All Airframers articles – Page 5
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NewsLessor TrueNoord places first direct order with deal for up to 50 Embraer jets
Dutch-based regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has ordered up to 40 Embraer 195-E2 twinjets, the company’s first direct order with a manufacturer. The lessor’s pact covers 20 firm aircraft, plus purchase rights for a further 20 – as well as up to 10 new-build Embraer 175s. TrueNoord chief Anne-Bart Tieleman describes ...
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NewsAirbus formally opens second Mobile A320-family assembly line
Airbus has formally opened its second A320-family final assembly line at its US plant in Mobile. The airframer’s latest assembly facility is part of its effort to raise monthly production of A320neo-family jets to 75 in 2027. Airbus inaugurated its first Mobile A320 line in 2015 – delivering the first ...
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NewsHoneywell forecasts 8,500 business jet deliveries worth $283bn in coming decade
Honeywell expects strong growth trajectory as manufacturers accelerate production of ultra-long-range, large-cabin aircraft to meet surging demand from fractional operators and private buyers.
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NewsCessna Citation Ascend makes first public appearance at NBAA show
Textron Aviation displays Citation Ascend publicly for first time at NBAA Las Vegas, with certification of the XL refresh described as imminent.
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NewsTextron Aviation secures FAA certification for pair of Gen2 light business jet variants
Textron Aviation has secured Federal Aviation Administration certification for two new Cessna Citation light business jet variants, the M2 Gen2 and CJ3 Gen2.
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NewsGulfstream returns to NBAA after hiatus, highlighting wholesale fleet refresh
Gulfstream has returned to the NBAA business aviation exhibition after several years of absence, showcasing its new G300 super-midsize jet that executives say completes a decade-long modernisation of the manufacturer’s aircraft lineup.
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NewsDemand for heavy business jets projected by Global Jet Capital to lead sector through 2029
While sales of all business jets are expected to grow steadily over the next five years, those in the heavy, long-range category will pace the sector, according to a new forecast from Global Jet Capital.
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In depthSelling space: Airbus Corporate Jets maintains high hopes for ACJ TwoTwenty
For Airbus, the ACJ TwoTwenty’s generous interior is what sets it apart from traditional large-cabin competitors. Four years after its launch, the A220-based business jet has had a modest impact on the market, but could that be about to change?
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NewsAirbus adds 10 more A350s, including private jets, to order total
Airbus has secured orders for 10 more A350-900s, eight of which are for an undisclosed customer. The remaining two are both listed against a private, also unidentified, client. Source: Airbus Airbus has landed a total of 1,019 orders for the A350-900 Airbus has yet to identify customers ...
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NewsKansas Modification Center eyes Boeing 787 freighter conversion programme
Wichita conversion specialist Kansas Modification Center expects to develop a cargo-modified Boeing 787, viewing the aircraft as having exceptional freighter potential as a direct replacement for the airframer’s 767F.
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NewsDassault hails Rafale’s success as 300th example clears production
French airframer Dassault Aviation has marked the completion of its 300th Rafale fighter.
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NewsKansas Modification Center targets late 2026 for 777 freighter conversion certification
Wichita-based Kansas Modification Center has pushed back certification of its Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter to late 2026, citing engineering complexities and regulatory challenges in its bid to compete with two rival conversion programmes.
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NewsIrish Air Corps receives C295 third tactical transport
Ireland has taken delivery of its third C295 from Airbus, the first in transport configuration, as part of a €300 million fleet modernisation programme that represents the largest single equipment project in Irish Defence Forces history.
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In depthEmbraer developing options for KC-390 assembly in USA
Brazilian airframer Embraer is developing plans for local assembly of its KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft as part of a bid to secure a US Air Force contract for the Next Generation Air Refuelling System programme.
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NewsElectra doubles workforce as EL9 programme progresses toward 2027 flight
US start-up Electra has doubled its workforce to 90 employees and expanded facilities as it advances development of its hybrid-electric EL9 regional aircraft, targeting first flight in 2027 and service entry by 2030.
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NewsEmbraer delivers 61 aircraft in third quarter amid production ramp-up
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 61 aircraft in the third quarter, comprising 20 commercial jets and 41 business aircraft, as it works towards meeting its full-year delivery targets.
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NewsMHI RJ insists 50-seat jets will remain active until 2040
MHI RJ Aviation disputes ATR’s forecast that US carriers will retire most 50-seat jets within a decade, arguing the aircraft will remain essential until 2040 with no comparable replacements available.
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NewsGulfstream reveals G300 super-midsize jet to replace G280
Gulfstream has revealed development of the G300, a 3,600nm-range super-midsize business jet intended to replace its ageing G280 model, with the manufacturer completing nearly 2,000 ground-test hours on the first aircraft.
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NewsBeta Technologies files for IPO on New York Stock Exchange
Vermont-based electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange to raise funds for its Alia aircraft family development.
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NewsBoeing and labour union to resume talks as strike drags on
Contract negotiations between Boeing and striking machinists at its St. Louis fighter aircraft facility will resume on Monday with federal mediation assistance, as the dispute enters its third month.