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One of Surf Air's new Cessna Grand Caravan EX from Textron Aviation.
Surf Air Mobility expands fleet with Cessna deliveries
December 9, 2024
The company has taken on four new turboprop aircraft to broaden its existing network and launch new routes across the US.
Gulfstream's wing production facility at its headquarters.
Gulfstream produces 1,000th aircraft wing
December 9, 2024
The company's Savannah, Georgia-based manufacturing facility began manufacturing in 2012, with production ramped up in 2022.
A look at the G800's interior.
Gulfstream's first outfitted G800 takes flight
December 2, 2024
Gulfstream's latest model embarks on flight testing with specifications promising high levels of passenger comfort.
Manufacturing efficiencies have enabled Gulfstream to expand its production line, supporting the success of the next-gen fleet well into the future.
G500/G600 programme sees 300th delivery
December 2, 2024
The rapid delivery of 300 aircraft is a clear indication of strong interest in the Gulfstream G500 and G600 around the world.
This Challenger 300 is the fifth Challenger in the Northern Jet fleet.
Challenger strengthens Northern Jet in the Midwest and Southeast
November 25, 2024
Adding the Challenger 300 strengthens the company’s ability to meet clients’ evolving travel needs, whether they’re flying within the Midwest, Southeast or to destinations around the US.
The Global 7500 flew 8,225nm in October 2019 from Sydney to Detroit, the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation.
Global 7500 continues record-setting pace with 75 speed records
November 25, 2024
The new records include Tokyo to Hong Kong in just three hours and 40 minutes; New Delhi to Tokyo in just seven hours; and Los Angeles to Auckland in 11 hours and 55 minutes.
CEO Luis Barros, president Randall Mize and managing partner Rob Rosenberg.
Leviate elevates offer through Chairman acquisition
November 23, 2024
Leviate is welcoming Chairman Aviation into its aviation family. Leviate already has a sizeable fleet of aircraft, which will now be enhanced by a number of Chairman's Citations. The Texan operator will keep its certificate.
Cjet Aviation owner Gilles Champagne, Trois-Rivières mayor Jean Lamarche, president and flight chief Guillaume Champagne and councillor for the Shawinigan River district Nancy Déziel.
Cjet sets up Quebec hub for FBO and charter
November 23, 2024
The corridor between Quebec and Montreal is an untaped market according to Cjet, and its new venture is looking to take advantage of this. The organisation is offering an EC120 and a Piaggio Avanti for charter.
Gulfstream is showcasing the capabilities of the aircraft directly to customers.
G700 continues to set the standard with speed records
November 13, 2024
The Gulfstream G700 can fly 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm at Mach 0.90 and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, the fastest in the OEM's fleet. It has flown from Savannah to Honolulu in record time.
AirCARE1 is streamlining its operation by exclusively flying the Learjet 60.
AirCARE1 switches to homogenous LR60 fleet
November 6, 2024
The Learjet 60 boasts cruise performance at elevation up to 43,000 ft. Its speed facilitates rapid medical transport in critical situations. With a range of 2,350 nm, the aircraft provides nonstop coast-to-coast service.
Up to 20 Alia aircraft have been ordered by Metro.
Metro selects 20 Alia eVTOLs by Beta
November 6, 2024
Beta has begun production of its all-electric aircraft, the Alia VTOL and its conventional counterpart, the Alia CTOL. Metro believes that Beta is the pick of the bunch when analysing electric aircraft manufacturers.
The Jet Agent founder and president Denise Wilson.
Key trends are shaping pre-owned Citation markets
November 6, 2024
The Jet Agent’s Denise Wilson sees a strong seller’s market giving way to a more balanced landscape between buyers and sellers. Understanding trends is essential for making informed buying and selling decisions.
NetJets and Signature break ground on an exclusive-use facility in Las Vegas.
NetJets and Signature commence new-build facility in Las Vegas
November 1, 2024
The extensive campus at Harry Reid International airport will feature a custom-designed NetJets exclusive-use terminal, NetJets Service Hub and two hangars. It is projected to be operational by 2027.
The Switzerland-made PC-12 was last year’s most frequently flown business aircraft in the US.
The PC-12 is most flown business aircraft in the US
November 1, 2024
316,328 take offs were recorded between August 2023 and July 2024, representing 8.8 per cent of all departures.
Key benefits of the E to F conversion include increases in MGW internal and external load, internal useful load and Hover Out of Ground Effect.
Cleveland PD takes delivery of first MD 500E to F conversion
November 1, 2024
The upgrade not only enhances the aircraft’s max gross weight capacity to 3,350lbs but also it improves cruise speed and optimises flight performance in challenging environments.
The twin-engined ACH145 is particularly suited to both urban and exploration missions, and now benefits from a five-blade rotor providing enhanced comfort in the cabin and 150kg of additional useful load. ©Airbus – Photo by Anthony Pecchi.
Virginia's Kuhn Aviation orders third ACH145
November 1, 2024
The Virginia-based company has now placed orders for three ACH145s, two featuring the ACH Line interior and the third the Mercedes-Benz Style edition.
The HondaJet Elite II autothrottle.
HondaJet Elite II autothrottle is certified by FAA
November 1, 2024
Pilots of HondaJet Elite II aircraft equipped with autothrottle controls will have the option of utilising the controls across various phases of flight, from take off through to landing.
A comparatively modest static display experienced strong footfall.
Annual Las Vegas outing showcases latest trends
October 29, 2024
NBAA-BACE hosted a slate of major announcements, including Bombardier's production of the all-new Global Express 8000 and Textron Aviation's unveiling of its new line Gen3 of Cessna Citation M2, CJ3 and CJ4.
Reata Jet’s wi-fi-equipped Hawker 800XP.
Apex rebrands as Reata Jet and launches on-demand charter
October 29, 2024
Newly-rebranded Reata Jet now offers charter business through a partnership with ATS. With its base at Austin Executive airport, it serves as a convenient hub for travellers from the Austin region and beyond.
A GrandView Phenom 300 that will form part of the acquisition by Wheels Up.
Wheels Up commits to connectivity boost for fleet transition
October 23, 2024
With support from Bank of America and Delta, and from the sale of 13 Citation Xs, Wheels Up is transitioning to a younger fleet of Phenom and Challenger aircraft. All will be fitted with Gogo Galileo HDX satellite-based wi-fi.
The Citation Ascend cockpit.
Cessna Citation Ascend gains latest G5000 avionics suite
October 23, 2024
As the Cessna Citation Ascend continues to progress through certification programme, Textron has incorporated the latest update of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite into the cockpit.
Helijet’s Citation X.
Helijet puts flight deals online with Airble
October 22, 2024
Helijet is to offer online charter deals on its Cessna Citation X through the Airble website or mobile app to North American destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Toronto, New York, Miami, Hawaii and the Caribbean.
Citation CJ4 Gen 3 launch customer Ryan Samples with Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, global sales and flight operations, Textron.
Samples signs deal for first CJ4 Gen 3
October 22, 2024
As a pilot and business owner, Ryan Samples is excited to be the launch customer for the Citation CJ4 Gen3. The longtime Citation enthusiast appreciates the responsive handling, advanced avionics and quality of the jet.
Bombardier’s new ultra-long range business jet continues to excel with flight testing fully on track and initial certification agency flight tests conducted.
Manufacturing begins on world’s fastest business jet
October 22, 2024
Bombardier manufacturing sites in Québec, Texas and Mexico have begun to manufacture key components for the first Global 8000 production aircraft, which will be the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde.
Operators expect to rely on pre-owned aircraft purchases to expand their fleets, but concede that the acquisition of new, more fuel-efficient aircraft is the best way to reduce environmental impact.
Honeywell forecast suggests stable growth for next decade
October 22, 2024
The global outlook projects 8,500 new business jet deliveries valued at $280bn over the next decade. Demand for new aircraft is normalising above pre-pandemic figures, and utilisation is projected to increase.
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