All News articles – Page 203
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NewsViasat sees bright response to enhanced connectivity for business aviation market
Satellite communications specialist Viasat is yielding the benefits of acquiring fellow network provider Inmarsat as it receives positive feedback from initial trials of an enhanced in-flight connectivity programme for business aviation, called JetXP. Source: BillyPix D’Amico: Customers are looking for a consistent and reliable experience Under the ...
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NewsAmerican weapon manufacturers report record orders at home and abroad
Surging orders for long-range missiles and air defence systems has driven backlogs to record levels, according to US arms manufacturers.
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NewsF-35 deliveries ramp up but full combat certification remains elusive
While F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin has resumed delivery of the globally important fifth-generation fighter, certification of the newest jets for full combat operations continues to pose technical challenges.
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NewsIcelandair Group claims early results from transformation initiative
Icelandair Group is expecting its transformation efforts to generate significant improvements in profitability in the fourth quarter as well as the 2025 full year.
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NewsAmerican to purchase 14 CRJ900s for regional subsidiary PSA
American Airlines’ regional subsidiary PSA Airlines plans to add to its fleet of regional jets 14 MHIRJ CRJ900s, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered next month.
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NewsGreece opts out of NATO next-generation rotorcraft project’s follow-on phase
Greece has been confirmed as the nation stepping away from NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project when it enters its second phase in around 2026.
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NewsCAE showcases mixed-reality flight deck simulation app at NBAA
Aviation training company CAE has revealed a new pilot-training app compatible with the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which it touts as a potential “game-changer” for aspiring aviators.
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NewsEtihad Airways acquires batch of widebody engines from engineering partner
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is acquiring 16 engines, almost entirely for widebody aircraft, from the Sanad engineering division of Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala.
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NewsAer Lingus to open A321XLR route to Indianapolis
IAG’s Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is to open a new Airbus A321XLR transatlantic service to the US city of Indianapolis next year. The carrier will fly four-times weekly from Dublin beginning 3 May. Aer Lingus, one of the first airlines set to introduce the long-range A321XLR, will operate the twinjet ...
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NewsSaab ready to advance Gripen E contract discussions with Thailand
Saab is entering into contract discussions with Thailand over a proposed purchase of Gripen E/F combat aircraft, as the Swedish manufacturer eyes additional international sales opportunities.
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NewsRussian government plans system to approve domestically-made parts for foreign aircraft
Russia’s government intends to create a single certification system for components that would enable approved spares for foreign aircraft to be produced by domestic companies.
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NewsNew Airbus-commissioned reports highlight heightened role for business jets
Business aviation’s annual contribution to the US economy is expected to climb by over $50 billion within five years, bringing the industry’s annual input to $183 billion.
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NewsTextron Aviation reveals launch customer, completes first flight of CJ4 Gen3 light jet
A “longtime Cessna Citation enthusiast” is lined up to become the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s first CJ4 Gen3 light business jet, which flew for the first time in early October.
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NewsUS Navy designates E-6B replacement the E-130J
The US Navy’s fleet of E-6B Mercury nuclear missile command and control jets will be replaced by a Lockheed Martin C-130J-based platform, now designated the E-130J.
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NewsJapan inaugurates second aircraft carrier with landing of US F-35B
Short take-off and landing stealth fighters from a US Navy test squadron made the F-35’s first landing on the JS Kaga – a converted helicopter carrier officially labelled as a multi-functional destroyer by Tokyo and Washington.
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NewsBusiness jet demand seen as still strong despite macro challenges
While geopolitical tensions, regional wars, economic instability and supply chain issues are shaking optimism in the global business aviation market amongst owners and operator alike, demand and pricing for business jets and turboprops remains strong and the outlook for the industry over the next decade is bullish.
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NewsBombardier begins manufacturing large structural components for first production Global 8000
Bombardier has started manufacturing major structural components for the first production example of its ultra-long-range Global 8000, a business jet that is set to succeed the Global 7500 as the Montreal airframer’s flagship.
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NewsBlackhawk completes early TBM 700 STC testing
Blackhawk Aerospace has completed “baseline” flight testing for its Daher TBM 700 Series supplemental type certificate (STC) programme, describing as a “major milestone” the first flight of the single-engine turboprop powered by a higher-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D.
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NewsMilitary operators increasingly turn to business jets for specialty missions
Drawn by reliability and affordability, militaries are increasingly turning to business jets to fill niche roles within their aviation fleets including intelligence collection and electronic warfare.
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NewsEmbraer delivers 57 jets in the third quarter, up from 43 last year
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 57 jets in the third quarter of 2024, one-third more than during the equivalent three-month period in 2023, and 24% more than the previous quarter.