Content Archive: May 2023

Environment

EASA Proposes Noise Standards for eVTOLs

EASA is proposing using heavy helicopter noise limits for eVTOLs until it can gather more data on the new vehicles to refine these standards.
Maintenance and Modifications

For VIP Interiors Comlux, the Future Starts at TwoTwenty

VIP airliner specialist Comlux is accelerating deliveries of the ACJ TwoTwenty, the newest Airbus Corporate Jet.
Environment

Bombardier Expanding Environmental Reviews Across Product Lines

Bombardier plans to have environmental product declarations in place for all of its in-production business jets by 2025.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Unveils Ascend as Latest in XL Family

The new Ascend adds another jet to Textron Aviation's family of business jets with Garmin G5000 flight decks.
Environment

Jet Aviation: SAF Available at EBACE Again

After introducing sustainable aviation fuel at Geneva Airport for the first time at last year's EBACE, Jet Aviation has brought a supply of the fuel again.
Aircraft

First Fully-configured Global 8000 Takes to the Skies

Bombardier has flown the first full-conforming Global 8000, an offshoot of the airframer's Global 7500.
Training and Workforce

CAE To Open Bizav Training Center in Vienna

Training giant CAE has announced the location for its new Central European training center, which will accommodate the first Global 7500 sim in Europe.
Fuel

Business Aviation Leading the Push for Decarbonization

Private jet OEMs say business aviation is leading the aviation industry in the push to net-zero carbon emissions.
Aircraft

Old is New Again with Bombardier CPO Program

At EBACE this week, Bombardier showed off an example from its Certified Pre-Owned aircraft refurbishment program.
Aircraft

eVTOL Air Taxi Operator Joby Earns IS-BAO Safety Standard

The company is the first of the advanced air mobility start-ups to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators registration.