All Business & General Aviation articles – Page 38
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NewsCAA calibration jet entered rapid descent before terrain collision
South African investigators have disclosed that a Cessna Citation II calibration aircraft suddenly entered a steep descent and excessive right bank before colliding with high terrain about 10min after departing George airport. None of the three occupants survived after the jet, operated by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, crashed ...
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NewsFAA settles whistleblower retaliation allegations for $90,000
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to pay the US government $90,000 to settle allegations it retaliated against a staffer who raised concerns about unqualified safety inspectors.
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OpinionBombardier’s rail sale is last roll of the dice
The mansion that Laurent built is down to its last room. Bombardier – transformed by Pere Beaudoin from humble snowmobile manufacturer to world leader in aviation and rail transportation by the time he handed the chief executive reins to son Pierre in 2003 – will soon be known simply for business aircraft.
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NewsVolocopter nets €87 million in Series C funding round
German eVTOL maker says funding, expertise will support bid for commerical operations in two to four years
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NewsFixed-wing business aircraft deliveries strongest for a decade: GAMA
Shipments of fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft soared in 2019 to their highest level for a decade, thanks to resurgent business jet and piston-engined aircraft sectors. In addition, the mix of deliveries in favour of high-end, high-value models resulted in the strongest billings for the industry in four years.
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NewsCatalyst turboprop flight testing “to start this spring”
GE Aviation’s delayed Catalyst turboprop programme has advanced enough that a maiden flight test is now scheduled for this spring with certification targeted for autumn 2021, according to the company’s European aero engines unit, Avio Aero.
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NewsEurope clears HondaJet Elite for steep approaches and increased occupancy
Honda Aircraft has secured European steep-approach certification for the HondaJet Elite, permitting the light business jet to perform approaches at descent angles of up to 5.5°.
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NewsBombardier sells rail division to focus on business aviation
Bombardier says it is to focus exclusively on business aviation following an agreement to sell its rail division to French rail giant Alstom. The deal announced on 17 February, is worth close $4.5 billion for Bombardier, and will help to slash company’s outstanding debt of some $9 billion.
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NewsVolocopter, ride-hailing firm to explore urban air mobility in Southeast Asia
Volocopter and Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab will jointly explore opportunities for urban air mobility in the region. The study will look at Southeast Asian suitable cities, routes, use cases, and joint flight tests, says Volocopter. The effort could evolve into further cooperation between the two companies. “This cooperation is ...
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NewsCabin fire caused Cirrus SF50 fleet grounding
Cirrus grounded its global fleet of more than 170 SF50 Vision Jets on 7 February, and issued a mandatory service bulletin (SB) to all owners of the single-engined aircraft, after identifying faulty audio amplifier circuit cards as the cause of a 27 December cabin fire.
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NewsGulfstream G700 airborne as flight-testing begins
The latest and greatest Gulfstream business jet, the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700-powered G700, completed its first flight on 14 February from the company’s base at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia.
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NewsTecnam sells first special-mission configured P2012 Traveller
Italian airframer Tecnam has sold the first P2012 Traveller in a special-mission configuration following an order for a single unit from with Austro-German engineering and surveying company Airborne Hydro Mapping (AHM)
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NewsAirbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore explore urban air mobility solutions
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore urban air mobility solutions in Singapore. As part of the agreement, Airbus and CAAS will work together on developing urban air mobility services using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Source: Airbus Jean-Brice ...
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NewsDassault debuts Falcon 6X mock-up in Asia-Pacific
As Dassault pushes ahead with its Falcon 6X programme, the airframer has given a Singapore air show visitors a peek inside the long-range twin’s spacious interior, bringing a cabin mock-up to the show. Alongside the 6X - which is due to make its maiden sortie next year - the French ...
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NewsAsian aviation show ABACE cancelled over coronavirus concerns
Asia’s largest dedicated business aviation show, ABACE, has been cancelled amid fears surrounding coronavirus.
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NewsPilatus concludes PC-24 rough-field certification campaign
Pilatus has concluded the rough-field certification campaign for its PC-24, with approval for the super-light business jet to operate from grass, wet earth and snow, awarded by European and US regulators in early February
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NewsGulfstream begins demo tour with G700 cabin mock-up
Gulfstream has embarked on an international customer demonstration tour with its G700 cabin mock-up, to drum-up sales of the ultra-long-range business jet in its key markets.
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NewsBombardier to more than double UK service centre capacity
Bombardier is set to more than double service centre capacity at its UK base in London Biggin Hill airport to accommodate its growing business jet fleet in Europe; in particular, the increasing number of Global 7500s that are expected to arrive on the continent over the coming years.
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NewsWellington taps Wisk’s Cora for air taxi trials
The New Zealand government and urban air mobility firm Wisk have entered a memorandum of understanding for a passenger transport trial involving the company’s all-electric air taxi, Cora. The work will take place in Canterbury, New Zealand where the Cora has conducted tests since 2017, says Megan Woods, the country’s ...
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NewsBombardier discussing sale of business jet unit to Textron: reports
Bombardier is discussing a potential sale of its business jet unit to Textron, according to reports, a move that if completed would catapult Textron into the large-cabin business jet segment and mark another divestiture by once-mighty Bombardier.