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EASA certified Rolls-Royce new Pearl 700 engine set to power Gulfstream G700 and G800

Bombardier Challenger 3500 entered into service with launch customer

Bombardier Challenger 3500, destined for the program launch customer has entered into service. Mr. Goldberg, a long-time Bombardier customer, was previously announced as the launch customer for the new super mid-size aircraft at NBAA 2021 and will take ownership of the aircraft later this...

First business aviation offtake partner agreement for SAF 2.0 - Directional Aviation & Alder Fuels

Directional Aviation invested in Alder Fuels, a clean tech developer and greencrude producer. As part of the agreement, the two companies will also pilot a pioneering blockchain-powered transparency tool to document the production life cycle and industry adoption of low-carbon SAF. The sta...

GlobalX Inks deal with Eviation for 50 all-alectric Alice aircraft

Eviation Aircraft announced that GlobalX has signed a Letter of Intent ordering 50 all-electric commuter Alice aircraft. The aircraft will open up new routes for passenger travel in GlobalX's key markets in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, supporting the airline's plan to adopt carbon-free and sustainable technologies. Alice is a nine-passenger electric...

Critical milestone for the Gulfstream G400 program- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812GA engine Type Certified by Transport Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 engine program has reached a key milestone with the Type Certification of its PW812GA engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced in October 2021 that the PW812GA was selected to power the Gulfstream G400 business jet. Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada, commented: “We worked closely...

Genesys Aerosystems EASA certified for HeliSAS autopilot for Bell 505 helicopter

Genesys Aerosystems has received full EASA certification approval for the HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on the Bell 505 platform. The EASA approval covers both 2-axis and 3-axis configurations.The new certification approval is in addition to the existing FAA STC plus CAA and ANAC approvals for the HeliSAS on the Bell 505. Jamie Luster, Director of Sales and Marke...

Tamarack completed first upgrade of the all-new Cessna Citation M2 GEN2

Tamarack Aerospace Group announced the first upgrade of the latest Textron Aviation Citation M2 GEN2. According to Textron Aviation, the recently certified M2 GEN2 includes updates that will “usher in the next generation of aircraft design and technology, increasing comfort and productivity for passengers and pilots.” Tamarack initially secured FAA certification for the Active...

Simplifying private aviation - new VistaJet VJ25 and a streamlined XO Membership

Vista announced new product lineup, streamlining its global subscription offerings across its market leading VistaJet and XO brands. As Vista registered a 43% year-on-year growth of its Member base during H1 2022, responding to the evolving client needs remains a focused priority across the Group. Over the last six months, Vista has seen a pivot in the demographic of clients, with younge...

Second outfitted Gulfstream G700 test aircraft flies

Second fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 production-test aircraft has flown, adding an additional testing platform for the most spacious cabin in business aviation. The aircraft joins the first outfitted G700, which has already set eight international city-pair speed records and was awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award in the Private Jet Design category. The second G700 test...

Sustainability leaders Tamarack Aerospace and OXI-ZEN combine forces

Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc. and YASAVA Solutions, SA, Switzerland and its sister company OXI-ZEN Solutions LLC have signed a Memo of Understanding to actively support each other’s sales and promotion for aviation services. The linchpin of the agreement includes using science-verified carbon sequestration to carbon-balance an aviation customer’s CO2 emissions, i...

United invests another $15 Million in electric flying taxi market with Eve

United announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs – that have the potential to revolutionize the commuter experience in cities around the w...

Clay Lacy received AFAC repair station authorization by Mexico Aviation Authority

Clay Lacy Aviation FAA Part 145 Repair Stations in San Diego and Los Angeles, California, have received authorization by MexicoCivil Aviation Agency (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil, AFAC) to provide maintenance services on Mexican-registered aircraft. The AFAC approval authorizes Clay Lacy to provide full maintenance services on business jets at its Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and McCle...

Meridian Hayward & Teterboro attains IS-BAH Stage II certification

Meridian announced that both its Hayward (HWD) and Teterboro (TEB) facilities have achieved IS-BAH Stage II certification. The IS-BAH is an industry code of best practices developed by the international business aviation community for the benefit of its members. The IS-BAH registration process, which was initiated in 2014 by the IBAC, ensures handling systems, processes and practices mee...

Testing future eVTOL flight routes & concept of operations in the Kansai region - Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen

Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional footprint and growing international network to pioneer the future of mobility. Through this agreement, Airbus and Hiratagakuen will tackle crucial aspects required to launch a commercial tra...

Regional electric advanced air mobility infrastructure network in Quebec - VPorts

VPorts will create Quebec first regional electric AAM vertiport network. By 2030, the network will extend to all major Quebec regions, providing a sustainable transportation solution via eVTOL aircraft. Dr. Fethi Chebil, President and Founder of VPorts, commented: ''We are excited to build the first vertiport network connecting all Quebec&nbs...

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