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Vertical expands presence in Asia-Pacific with VX4 aircraft pre-order from Kakao Mobility

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engine to power new Cessna Citation Ascend

Pratt & Whitney Canada new PW545D engine will power the Cessna Citation Ascend. The engine was designed and enhanced for Textron Aviation to deliver improved specific fuel consumption, thrust and time between overhauls. The engine supports digitally driven advanced health monitori...

HondaJet Elite II made its public debut at EBACE 2023

HondaJet Elite II debutedat EBACE 2023. With a range of up to 1,547 nautical miles, the Elite II bolsters the HondaJet’s position as the most fuel-efficient jet, flying farther than any other aircraft in its class and with lower carbon emissions. Honda Aircraft Company continues to demons...

Dassault Aviation continuous investment and upgrading of MRO network

Dassault Aviation is investing in a wider global maintenance footprint with modernized and expanded MRO factory-service facilities, and more resources flowing toward authorized facilities. Since 2019, the network has approximately doubled in size to 40 factory service centers and 21 authorized facilities. Among the benefits of this expanded network, Dassault is moving the capability to perform maj...

Kawasaki became strategic investor in Series B funding for Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family

Kawasaki Motors became VoltAero strategic investor, joining Series B funding for the development, production and certification of VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family.This investment marks Cassio program latest milestone, uniting VoltAero and Kawasaki in a shared vision for the future of electric aviation.The Series B round marks the third funding phase for Volt...

Gulfstream G700 sets speed record from Savannah to Tokyo on SAF

Gulfstream G700 set a speed record using sustainable aviation fuel, traveling from Savannah to Tokyo at an average speed of Mach 0.89. The flight, recorded at 13 hours, marked the G700’s first visit to Japan. This record was achieved as the company recently reached a milestone of more than 2 million nautical miles flown on SAF blends. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, commented: &ld...

Newest addition to Textron Aviation jet family: Cessna Citation Ascend

Welcome newest Cessna Citation business jet in the legendary 560XL series — the Cessna Citation Ascend. Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market. Attendees will enjoy access to a new Citation Ascend mock up debuting during the show. Currently under development, the aircraft...

Gulfstream G800 connects US and Geneva on Continental debut using SAF

Gulfstream G800 has made its Continental debut, arriving in Geneva for EBACE 2023. The first G800 flight test article, flew from Savannah to Geneva on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel from Gulfstream’ dedicated supply. To date, all G800 test flights originating from Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters have flown on an SAF blend. Powered by high-thrust Rolls-...

Emergency room in the sky: a look into the Bell 429 light-weight HEMS interior kits

When emergencies happen, the minutes matter. For first responders, being able to access the necessary air medical equipment to navigate in life-threatening situations is imperative. With the Bell 429 three lightweight and spacious HEMS interior kit options, first responders can do what they do best: save lives. For many years, Bell has teamed with Med-Pac, Inc., United RotorCraft, AEROLI...

Embraer showcases Phenom 300E, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 at EBACE 2023

AT EBACE 2023 Embraer will showcase three of its industry-leading jets: Phenom 300E, Praetor 500 and Praetor600. The company continues its strong momentum, with demand for its product portfolio resulting in backlog into 2025. Earlier this month, NetJets and Embraer announced a new deal for up to 250 Praetor 500 jet options, including a comprehensive services and support agreement.  Addit...

Additional Islander acquired by JAGS Aviation Guyana

Guyana-based JAGS Aviation expands its fleet with an additional Islander from Britten-Norman. The latest addition to the fleet will support the many services offered by the charter airline, located at Georgetown’s Ogle Airport, which includes sightseeing flights, aerial surveying, freight, and critical medevac services. Britten-Norman installed the latest standard avionics includin...

Rolls-Royce announces successful first tests of UltraFan technology demonstrator

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK. The first tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This is a historic moment for Rolls-Royce – it’s the first time in 54 years the aero-engine manufacturer has tested a brand-new engine architecture and is proof of what can be achieved...

Embraer and Azorra seal deal with Royal Jordanian Airlines for eight new E2 jets

Embraer and Azorra announced a new eight aircraft deal with Royal Jordanian Airlines. The agreement will see the introduction of both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 to the airline’s fleet. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in Q4 2023. The agreement covers eight commercial aircraft, four E190-E2 and four E195-E2, with a list price value of $635M. Six aircraft, four E190-E2 and two E195-...

Celebrating 60th anniversary of Falcon brand - Dassault highlights latest planes & upgrades at EBACE

Dassault Aviation will showcase its latest and largest jets - twin-engined Falcon 6X and 10X, at  EBACE 2023. Dassault most popular Falcon 2000LXS twin and the 8X trijet, will be featured on the static display as well. EBACE will also be a fitting venue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Falcon brand. Since the introduction of its first business jet, the Falcon 20, t...

Singapore expansion - Neste celebrates the opening and establishes SAF supply chain to Changi Airport

Neste announced its final investment decision on additional renewable products production capacity in Singapore in December 2018. The EUR 1.6 billion Singapore Expansion project has been successfully completed, the start-up of the refinery expansion has been completed after mid-April, and Neste is celebrating its opening today. The Singapore refinery expansion doubles Neste’s production...

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Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, e...

Airbus Global Services Forecast 2026-2045: a long-term industry outlook

Airbus forecasts that demand for aviation services will more than double between 2026 and 2045, exceeding US$420 billion in value. Driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, the sector wi...

Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

Air Tahiti has received a new ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine All-Business Class cabin, becoming only the second airline worldwide to introduce this premium configuration on an ATR aircr...

From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and di...

Avolon places landmark order for 110 Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft

Avolon, one of the world’s leading aviation finance companies, has reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 widebodies and 75 A32...

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Turkish Airlines and CFM sign landmark MOU for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines

Turkish Airlines has taken another major step in its fleet expansion strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with CFM International for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and a long-term...

Piaggio Aerospace returns to NBAA-BACE, highlighting the P.180 Avanti EVO

Piaggio Aerospace will return to NBAA-BACE this October, bringing its flagship P.180 Avanti EVO to one of the most important gatherings of the global business aviation community while also highlightin...

Aviation Capital Group places order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Aviation Capital Group, the Newport Beach, California-based global aircraft asset manager, has signed a firm order for 75 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, bringing its cumulative orders for...

Samson Sky taps renowned Italian automotive designer for switchblade flying car interior design

Samson Sky has enlisted renowned Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola to develop the interior design of its Switchblade Flying Car, bringing world-class automotive styling expertise to the roadabl...

Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, e...

HondaJet APMG S upgrade package earns EASA validation

HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Airbus Global Services Forecast 2026-2045: a long-term industry outlook

Airbus forecasts that demand for aviation services will more than double between 2026 and 2045, exceeding US$420 billion in value. Driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, the sector wi...