German delivery drone manufacturer Wingcopter on Dec. 13 announced a “seven-digit” investment and plans to enter the U.S. market.
Aerion Selects GKN For Supersonic Program
Supersonic business jet developer Aerion has expanded the development and supply base for its Mach 1.4 AS2 corporate aircraft by selecting GKN Aerospace to provide the empennage and part of the electrical system.
Ehang Poised For China eVTOL Cert Pilot Program
Autonomous air taxi developer Ehang is on track to begin a pioneering effort with the Civil Aviation Administration of China to develop airworthiness standards and certification methods for the new aircraft category.
Delta Private Jets, Wheels Up Form Partnership
Delta Private Jets and Wheels Up have formed a partnership under which Delta Air Lines will have an equity position in the Wheels Up company.
Dassault Mulls Single-Pilot Operations In Cruise
Dassault Aviation is studying reduced-crew operations in cruise flight for its Falcon business jets.
Drone Airspace System Planned In The Netherlands
Drone traffic management system developer Altitude Angel will provide an unmanned aircraft system traffic management platform for the Netherlands.
European Bizav Flight Activity Declines In November
Business aircraft flight activity in Europe declined 3.2% overall in November compared to a year ago, with year-to-date activity down 1.8%, or 15,000 fewer flights, according to WingX Advance data.
Etihad, Khalifa Explore Game-Based Learning In Pilot Training
Etihad Aviation Training and Dhabi’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology have partnered on a three-year study to explore game-based learning for the next generation of airline pilots.
NBAA Appeals FAA Findings On Santa Monica Airport
The National Business Aviation Association is appealing a Nov. 8 FAA Director’s Determination regarding the City of Santa Monica, California, operator of the Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Cybersecurity Study Recommends Industry Transparency
Aviation industry stakeholders should be more transparent in addressing cybersecurity risk in contracts and system designs, a new report by the Atlantic Council finds.