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Supernal | October 18, 2022

BAE Systems and Supernal announced an agreement to design and develop the flight control computer for Supernal’s electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle In support of Supernal, BAE Systems will help define the architecture of a lightweight, fly-by-wire system for its autonomous-capable aircraft. The fly-by-wire controls will safely and efficiently control the aircraft during flight. The development of advanced, high-integrity controls is crucial to meet the demands of electri...

Business Aviation

Volato | March 23, 2022

Volato, the most efficient way to own a private jet, today announced that it has acquired aircraft management company Gulf Coast Aviation (GCA), a fixture in the Houston private aviation market for the past 25 years. GCA is strategically located at Atlantic Aviation, William P. Hobby International Airport (HOU) in Houston, Tx. The combined companies will serve a larger share of the North American business aviation market. GCA is rated Argus Platinum and Stage 3 IS-B...

Air Transport

Flexjet, 4AIR | May 18, 2021

Flexjet LLC, a global leader in fractional private jet travel, reported today that it has reached carbon-neutral flight operations as a result of its collaboration with 4AIR, the first and only rating system focusing on holistic sustainability in private aviation. Flexjet has been buying credits to offset carbon emissions from all flights booked by its US-based Owners since January 2021. Flexjet's checked credits will finance carbon offset projects that will negate the effect of emissions ge...

Business Aviation

Alaska Airlines | August 04, 2022

Alaska Airlines announcedvit has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo Inc., to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel offtake commitment to date – 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026. This agreement was developed alongside others in the oneworld alliance. "Using sustainable aviation fuel is a significant part of Alaska's five-part path to reach net zero carbon emissions, and alongside others ...