Second test Denali completes first flight
June 20, 2022
The two hour-long first flight of the second Denali flight test article builds momentum towards the type's certification. Eventually there will be a third flight test article and three full airframe ground test articles.
ACS predicts a further two years of travel restrictions
June 20, 2022
Lockdown restrictions are one factor causing travellers to turn to private aviation. If there is a new Covid variant they could go on longer, but governments may lift them earlier to boost their economies.
Garmin celebrates flight deck delivery milestone
June 20, 2022
More than 25,000 integrated flight decks have been delivered by Garmin in twenty years. They are certified on over 80 aircraft models from 20 different OEMs; more, it claims, than any other avionics manufacturer.
Electric GSE builds Luxivair's green credentials
June 16, 2022
Luxivair has purchased an ABS-580-E self-propelled passenger stair and a TLD LSP-900-V-E lavatory and water truck, both of which are fully powered by electricity. The FBO is driven to do its part to reduce emissions.
Textron masterminds eighth Special Olympics airlift
June 13, 2022
Airlift aircraft landed and took off every three minutes for eight hours as they brought teams to the 2022 Special Olympics. More than 120 Textron jet and turboprop owners had donated aircraft hours, pilots and fuel.
Bombardier's Knaapen receives first IBAC lifetime service award
June 13, 2022
Bombardier chief, industry affairs Leo Knaapen is an extraordinary advocate for business aviation, and his tireless work on behalf of the industry is rewarded by IBAC with the first François Chavatte award.
Flexjet adds private helicopter division
June 11, 2022
The Flexjet fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters will provide on demand transportation regionally as well as for last-mile trips for owners of Flexjet aircraft travelling from airports to their final destinations.
MT-Propeller extends scope of King Air 300 STC
June 6, 2022
MT-Propeller's FAA STC for King Air 300/350 with five-blade MTV-27 Propeller has been revised to include those with a MTOW up to 17,636 lbs. It is now also certified by EASA.
Emirati pilot is first woman to fly AW609 tiltrotor
June 6, 2022
Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum ticked something off her bucket list when she piloted the AW609 tiltrotor on a visit to Leonardo's US helicopter headquarters in Philadelphia.
Bombardier Global 8000 takes turn in the spotlight
May 24, 2022
For current Global 7500 operators, the performance enhancements on the Global 8000 will be retrofittable when the aircraft enters into service in 2025.
Dassault's latest jets allow long-haul Privacy
May 24, 2022
The Privacy Suite is a brand new high-end option that will be available only on Falcon business jets. It responds to customer demand for a personal space to work, relax and get a proper rest during long-duration trips.
Record breaking G700 ticks more flight test boxes
May 24, 2022
The Gulfstream G700 continues to make progress through its rigorous flight test programme as it heads toward customer deliveries this year. The second production test aircraft will put the interior through its paces.
Falcon 6X global proving campaign is imminent
May 24, 2022
With its envelope expansion and most major development milestones accomplished, Dassault is preparing the Falcon 6X to embark on a demanding global proving campaign.
Dassault sets Falcon 10X production under way
May 23, 2022
Parts production for Dassault's Falcon 10X is under way, with final assembly of the first aircraft set to begin next year. The design of the interior has been recognised with a Red Dot award of distinction.
VistaJet unveils sky high fine art showroom
May 17, 2022
Over 80 per cent of VistaJet members share a passion for art, according to the company, and a partnership with Frieze Art Fairs brings the art directly to them in the air; the world’s highest viewing room in the sky.
Modern Aviation updates its FBO portfolio with Sacramento trio
May 17, 2022
Modern Aviation has agreed to acquire SACjet's three Sacramento, California-based FBOs, bringing its network total to twelve locations. The company will hire all current operational employees.