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.
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Mixed Bizav Picture Emerges from Saudi Arabia
While one business aviation market participant expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia, another said the kingdom is not doing as well as it should.
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Wealth Coming Into Mideast Drives EAG's Air Charter Growth
A dearth of available aircraft has seen it turn away charter opportunities.
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New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand—RightJet
The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.
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FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.
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New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand, Says RightJet
The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.
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Action Aviation Maintains Momentum in 2022
High charter costs are driving high-end travelers into the arms of aircraft brokers.
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Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 6X Cabin Interior
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 6X Cabin Interior
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Bizliner-centric AMAC Expands Services and Subsidiaries
Switzerland’s AMAC enhances its VIP airliner services and portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, as completion of the first ACJ350 proceeds.
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MEA Global Region with Second-Highest Purchase Price—Jetcraft
In the Middle East and Africa, the share of buyers aged under 45 accounts for 38.5 percent of the region’s overall aircraft transactions.
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Hybrid-electric Ampaire Eco Caravan Makes First Flight
The Eco Caravan made a first flight on November 18, marking a key waypoint in Ampaire’s efforts to bring the converted hybrid-electric aircraft to market.
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ATP Flight School's Cessna Skyhawk Fleet Swells to 500
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk milestone was reached with this week's delivery of five of the type to ATP Flight School.
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Russia Rejects MH17 Guilty Verdict, Life Sentences
The Dutch government summons Russia’s ambassador after court sentences three suspects to life in prison for destroying Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.
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Jet Aviation Marks 20 Years of Supporting RAAF King Airs
Jet Aviation began supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's Beechcraft King Air 350s in 2002.
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UAS Sees Rebound in MENA Private Aviation Sector
Private jet travel is rebounding 'incredibly fast' post-pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to UAS International Trip Support.
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Archer Rolls Out Four-seat Midnight eVTOL
Archer's newly revealed eVTOL, dubbed Midnight, will be manufactured in Georgia and is expected to enter service in 2025.
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Hermeus Progresses Toward Hypersonics with Engine Demo
Hermeus demonstrated the ability of its Chimera engine to transition from turbojet to ramjet, which is key for hypersonic travel.
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NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator Gets Engine
First flight of NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic demonstration aircraft is expected early next year.
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Gulf Region Buys Into Advanced Air Mobility Vision
In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, companies are investing time and effort to get eVTOL air services up and running with all-electric aircraft in 2025.
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Finnair Seeks to Outsource More Long-haul Cabin Crew
The Finnish flag carrier looks to lower unit costs to offset the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of Russian airspace.
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Lufthansa Technik Delivers VIP A350 to German Air Force
In all, Lufthansa Technik has or will convert three VIP Airbus A350s to "government cabins" for the German Armed Forces.
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Mx Slot Availability Impeding Late-year Bizcraft Deals
Maintenance shop slot availability is hampering late-year business aircraft transactions in the U.S.
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Gulfstream I Helped Launch Corporate Aviation
One of the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I found its true calling in performing a host of specialized operations.
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Used Bizjet, Turboprop Inventories Mixed, Prices Rise
Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports show year-over-year growth in asking values for business jets, turboprops, and piston singles.
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Boeing Business Jets Joins Dealers Group
With Boeing Business Jets as a new member, the number of International Association of Aircraft Dealers OEM members rise to eight.
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First Texan II Trainers Delivered to Tunisia and Thailand
Beechcraft has handed over the first examples of its T-6C turboprop trainer to its most recent military customers—Tunisia and Thailand.
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DOT IG Again Auditing FAA B737 Max Oversight
The DOT IG 737 Max audit, its fourth on the aircraft, will focus on the FAA's oversight of the MCAS system.
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European Protestors Block Business Aviation Airports
European environmental groups demanding a ban on all private jet flights this week tried to disrupt airports in the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.
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AINsight: Sacrificing Due Diligence To Buy a Bizjet
Business aircraft transactions are complex, and buyers should be seeking more, not less, due diligence when purchasing an airplane.
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Gulfstream G700s Arrive for MEBAA Debut on World Tour
Gulfstream G700s on world tour arrive for MEBAA debut, leading a fleet of jets including the clean sheet G400 and best-selling G650ER.
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China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
