SHOW NEWS: - Five year forecast predicts strong business jet growth

Day One - October 14, 2025

Global phenomenon
Comlux confirms 2026 delivery of Global 8000
Getting clean
HondaJet flies on SAF alone
Comprehensively better
Certification brings comprehensive Gen2 enhancements to the CJ3
Galileo magnifico
First ACJs gain Galileo HDX

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New heights
Citation Ascend makes world debut at NBAA-BACE

Citation Ascend makes world debut at NBAA-BACE

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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Oshkosh AeroTech
Long-range leads

Five year forecast predicts strong business jet growth

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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Global phenomenon
Comlux confirms 2026 delivery of Global 8000

Comlux confirms 2026 delivery of Global 8000

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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Getting clean
HondaJet flies on SAF alone

HondaJet flies on SAF alone

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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Comprehensively better
Certification brings comprehensive Gen2 enhancements to the CJ3

Certification brings comprehensive Gen2 enhancements to the CJ3

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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Galileo magnifico

First ACJs gain Galileo HDX

With Gogo Galileo HDX supporting Airbus Connect Link on ACJ319s, customers benefit from access to seamless, future-ready connectivity worldwide.
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