All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 12
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In depthEmbraer punches up in business aviation
The head of the Brazilian airframer’s executive jets division has high hopes for Europe as its best-selling types continue to thrive in the fractional market and elsewhere
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In depthComlux bolsters offerings with new technical support unit
As Swiss group unveils new aftersales services arm, its chief executive explains why demand for the biggest business jets remains strong, and why investing in ACJ TwoTwenty is paying dividends
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NewsFlexjet flexes up in Europe
Flexjet is adding five aircraft to its seven-strong European fleet, including the first two Gulfstream G650s, and three Embraer Praetor 600s from the mega order the fractional operator placed with the Brazilian airframer in 2019.
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NewsBombardier tests sustainable future with drone demonstrator
Bombardier unveiled today the mock-up of a drone demonstrator it has been using to test sustainable technologies as part of a project called EcoJet, which is targeting a 50% reduction in emissions compared with today’s aircraft.
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In depthVolare sees charter flying driving growth
Hangar8 founder Dustin Dryden’s new, Oxford-based business has taken an unexpected turn since the start of the pandemic
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In depthLondon’s Biggin Hill airport sees growth opportunity
Few images encapsulated the post-apocalyptic feel of lockdowns and their effect on aviation as those ghostly, silent terminals at some of the world’s busiest airports. Yet as once ram-packed international hubs such as London Heathrow emptied of passengers and their owners fretted about their future, other, smaller air gateways, many ...
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In depthSeat manufacturers on survival, innovation and readying for ramp up
For aircraft seating manufacturers the past two years have been anything but a comfortable ride. The grounding of commercial aviation in 2020 saw heavyweights such as Collins, Recaro and Safran drastically ramp back production. Meanwhile, for some start-ups that had ventured into the market in the booming second half of ...
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AnalysisBusiness aviation on a high as sector readies for EBACE return
As the European business aviation convention returns for the first time in three years, many believe prospects for the sector are stronger than at any time since 2007.
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NewsFlyExclusive launches fractional offering with order for 30 CJ3+ jets
Jim Segrave has no fears about directly taking on fractional ownership giants NetJets and Flexjet, after the charter company he founded, FlyExclusive, this week launched its fractional programme with a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for 30 new Cessna Citation CJ3+ jets. Source: FlyExclusive FlyExclusive will take delivery ...
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NewsPilatus delivers record 152 aircraft in 2021
Pilatus set a new production record of 152 aircraft in 2021, a year it describes as “extremely successful but challenging” with strong demand for its products, but pandemic-related supply chain disruptions affecting its business. Source: Max Kingsley-Jones FlightGlobal A boom in business and general aviation benefited sales of ...
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AnalysisHow will tens of thousands of eVTOL pilots be trained?
Designing regulations for a new breed of electric urban air taxis is uncharted territory. How to recruit and train thousands of pilots is just one of many big questions the sector faces.
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NewsLufthansa Technik on course for part-divestment in 2022 as it returns to profit
German MRO unit expects return to pre-pandemic levels for industry by 2023, but warns of impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion
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NewsParamount adds anti-UAV capabilities to Mwari
Light attack and reconnaissance platform will be offered with air-to-air missiles and cannon pods to counter what South African group says is an increasing MALE threat.
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NewsHoneywell bids for first export customer for JetWave MCX
System on show at WDS on board company’s Boeing 757 demonstrator
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NewsUkraine makes a stand at World Defense Show
Despite Russia’s invasion, representatives of the country have made it to the show, and have a message for fellow attendees.
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NewsC-390 gaining credibility in Gulf, says Embraer’s Schneider
Embraer has no Middle East customers for the KC/C-390, but governments in this long Lockheed Martin C-130-favouring region are now taking the Brazilian twijet transport/tanker seriously. Source: Jason Wells/Shutterstock Brazilian air force’s operations are boosting aircraft’s credibility, says Schneider So says Jackson Schneider, president of Embraer Defence ...
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NewsHow Sumati Sharma took on aviation’s gender imbalance
As an Oliver Wyman partner and former member of Virgin Atlantic’s leadership team, Sumati Sharma is the driving force behind a charter that pledges signatories to work to create a less male-dominated aerospace industry
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AnalysisHow regional freighters offer a load to recovery
The big cargo carriers from Airbus and Boeing might grab the headlines, but at the sub-100-seat end of the market, demand for new-build and especially passenger-to-freighter conversions is growing.
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InterviewHow Parent nurtured CAE to become services powerhouse
Chief executive’s record in transforming the Canadian training company with a succession of acquisitions over 13 years is reflected in leadership award.
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AnalysisWill airlines change course and explore single-pilot operations?
Could single-pilot commercial airliner operations become reality? Manufacturers and regulators want to know if removing a crew member from the cockpit is feasible – but unions are unconvinced.