Aircraft
News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
Aircraft
Gulfstream MIA at World's Largest Business Aviation Show
Gulfstream cites emphasis on 'private events'
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Textron Aviation Unveils Citation CJ3 Gen2
Upgrades to the CJ3 were based on customer feedback
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Supernal and Honeywell Develop UAM Ground Control Stations
Honeywell software enables BVLOS flight testing
Aircraft
Boeing Business Jets Intros Modular Cabin Completion Program for 737-7
Program promises to streamline completions and reduce costs
Engines
EcoPulse Readies for First Electric Flight
The EcoPulse technology demonstrator has hitherto only flown on turboprop power
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Expands BizJet Support and Services Business
The Brazilian airframer is expanding its aftermarket service capabilities
Aircraft
Dassault Brings Falcon 10X Mockup to NBAA-BACE
Company also displaying 8X and 2000LXS jets at Henderson Airport
Environment
Business Aviation Groups Criticize EU Green Investment Criteria
Standards exclude business aircraft from sustainability investment
Aircraft
Honeywell Forecast Sees Strong Appetite For Bizjets
The OEM sees 8,500 new business jet deliveries over the next decade
Aircraft
NASA Delays X-59 Supersonic First Flight to Next Year
NASA continues to test integrated systems
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Hangars Full as Demand Grows
Design work underway for VIP versions of the widebody Boeing 777-9
Aircraft
Dassault Aviation Readies First Falcon 6X Deliveries
Customers will begin flying their new 6Xs in November.
Aircraft
Joe Benson Takes the Controls at Boeing Business Jets
Upcoming models include the BBJ Max 7 and 777X
Aircraft
First Air Force One Connie Relives Presidential History
Eisenhower's Columbine II Constellation aircraft to be a flying museum
Avionics
Textron Aviation Adds Autothrottles to Citation M2 Gen2
Garmin autothrottles come standard-equipped starting in 2025
Aircraft
China Approves EHang EH216-S as World's First Type-certified eVTOL
Two-seat eVTOL can operate autonomously for passenger-carrying flights
Avionics
Embraer Adds Autothrottle Option for Phenom 300E
New feature assists pilots in various flight phases
Aircraft
The Turbojet Speeder VTOL from Mayman Aerospace Could be Used by Special Forces
The company has already mastered jet packs.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Completes 550th Gogo Avance Install
The company's STCs also facilitated Avance installations for 250 more operators
Aircraft
Gulfstream G500 OK'd for Steep Approaches
G500 demonstrated steep approach capabilities into London City and Lugano
Aircraft
Bombardier BACE Lineup To Mark U.S. CPO Debut
Bombardier's NBAA-BACE display will include a Challenger 300 CPO jet
Aircraft
Bizav OEMs Don't Take Small Jet Market Lightly
OEMs are upgrading their light jets as Honda proceeds with a new model
Aircraft
Pilatus Boosts PC-24's Payload, Range, and Cabin
With six passengers on board, the midsize twinjet will be able to fly 2,000 nm
Aircraft
Embraer Phenom 100EX Sports Lighter Cabin, More Safety
Light twinjet gets more comfort and safety features while maintaining $4.995M price
Charter & Fractional
Chapman Freeborn Unveils Premium Private Jet Membership Program
The program offers members access to more than 2,500 aircraft
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Delivers 100th Citation Longitude
The super-midsize jet was delivered to a longtime Citation customer
Aircraft
Amstat Sees Used Business Aircraft Sales Rates Slow as Inventory Ticks Up
The amount of aircraft available is still below the average over the past decade
