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FAA grants Pipistrel’s Velis Electro light-sport aircraft certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel an airworthiness exemption for its Velis Electro trainer.
NTSB revises accident report to remove blaming Tamarack for 2018 crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revised a 2021 accident report to remove a conclusion that Tamarack Aerospace’s Atlas active winglets caused a deadly Cessna Citation 525 crash in 2018.
Beyond Aero claims France’s first manned hydrogen-powered flight
Beyond Aero claims to have completed France’s first manned flights of an electric aircraft powered by hydrogen.
Challenger pilots received low oil pressure warnings before crashing on Florida highway
Pilots of the Bombardier Challenger 604 that crashed on a Florida highway on 9 February received low oil pressure warnings for both engines moments before they reported that both powerplants failed.
Business and GA manufacturers delivered more than 4,000 aircraft in 2023
Deliveries of business and general aviation aircraft last year topped 4,000 for the first time in more than a decade, according to newly released figures from the trade association representing the sector’s manufacturers.
Pilatus delivers 148 aircraft and posts Swfr240 million profit in 2023
Swiss business and military trainer aircraft maker Pilatus delivered 148 aircraft in 2023 - up from 133 the year before - and increased both sales and operating profit, making it a “superlative year” for the company.
Honda Aircraft seeks firmer foothold in Asian business jet market
Seeking to capitalise on the potential market for light business jets in Asia, Honda Aircraft is bringing its certified pre-owned (CPO) programme to the region.
Bombardier plans Global resurgence as supply chain troubles ease
Easing supply chain pressures should allow Bombardier to begin ramping up production of Global aircraft this year, enabling increased deliveries of the large-cabin business jet family in 2025.
Daher looks at producing aircraft in Florida
Daher is considering producing TBM 960s at a site next to its recently acquired aerostructures plant in Florida to tackle looming capacity constraints in France and possible protectionist moves by a new US administration.
Piper unleashes Fury as M600 successor
US airframer Piper Aircraft has unveiled the M700 Fury – its fastest ever single-engined aircraft – a turboprop that boasts an uprated Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine that offers a maximum cruise speed of over 300kt (555km/h) and climb performance 34% better than its M600 SLS predecessor.