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Day One - October 14, 2025
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Welcome to our daily news report from the NBAA-BACE show in Las Vegas.
Some of the headline news stories from the show are previewed below, and full coverage can be found on the Business Air News web site. To unsubscribe please simply follow the link at the foot of this email.
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Citation Ascend makes world debut at NBAA-BACE
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Textron is showcasing the Cessna Citation Ascend, the latest edition of the venerable Excel/XLS, as the midsize jet is on the cusp of FAA certification.
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Five year forecast predicts strong business jet growth
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Global Jet Capital’s fifth annual report, released at the NBAA convention, projects $206 billion in transactions as demand for heavy and pre-owned jets strengthens worldwide.
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Comlux confirms 2026 delivery of Global 8000
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The Global 8000 will enter service as the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde, setting a new industry benchmark with an MMO of Mach 0.95. Comlux will be taking delivery of Bombardier’s flagship aircraft in 2026.
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HondaJet flies on SAF alone
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Up until now, HondaJets have been flown on an equal mix of jet fuel and SAF. Now Honda Aircraft has become the first twin-turbine VLJ manufacturer to fly on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel.
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Certification brings comprehensive Gen2 enhancements to the CJ3
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Enhancements include Garmin autothrottle, an extra 4.5” of legroom for pilots and a fully customisable cabin environment. After completing 445 flight test hours, the light jet is expected to enter into service this year.
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First ACJs gain Galileo HDX
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With Gogo Galileo HDX supporting Airbus Connect Link on ACJ319s, customers benefit from access to seamless, future-ready connectivity worldwide.
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