BJT WAYPOINTS | October 8, 2020

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

ACJ INTRODUCES ‘XTRA LARGE BIZJET’ Airbus Corporate Jets' TwoTwenty is a corporate version of its A220 airliner.

QUOTE UNQUOTE “The one thing I do have is good ears. I don't mean perfect pitch, but ears for picking things up. I developed my ear through piano theory, but I never had a guitar lesson in my life, except from Eric Clapton off of records.” — rock star Eddie Van Halen, who died Tuesday at age 65

SUPERSONIC!

BOOM ROLLS OUT XB-1 DEMONSTRATOR The Colorado-based company plans for the eventual Overture airliner to make its first flight in 2025.

MANUFACTURER UPDATE

BOMBARDIER’S LEARJET 75 LIBERTY ENTERS SERVICE Auctioneering firm Alex Lyon & Son has taken delivery of the first copy of the upgraded light twinjet.

EARTH MATTERS

WEBINAR: MAKING BUSINESS AVIATION ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE The discussion—presented by AIN, publisher of Business Jet Traveler—will consider the key paths to cutting carbon emissions, including new fuels and other potential operational efficiencies.

2020 BOOK OF LISTS

11 QUIRKY ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS Everything from a giant bearded fiberglass cowboy to a collection of vintage cars that recall England's Stonehenge.

FROM OUR ARCHIVES

KISS’S PAUL STANLEY We’ve had music on our minds this week.

THIS TIME LAST YEAR

WE GO INSIDE GULFSTREAM’S G700 A first look at the highly anticipated and ultra-spacious jet.

SAFETY

WEBINAR: AN EXPERT TAKE ON CYBERSECURITY FOR BUSINESS AVIATION The discussion—presented by AIN, publisher of Business Jet Traveler—will explore the ways that aircraft systems in both the cockpit and cabin are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. This free webinar will get expert perspective and guidance from leading companies providing connectivity and the security capability to protect it.

BJT COMPANY DIRECTORIES

HOMEWORK HELPER We offer a comprehensive, easy-to-use database of business aviation companies.

RESOURCES

SOLUTIONS IN BUSINESS AVIATION This sponsors-supplied guide from BJT publisher AIN features innovations that are designed to make your job easier. You will learn about the latest technologies at MROs and FBOs, the latest advancements in sustainability, and new options in aircraft ownership and maintenance service plans.