446 Positions
Gulfstream Aerospace laid off 3.5% of its U.S. workforce, or 446 positions, the week of Oct. 14, the company confirmed.
SyberJet SJ30i Makes First Flight
San Antonio-based SyberJet Aircraft successfully completed the first flight of its SJ30i light jet equipped with a SyberVision flight deck, kicking off an 18-month certification test program, the company said.
Textron Aviation Jet Deliveries Rise, Turboprops Decline In Q3
Textron Aviation has pushed some Textron Longitude deliveries into early next year as the aircraft undergoes some minor modifications, the company reports.
Garmin, uAvionix Resolve Patent Lawsuit
Garmin International and uAvionix announced the resolution of a patent lawsuit brought by Garmin over the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast tech.
NSC To Release Counter-Drone Strategy
The National Security Council will soon release a strategy for preventing drone disruptions at major metropolitan airports, the FAA says.
Aerospace Watching New Brexit Agreement
Britain’s aerospace industry is carefully examining the details of a revised agreement for the country’s exit from the European Union (EU).
Used Business Jets For Sale Rise In October
The number of used business jets for sale rose 8% in October to 1,803 aircraft when compared to a year ago, according to Jefferies research.