All Business Aviation news – Page 13
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NewsHonda Aircraft seeks firmer foothold in Asian business jet market
Seeking to capitalise on the potential market for light business jets in Asia, Honda Aircraft is bringing its certified pre-owned (CPO) programme to the region.
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NewsBombardier plans Global resurgence as supply chain troubles ease
Easing supply chain pressures should allow Bombardier to begin ramping up production of Global aircraft this year, enabling increased deliveries of the large-cabin business jet family in 2025.
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NewsDaher looks at producing aircraft in Florida
Daher is considering producing TBM 960s at a site next to its recently acquired aerostructures plant in Florida to tackle looming capacity constraints in France and possible protectionist moves by a new US administration.
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NewsPiper unleashes Fury as M600 successor
US airframer Piper Aircraft has unveiled the M700 Fury – its fastest ever single-engined aircraft – a turboprop that boasts an uprated Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine that offers a maximum cruise speed of over 300kt (555km/h) and climb performance 34% better than its M600 SLS predecessor.
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NewsMarubeni, ShinMaywa team up for Nagoya business jet MRO
Japan’s Marubeni Aerospace and ShinMaywa have teamed up to establish a new business jet MRO company at Central Japan International airport in Nagoya.
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NewsEco-tourism operator Grands Espaces reserves early Airlander 10
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has announced a “reservation agreement” with French eco-tourism company Grands Espaces that will likely see it take one of the first three Airlander 10s off the production line.
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NewsHonda Aircraft marks 250th delivery of ultra-light HA-420 HondaJet
Honda Aircraft recently delivered the 250th HA-420 HondaJet, a milestone coming about eight years after the type’s certification and as the company turns its attention to developing the larger HA-480 Echelon.
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NewsGulfstream plans for start of G700 deliveries in first quarter after 2023 disappointment
Gulfstream is hoping that deliveries of its G700 can begin in the current quarter after slower than anticipated certification of the ultra-long-range business jet by the Federal Aviation Administration caused revenue and profit to fall below expectations for 2023.
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NewsPilatus to take over RUAG’s Swiss aerostructures business
All 230 employees of RUAG’s Swiss aerostructures division are to join Pilatus as part of an ongoing “unbundling” of the state-owned entity.
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NewsIndia’s JetSetGo tentatively picks Cavorite X7 for air taxi operations
Indian executive jet operator JetSetGo has reached a provisional agreement for Horizon Aircraft hybrid eVTOLs under which it could purchase up to 100 of the Canadian developer’s Cavorite X7. The agreement – currently a letter of intent – provides for the purchase of 50 aircraft at $5 million each, with ...
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NewsCirrus introduces new G7 variant of SR Series single-engine piston aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a new variant of its popular single-engine SR-series aircraft, with a redesigned interior, updated electronics and displays, advanced safety systems and other comfort and “convenience features” for both pilots and passengers.
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NewsFAA grants Icon Aircraft’s A5 primary category certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted Icon Aircraft’s A5 amphibious airframe type certification in the primary category, clearing the way for the aircraft type to be sold and registered outside of the USA
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NewsBombardier adds order for 12 Challenger 3500s
Bombardier has secured an order for 12 Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jets from an undisclosed customer.
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NewsFAA establishes committee to examine air traffic controller fatigue
The US Federal Aviation Administration has established a panel to examine air traffic controller fatigue.
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NewsPiaggio bidders gain yet more time to submit final offers
Piaggio Aerospace’s five-year stint in administration shows no sign of ending any time soon after the deadline to submit binding offers for the Italian airframer was again extended.
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NewsSaxon Air offers Velis Electro pleasure flights to push green agenda, as Pipistrel eyes growth path
A UK business aviation company is spreading the message that aviation can be environmentally friendly, by offering pleasure flights in an electrically-powered Pipistrel Velis Electro. In the meantime, the aircraft’s manufacturer is working to expand the applications – and infrastructure – for the battery-powered two-seater. Charter specialist and fixed-base ...
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NewsDassault Falcon 6X enters service after post-certification delay
Dassault Aviation has confirmed its Falcon 6X entered service on 30 November, just over three months after the jet received US and European certification.
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InterviewHow Hydroplane founder is drawing on her stellar engineering talent
In her role as chief executive of zero-emission general aviation propulsion developer Hydroplane, Anita Sengupta is drawing on some out-of-this-world engineering experience at NASA.
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NewsSafety review team says US airspace at “significant risk” for accidents
A comprehensive report by an independent review committee has found the US national airspace system (NAS) and air traffic control organisation (ATO) full of risks for potential accidents.
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NewsSurf Air Mobility struggles with Q3 aircraft availability ahead of 2024 deliveries
US start-up Surf Air Mobility reported during its first-ever earnings call a third-quarter loss of $74.6 million amid supply-chain constraints and limited aircraft availability.