Latest from Charles Alcock
Rotorcraft
Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe
Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany
Training and Workforce
Young Charter Professionals Flag Sustainability Concerns
The Air Charter Association is working to nurture the next generation of industry leaders
Engines
Hydrogen Pioneer Says First Aircraft Will Be in Service by 2030
H2Fly co-founder says availability of renewable energy to produce hydrogen fuel is critical
FBOs
ExecuJet’s German FBOs Prepare To Support Major Events
Business aviation services group is upgrading the lounge of its Munich FBO
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France’s Daher Aircraft Says Its Investments Boost U.S. Aviation
CEO calls for transatlantic unity, arguing that no one wins from a trade war
Aircraft
Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer
Dijon Voltige took delivery of the first of the new two-seat trainers three months after it achieved type certification
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Demonstrates Airliner Cabin Seating Improvements
Operators now have more options to upgrade existing Pinnacle seats
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Advances Low-profile Cabin Systems
Discreet, lightweight speakers and controls are only seen when needed
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Survey Finds eVTOL Air Taxi Passengers Demand Fancy Cabin Interiors
AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated
Fuel
Luxaviation Backs SkyPower Project To Boost Green Fuel
Project SkyPower is supported by the CEOs of 15 aviation and energy companies
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines
Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs
Engines
Stralis Sources Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Aircraft Conversion Plans
Test flights with a converted Bonanza A36 single-engined aircraft could start by the end of 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date
The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas
Regulations and Government
Vertical Adopts Standardized Chargers for eVTOL Aircraft Batteries
UK manufacturer has purchased battery chargers from electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
FBOs
Premier Grows FBO Network with Cincinnati Acquisition
Business aviation services group now has three Upper Midwest FBOs
Fuel
EU’s Fuel Tankering Rules Are Tough for Bizav Operators
Reporting system for new European Union requirements begins on March 1
Training and Workforce
L3Harris Avionics/Training Unit Renamed Acron Aviation
Private equity group TJC has bought L3Harris’ avionics, data, and training unit
Charter & Fractional
Opul Acquires Charter and Maintenance Provider Zenith
Zenith operates three Learjets and has a maintenance operation at London Biggin Hill Airport
Regulations and Government
EHang Earns World’s First eVTOL Air Operator Certificate
Initial commercial flights in China are limited to sightseeing and tourism
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
China’s TCab Tech Raises More Funds for E20 eVTOL Aircraft
Shanghai-based company says program funding now tops $100 million
Environment
Luxaviation Adds Real-time Carbon Calculator to App
Europe-based group says new feature is first of its kind in business aviation
Airports
Lyte, Bluenest, and LynePorts Form Team To Develop Middle East Vertiports
Partners say they are working on projects in Oman and the UAE
Environment
Study Targets Clarity for Mitigating Contrail Impact
Airbus and 10 European partners have launched the PACIFIC program
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Expands Asia-Pacific Fleet and Services
Bombardier Global 7500 and a Gulfstream G550 are now being managed in the region
Aircraft
Airbus Reveals Latest ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner Design
More energy efficiency means four, rather than six, open rotor engines
Fuel
Airbus Customers Get Easier Access to SAF Book-and-claim
Early commitments to new program come from business aircraft operators Comlux and Luxaviation
Charter & Fractional
FL3XX Presses Case for Automating Charter Operations
Company says it is adding 65 aircraft each month to its operations management platform
Environment
Airbus Doubles Down on Aviation Decarbonization Commitment
Aerospace and defense group partners with Solar Impulse Foundation
Safety
Skyportz Tackles eVTOL Downwash and Outwash With Vertipad Design
Australian company plans to license its vertiport designs in other countries
Aircraft
U.S. Pushes For Air Dominance with F-47 Fighter Contract
$20 billion in Pentagon funding pledged to achieve first flights by 2029
