All articles by Kate Sarsfield – Page 34
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NewsSurf Air Europe plots route and fleet expansion
European members-only operator Surf Air is expanding its route network and business aircraft fleet to exploit growing demand across the continent for its low-cost, all-you-can-fly, subscription-based model.
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NewsXTI to launch TriFan 600 at NBAA with one third-scale mock-up
XTI Aircraft will formally launch the TriFan 600 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in October, where it plans to unveil a one-third-scale mock-up of the new design.
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Nextant announces launch customer for Challenger 604XT
Nextant Aerospace has announced the launch customer for its remanufactured Challenger 604, which it is preparing for US and European certification in June 2018.
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Texas Turbine secures European approval for Supervan 900 propeller
US engineering and modification company Texas Turbine Conversions (TTC) has secured European supplemental type certification for the Hartzell four-bladed, lightweight, composite swept propeller, designed specifically for its Supervan 900 single-engined turboprop.
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NewsDornier Seawings rolls out new-generation Seastar
Dornier Seawings has rolled out the first new-generation Seastar amphibian, and is preparing the twin-engined turboprop for its maiden sortie in the first half of 2019.
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NewsOne Aviation flies EA700 aerodynamic proof-of-concept wing
One Aviation has flown an aerodynamic, proof-of-concept wing intended for its in-development Eclipse EA700 very-light jet (VLJ). The structure was attached to a modified EA500, with the registration N990NE, for the 1h 30min sortie on 1 September.
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NewsVistaJet boosts balance sheet with $200 million investment
Luxury charter operator VistaJet has secured $200 million in investment from private equity firm Rhône Capital, as part of a strategy to strengthen its balance sheet in preparation for further expansion.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: GAMA's half yearly shipments show modest uptick
Fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft manufacturers made modest shipment gains over the first six months of 2017, with a 2.7% climb marking the sector’s first year-on-year increase since 2014.
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NewsPilatus calls time on PC-6
Pilatus will cease production of its PC-6 multirole trainer in 2019 after a 60-year run. The decision follows poor sales of the single-engined turboprop, also known as the Porter, and limited development opportunities for the platform.
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NewsBlackhawk secures certification for King Air 350 engine upgrade
US engineering company and aftermarket specialist Blackhawk Modifications has received US supplemental type certification for its XP67A engine upgrade on the King Air 350, and is now working on similar approvals for the 350ER and -300 variants of the twin-engined turboprop.
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Global 7000 engine flame-out 'an isolated event': Bombardier
Bombardier and GE say the 15 August in-flight engine flameout on the second Global 7000 flight-test vehicle (FTV2) was “an isolated event”, and the ultra-long-range business jet remains on track for certification and service entry in 2018.
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Global 7000 test aircraft suffers in-flight engine flameout
A Bombardier Global 7000 flight-test aircraft made an emergency landing on 15 August when the right GE Passport engine experienced an in-flight flameout, according to an incident report issued by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
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NewsAir Hamburg takes delivery of first Legacy 650E
German charter operator Air Hamburg has become the launch customer for the Embraer 650E, following delivery of the large-cabin business jet on 26 July.
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NewsG500 edges closer to certification milestone
Gulfstream's G500 has passed another key milestone on its way to hitting a target of certification and service entry by year-end, with the US Federal Aviation Administration issuing type inspection authorisation, allowing the agency to evaluate the large-cabin, long-range business jet in flight.
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NewsFinal Akoya two-seat amphibian begins flight testing
Lisa Airplanes has flown the second and final Akoya prototype and says it is aiming for US certification and service entry of the two-seat amphibian in 2018.
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NewsFirst flight of Elixir two-seat piston-single set for end of August
French start-up Elixir Aircraft is preparing its two-seat Elixir piston-single for first flight at the end of August, and hopes to secure European certification for the all-carbonfibre type in the second quarter of 2018.
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Business aircraft flying grows on back of bullish charter market
Business aircraft flight activity in North America continued its resurgence during the first six months of 2017, with the charter and fractional ownership segments making the greatest gains.
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NewsInmarsat shows off Global Xpress in-flight wi-fi on GIV
Inmarsat has completed a successful around-the-world test flight using a Gulfstream GIV business jet to demonstrate what it calls “the seamless, worldwide coverage” of its Global Xpress satellite-based Ka-band, high-speed broadband network.
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NewsWilliams gains approvals for latest FJ44 engine variant
Williams International has received type and production certification from US and European regulators for the latest variant of its FJ44-4 engine, which powers the in-development Pilatus PC-24 superlight business jet.
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NewsPiper records second quarter hike in deliveries and revenues
Piper Aircraft has recorded a 30% increase in deliveries of its business and general aviation aircraft family for the second quarter of 2017, thanks to strong performance from the single-engined Archer and M600, and its recent decision to adopt a build-to-order strategy for its nine-strong line-up.