Recent Efforts Include Falcon 900B, Falcon 50, Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream G-III, and MD 902 Explorer

Universal Avionics (UA) has confirmed five new InSight Display System aircraft solutions. In addition to the company’s established Citation VII InSight solution, recent developments with the Falcon 900B, Falcon 50, Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream G-III, and MD 902 Explorer are reflective of the system’s growing market acceptance. Dror Yahav, UA Chief Executive Officer, said, “The adoption of the InSight Integrated Flight Deck Solution by many high-end business jet operators is a recognition of its quality and advanced features. InSight provides advanced capabilities and is a growth path to seamless integration with our most innovative prod

'Financially Stronger Gogo' Well Positioned to Drive Growth In BizAv

Gogo has completed the sale of its Commercial Aviation (CA) business to a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. for $400 million in cash. Gogo will continue as a publicly traded company, now singularly focused on leveraging its ATG network and proprietary spectrum to serve the business aviation market. The proceeds from the transaction significantly strengthen Gogo's financial position by reducing its net debt position and enhancing the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities, including Gogo 5G.

Certification Approval Is Expected Mid-2021

Thales and StandardAero have announced the successful first flight test of a revolutionary compact autopilot system. The milestone lays the groundwork for this important phase of the STC process and the launch of an autopilot solution to the light helicopter market by mid-2021. Flight testing, which will continue throughout this winter at StandardAero’s Langley, British Columbia, Canada facility, demonstrates Thales’ and StandardAero’s intent to develop and certify a compact, advanced 4-axis helicopter Autopilot System. Earlier this year, StandardAero/Thales previously announced that WeatherTech has agreed to be its launch customer. The Autopilot will initially be certified for installa

VerdeGo Aero's Diesel Hybrid System Combines A 180KW Generator With A High-Power Battery Pack

Airflow has partnered with VerdeGo Aero to team up and explore using the VerdeGo Aero hybrid-electric powertrain system in the Airflow eSTOL (electric Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft. VerdeGo Aero's diesel (Jet-A) hybrid system combines a 180KW generator with a high-power battery pack that reduces emissions and fuel burn by 35% compared to conventional turbine powertrains. Integrating VerdeGo's hybrid-electric powertrain to the eSTOL platform enhances the aircraft's mission capabilities by extending range to four to ten times that of a battery-electric system.

Facility Will Be Dedicated To Supporting Bell’s Commercial Business

Bell Textron has opened the new Bell Commercial Business Center (CBC). The new facility will be located at 4151 Amon Carter Boulevard, a former American Airlines building approximately seven miles away from both Bell’s Headquarters and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Beginning in November 2020, Bell’s CBC will house approximately 600 Bell employees including all Commercial Programs, Global Sales, Customer Support and Services as well as supporting business functions, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources and Finance personnel.