All Business Jets articles – Page 9
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NewsPilot incapacitation preceded Citation V’s fatal spiral dive
US investigators believe the pilot of a Cessna Citation V became incapacitated before the aircraft entered a tight spiral descent from 31,000ft and disintegrated on impact with terrain in Oregon’s Mutton mountain range. The pilot was not type-rated on the executive jet – having discontinued training before completion – and ...
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NewsRolls-Royce eyes opportunity for new super-midsize business jet engine
Engine maker Rolls-Royce is contemplating a move into to the super-midsize business jet market, which it is likely to address with a new powerplant family.
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NewsGulfstream’s G800 completes maiden flight
Gulfstream completed the first flight of its in-development G800 ultra-long range business jet on 28 June, marking the start of a flight-test programme that seems likely to last more than one year.
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NewsEASA lays out preliminary framework for supersonic aircraft noise and emissions
European regulators are preparing an initial environmental-protection certification framework aimed at addressing the emergence of new supersonic transport aircraft designs towards the end of this decade. The measures are being laid out in an advanced notice of proposals by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. EASA states that a new ...
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NewsRolls-Royce powers ahead with Pearl programme pair
Rolls-Royce is accelerating testing of its Pearl 10X business aviation engine for the Dassault Falcon 10X as it closes in on certification for the Gulfstream G700-powering Pearl 700.
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NewsG700 bags new city-pair speed record
Gulfstream’s flagship G700 has set another city-pair speed record, flying from the airframer’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia to EBACE in Geneva in 7h and 37min.
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NewsDassault delays Falcon 6X arrival on supply chain disruption
Dassault has announced a six-month delay to the service entry of the Falcon 6X, to mid-2023, blaming the ongoing effects on the supply chain of Covid-19 and the Ukraine crisis.
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NewsBombardier launches ultra-long-range Global 8000 with supersonic test campaign
Bombardier has given a supersonic start to the launch of its long-promised 8,000nm (14,800km)-range Global 8000 – flying a test aircraft beyond the speed of sound as part of its certification campaign.
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NewsBoeing Business Jets reveals new president and announces new BBJ Max orders
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has a new chief, with newly appointed president Erika Pearson making her EBACE show debut just two days into the role.
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NewsACJ adds four jets to TwoTwenty backlog as it unveils new creative studio
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has now sold 10 examples ACJ TwoTwenty – the VIP version of its small narrowbody airliner – since it was launched in October 2020.
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NewsChallenger 300 stabiliser incidents behind trim-switch directive
Canadian regulators are mandating replacement of certain trim switches on Bombardier Challenger 300 jets, and are set to order related wiring changes in response to a number of stabiliser trim incidents. Source: Bombardier Bombardier has traced the events to trim-switch snags Transport Canada states that “several” in-service ...
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NewsWindtunnel tests advance Airbus active-wing demonstrator
Airbus is progressing towards flight-testing a demonstrator based on the Cessna Citation VIII executive jet, which will feature advanced wing technologies, following completion of windtunnel testing. The airframer’s ‘eXtra Performance Wing’ programme is intended to explore active wing control through such modifications as pop-up spoilers, gust sensors and multifunctional trailing ...
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NewsFlexjet goes on hiring spree amid business aviation boom
US fractional aircraft ownership company Flexjet is planning a major expansion in 2022 that includes the hiring of an additional 350 pilots.
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NewsDassault Falcon 6X certification on track as twinjet wraps up cold weather testing
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X business jet has completed cold weather testing as the ultra-wide-cabin aircraft progresses towards certification expected later this year.
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InterviewHow Honeywell Aerospace chief Mike Madsen is building for the future
Although famed for its aircraft hardware, the Phoenix, Arizona aerospace firm is increasingly marrying its engineering prowess with computing power to deliver better solutions for its customers.
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NewsVistaJet grows with Air Hamburg takeover
VistaJet parent Vista Global Holding has struck an agreement to acquire German charter firm Air Hamburg for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsBombardier chief stresses ‘prudence’ but eyes output ramp on strong demand
Bombardier plans to deliver in excess of 120 business jets this year as it ramps up production year on year, and could increase output further as early as 2023 if the market remains strong.
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NewsK5-Aviation takes first ever ACJ330-300 VIP widebody
High-end charter operator K5-Aviation has received an ACJ330-300 from Airbus Corporate Jets – the first ever VIP variant of the -300 airframe.
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NewsPrivate jet company Vista Global reports ‘incredibly strong year’
Vista Global, parent of charter operators VistaJet and XOJET, reports a “record-breaking” 2021 as customers flocked to private jets in response to coronavirus fears.
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NewsFrench probe CitationJet level-bust incident with Hop Embraer 170
French investigators are probing an incident in which a Cessna CitationJet passed over a Hop Embraer 170 after suffering an in-flight altitude deviation. The CitationJet – a 1995 airframe operated by VallJet and registered F-HGPG – was operating a non-scheduled service from Paris Le Bourget to Geneva on 12 January. ...