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NewsTextron Aviation reveals launch customer, completes first flight of CJ4 Gen3 light jet
A “longtime Cessna Citation enthusiast” is lined up to become the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s first CJ4 Gen3 light business jet, which flew for the first time in early October.
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NewsBusiness jet demand seen as still strong despite macro challenges
While geopolitical tensions, regional wars, economic instability and supply chain issues are shaking optimism in the global business aviation market amongst owners and operator alike, demand and pricing for business jets and turboprops remains strong and the outlook for the industry over the next decade is bullish.
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NewsBombardier begins manufacturing large structural components for first production Global 8000
Bombardier has started manufacturing major structural components for the first production example of its ultra-long-range Global 8000, a business jet that is set to succeed the Global 7500 as the Montreal airframer’s flagship.
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AnalysisHow are AAM developers positioning for business aviation market
Several AAM developers are displaying their wares at this week’s NBAA BACE show with the sector at a pivotal time on its journey to certification, production and market acceptance
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NewsBlackhawk completes early TBM 700 STC testing
Blackhawk Aerospace has completed “baseline” flight testing for its Daher TBM 700 Series supplemental type certificate (STC) programme, describing as a “major milestone” the first flight of the single-engine turboprop powered by a higher-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D.
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In depthTextron Aviation rolls out upgraded ‘Gen3’ series of light jets with standard auto-land
Textron Aviation is rolling out at the NBAA show in Las Vegas a series of upgrades to its Cessna Citation family of light business jets that will represent “Gen 3” variants of the M2, CJ3 and CJ4 platforms.
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NewsMilitary operators increasingly turn to business jets for specialty missions
Drawn by reliability and affordability, militaries are increasingly turning to business jets to fill niche roles within their aviation fleets including intelligence collection and electronic warfare.
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NewsHoneywell forecasts 10-year demand for 8,500 new business jets amid ‘normalising’ environment
Honeywell expects business jet operators will need 8,500 new jets in the next 10 years, reflecting what the company calls “normalising” and “stable” demand for business aircraft following the pandemic-era boom.
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NewsMachinists ratify deal to end Textron strike
Machinists at Textron Aviation have ratified a five-year labour deal, putting an end to an almost month-long strike.
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NewsRolls-Royce wraps up Pearl 10X test flights
Rolls-Royce has completed flight testing of the Pearl 10X engine it is developing for the Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X business jet after a six-month campaign.
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NewsTextron Aviation reverses course and will exhibit at NBAA
Textron Aviation now says it will exhibit at this month’s NBAA business aviation exhibition in Las Vegas, reserving course after last week backing out of the event amid a machinists strike in Wichita.
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AnalysisHas business aviation demand reached a new normal in the USA?
Business aviation enjoyed a post-pandemic spike in the USA – but what are the longer-term prospects for the sector ahead of its biggest annual event, and a presidential election two weeks later?
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AnalysisAre business jet developers ready to launch the next big thing?
Most business aircraft manufacturers have revealed their hands in terms of new product development ahead of this year’s NBAA convention. But will there be any surprise launches?
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NewsTextron Aviation to sit out NBAA show next month as strike disrupts production
Textron Aviation has decided not to exhibit at the NBAA business aviation trade show in Las Vegas next month, a move coming as the company’s operations remain hobbled by an ongoing machinists’ strike.
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NewsTextron Aviation’s machinists go on strike
Textron Aviation’s machinists walked off the job on 23 September after members of the 5,000-strong work group voted down the company’s proposed new employment contract. The Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer, which owns the Cessna and Beechcraft brands, confirms that workers represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) went on strike. ...
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InterviewHow Stephanie Goetz is making headlines after switching the news desk for business jet cockpit
The thrill of flying led Stephanie Goetz to leave a successful career in broadcasting. She now pilots Global-series business jets, while also championing breast cancer awareness using a unique L-39.
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NewsDC Aviation becomes first declared customer for Gulfstream G400
DC Aviation is the first charter customer for the Gulfstream G400.
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NewsUS seizes Falcon jet allegedly used to transport Venezuelan president
US authorities have seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX which is alleged to have been operated for the benefit of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, in violation of US export control and sanction laws. The aircraft – registered T7-ESPRT – was seized in the Dominican Republic and transferred to Florida, says the ...
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NewsPilatus plans new sales and service facility in Southwest Florida
Swiss business jet and military trainer manufacturer Pilatus plans to open a sales, design and service centre in Southwest Florida.
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NewsNigerian presidency obtains corporate A330-200 to replace BBJ
Nigeria’s president has travelled to France on an Airbus A330-200 business jet which the country has acquired to upgrade its government transport. President Bola Tinubu flew from Abuja to Nice on 19 August on board the aircraft. The A330 – a Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered airframe, registered 5N-FGA – was originally ...