Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference 

As leading business aviation companies converge on Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen show, their leaders told AIN how the sector is innovating to remain relevant.

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Dealerships with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions of Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA regional airliner.

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family 

Collaboration, hydrogen fuel potential drives Kawasaki engine effort

Kawasaki is developing piston aircraft engines aimed at 2030 certification, with plans for hydrogen and e-fuel compatibility.

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018

Luxaviation is extending its use of TrustFlight's Centrik quality and safety management platform to its network of 140 FBOs worldwide.

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

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Manufacturer has delivered more than 450 of the light jet since 2010

Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

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Shang Hong Group is primary investor for both companies

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

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Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany

Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe

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Company expands MRO network and facilities

Hartzell Propeller Details Growth and Facility Expansion

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Egnatia has inked a deal for 12 aircraft to be delivered over the next two years

Elixir Delivers First Aircraft to Greek Flight School

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H2Fly co-founder says availability of renewable energy to produce hydrogen fuel is critical

Hydrogen Pioneer Says First Aircraft Will Be in Service by 2030

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Aero Friedrichshafen 2025

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Collaboration, hydrogen fuel potential drives Kawasaki engine effort

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018

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Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe

Hartzell Propeller Details Growth and Facility Expansion

Elixir Delivers First Aircraft to Greek Flight School

Hydrogen Pioneer Says First Aircraft Will Be in Service by 2030

ExecuJet’s German FBOs Prepare To Support Major Events

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