The Weekly of Business Aviation

The unnamed tandem flying-wing UAS was unveiled at the China Hi-Tech Fair, where it was flying with four electric-powered motors, two on each wing.

Big Island Jet Center, a Hawaii-based aviation service provider, is set to open its newest fixed base operation in Kailua-Kona with plans to open Dec. 14.

The 84,000 ft² hangar complex at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

The agency is looking at several options, including using new virtual towers that depict real-world airport environments, to help improve training quality.

Joby Aviation has received a $9.8 million grant from the state of California’s CalCompetes initiative.

Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies has been awarded a $169 million export promotional loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

VSE Aviation has announced six new aftermarket distribution agreements valued at around $750 million.

Bombardier renewed its commitment to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or book-and-claim for its flight operations in 2024.

The partnerships are aimed at building out an AAM network that would connect passengers from DFW to a vertiport at Arlington Municipal Airport.

Archer Aviation has signed an agreement to deliver up to 100 Midnight air taxis to Dubai-based heliport operator Air Chateau.

Elroy Air has conducted the first flight of its Chaparral C1 uncrewed cargo aircraft.

Aurora’s concept is a stealthy transport-style flying-wing design with moderate sweep and embedded engines powering four lift fans via mechanical drives.

F/List, an Austria-based luxury interior provider, opened its newest facility in Davie, Florida—its fourth location in North America.

Wheels Up’s new CEO George Mattson, who assumed the position in mid-September, is in charge of a comprehensive turnaround plan.

French startup VoltAero has unveiled a universal mobile charger for its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 and other electric aircraft.

Improving U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) safety and efficiency requires short- and long-term commitments in four broad areas.

Spanish/Australian company Dovetail is developing a battery-electric propulsion retrofit for the Cessna Caravan.

Chinese startup AutoFlight has flown a prototype of a firefighting version of its CarryAll electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed cargo aircraft.

European cargo drone airline Dronamics has signed an agreement with Dubai-based package carrier Aramex to enable same-day and middle-mile deliveries in the UAE.

German startup flyVbird is aiming to launch initial services in 2025 using four Tecnam P2012s, with six launch airports identified in Germany and Southern Scandinavia.

The companies plan to use the aircraft as a testbed for electric propulsion components including motors, inverters and batteries.

Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility has announced plans to launch electric air taxi services in Bangalore, India.

Lilium has gone on the offensive against damaging skepticism about the technical viability of its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing design.

The former CEOs of Airbus and BBA Aviation—Tom Enders and Margaret Billson, respectively—are joining the board of directors of GE Aerospace.

VistaJet believes its asset-heavy, membership-driven business model has uplifted the company, even as private aviation experiences a slowdown.