Business News
Allegiant Is Buying Sun Country for $1.5 Billion to Become ‘More Competitive’
Two budget airlines are joining forces to take on the industry giants.
Aviation
Business News
GE to Split Into 3 Companies Focused on Aviation, Healthcare, Energy
In a Nov. 9 press release, the company said it plans to spin off GE Aviation, GE Healthcare, and the combined GE Renewable Energy, GE Power, and GE Digital into three separate "industry-leading, investment-grade public companies" in order "to realize the full potential of each business."
Business Ideas
Free Webinar: How Mobility Is Revolutionizing Transportation and Business
Are you ready to start a business in the fast-moving mobility industry?
Thought Leaders
The Uber-Secretive Private Jet Company Hollywood Has on Speed Dial
A look at how stars, scions and heads-of-state travel like no one else.
Business News
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Has a ‘Secret Airship’
That's one way to top your business partner's 'flying car.'
Business News
Uber Unveils Personal Airplane Design and Plans Tests in 2020
The electric plane will be able to take off and land vertically, and Uber hopes to have a fleet of 50 ready for testing in Dallas and Dubai by 2020.
By Tom Brant
Tech
You Can Now Get a College Minor in Drone Aviation
Dowling College School of Aviation's new drone aviation course prepares pilots to get a job piloting the vehicles.
Thought Leaders
How This Private-Aviation Training Agency Takes Service to New Heights
SkyAngels is out to make the skies a bit friendlier for flyers.
Building a Business
Private Aviation Company Wheels Up Raises $115M to Fuel App, Expansion
The company, founded by serial entrepreneur Kenny Dichter, is bringing a membership model to flying.
Building a Business
Solar-Powered Plane Halts Its Around-the-World Journey Due to Battery Problems
The Solar Impulse 2 will continue its 12-leg journey in April of next year.
Building a Business
Game of Drones: As U.S. Dithers on Regulations, Rivals Get a Head Start
It's likely to be a year or more before the FAA's regulations are in place - good news for companies operating outside the U.S.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Industry Lobbyists Take Aim at Proposed FAA Drone Rules
Businesses hoping to capitalize on the commercial potential of drones are preparing to push back against proposed regulations that would strictly limit how the aircraft can be used.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Draft Rules on Commercial Drones Keep Some Limits on Use
The U.S. aviation regulator proposed rules for commercial drone flights that would lift some restrictions but would still bar other activities.
By Reuters
Building a Business
FAA Grants More Exemptions for Commercial Use of Drones
The news comes as the industry eagerly awaits new agency rules on the remote-controlled aircraft.
By Reuters
Building a Business
For Commercial Drones, the Biggest Questions Remain Unanswered
A legal victory by the FAA and new rumors about pending drone rules bring some clarity to the commercial drone industry, much of it unwelcome.
By Clay Dillow