All Business & General Aviation articles – Page 2
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NewsDaher builds towards start of US assembly line for TBM in 2027
French airframer Daher Aircraft will in the coming weeks break ground on a new final assembly line in Stuart, Florida that will begin building TBM-series turborprop singles in early 2027.
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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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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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NewsPearl 10X powers towards certification milestone as Rolls-Royce wraps up test phase
Rolls-Royce has completed all the certification testing for its developmental Pearl 10X engine and is now working to submit the required reports to the European regulator.
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In depthAfter surprise decision, will EBACE’s planned return to Geneva be a hit or a Swiss miss?
Next year will see the Europe’s EBACE show back in its traditional Swiss home. But what is the future for business aviation’s second biggest convention?
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In depthSkyryse debuts touchscreen flight automation system at NBAA-BACE
NBAA-BACE debutant Skyryse says its retrofittable fly-by-wire system can make almost any GA aircraft safer to fly by reducing cognitive overload.
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In depthBoom courts business aviation market amid renewed interest in supersonic flight
Supersonic airliner developer Boom is making its NBAA-BACE debut this year, with rival Spike also advancing its quest to build a business jet capable of flying faster than sound. But is there a market and are the multiple technological challenges surmountable?
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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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NewsRevived Piaggio targets stateside success with P180 twin-turboprop
After seven years in the bankruptcy protection wilderness, the manufacturer of the Avanti is at NBAA-BACE, bullish about reviving its fortunes in its key North American market.
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In depthResilient business aviation industry still thriving despite Trump tariff uncertainty
Despite President Trump’s turbulent tariff policy and concerns about the economy, business aviation in the USA has proved resilient. Can it last?
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InterviewJulie and the jet set: arranging flights from rock tours to investor roadshows
Becoming a jet-setting aviation professional was never one of Julie Black’s childhood career goals. However, by her 20s she was travelling the world with rock stars supporting tours for a specialist charter brokerage.
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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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In depthOtto Aerospace aims at super-midsize business jet market with torpedo-inspired Phantom 3500
US developer claims laminar flow breakthrough will allow its medium-class Phantom 3500 to punch above its weight, delivering range performance previously confined to larger aircraft.
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NewsFrance orders five more Falcon 2000LXS-based Albatros maritime surveillance jets
Paris has signed a follow-on order to provide the French navy with a maritime surveillance derivative of Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 2000LXS business jet.
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NewsGulfstream reveals more about new G300 super-midsize business jet
Gulfstream has released new photographs and specifications for its G300 super-midsize business jet, confirming the aircraft will be assembled by partner Israel Aerospace Industries in Tel Aviv as replacement for the G280.
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NewsBeyond Aero hails TRL6 milestone after hydrogen-electric powertrain testing for BYA-1 business jet
Next-generation business jet developer Beyond Aero has praised the performance of its prototype hydrogen-electric power-generation system in ground testing, as the French firm progresses the development of its BYA-1 aircraft.
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NewsVaeridion hails capture of Lilium battery facility as key move to ‘derisk’ Microliner schedule
German electric aircraft specialist Vaeridion has hailed the purchase of the former Lilium battery production facility at Oberpfaffen airport, saying the move “significantly derisks” the development timeline of its Microliner nine-seater, keeping it on course for serial production from 2030.