All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 15
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NewsJet Aviation buys Zurich FBO and Swiss fleet from Luxaviation
General Dynamics’ business aviation services unit expands footprint in country’s commercial capital.
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In depthHow 3D printing can transform aviation industrial production
Additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – has been around in aerospace for 30 years. But it is only now making the leap from niche technology to a process with the potential to transform industrial production
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NewsDornier Seawings secures funding to continue Seastar flight testing
Dornier Seawings says a €300 million ($363 million) funding boost from China will allow it to continue the flight-test campaign for its reborn Seastar CD2 amphibian, and launch serial production. Source: Dornier Seawings The 12-seat turboprop first flew last year The money comes from a bond issue ...
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NewsHAV reveals concept cabins for Airlander 10 as it pushes green credentials
UK-based hybrid aircraft developer believes the pandemic experience could mean travellers thinking differently about their priorities when flying.
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AnalysisGoing nowhere fast: does supersonic air travel have a future after Aerion?
Prospects for continuing investment in the sector come into question after pioneering developer runs out of cash
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NewsGE stops work on Affinity supersonic engine
Announcement follows last week’s collapse of powerplant’s only customer, AS2 developer Aerion.
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NewsSupersonic business jet developer Aerion folds
After an 18-year effort to bring a faster-than-sound aircraft to market, Boeing-backed company says it has run out of money
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NewsStop-start recovery for Asia-Pacific aviation market, warn experts
Webinar panelists suggest region faces an on-off recovery as states respond to Covid-19 outbreaks by closing borders with little warning
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NewsInflation warning as business aviation readies for recovery
Shortages and rising prices of parts among threats facing industry, chief executives caution.
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NewsLack of airline services will boost business aviation: GlobeAir chief
Founder of charter company believes commercial aviation industry will struggle to restore routes, pushing business travellers to entry-level private aviation.
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NewsAssembly of first ACJ TwoTwenty underway
Airbus’s latest business jet is due to fly before year-end, ahead of delivery to completion centre in early 2022.
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NewsCollins points to 2022 production rebound in business aviation
Aerospace supplier says sector has survived pandemic relatively unscathed
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AnalysisBoaz Levy: continuing the turnaround at IAI
New chief executive is a company veteran who has spearheaded several of its successful defence programmes, and takes over when the Israeli state-run group is in the ascendancy.
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NewsSkyborne goes stateside with Vero Beach flying school acquisition
UK training college completes purchase of 55-year-old FlightSafety academy in Florida resort to become major player in US market
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NewsLeonardo reports strong first quarter, despite aerostructures woes
Defence market pays off for Italian giant, as ATR and Boeing business continue to be affected by pandemic slump.
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AnalysisSix decades of style, sophistication and speed: a Learjet retrospective
Learjet epitomised style, speed and sexiness for celebrities and corporate high-fliers in the 1960s. Following Bombardier’s decision to stop manufacturing the brand, we look at its six-decade legacy.
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In depthBusiness aviation programmes all set for post-pandemic recovery
The pandemic has buffeted private aviation more lightly than its commercial cousin – some areas have done surprisingly well. But Covid-19 continues to have an impact, with activity and sales down.
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NewsVistaJet confirmed as customer for 10 Challenger 350s
European charter operator has also taken delivery of its first pair of Global 7500s
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In depthThere are no jobs, so why would now be the perfect time to train as a pilot?
Despite the industry crisis, many flight schools say they are continuing to recruit students to their ab intitio courses as they anticipate a recovery in the recruitment market. But not all share such an upbeat view.
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In depthCAE drives consolidation in simulator training market
A spate of acquisitions by the Canadian firm, including the commercial business of number three player Tru, has tightened its grip on the sector after a year in which many devices stood silent.