All articles by Kate Sarsfield – Page 50
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NewsGulfstream delivers first G650ER to China
Gulfstream has delivered the first G650-series business jet into the Chinese market, following the handover of an US N-registered ultra-long-range G650ER to local firm Minsheng Financial Leasing (MSFL).
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NewsFlight Design confident of second quarter revival
German light aircraft manufacturer Flight Design is hoping to emerge from administration in the second quarter, following “productive talks” with potential investors.
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Skyüber readies for second phase of expansion
European online ride-sharing platform Skyüber is gearing up to launch the second phase of its development plan, which will include expanding its reach throughout the continent.
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NewsDaher plans double aircraft reveal at Tarbes
Daher will unveil at least two aircraft at a dedicated event on 5 April at its Tarbes, southwest France headquarters.
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Jet Aviation boosts credentials with Avjet purchase
Jet Aviation is hoping to cement its position as one of the largest providers of charter and management services in the USA, with its acquisition of Los Angeles, California-based Avjet.
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NewsLoch Lomond Seaplanes poised to make a splash in England
Scottish firm Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the UK's only amphibious air taxi provider, is expanding into the English market through a partnership with private resort, Osea Island.
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NewsGI prepares Gulf's first single-engined turboprop charter service
Abu Dhabi start-up GI Aviation is hoping to launch the Gulf’s first single-engined turboprop-based air taxi operation this year, to fulfil what it calls "a growing need for affordable regional charter services of four hours or less”.
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NewsBombardier Challenger 650 clinches European validation
Bombardier has secured European certification for the Challenger 650 business jet, paving the way for deliveries of the large-cabin twin to begin on the continent.
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NewsPiper ponders new products
Piper Aircraft is exploring a range of new products to complement its existing family of propeller-driven aircraft.
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NewsDiamond delivers eight piston-singles to Australian International Aviation College
Diamond Aircraft has delivered eight piston-engined aircraft to the Australian International Aviation College (AIAC). The shipment of two DA42-VI twins and six examples of the DA40 NG single – making its Australian debut – joins the New South Wales-based training academy's fleet of older generation DA20-C1s and DA40 CS'.
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NewsSeeker observation aircraft to be built in the US by Erickson
Observation platform developer Seeker Aircraft will establish a production line in the USA for its SB7L piston-single to accommodate growing international demand for the two-seat, metal type.
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NewsInternational bidders vie for Edgley Optica
John Edgley, owner and designer of the Optica observation aircraft, is holding discussions with potential buyers for the programme from China, the USA and the UK. Each is bidding to purchase the 40-year-old piston-single and relaunch manufacturing, more than two decades after its production was halted.
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NewsPiper prepares M600 for third quarter service entry
Service entry of Piper Aircraft’s M600 single-engined turboprop has been pushed back to the third quarter of this year, due to “challenges” with the certification process.
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NewsXTi extends TriFan 600 funding window
US start-up XTi Aircraft has extended by a month the window for crowdfunding stakeholders to invest in its TriFan 600 vertical take-off and landing business aircraft, and says it will establish an over-the-counter secondary market to allow current and future shareholders to buy and sell XTi shares on the open ...
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NewsSilvercrest delay hits Safran's 2015 operating profit
Delays in developing the Snecma Silvercrest engine set to power Dassault’s Falcon 5X business jet cost Safran a one-off €654 million ($720 million) charge last year, resulting in a 12% drop in operating profit for the French company, to €1.7 billion.
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NewsSpectrum to build S-40 business jet in Mexico
US aircraft developer Spectrum Aeronautical is hoping to secure funding by the end of June to launch production of its Freedom S-40 business jet, and has selected Mexicali in Baja, California – 2km south of the US/Mexican border – as the manufacturing and flight test centre for the midsize type.
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NewsBombardier predicts 25% fall in 2016 business jet shipments
Bombardier expects its business jet shipments to fall by a quarter in 2016, to 150 aircraft, as the squeeze on large-cabin, long-range aircraft sales shows no signs of abating.
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NewsDiamond clinches US certification for DA62
Diamond Aircraft has secured US certification for its DA62 piston twin, paving the way for the airframer to begin deliveries of its flagship aircraft into the world’s largest business and general aviation market.
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NewsGulfstream starts G600 systems testing on Iron Bird
Gulfstream has begun simulated flight tests on the G600 Iron Bird ground rig in preparation for the large-cabin, long-range business jet's maiden sortie this year.
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NewsEmbraer appoints Across as first Latin American sales agent
Embraer Executive Jets has appointed Mexican business aviation services provider, Across as its first sales agent in Latin America.