2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Bill Carey

Navy Readies X-47B for Carrier Trials

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Boeing Board Gives Green Light on 777X Talks

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Boeing Presents First F-15SA of Saudi Arms Package

Boeing, NASA Complete X-48C Blended Wing Body Flights

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Industry Groups Oppose U.S. Customs Clearance at Abu Dhabi

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Source of 787 Battery Failures Remains Elusive

U.S. Congress Intervenes To Stop Controller Furloughs

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Pentagon Plays Prominent Role in UAS Airspace Entrance

Boeing, FAA Describe 787 Battery Certification Process

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

GAO Sees Progress and Limitations for NextGen

Airbus Breaks Ground in U.S. as Boeing Expands

Pentagon Preserves Development Priorities But Slashes Current Operations

Insitu: Integrator Export Variant Sold in Middle East

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

GAO: ‘Trade-Offs’ Made in Rolling Out NextGen

Airbus Breaks Ground on Alabama Assembly Line

Etihad Inaugurates Service to U.S. Capital Region

Russia’s Sberbank Enters Aircraft Leasing with Boeing Order

FAA Postpones Tower Closures, Citing Legal Challenges

New RTCA Committee Seeks to Expedite UAS Standards

Oklahoma Base Prepares for MQ-9 Reaper Engine Work

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Sequestration and Aviation: Tower Closures Just the Beginning

Companies Demonstrate Small UAS for DHS Program

Embraer Officially Opens A-29 Assembly Facility in Florida

Institute: China Joins List of Top Five Arms Exporters

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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