All North America news – Page 13
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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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NewsBoeing and Leonardo partner on bid for US Army rotary-wing trainer deal
Boeing will serve as prime contractor for a Flight School Next proposal built around Leonardo’s AW119T light-single helicopter, the companies announced at the Association of the US Army conference.
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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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AnalysisBoeing reveals Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft family of autonomous tiltrotors
Boeing’s vertical lift unit has revealed a new autonomous tiltrotor concept designed for military operations, featuring modular variants for both combat and logistics support as the military rotorcraft industry shifts toward uncrewed aircraft.
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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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NewsDichter scales new heights with Real Jet brokerage business
Kenny Dichter, one of the biggest personalities in the business aviation industry, is back at NBAA showcasing a new venture, Real Jet, which he expects to become “the most important brand in the business aircraft brokerage business”.
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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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NewsAir Serbia to open third North American route next year
Air Serbia is to open another transatlantic service, to Toronto, next year – restoring a link absent for more than three decades. It will commence the operation from Belgrade on 23 May. Air Serbia will deploy Airbus A330-200 twinjets on the route, which the airline will serve twice-weekly. ...
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NewsSikorsky debuts uncrewed cargo variant of UH-60L Black Hawk
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky has unveiled an autonomous cargo variant of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, designed to repurpose retiring UH-60L airframes for uncrewed logistics operations.
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NewsSpirit secures approval for AerCap fleet lease rejig and debtor-in-possession funding
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has secured bankruptcy court approval for debtor-in-possession financing of up to $475 million, as well as approval for a broad fleet restructuring pact with lessor AerCap. Spirit states that the court approvals are an “important milestone” in its re-organisation effort under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ...
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NewsGE Aerospace begins dust-ingestion tests for CFM open-rotor engine
GE Aerospace has started dust-ingestion tests for its open-rotor engine compact core, conducting durability assessments earlier in development than previous programmes to address maintenance challenges experienced with current-generation powerplants.
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NewsChinese airlines plea for more time to review potential ban on US flights over Russia
Chinese carriers are protesting the short window provided by the US Department of Transportation to comment on a proposed rule banning flights to and from the USA through Russian airspace.
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NewsAvi8 Air Capital claims to have initiated FAA certification for potential Pan Am airline relaunch
An effort to potentially relaunch the Pan Am brand as a “scheduled commercial airline” has gotten more serious, with Avi8 Air Capital recently completing a business plan and claiming to have initiated certification with the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsQatar to permanently station F-15QAs at US base
Qatar and the USA have reached an agreement allowing the Gulf state to permanently station Boeing F-15QA fighters at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho, with Doha constructing its own facility at the base.
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NewsWilsbach outlines collaborative combat aircraft deployment plans for USAF
General Kenneth Wilsbach has indicated that collaborative combat aircraft will likely be assigned to dedicated squadrons rather than embedded within existing fighter units, as the US Air Force (USAF) continues learning about the emerging technology.
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NewsBusiness aviation sector wants stronger privacy amid concerns of flight data’s misuse
Business aviation advocates want greater protection of the personally identifiable information associated with private aircraft tail numbers, but blocking access to that data is not like flipping a switch.
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NewsUS government seeks to ban Chinese airlines that use Russian airspace
US transport regulators are proposing to ban flights by Chinese carriers which use Russian airspace to access US routes. The Department of Transportation has issued a proposal which would prohibit several airlines from “utilising Russian airspace in their passenger or combination services” between China and the USA. This proposal, dated ...
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NewsTop Canadian defence officials back F-35 acquisition
Senior Royal Canadian Air Force and defence ministry officials have voiced support for Canada’s planned F-35 acquisition, even as deteriorating Canada-US relations under Donald Trump cast doubt over the full 88-aircraft programme.
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NewsProbe into Shorts 360 undershoot delayed after failure to realise severity
UK investigators believe an undershot landing by a Shorts 360 freighter in the British Virgin Islands resulted from an unstable approach in the vicinity of thunderstorm activity. But a full determination of the circumstances was thwarted by a two-month delay in notifying the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the seriousness ...