Textron Aviation announced today the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the legendary 560XL series — the Cessna Citation Ascend. Unveiled on the eve of this week’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), the Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize […]
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IBAC Congratulates Joby Aviation on Becoming First eVTOL/AAM to Adopt IS-BAO Safety Standard
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) congratulates Joby Aviation on becoming the first advanced air mobility (AAM) company to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO™) registration, which highlights their commitment to safety. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General commented, “Joby Aviation is a leader in advanced air mobility. We congratulate them on achieving […]
Jekta MOU with Honeywell Represents Major Step Forward in Airframe Development
Jekta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell. The accord signifies the first step in exploring, identifying, and confirming a suite of Honeywell systems to integrate with the world’s first 19-seat, electrically powered, regional, amphibious aircraft. In conjunction with Jekta, Honeywell will design and co-develop aeronautical systems that will optimize efficiencies, enhance streamlined […]
Volatus Infrastructure Creates Partnership with Marsh McLennan
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has created a strategic partnership with Marsh McLennan to provide the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry with the most complete turnkey electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure package possible. Marsh McLennan will be the preferred partner for insurance solutions to Volatus customers. “With Marsh McLennan’s dedicated aviation division, they have the […]
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines Partner to Bring Autonomous, Everyday Flight to Japan
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC), will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis. “We are excited to be partnering with Japan Airlines, a highly respected leader in […]
Two U.S. Students Place in International Aviation Art Contest
Artwork above – Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) placed first in the intermediate category. The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulates Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) for placing first in the intermediate category and Yuhan Lam (age 9, NJ) for placing second in the junior category of the 2023 International Young […]
Janine Iannarelli Elected Chair of European Business Aviation Association Associate Member Advisory Council
Janine K. Iannarelli, founder and president of Par Avion Ltd., was elected in Brussels, Belgium, as Chair of the European Business Aviation Association’s (EBAA) Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC) during the organization’s recently held annual general assembly. Founded in 1977 and based in Brussels, the EBAA is the largest business aviation association in Europe with members […]
Chapman Freeborn Appoints Roy Linkner as Vice President Cargo – ACMI Leasing
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Roy Linkner as Vice President Cargo ACMI Leasing, working as part of the experienced global ACMI department. Linkner brings over 35 years of valuable industry expertise in both passenger operations and commercial air cargo to Chapman Freeborn, encompassing business development, sales, revenue management and aircraft leasing and consultancy at companies such […]
GAMA Welcomes Seven New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has welcomed MedAire, Inc. and VSE Aviation as Members, and And Battery Aero, Elroy Air, H55, Reliable Robotics and Transcend Air as Associate Members EPIC. MedAire, Inc. an International SOS company, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and was founded in 1985. MedAire provides integrated travel risk management solutions, including […]
Space Travel, Air Racing and Flying in the Movies, Part of Theater in the Woods Evening Lineup at EAA AirVenture 2023
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will again bring aviation personalities and other notables in the world of flight to the Theater in the Woods stage in 2023, with a full week of evening programs starting July 23. The 70th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year’s lineup […]
