Content Archive: March 2024

Aircraft

Argus: Leap Year Provide Bounce for February Bizav Ops

Business aircraft activity inched up by 2 percent in February
Cessna Citation CJ2+ takes off from Geneva Airport in Switzerland
FBOs

Avflight Adds Mississippi FBO to Network

The Avfuel-affiliated company notches its second FBO in the Magnolia State
The newest addition to the Avflight FBO network is KPIB
ATC

Honeywell Sees Consolidation and Longer Path to Market for eVTOL Makers

Technology group does not expect scaled air taxi service until at least 2028
Honeywell is developing ground control stations for uncrewed eVTOL cargo operations
Charter & Fractional

The Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort Discusses the Movie, Flying Privately, and Prison

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' talks DiCaprio, flying private, and 'the greatest redemption story, ever.'
Jordan Belfort and Leonardo DiCaprio
Aircraft

Boom Flies XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator

Precursor to the company’s planned Overture jet reaches major milestone
First flight of Boom XB-1 demonstrator
Regulations and Government

GAO Calls for DOT To Move Ahead on Pandemic Plan

DOT expects to release a pandemic preparedness plan this year, nine years after GAO recommended
Silver Air during pandemic (Photo: Silver Air)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Simulated Virtual Flights Put Gogo 5G to the Test

Enables swifter software development for the 5G air-to-ground network
Gogo 5G coverage map
Aircraft

'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life

Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
An infographic depicting eVTOL battery capacity and power during the various stages of flight.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Gives Green Light to PWI Lighting Systems for Learjet 35s/36s

Lighting system uses 4,000K neutral white color temperature LEDs
PWI
Engines

FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine

The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Safran Electrical & Power's EngineUs 100 electric engine