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Air campaigns: how business jets play a key role in US elections

2024-10-30T18:29:00+00:00

Business jets play a key role in any presidential election, the USA’s vast size requiring candidates to traverse thousands of miles to win votes

Industry seeks privacy amid private jet tracking concerns

2024-10-24T00:50:00+01:00

Aviation leaders have at least one thing in common with pop star Taylor Swift: they want to make it harder for private jets to be publicly tracked.

Joby’s front-row seat to historic FAA rule signing ‘exciting final chapter before operations’

2024-10-23T22:48:00+01:00

Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi was positioned front-and-center as Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, signed in Las Vegas a historic rule establishing a new class of “powered lift” aircraft.

Gogo sees gains from deal with long-term target Satcom Direct

2024-10-23T21:43:00+01:00

While Gogo agreed to acquire fellow connectivity specialist Satcom Direct at the end of September, the company’s interest in teaming up with the established player in the business aviation market long pre-dated that.

Lilium stays course toward certification, eyes US sales amid financing search

2024-10-23T00:44:00+01:00

The chief commercial officer of German electric aircraft developer Lilium is urging investor patience as the company seeks additional financing after recently losing a German loan guarantee.

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How Garmin’s new G3000 Prime avionics suite builds off 20 years of experience

2024-10-22T23:57:00+01:00

Leaning on the institutional knowledge that comes with installing more than 30,000 flight decks across various aircraft types over the past 20 years, Garmin’s latest avionics suite – the G3000 Prime – is the Kansas firm’s most advanced yet.

Wheels Up to acquire used Phenom 300s and Challengers in overhaul of jet fleet

2024-10-22T23:45:00+01:00

Charter aircraft provider Wheels Up has secured fresh financing and revealed plans to replace its fleet of owned jets with used Embraer Phenom 300s and Bombardier Challengers.

Viasat sees bright response to enhanced connectivity for business aviation market

2024-10-22T22:52:00+01:00

Satellite communications specialist Viasat is yielding the benefits of acquiring fellow network provider Inmarsat as it receives positive feedback from initial trials of an enhanced in-flight connectivity programme for business aviation, called JetXP.

FAA finalises rule establishing new class of ‘powered lift’ aircraft to enable commercial air taxis

2024-10-22T20:04:00+01:00

Clearing the way for a new class of “powered lift” aircraft to get off the ground, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 22 October released a finalised rule outlining operational and pilot-training requirements for the burgeoning electric air taxi sector.

Jet Out eyes more expansion after opening Florida base

2024-10-22T15:58:00+01:00

A blend of hometown service and national reach is how emerging ‘co-ownership’ operator Jet Out describes its offer. The Milwaukee-based company has opened its second base and is eyeing more

FlyExclusive chief sees strong year ahead after IPO milestone

2024-10-22T15:14:00+01:00

After a turbulent run-up to its IPO late last year, fast growing private flight provider FlyExclusive chief executive Jim Segrave anticipates a strong 2025 thanks to a growing fleet and customer base

CAE showcases mixed-reality flight deck simulation app at NBAA

2024-10-22T14:06:00+01:00

Aviation training company CAE has revealed a new pilot-training app compatible with the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which it touts as a potential “game-changer” for aspiring aviators.

New Airbus-commissioned reports highlight heightened role for business jets

2024-10-22T00:06:00+01:00

Business aviation’s annual contribution to the US economy is expected to climb by over $50 billion within five years, bringing the industry’s annual input to $183 billion.

Textron Aviation reveals launch customer, completes first flight of CJ4 Gen3 light jet

2024-10-21T22:38:00+01:00

A “longtime Cessna Citation enthusiast” is lined up to become the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s first CJ4 Gen3 light business jet, which flew for the first time in early October.

Bombardier begins manufacturing large structural components for first production Global 8000

2024-10-21T17:40:00+01:00

Bombardier has started manufacturing major structural components for the first production example of its ultra-long-range Global 8000, a business jet that is set to succeed the Global 7500 as the Montreal airframer’s flagship.

How are AAM developers positioning for business aviation market

2024-10-21T16:53:00+01:00

Several AAM developers are displaying their wares at this week’s NBAA BACE show with the sector at a pivotal time on its journey to certification, production and market acceptance

Blackhawk completes early TBM 700 STC testing

2024-10-21T16:15:00+01:00

Blackhawk Aerospace has completed “baseline” flight testing for its Daher TBM 700 Series supplemental type certificate (STC) programme, describing as a “major milestone” the first flight of the single-engine turboprop powered by a higher-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D.

Textron Aviation rolls out upgraded ‘Gen3’ series of light jets with standard auto-land

2024-10-21T15:39:00+01:00

Textron Aviation is rolling out at the NBAA show in Las Vegas a series of upgrades to its Cessna Citation family of light business jets that will represent “Gen 3” variants of the M2, CJ3 and CJ4 platforms.

Military operators increasingly turn to business jets for specialty missions

2024-10-21T12:00:00+01:00

Drawn by reliability and affordability, militaries are increasingly turning to business jets to fill niche roles within their aviation fleets including intelligence collection and electronic warfare.

Honeywell forecasts 10-year demand for 8,500 new business jets amid ‘normalising’ environment

2024-10-21T00:01:00+01:00

Honeywell expects business jet operators will need 8,500 new jets in the next 10 years, reflecting what the company calls “normalising” and “stable” demand for business aircraft following the pandemic-era boom.

Machinists ratify deal to end Textron strike

2024-10-20T21:19:00+01:00

Machinists at Textron Aviation have ratified a five-year labour deal, putting an end to an almost month-long strike.

Textron Aviation reverses course and will exhibit at NBAA

2024-10-02T16:10:00+01:00

Textron Aviation now says it will exhibit at this month’s NBAA business aviation exhibition in Las Vegas, reserving course after last week backing out of the event amid a machinists strike in Wichita.

Has business aviation demand reached a new normal in the USA?

2024-09-27T14:57:00+01:00

Business aviation enjoyed a post-pandemic spike in the USA – but what are the longer-term prospects for the sector ahead of its biggest annual event, and a presidential election two weeks later?

Are business jet developers ready to launch the next big thing?

2024-09-27T10:59:00+01:00

Most business aircraft manufacturers have revealed their hands in terms of new product development ahead of this year’s NBAA convention. But will there be any surprise launches?

Honda Aircraft embarks on campaign to certify Echelon as an HA-420 derivative

2023-10-20T20:44:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft aims for its in-development HondaJet Echelon to be certified as a variant of its existing HA-420 HondaJet, and for both models to share a common pilot type rating.

Wheels Up’s new chief executive lays out recovery plan as Delta ties tighten

2023-10-18T01:37:00+01:00

Just two weeks into the job, the new head of Wheels Up arrives as this year’s NBAA business aviation show with a turnaround plan resting on operational rigour, more corporate business, fleet changes and closer ties with 39% owner Delta Air Lines.

FlyExclusive named fleet-launch customer for Citation CJ3 Gen2

2023-10-17T20:20:00+01:00

North Carolina private aviation provider FlyExclusive has been disclosed as the fleet launch customer of Textron Aviation’s newly revealed Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 light jet.

Honda Aircraft renames in-development light jet Echelon and plans for 2026 first flight

2023-10-16T16:30:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft has renamed its in-development light jet Echelon and disclosed new production and timeline details about the aircraft, formerly known as the 2600.

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2023-10-16T09:56:00+01:00Paid content by Rolls-Royce

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NBAA brings business aviation back to Las Vegas

2023-10-15T11:19:00+01:00

Strong aircraft backlogs and resilient demand for private air travel mean the business aviation industry is approaching 2024 in good shape.

Why business aviation leaders are highlighting sector’s environmental gains

2023-09-22T11:19:00+01:00

With climate activists targeting business aviation, what progress is the sector making towards achieving its sustainability targets?

Magnix plans to add fuel cells to powertrain offering

2022-10-19T19:18:00+01:00

Electric motor manufacturer Magnix has disclosed an interest in offering hydrogen fuel cells, in addition to battery or hybrid-electric solutions, as it broadens its range of complete powertrain options.

Ideas factory: Cirrus invests in innovation centre

2022-10-19T19:04:00+01:00

Zean Nielsen used to work for Tesla. Now he is determined that the aerospace manufacturer he runs – Cirrus Aircraft – becomes as nimble and disruptive as Elon Musk’s electric carmaker. Part of his solution: establishing an “innovation centre” at Cirrus’s current campus in Duluth, Minnesota, that will bring all ...

Service charge: why business aviation manufacturers are investing in aftersales

2022-10-19T18:57:00+01:00

For the past decade or more, airframers have increasingly sought to own or influence the whole customer experience. This has led to major commitments in MRO, either through acquisitions or new-builds

Record third-quarter performance keeps Vista Global upbeat

2022-10-19T18:46:00+01:00

Vista Global, parent of charter operators VistaJet and XO, is back at NBAA in bullish mood thanks to its record performance in the USA during the third quarter.

Rolls-Royce commits to ‘SAF 2.0’ test pact with Alder Fuels

2022-10-19T18:40:00+01:00

Rolls-Royce and Alder Fuels have at NBAA signed a memorandum of understanding covering the flight-testing of new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being developed by the US clean-tech firm.

Overair finishes propulsion system ground tests as Butterfly takes shape

2022-10-19T16:11:00+01:00

Advanced air mobility developer Overair has completed ground tests of its electric propulsion system as it pushes toward a 2023 first flight of its tiltrotor-based Butterfly vehicle.

Cessna lands four Citation orders from charter operator Fly Alliance

2022-10-18T21:46:00+01:00

Wichita airframer Cessna added to its order book on 18 October after Orlando jet charter company Fly Alliance signed for four Citation jets and took options to purchase a further 16.

Spirit AeroSystems pushes business aviation credentials of Belfast plant

2022-10-18T17:31:00+01:00

Aerostructures specialist Spirit AeroSystems is more familiar for its work on commercial airliners than business jets, but the manufacturer is here at the NBAA show to push its credentials in the sector, not least through the capabilities of its newly acquired site in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Honda Aircraft’s new CEO Yamasaki prepares for ‘next story’ with 2600 HondaJet

2022-10-18T16:21:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft’s new chief executive Hideto Yamasaki arrives at NBAA in charge of a company he describes as poised to begin a second phase of expansion, one likely to be spearheaded by the development of a new and larger business jet.

FlyExclusive to become public company by joining with EG Acquisition

2022-10-18T12:46:00+01:00

Private charter jet operator FlyExclusive is the latest aviation company hoping to benefit from a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

Dassault confident on Falcon 6X timeline as 10X parts production begins

2022-10-17T19:31:00+01:00

Dassault is confident its Falcon 6X will enter service in line with its revised target of mid-2023 as certification testing of the ultra-wide-cabin business jet wraps up.

Honda Aircraft reveals enhanced HondaJet Elite II

2022-10-17T19:06:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft turned heads as the NBAA show opened by unveiling enhancements to its HA-420 HondaJet, with the Elite II variant gaining more range, a newly designed spoiler, and several cabin upgrades.

G700 and G800 make NBAA debut as Gulfstream returns to show following three-year break

2022-10-17T19:04:00+01:00

US business-jet maker Gulfstream has roared back to NBAA after a three-year hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic. The company is making a splash this year, arriving at the show with all but one of its in-production and in-development business jets – the exception being its G400, which remains in early stages of development.