The Solar Impulse Foundation launched the World Alliance for Clean Technologies today during COP22, as a legacy to the first ever solar flight around the world. Its goal is to federate the main actors in the field of clean technologies, in order to create synergies, promote profitable solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental and…
Business aviation provides a critical transportation lifeline to thousands of communities all across the U.S. that have little or no airline service. This means that when a company needs to reach clients, manage far-flung facilities, or seek out new opportunities, business aviation isn’t just the most prudent option – it’s often the only option. FACT:…
With skies crystal-clear and temperatures in the upper 60s Thursday, officials at the Colorado Springs Airport unveiled some of the new tools maintenance workers will have at hand when the cold and wet weather arrives.The fleet of massive yellow machinery includes several new additions that will help crews remove snow from the runways more efficiently,…
An aviation safety advocate is encouraging regulators to require more training for business aviation flight crews over concerns about in-flight lithium battery fires. John M. Cox, chief executive of the Washington, D.C., consulting firm Safety Operating Systems, underlined the need for more training at business aviation’s premier event last week in Orlando, Fla. “This is a…
Recent improvements at Massachusetts’ Harriman-and-West Airport (AQW) are contributing to the growing economic investment in the Northern Berkshire region. Situated approximately 120 miles west of Boston in North Adams, MA, the non-tower airport’s 4,300-by-100-foot Runway 11/29 is just south of the Vermont state line. The airport’s improvements have been substantial, starting with tree removal, shifting…
New York’s Westchester County has floated a plan to privatize its New York City-area airport, one of the busiest business aviation hubs in the U.S. The $140 million deal would allow California-based investment firm Oaktree Capital Management to take over control of Westchester County Airport (HPN) for the next 40 years. Since 1977, the airport…
Bombardier’s flagship Global 7000 felt the wind beneath its wings for the first time on November 4, completing a two-hour, 27-minute maiden flight from the company’s facility in Toronto. Under the control of captain Ed Grabman, copilot Jeff Karnes and flight-test engineer Jason Nickel, the aircraft departed at 10:25 a.m. local time on November 4,…
The HondaJet has set two speed records against jets in its class. Greensboro-based Honda Aircraft Co. said it set records from Teterboro, N.J., to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Boston to Palm Beach, Fla. The U.S. National Aeronautic Association certified the records, according to a Honda news release. In setting the record between New Jersey and…
Ten esteemed business leaders have joined those who have stepped forward in recent years to explain the value of business aviation to their companies as part of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign. The leaders are featured in a booklet titled Business Leaders on Business Aviation. In the publication, each CEO offers a different…