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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability
Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability
Aircraft
Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services
Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services
Aircraft
Airbus Considers ACJ TwoTwenty a ‘Perfect Fit’ for U.S.
In the process of completion at Comlux in Indianapolis, the first ACJ TwoTwenty will go to a Dubai-based customer.
Aircraft
JetAviva Seeing ‘Realism’ Return to Preowned Pricing
The aircraft brokerage, which is displaying a Citation Sovereign and a King Air 250, sees continuing strength in the preowned market.
Aircraft
SmartSky’s ATG Network Arrives Live at BACE 2022
After long delays, the SmartSky ATG network is running, adding service options and apps to the onboard connectivity market
Aircraft
Dassault EASy IV Bows with Debuts on 6X, 8X
Dassault Aviation intros EASy IV, the fourth generation of its signature flight deck, with debuts on the Falcon 6X and 8X next year.
Aircraft
FlightSafety selected to train Falcon 10X crews
FlightSafety has been selected for Falcon 10X training by Dassault and will build two full-flight simulators.
Aircraft
Pilatus Gears Up for Milestone Deliveries
Swiss airframer will deliver 2,000th PC-12 turboprop single and 200th PC-24 twinjet next year.
Aircraft
Comlux Aviation to Complete First ACJ TwoTwenty by January
Comlux's CEO says the market for the ACJ TwoTwenty has the potential to accommodate 200 to 300 aircraft.
Aircraft
Daher Brings Two Latest Turboprops to BACE Static Display
Daher’s TBM960 and Kodiak 900 bring electronic engine control and enhanced luxury and performance to its respective single-engine turboprop lines.
Accidents
Challenger Crew Did Not Go Around After Warning
The captain pressed ahead with landing a Challenger at Oxford Airport, ignoring the requirement for a go-around after a high rate of descent warning.
Aircraft
Five Hotels Confident ACJ Will Be Delivered on Schedule
The aircraft is the first of 16 Airbus Corporate Jets that Comlux will fit out at its completions facility in Indianapolis.
Aircraft
Cabin Refurbs, Upgrades Grab Spotlight amid High Demand
MROs and interiors specialists showcase the latest in business aircraft furnishings and designs.
Aircraft
Jetex Eyes Growing Air Charter Opportunities and World Cup Finals
Business aircraft service provider Jetex aims to build the largest FBO network outside of the U.S.
Aircraft
Bombardier Ends Historic Chapter, Pursues New Purposes in Wichita
Learjet production has ceased, but the airframer has had little trouble filling its former manufacturing space with growing units.
Aircraft
VistaJet Continues Strong Growth with Unified Fleet
Amidst robust 2022 sales, global charter fleet operator VistaJet is highlighting its newly expanded and unified fleet and new service options.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Hands Over 1,000th T-6 Texan II Trainer
The primary flight trainer that produces pilots for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps has also passed five million flying hours.
Aircraft
Western Aircraft, Gogo Partner on Pilatus PC-24 5G STC
Western Aircraft's Pilatus PC-24 STC for Gogo's 5G air-to-ground connectivity service should be available later this year.
Aircraft
SEA Prime Sees YTD Aircraft Movements Climb
SEA Prime's immediate expansion plans put infrastructure at the focus of development.
Aircraft
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Turns Five
Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.
Aircraft
Wheels Up Highlights Charter Growth, Tackles Losses
Reporting strong growth, Wheels Up looks to continue expansion while consolidating recent acquisitions in the charter market.
Aircraft
Elbit Highlights Support and Technology for Bizav Market
The international aerospace and defense conglomerate shows the business aviation side of its capabilities.
Aircraft
Boeing Business Jets Emerges Energized from Max Grounding
Boeing witnessed record demand for its BBJs early this year, and values have skyrocketed for the minimal used inventory.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik Advances Cabin Systems and Technology
German mega-MRO Lufthansa Technik makes “nice” as cabin management system and interiors evolution are shown at NBAA-BACE.
Aircraft
EASA Certifies ATRs Powered by Latest Pratt Turboprop Variant
ATR 42s and 72s powered by the recently certified PW127XT-M burn 3 percent less fuel and cost 20 percent less to maintain.
Aircraft
Meet Hideto Yamasaki, Honda Aircraft’s New CEO
The new president and CEO of Honda Aircraft, Hideto Yamasaki, aims to build on his predecessor's success.
Aircraft
LHT adds VIP and Government Customers in the Americas Market
Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine have not led to any decrease in demand for LHT’s services.
Aircraft
Hadid Aims To Further Streamline International Trip Planning
A shortage of spare parts, transportation bottlenecks, and labor shortages have all impacted the bizav industry.
Aircraft
Cargolux Finalizes Boeing 777-8 Freighter Order
Boeing’s 777-8 order book exceeds 50 airplanes with a firm order for 10 from Cargolux.
Aircraft
Daher Delivers 1,100th TBM Turboprop Single
Some 32 years after the TBM 700's service entry, Daher has handed over the 1,100th TBM turboprop single—a Model 960.
