Every business aircraft manufacture in the world have been salivating at the prospect of tapping into the potentially gigantic Chinese general aviation market. China's restrictive government regulation governing the movement of private aircraft and lack of infrastructure are holding back the gold rush. But major changes are on the horizon.
During the just concluded China Civil Aviation Planning & Airport Working Meeting, the "China Civil Aviation Development Twelfth Five-Year Plan" was published.
Business aviation is defined as the use of a general aviation airplane for a business purpose. It is essential to tens of thousands of companies of all types and sizes in the U.S. that are trying to compete in a marketplace that demands speed, flexibility, efficiency and productivity. The vast majority of these companies – 85% - are small and mid-size businesses, many of which are based in the dozens of markets across the country where the airlines have reduced or eliminated service.
With a warm Alabama accent and plain-spoken tone, Marion Blakey’s message is clear: jobs in the aerospace and defense industry must be preserved.
I was glad to be a part of an audience that welcomed the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) to the City Club in Cleveland last Friday. In addition to the pioneers I wrote about last week, Ms. Blakey’s contemporary career arc has flown an amazing course. Her continued commitment to the future U.S. aerospace and defense workers is - to use her own words - Second To None.
As a member of the International Women’s Air & Space Museum, two stories surfaced yesterday that are important points in the history of aviation. The revived search for Amelia Earhart’s plane in the Pacific and Sally Ride’s passing are incredibly significant. These that really highlight how far advancements in aviation, and gender equality have come.
It's a race right now to book flights into London-area airports before the Olympics. In preparation for the arrival of the world's athletes and spectators, an Airspace & Safety Initiative is being instituted. This plan will help organize the large volume of air traffic heading into the England.
The highly anticipated very light HondaJet has been in the development stages for 26 years, continuously evolving to offer superior quality and to exceed FAA safety standards.26 years may be a long time for no actual aircraft deliveries compared to other manufacturing start-ups, but Honda Aircraft Company has always enjoyed one strong advantage- the financial support and engineering expertise of the one of the world's largest automobile companies. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the HondaJet.
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Military and commercial aircraft are increasingly turning to high-temperature polymer composites for structural and propulsion systems. In this competitive chemical industry, the bonding of resins and business relationships are integral to successful innovation. Renegade Materials co-founders, Laura Gray and Susan Robitalle, are proof of this formula.
In cooperation with the National Business Aviation Association and the National Association of State Aviation Officials, NEXA Advisors have released Part III of their Business Aviation User Studies entitled, Government Use of Aircraft: A Taxpayer Use Perspective. While this study focuses on government use, it reaffirms the utility of business and light aviation.
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Dassault take us behind the scenes to show the complexity and coordination required to pull off the air to air photo shoot of the Falcon 2000LXS. [More Videos] |
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