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Leveraging legacy DNA 6th May 2021, 11:00 “With great power comes great responsibility” is not just a quote popularised by a superhero franchise (originally penned by Voltaire). Just ask the aviation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) charting their routes across the world of advanced air mobility (AAM). Where flying over urban populations is concerned, there is a responsibility for the safety of their passengers and those their aircraft fly over. Noise is also a big factor. In October 2020, Embraer’s market accelerator Embraer X (X for exponential) launched its first project – E...

Flexjet parent company acquires Halo Aviation Yuvan Kumar Fractional jet provider Flexjet has acquired UK-based helicopter operator Halo Aviation. “My vision is to strategically position each of our flight providers to become a leader in its market,” said Kenn C. Ricci, founder of Flexjet’s parent company, Directional Aviation. Flexjet offers global fractional ownership, Sentient Jet offers the jet card and FXAIR and PrivateFly provide on-demand charter. Ricci added:  “Now, with the acquisition of Halo and Associated Aircraft Group [AAG],  we can add another market to that list: ...

IADA report: ‘Strongest areas of increase in light and midsize jet’ sales Yuvan Kumar 26th April 2021, 1:18 Sales of light and midsize jets will show the strongest growth over the next six months, according to a new report from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). IADA brokers predicted how the different sizes of pre-owned aircraft would perform on a scale of ‘significant decrease’ (from 0-0.9) to ‘significant increase’ (from 4-5). Respondents indicate a “better than normal” market conditions both in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021....

Bye Aerospace announced eFlyer 800 to compete with King Air Yuvan Kumar 23rd April 2021, 2:13 Bye Aerospace has announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop aircraft, the eFlyer 800, to compete with existing turboprops such as the nine-seater King Air. However, the company claims the e800 Flyer will have “ only one-fifth the operating costs of traditional twin turboprops and is geared for the air taxi, air cargo, regional and charter aircraft markets”. Bye Aerospace CEO, George Bye, said the reduction in cost is due to the electric propulsion system and battery technology which ...

Yuvan Kumar 19th April 2021, 5:29 Jet Edge announced a new partnership with Gogo Business Aviation, which will upgrade Jet Edge’s AdvantEdge and managed super-mid and large cabin fleet to AVANCE L5, Gogo’s most popular connectivity system. Bill Papariella, CEO of Jet Edge said: “The AVANCE L5 system is truly a game changer for connectivity in the air.” The operator said this is the first-ever fleet to be entirely equipped with Gogo AVANCE L5. The conversion is slated for final completion by end of the third quarter, 2021. Over 20 aircraft have already been equipped with the service....