All articles by Kate Sarsfield – Page 24
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Flying Colours completes first Ka-band installation on a GV
Canadian maintenance repair and overhaul company Flying Colours has completed its first Ka-band installation on a Gulfstream GV.
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Gulfstream G600 begins field performance testing as certification nears
Gulfstream’s G600 began field performance testing on 14 August, as the super-large-cabin, long-range business jet closes in on certification.
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NewsStratos expands and rebrands 714 very light jet
Stratos Aircraft has expanded the cabin of its developmental very light jet following market feedback and has rebranded the aircraft to reflect its new, roomier proportions.
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Tecnam assembles Traveller trio as certification nears
Italian airframer Tecnam says three P2012 Travellers are now in production at its Capua headquarters near Naples, and the all-metal piston-twin is on track for certification in late 2018, with service entry early the following year.
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Business aircraft industry scores on back of FIFA World Cup
Business aircraft movements in Europe hit a new record in July, thanks largely to a surge in charter flights, and soaring activity levels during the FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia.
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Honda Aircraft delivers first HondaJet Elite
Honda Aircraft has begun deliveries of the HA-420 HondaJet Elite, with an initial example of the upgraded entry-level business jet – carrying the registration N-112HM – handed over on 8 August to an unnamed US customer.
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Gulfstream output falls in second quarter, but outlook remains positive
General Dynamics' aerospace division recorded a 9% fall in second-quarter revenues, due to a slide in deliveries of Gulfstream business jets, but the performance was largely consistent with the company’s outlook for the period.
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Epic completes E1000 structural testing as type certification nears
Epic Aircraft has completed structural testing on its E1000 single-engined turboprop and hopes to secure US type inspection authorisation for the $3.25 million composite aircraft in early August, leading to certification in the fourth quarter.
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Challenger 350 receives steep-approach approval from Transport Canada
Bombardier has secured steep-approach certification from Transport Canada for its Challenger 350, and says US and European validation for the enhancement is expected soon.
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Boeing sells BBJ Max 7 to Seacons Trading
Boeing Business Jets has sold a BBJ Max 7 to Singapore company Seacons Trading. The order was announced at the Farnborough air show, where the next-generation version of the 737-derived BBJ was launched two years ago.
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Dassault positive on Falcon 6X and further developments
Dassault is making steady progress with its new Falcon 6X large-cabin business aircraft, following the twinjet's launch in February this year.
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Embraer records first-half business jet delivery slide
Embraer recorded a 21% fall in business jet deliveries for the first half of 2018, with the airframer shipping 31 aircraft, against 39 in the same period a year earlier. The slide was felt across the product line, with the Legacy 450 the only model to buck the trend.
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NewsPICTURE: Gulfstream G500 secures US type certification
Gulfstream has secured Federal Aviation Administration type certification for the G500, and is preparing the super-large-cabin, long-range business jet for service entry in the fourth quarter.
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FARNBOROUGH: Women in Aviation to host networking event for school girls
Women in Aviation International (WAI) UK Chapter is hosting a networking morning on Friday 20 July at the Farnborough air show, targeted at school girls and girl guide groups with interests in aviation.
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NewsTextron Aviation reports second quarter revenue hike
Renewed optimism in the business aviation market contributed to a $105 million hike in revenues for Textron Aviation between April and June to $1.28bn, with increased activity recorded across its jet and turboprop lines. Operating profit rocketed during the period to $104 million – up from $54 million in the ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Comlux diversifies with auxiliary fuel tank for A321
Business aviation services company Comlux is making its first foray into the commercial aircraft market with the launch of a division dedicated to promoting and installing its auxiliary fuel tank offering, known as the forward additional Comlux tank (FACT).
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FARNBOROUGH: Qatar and JetSuite seal collaboration with a handshake
The chief executives of Qatar Airways and JetSuite came together at the show yesterday to publicaly endorse their collaboration.
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FARNBOROUGH: Diamond sparkles with new owner and aircraft line-up
Diamond Aircraft returns to Farnborough with a trio of aircraft in tow, and a new Chinese owner keen to emphasise its long-term commitment to the general aviation aircraft manufacturer.
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FARNBOROUGH: Aston Martin enters the aviation market with Volante eVTOL
Aston Martin is not a name one associates with aviation, but the luxury car maker is hoping to change that perception with the introduction of a high-end, three-seat hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft targeted at the wealthy elite.
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FARNBOROUGH: PAL-V debuts Liberty flying car
Dutch start-up PAL-V is showcasing its Liberty flying car for the first time at an air show, and visitors with a spare €300,000-500,000 and a penchant for unconventional forms of transport should be able to get the keys to their two-seat, piston-twin as early as 2020.