Content Archive: May 2023

Boeing Business Jets Names New President

Joe Benson was appointed by Boeing as president of the company's VIP jet division.
Aircraft

Receivership Commissioners Seek More Bids for Piaggio

Several attempts have been made to find a new owner for the maker of the Avanti Evo aircraft, since the company entered bankruptcy protection in 2019.
Charter & Fractional

JetMembership Tempts Rivals' Clients With Cost Savings

The flight booking platform is targeting customers with private aviation programs including WheelsUp, NetJets, XO, VistaJet, Flexjet, and Sentient Jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Brings Art Deco to the ACJ

Jet Aviation delivered an Airbus ACJ319neo with a hand-crafted Art Deco interior to an undisclosed customer.
Environment

Vertical Vx4 eVTOL Certification Pushed To Late 2026

Citing regulatory requirements, Vertical Aerospace pushed certification of its VX-4 eVTOL by 12 months to late 2026.
Avionics

Aspen Offers E5 Display Fifth Anniversary Discount

Aircraft owners can purchase the Aspen Avionics E5 primary flight display for just $4,995.
Safety

Kern Urges ‘Thinking Differently’ about Aviation Safety

Convergent Performance CEO Tony Kern said there is a need for rethinking aviation safety approaches and programs.
FBOs

Kentucky Derby Boosts Louisville FBOs

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby drew thousands of spectators and provided a surge for the local Louisville FBOs.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Stock Dives On Financial, Program News

Interim Wheels Up CEO pegs future profitability on regional service areas.
Training and Workforce

FlightSimExpo Celebrating At-home Simulation

FlightSimExpo expects more than 70 exhibitors at this year's event, to be held in Houston at the Lone Star Flight Museum.