All articles by Kate Sarsfield – Page 4
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NewsBye begins propeller testing for all-electric eFlyer 2
Bye Aerospace has begun the next phase of flight testing on its eFlyer 2 technology demonstrator, which the US company says will help it select the most efficient propeller to maximise the performance of the all-electric aircraft.
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NewsPilatus begins assembly of first PC-24 for Swedish air ambulance organisation
Pilatus has begun final assembly of the first PC-24 for the KSA Swedish air ambulance organisation, from a 2019 order for six examples of the superlight business jet.
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NewsAirbus A220 VIP cabin concept revealed
A VIP cabin concept for an Airbus A220-300 has been unveiled by two US business aviation services companies in a bid to showcase the regional airliner as a viable alternative to traditional large-cabin, long-range business jets and established VIP narrowbodies.
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NewsHoneywell launches lightweight cooling system for electric aircraft
Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled a lightweight, low-maintenance cooling system for developers of urban air mobility (UAM) and electric aircraft, and has named the Eviation Alice as launch platform for the energy-efficient feature. The company’s micro vapor cycle system (MicroVCS) will be incorporated into the nine-seat, all-electric commuter aircraft in July, ...
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NewsGulfstream calls time on G550
Gulfstream is halting production of the G550, ending a 17-year run for the long-range business jet. In a statement issued on 17 June, the US airframer says it has sold the final commercially available unit which will be delivered to its owner in 2021.
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NewsWingly plots expansion with €3 million investment
French flight-sharing company Wingly has raised €3 million in private investment to help accelerate the growth of its online platform, and fund expansion into the commercial charter market.
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InterviewVIP operator adapting to a changing environment
While the coronavirus has caused a collapse in Lithuanian charter firm KlasJet’s main markets, Igor Borzov, vice-president of sales for the Middle East and head of football projects, is looking for a rapid bounce back
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NewsHyPoint to develop hydrogen powerplant for CityHawk eVTOL aircraft
Israel’s Urban Aeronautics has appointed US company HyPoint to develop a hydrogen-based powerplant for its CityHawk electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft which is earmarked for service entry in 2028.
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NewsCessna delivers 250th Citation M2
Cessna has delivered the 250th Citation M2, six-and-a-half years after the first example of the light business jet entered service.
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NewsBombardier to shed 600 jobs at Belfast plant
Bombardier is cutting 600 jobs at its aerostructures business in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as it seeks to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsPipistrel Velis Electro earns first all-electric aircraft type certification
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has become the first all-electric aircraft to secure certification anywhere, following European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the two-seat type on 10 June. Development of the aircraft – a variant of the Virus SW 121 – took less than three years, says EASA, which attributes ...
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NewsNew business aircraft among projects announced in French aid package
Alongside research and development support for the rotorcraft and commercial aerospace sectors, France is also to fund early develoment activites for next-generation business and general aviation aircraft.
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NewsUS Civil Air Patrol orders 17 Cessna piston-singles
Cessna has secured an order from the US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 17 aircraft from its piston-engined family, which will replace older models in the volunteer-run organisation’s fleet. The deal, signed on 4 June, is for 11 Skyhawk 172S aircraft, five Skylane 182Ts and one Turbo Stationair T206HD. Deliveries ...
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NewsASL launches ‘boutique’ VIP scheduled service with ERJ regional jets
Belgian business aviation services company ASL has created a new division dedicated to providing “boutique” scheduled services to European destinations using a pair of VIP-configured Embraer regional jets. Operating under the brand name ASL Fly Executive, the first route will launch on 4 July connecting Brussels to Ibiza with flights ...
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NewsBye Aerospace to expand eFlyer family with six- to nine-seat model
Bye Aerospace is planning to expand its family of eFlyer all-electric aircraft with a six- to nine seat model that could take on traditional executive turboprops and light business jets.
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InterviewKeeping it under wraps reaps rewards for Air Covers
Sasha Pattinson has had a passion for aviation since childhood. She is now co-owner and director of Air Covers, a UK company specialising in designing and supplying bespoke protective covers for the aerospace and marine industry worldwide
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AnalysisCoronavirus pandemic pummels first-quarter business and general aviation shipments
Worldwide shipments of fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft fell in the first quarter of 2020 to their lowest level for a decade, with the sector’s poor performance almost entirely due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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InterviewTaking a holistic approach to medical aviation provision
In her role as president and chief executive of international trade body the Association of Air Medical Services, Cameron Curtis can combine her two passions, aviation and healthcare, while helping her 600 members to deliver a quality service
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NewsHow the ACJ320neo family has come of age
Five years ago John Leahy, then Airbus chief operating officer, made his first and only visit to EBACE, to sign a single aircraft deal that heralded the launch of the ACJ320neo family, and a new era for the corporate airliner family.
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NewsTecnam launches diesel-engined P2010
Italian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has launched a diesel-engined version of its P2010 piston-single, targeted at owners and operators who are seeking a lower-cost and more versatile alternative to traditional avgas-fuelled light aircraft.