All Business Jets articles – Page 156
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NewsJAL's fleet of seven 787s complete modifications
Japan Airlines' (JAL) fleet of Boeing 787-8s have completed modifications and is on track to resume operations on 1 June. Aircraft JA826J was the seventh...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Access all areas with the Falcon 2000
Dassault claims the biggest appeal of the latest version of its Falcon 2000 is the type’s impressive short-runway performance, combined with generous cabin and range
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WestJet planning July roll-out of premium economy product
Calgary-based WestJet is planning for a full commercial roll-out of its premium economy product in July, says Bob Cummings, the airline's executive vice-president...
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau commends Citation X crew
The crew of a Cessna Citation X (VH-RCA) has been praised by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau for dealing well with a windshield crack at very high...
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NewsPICTURE: NetJets receives first Signature-series Phenom 300
NetJets has taken delivery of its first Embraer Phenom 300 - part of an order signed in 2010 for up to 125 of the seven-seat business jets that will form...
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NewsHonda Aircraft delays HA-420 again to late-2014
Honda Aircraft says today that certification of the HA-420 HondaJet is delayed by roughly one year to late-2014 as development of the light jet's all-new...
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IN FOCUS: Canadian researchers target certification of brassica carinata-based jet fuel
A push to certify a new oilseed fuel that does not need to be blended with kerosene may change the future for renewables
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NewsSierra Nevada passes second NASA commercial crew checkpoint
Sierra Nevada has achieved its second milestone under NASA's commercial crew integrated capability (CCiCap) programme to develop the Dream Chaser, earning the company $45 million as the vehicle prepares for glide testing.
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NewsNASA team considers supersonic airliner for next X-plane
A NASA official is preparing an internal proposal to launch a supersonic X-plane demonstrator aimed at proving to regulators that a package of new technologies...
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NewsCessna completes new Citation Sovereign production flight
Cessna has completed the first production flight of the new Citation Sovereign as the certification process continues. The 2.5h flight from Mid-Continent...
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NewsPICTURE: New Sovereign takes to the skies
Cessna flew the first production-conforming version of its new Citation Sovereign for the first time late last month.
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NewsAeris plans shared ownership programme for Eclipse EA550
Aeris Aviation, Eclipse Aerospace's sole European distributor, is planning to launch a shared ownership scheme in the third quarter to invigorate the market for the EA500 series of very light jets across the region.
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NewsGulfstream delivers strong first-quarter performance for General Dynamics
General Dynamics' aerospace division recorded a hike in its first-quarter revenues to $1.78 billion. The figures mark a $155 million hike on the previous year, based on a strong performance by Gulfstream.
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Comac ARJ21 completes crosswind tests
Chinese airframer Comac has completed crosswind validation tests for its ARJ21 regional jet programme. Aircraft 102 took off from Jiayuguan airport...
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NewsAll Nippon Airways schedules second 787 proving flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has scheduled a second proving flight for its 787s for 1 May, after the first took place on 28 April without any incident, more...
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Aeroman evaluates move into widebody MRO
El Salvadoran MRO provider Aeroman is preparing for an ownership change following the bankruptcy of its Canadian sister operation, Aveos Fleet Performance,...
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AERO13: Cessna propeller duo make European debut
Two of Cessna's propeller lines made their European debuts at Aero as part of a strategic effort by the US airframer to stimulate customer interest in its...
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NewsBoeing maps out 787 locations as EASA clears fix
European safety authorities have approved the design changes to the Boeing 787's battery system. Clearance by the European Aviation Safety Agency means...
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NewsFAA approves 787 battery changes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's improved 787 Dreamliner battery design, clearing the way for the twinjet to return to...
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Cessna revises business jet forecast downward
Cessna has released a new outlook that predicts a worse year for business jet deliveries in 2013, dashing hopes across the industry that the market for light...