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
Donald Trump Sells Citation X to MM Fleet Holdings
The sale of the jet raised a reported $2.5 million
Aircraft
Spectrum Aeromed Delivers Fourth Air Ambulance Interior for Redstar
Challenger equipped with life-saving equipment
Aircraft
Dassault Banks on 6X's Entry into Service To Drive Sales Surge
The French airframer is optimistic that Falcon sales will improve later in the year
Aircraft
Aero-Dienst and Vaeridion Study Electric Air Ambulance
The aeromed concept is based on the Microliner nine-seater
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Grows EMEA Fleet with 10 Additions This Year
The service provider's fleet in the region numbers nearly 70 aircraft
Regulations and Government
EASA and FAA To Address eVTOL Certification at Safety Conference
Questions remain as to whether EASA will validate the FAA's performance-based approach
Aircraft
Embraer Shows Off Praetor 600, Phenom 300E at EBACE
Phenom 300 is the best-selling light jet for the past 12 years
Aircraft
VoltAero Displays Cassio 330 Mockup with Partner Sky2Share
The French company aims to start flying the Cassio prototype by the end of 2024
Avionics
Avionics Upgrades Coming to Citation Latitude and Longitude
Latest Garmin G5000 upgrade includes synthetic vision guidance system
Aircraft
JetNet: Big Backlogs Providing Bullish Outlook
Backlogs are holding above $50 billion, while deliveries will be up 13% this year
Aircraft
Dassault Building Components, Testing Systems on Falcon 10X
Company expects to begin final assembly later this year
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Jetcraft Sees Grounds for Optimism in Preowned Bizjet Market
"No longer a knife fight in a phone booth," said Jetcraft president and CEO Chad Anderson
Aircraft
UAS Enhances Global Trip Manager
A live chat feature for UAS customers is among the latest new features, with more enhancements imminent
Aircraft
Comlux Partners with Stellar Blu on Satcom Installations
Plans call to begin installation immediately and for certification by yearend
Aircraft
Embraer Executive Jets Ramping Up as Product Lines Yield 'Harvest'
Company's backlog extends into 2026 across its portfolio
Aircraft
Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market
The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Accidents
Global Jet: $193B Bizjet Market over Next Five Years
Market will return to growth in 2024 after declining for the past two years
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Touts Strong Interest for Gulfstream G700
New aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Aircraft
Aurora Reveals Updated X-plane Concept
The high-speed VTOL advances to preliminary design review
Training and Workforce
Loft Dynamics Prepares eVTOL Flight Simulator With Dufour
Dufour prepares to start flight testing with smaller Aero2 utility drone
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Becomes First G700 Commercial Operator
Seven Gulfstream G700s will join the Qatar Executive fleet this year
Aircraft
FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Criteria for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
A smooth certification process could see Midnight begin flying passengers in 2025
Aircraft
NASA Completes Initial Review Toward X-59 Supersonic Flight
Flight Readiness Review board analysis is a key step toward the X-59 flight
Aircraft
China Bizjet Fleet Reductions Ebb as Asia-Pacific Sees Turnaround
China is still the business jet fleet leader in Asia-Pacific despite three years of net deductions
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Expanding Global Falcon Support with New Facilities
Dassault’s Proven Service Support Strategy Evolves Further
Aircraft
Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs Again in May
Available used business jet inventory increased by 23% YOY
Aircraft
Eve and Joby Sign eVTOL Aircraft Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Mukamalah Aviation plans to add Joby's eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
Aircraft
GGT Worldwise Introduces Electric Vehicle Options
Mercedes EQS, BMW i7 models added to inventory
Regulations and Government
Blueprint Foresees Dramatic Expansion of Saudi Bizav Sector
Sector to contribute $2 billion to GDP by 2030
Engines
Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2
Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype
