All aerospace news – Page 18
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NewsComlux America expands Indianapolis facilities amid record order backlog
Business aircraft outfitter Comlux America will significantly expand its Indianapolis operations, adding new hangars and increasing workforce through 2026 to address record demand across multiple aircraft platforms.
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NewsAbra to become a publicly traded US company
Abra Group, parent company of Latin American airlines Avianca and Gol, intends to become a publicly traded US company.
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NewsGE Aerospace to deliver 500th Passport turbofan this month
GE Aerospace plans to deliver its 500th Passport turbofan engine this month, a milestone seven years after service entry and as the manufacturer transitions to producing the powerplant exclusively for Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet.
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NewsExtensively-rebuilt Twin Otter to fly Channel Islands routes in Aurigny colours
Channel Islands regional carrier Aurigny is to introduce a De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter which has undergone an extensive rebuild, and recently completed a transatlantic delivery flight. The 17-seat Twin Otter is one of a pair which will fly under a multi-year agreement, serving the island of Alderney with ...
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NewsGE ramps Catalyst turboprop production for 2026 service entry
GE Aerospace is scaling up production and aftermarket support for its Catalyst turboprop ahead of the Beechcraft Denali’s anticipated 2026 service entry, following FAA certification of the 1,200-1,400shp engine in February.
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NewsNew fractional firm Bond emerges with 50-strong order for Bombardier business jets
Fort Lauderdale-based Bond has emerged as the mystery customer behind a 50-aircraft Bombardier order worth $1.7 billion, targeting ultra-premium fractional ownership with super-midsize and large-cabin jets exclusively.
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NewsOtto Aerospace outlines sales ambitions for ultra-low-drag Phantom 3500
Developer intends to begin taking customer deposits for its in-development Phantom 3500 later this decade following the super-midsize jet’s maiden sortie.
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NewsEU clears Boeing’s Spirit acquisition after accepting divestment of Airbus activities
European competition regulators have cleared Boeing’s proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, after accepting the divestment of activities related to Airbus aerostructures. Airbus has already planned to take over various aerostructure operations performed by Spirit, including the US-based manufacture of A350 centre fuselages and the production of A220 wings in Northern ...
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NewsDaher builds towards start of US assembly line for TBM in 2027
French airframer Daher Aircraft will in the coming weeks break ground on a new final assembly line in Stuart, Florida that will begin building TBM-series turborprop singles in early 2027.
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NewsFirst Russian-built airport passenger airbridge undergoes initial testing
Russian officials have shown off the first domestically-produced airbridge for passenger aircraft, developed by the Rostec entity Vysokotochnye Kompleksy. The company – whose name means ‘high-precision systems’ – says such equipment was previously supplied to Russian airports only by foreign manufacturers. It states that the airbridge features electrohydraulic and electromechanical ...
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NewsBoeing secures 96 gross orders in September driven by Turkish and Norwegian deals
Boeing recorded 96 gross aircraft orders in September, marking a significant monthly increase driven primarily by major deals with Turkish Airlines and Norwegian, though accounting adjustments reduced net new orders to 48 aircraft.
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NewsAirbus formally opens second Mobile A320-family assembly line
Airbus has formally opened its second A320-family final assembly line at its US plant in Mobile. The airframer’s latest assembly facility is part of its effort to raise monthly production of A320neo-family jets to 75 in 2027. Airbus inaugurated its first Mobile A320 line in 2015 – delivering the first ...
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NewsHoneywell forecasts 8,500 business jet deliveries worth $283bn in coming decade
Honeywell expects strong growth trajectory as manufacturers accelerate production of ultra-long-range, large-cabin aircraft to meet surging demand from fractional operators and private buyers.
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NewsCessna Citation Ascend makes first public appearance at NBAA show
Textron Aviation displays Citation Ascend publicly for first time at NBAA Las Vegas, with certification of the XL refresh described as imminent.
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NewsGulfstream returns to NBAA after hiatus, highlighting wholesale fleet refresh
Gulfstream has returned to the NBAA business aviation exhibition after several years of absence, showcasing its new G300 super-midsize jet that executives say completes a decade-long modernisation of the manufacturer’s aircraft lineup.
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NewsElectra selects Evolito motors for EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft
Virginia-based Electra has selected UK motor manufacturer Evolito to supply electric propulsion units for its nine-passenger EL9 hybrid aircraft, which features eight wing-mounted propellers and ultra-short take-off capabilities.
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NewsPearl 10X powers towards certification milestone as Rolls-Royce wraps up test phase
Rolls-Royce has completed all the certification testing for its developmental Pearl 10X engine and is now working to submit the required reports to the European regulator.
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In depthSkyryse debuts touchscreen flight automation system at NBAA-BACE
NBAA-BACE debutant Skyryse says its retrofittable fly-by-wire system can make almost any GA aircraft safer to fly by reducing cognitive overload.
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In depthBoom courts business aviation market amid renewed interest in supersonic flight
Supersonic airliner developer Boom is making its NBAA-BACE debut this year, with rival Spike also advancing its quest to build a business jet capable of flying faster than sound. But is there a market and are the multiple technological challenges surmountable?
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In depthSelling space: Airbus Corporate Jets maintains high hopes for ACJ TwoTwenty
For Airbus, the ACJ TwoTwenty’s generous interior is what sets it apart from traditional large-cabin competitors. Four years after its launch, the A220-based business jet has had a modest impact on the market, but could that be about to change?