Honeywell 32nd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $278 billion from 2024 to 2033, in line with the same 10-year forecast a year ago. This year, surveyed business aviation operators reported higher five-year new jet purchase plans, which is up two percentage points from a year ago. However, fleet expansion rates nearly tripled in 202...
Lilium first all-electric eVTOL jet first high-voltage electrical harnesses have been completed. It is important achievement on the path to first assembly, industrialization, and entry into service of Lilium Jet. A collaboration between Lilium, its design and build partner for electrical wiring integration, GKN Aerospace, and connector supplier, Rosenberger, the high voltage el...
Boeing partners NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel's life cycle climate impact. Boeing second ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 destined for United Airlines, will fly with 100% SAF and conventional jet fuel in separate tanks and alternate f...
EHang self-developed passenger-carrying EH216-S UAV has obtained the type certificate officially issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This demonstrates that the EH216-S model design fully complies with CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements, and that the EH216-S is qualified for conducting passenger-carrying UAV commercial operations.&nb...
New autothrottle feature will be available for Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft. The optional feature is set to enhance the already single-pilot-friendly cockpit of the Phenom 300E, which includes the highly advanced Prodigy Touch based on Garmin G3000, further enhancing the aircraft’s operational capabilities. Pilots will be able to enjoy a more automated and intuitive flying experien...
The capabilities of VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft for eco-efficient business aviation mobility will be underscored during the company first-ever participation in the annual NBAA-BACE 2023. VoltAero will be exhibiting in the Emerging Technology Pavilion. Led by CEO and Chief Technology Officer Jean Botti, the VoltAero team will be presenting a full-scale Cassio 330 on...
Gulfstream Aerospace, principal sponsor of the second edition of The Irish Business and General Aviation Association annual conference on 1 November will be revisiting business aviation’s significant progress on sustainability by moderating a panel session titled, ‘Navigating aviation’s dynamic path to efficiency and sustainability.’ The panel...
With three products in its current corporate VIP range – the Bell 505, 407GXi and 429– Bell offers a range of solutions to meet the requirements of European customers seeking the ultimate in luxury flight. With strong demand for corporate VIP travel across Europe, Bell has connected with customers at a number of events this year, most recently at the 2023 Ryder Cup and the Monaco Yacht...
Flight delays, flight diversions, and even emergency landings – all of that means inconvenience for travelers. In many cases the reason is far from weather conditions or issues with airline’s punctuality. I am sure many of you witnessed that and know that the reason can be an alcohol. One more issue – drugs taken due health issues and by mistake or ignorance mixed with alcohol. A...
Protium is working together with hydrogen industry leaders to deliver an ambitious project that could enable hydrogen-powered aircraft to take off from UK airports sooner than anticipated. Project HEART is a collaborative R&D project part funded by the UK Research & Innovation Future Flight Challenge. It is facilitating end-to-end hydrogen infrastructure capable of safely fuellin...
NBAA-BACE 2023 will be the place where Lufthansa Technik AG and Pilatus Aircraft will unveil their strategic cooperation regarding a cabin management system for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. For this purpose, the Original Equipment & Special Aircraft Services segment of Lufthansa Technik has adapted its renowned »nice« (networked integrated cabin equipment) specifically fo...
Aviation Carbon www.aviationcarbon.aero, the longest running aviation sustainability conference, returns on 6-7 November 2023, at the London Heathrow Marriott. Over 300 industry delegates, including 100-plus airlines/operators, from over 70 countries and five continents will engage on topics including sustainability-linked finance and ESG (environmental, social and governance)...
Dassault Aviation will become one-stop shop at NBAA-BACE 2023, designed to enhance the customer experience. The display will offer a larger modern chalet to let customers and guests to keep abreast of the latest product and service news and meet with sales and customer support/MRO network representatives in the same space. Static display will also host Falc...
Embraer and Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have signed a firm order for four E195-E2; the most efficient regional aircraft in the single aisle segment. The aircraft will complement the larger narrowbody aircraft recently ordered by the airline. Luxair has ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190...
Airbus Helicopters' demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus’ eVTOL prototype. This milestone represents an important step towards ushering in a new generation of electric powered urban air mobility aircraft. The pilot control...
Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR announced the certification of the PW127XT-L engine by Transport Canada. This engine variant offers increased performance to match the requirements of ATR future STOL version, the ATR 42-600S. This certification is a key milestone in the programme development, and an important step towards increasing regional connectivity and airport accessibility across the...
Geneva Airpark results for the first nine months of 2023 are very positive, showing that the Covid crisis is just a bad memory for business aviation. Between January and the end of September 2023, Geneva Airpark welcomed 121 aircraft under the Daily formula, 16 more than in 2022. The last time the infrastructure recorded a similar figure was back in 2015 for the whole year. Overall, for...
Gulfstream G500 has been certified for steep-approach operations by the FAA, giving the aircraft access to some of the world’s most challenging airports. The G500 proved its low-speed handling and short-field capabilities in 2021 with landings at airports including London City Airport in England, which has a short runway and strict noise abatement requirements, and Lugan...
London Oxford Airport is looking forward to breaking ground on its all new, self-funded R&D Science Park in January 2024. This follows the successful planning application of the £48 million development, which was approved last summer. Demolition of the original buildings has already started, paving the way for the new 200,000 sq.ft. facility, which the airport hopes will appea...
Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf. The traditional groundbreaking ceremony on the site at Wunstorf Air Base, the base for the German Air Force's A400M military transport aircraft, was held by Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn together with high-ranking representatives from politics and the German Armed Forces. At...
Phenom 100EX business jet is unveiled, the latest evolution from the Phenom 100 series, which has served its loyal customers since 2008 with over 400 aircraft in operation. Now, the new Phenom 100EX delivers superior cabin comfort, operational versatility and safety enhanced pilot-centric avionics to offer the ultimate flying experience. Adopted and trusted by owner-pilots, private...
