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AnalysisSmartflyer eyes electric training revolution with innovative SF-1
A Swiss start-up with a unique concept hopes to be the first to bring to market a purpose-built electric training aircraft.
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NewsEcoPulse partners hail ‘major milestone’ and weigh next moves
Following the end of flight testing, three partners behind the EcoPulse hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator are already contemplating next steps, with a series of follow-on projects to debut next year.
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NewsPilot errors caused 2023 Challenger 300 upset that killed one passenger: NTSB
Failure to remove a pitot probe cover and a cascade of resulting pilot missteps caused a 2023 inflight upset near Hartford that involved a Bombardier Challenger 300 business jet and killed one passenger.
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NewsPilot deliberately crashed Cessna 208 while returning from parachute drop
French investigators believe a Cessna 208 pilot, under psychological pressure, deliberately flew the aircraft into a mountain ridge while returning to Gap-Tallard airport after a parachute drop. The pilot, the only occupant, did not survive the October 2023 collision with the ridge, which rises to some 1,400m in the French ...
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NewsGogo completes acquisition of Satcom Direct
In-flight data provider Gogo completed its planned acquisition of once-competitor Satcom Direct on 4 December and named Satcom’s former president Chris Moore as CEO.
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NewsFirst flight for all-electric Integral E trainer
French aircraft developer Aura Aero has performed the first flight of its Integral E – the all-electric version of its two-seat trainer.
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NewsValo Aviation becomes first business aviation operator with Bahrain AOC
Valo Aviation has become Bahrain’s first home-grown business jet charter operator, marking its formal launch at the country’s air show on 13 November with its first aircraft, a Kuwaiti-owned Gulfstream G550. Source: BillyPix Hakamo: Targeting a fleet of up to 15 aircraft Chief executive Hanna Hakamo, who ...
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NewsBombardier swings to $117m Q3 profit and plans year-end delivery push
Strong performance from Bombardier’s aftermarket services business pushed the Montreal business jet manufacturer to a $117 million profit for the third quarter of 2024, reversing a $37 million loss during the same period last year.
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NewsLilium appoints KPMG to handle sale process
Lilium has appointed accountancy firm KPMG to sell the business, as the cash-strapped air taxi developer seeks new investment.
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AnalysisAir campaigns: how business jets play a key role in US elections
Business jets play a key role in any presidential election, the USA’s vast size requiring candidates to traverse thousands of miles to win votes
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NewsSupply chain pressures dent Gulfstream’s G700 delivery forecast
Gulfstream has slashed the number of G700s it expects to deliver this year on the back of continued supply chain issues.
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NewsIndustry seeks privacy amid private jet tracking concerns
Aviation leaders have at least one thing in common with pop star Taylor Swift: they want to make it harder for private jets to be publicly tracked.
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NewsFAA’s eVTOL rule sets safety ‘baseline’ but flight limitations remain unclear
While electric aircraft manufacturers insist they are close to certificating their designs, uncertainty abounds about operating limitations and how the aircraft will be integrated into complex airspace.
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NewsGogo sees gains from deal with long-term target Satcom Direct
While Gogo agreed to acquire fellow connectivity specialist Satcom Direct at the end of September, the company’s interest in teaming up with the established player in the business aviation market long pre-dated that.
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In depthHow Garmin’s new G3000 Prime avionics suite builds off 20 years of experience
Leaning on the institutional knowledge that comes with installing more than 30,000 flight decks across various aircraft types over the past 20 years, Garmin’s latest avionics suite – the G3000 Prime – is the Kansas firm’s most advanced yet.
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NewsWheels Up to acquire used Phenom 300s and Challengers in overhaul of jet fleet
Charter aircraft provider Wheels Up has secured fresh financing and revealed plans to replace its fleet of owned jets with used Embraer Phenom 300s and Bombardier Challengers.
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NewsViasat sees bright response to enhanced connectivity for business aviation market
Satellite communications specialist Viasat is yielding the benefits of acquiring fellow network provider Inmarsat as it receives positive feedback from initial trials of an enhanced in-flight connectivity programme for business aviation, called JetXP. Source: BillyPix D’Amico: Customers are looking for a consistent and reliable experience Under the ...
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In depthFAA finalises rule establishing new class of ‘powered lift’ aircraft to enable commercial air taxis
Clearing the way for a new class of “powered lift” aircraft to get off the ground, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 22 October released a finalised rule outlining operational and pilot-training requirements for the burgeoning electric air taxi sector.
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AnalysisJet Out eyes more expansion after opening Florida base
A blend of hometown service and national reach is how emerging ‘co-ownership’ operator Jet Out describes its offer. The Milwaukee-based company has opened its second base and is eyeing more
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AnalysisFlyExclusive chief sees strong year ahead after IPO milestone
After a turbulent run-up to its IPO late last year, fast growing private flight provider FlyExclusive chief executive Jim Segrave anticipates a strong 2025 thanks to a growing fleet and customer base