All Business Jets articles – Page 134
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NewsCommittee calls for public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety
Having examined the recent safety performance of oil- and gas-support helicopter operations in the UK sector of the North Sea, the UK Parliamentary Transport Select Committee has called for an independent public inquiry on the grounds that the Civil Aviation Authority “did not consider the evidence that commercial pressure impacts ...
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NewsWiJet joins forces wth Air France to boost first class offering
French business-aircraft operator Wijet has teamed up with Air France to offer private jet services to the flag carrier’s first-class passengers.
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FARNBOROUGH: Kaman's bullish expansion plans
After launching its state-of-the-art Burnley facility, supplier Kaman Aerospace has strengthened its Europe presence and is ready to take on the world
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IAI joins effort to develop entry-level business jet
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is involved again in an effort to develop a small executive jet that will offer low cost travel to ranges of up to 2,400km (1,300nm).
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NewsEmbraer predicts Legacy 500 certification within 30 days
Embraer expects to have the midsize Legacy 500 business jet cleared to enter service by regulators within 30 days, says chief executive Frederico Curado.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: How to organise an air display
When the air display starts each afternoon at the Farnborough International Air Show, business transactions pause and eyes roll heavenward, surrendering to the raucous power play. A major part of the attraction is the evident – if calculated – risk the aviators take
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What Scottish independence would mean for UK aerospace and defence
If the Scottish electorate votes ‘Yes’ in September’s referendum on whether to seek independence from the United Kingdom, it will not only be aircraft of the Russian Navy that will be emblazoned with a St Andrew’s cross.
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NewsNetJets takes delivery of first Challenger 350
NetJets has become the launch customer for the Bombardier Challenger 350, following the handover of the first of the super-midsize business jet to the fractional ownership pioneer late last month.
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NewsPiaggio secures European approval for Avanti auxiliary fuel tank
Piaggio Aero’s latest evolution of the P.180 Avanti is edging closer to certification and service entry following European approval of the twin-engined turboprop’s auxiliary fuel tank. The $275,00 feature is available as an option on the new generation Avanti EVO and for retrofit on the Avanti II predecessor - ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: UK aerospace riding wave of new-era industrial policy
Things are looking up for the UK's aerospace industry, with government backing and new initiatives promising a new era of financial gain for all parties
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NewsCessna clinches US approval for its high-speed Citation X+
Cessna has secured US certification for its Citation X+ which, with a verified maximum speed of Mach 0.935, has simultaneously secured the mantle of the fastest civil aircraft in service. The Gulfstream G650 comes in close second with a maximum speed of Mach 0.925.
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NewsNew Cessna business jet duo reach programme milestone
Two Cessna business aircraft positioned at the each end of the airframer’s six-strong light jet family have reached major production and certification milestones. Cessna is hoping these two products will help to re-energine this embattled sector.
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NewsDassault Falcon 8X assembly makes rapid progress
Development of Dassault’s Falcon 8X ultra-long-range business jet is advancing rapidly as the French airframer prepares to mate the wings to the fuselage of the first test aircraft at its Bordeaux, Mérignac facility.
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Challenger 350 wins FAA certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has just awarded full certification to Bombardier's Challenger 350 business jet, the latest development in its 300 series aircraft. Transport Canada certification had already been granted on June 12, 2014.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Global focus for this year's show
With this year’s major aerospace event fast approaching, companies will be gearing up to demonstrate their capabilities and showcase their products in the flying displays.
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NewsBombardier asks for Challenger engine exemption
Bombardier has appealed to the US Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption for its latest Challenger 350 business jets from the need to meet existing regulations on protection against uncontrollable high engine thrust, on the grounds that such an event is “extremely improbable”.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: What do new bribery laws mean for hospitality?
With the UK Bribery Act causing consternation among big-name companies eager to woo potential clients, we try to clear the muddy waters around the confusing legal issue of overzealous hospitality
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Learjet crashes after collision with Eurofighter
A Eurofighter Typhoon has collided with a Bombardier Learjet operated by GFD over Olsberg, North Rhine Westphalia in Germany today. The Learjet crashed in open countryside and was totally destroyed with a crew of two on board. The German air force Typhoon has landed safely with no injuries to its ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What to expect at this year's Farnborough
Farnborough air show boss Shaun Ormrod admits that hosting a major air show is harder than it used to be. A generation ago – with the industry concentrated in North America and western Europe and focused on a small number of events – the biennial UK gathering was a must-attend. ...