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Gulfstream G500 and G600 program makes 300th delivery Gulfstream has announced the 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a signal of continued worldwide demand.
Falkland Islands Government to order four new Britten-Norman Islanders The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman with a view to ordering four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft at a total value of $9.75m.
Cessna SkyCourier expands global reach with two aircraft order from AIR Marshall Islands Textron Aviation has announced a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI) for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. The two aircraft - both passenger variants - will be used to support travel throughout the communities within the Marshall Islands.
Bombardier Defense delivers first Global 6500 to US Army’s HADES program Bombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.
ATR axes 42-600S STOL variant Following an extensive market review and in light of lingering tensions on its supply chain, ATR has decided to focus efforts on further boosting the competitiveness of its current product portfolio.
Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype takes flight, propelling the program into advanced testing Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft took to the skies for the first time in early October. The announcement of this milestone flight follows the company’s unveiling of three new Gen3 products to its Citation light jet family at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.
Bombardier Global 8000 manufacturing begins Bombardier has announced that manufacturing of major structural components for the 1st Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico).
AURA AERO selects Volusia County Florida for 500,000 sq ft electric aircraft manufacturing and assembly plant AURA AERO, Inc., the French designer and manufacturer of next-generation electric aircraft, announced its intent to build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Britten-Norman secures investment to boost Islander production Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business.
Boom Supersonic XB-1 achieves mach 0.69 on fifth flight test XB-1 took to the skies for its fifth flight from the Mojave Air & Space Port on October 7th, climbing to 17,800 feet in the R-2515 Airspace.
Elfly Group and Nordic Seaplanes sign agreement for deployment of Noemi electric seaplanes Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) has announced a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline.
Electra conducts multiple flight demonstrations of Ultra Short aircraft for US military Electra.aero, Inc., a next-generation aerospace company redefining air travel by pioneering direct aviation, has announced successful flight demonstrations of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short prototype for military stakeholders.
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for SMS in aircraft design and manufacturing Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft.
JEKTA signs first lessor deal with Solyu for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft JEKTA, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft.
Pilatus to expand footprint in the United States In a ceremony at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives and Airport Authority officials signed an agreement to develop 17 acres on the north side of the airport for Pilatus to construct a new state-of-the-art sales and service facility.
magniX launches next phase in NASA program to electrify aviation magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has launched the next phase in the NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program (EPFD) as it unveiled the De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft that will be retrofitted with magniX’s industry-leading electric powertrains.
Beechcraft King Air special “Crimson Edition” unveiled in honor of 60th anniversary Textron Aviation has announced a special edition 60th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops to celebrate the aircraft’s proud history of being the best-selling business turboprop family in the world.
Limited edition aircraft celebrates 10,000th Cirrus SR Series delivery Cirrus, the world’s best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft manufacturer, revealed a one-of-a-kind, Limited-Edition SR Series aircraft to commemorate 10,000 SR Series deliveries. The 10,000th SR Series aircraft celebrates Cirrus’ past, present and future as well as the team who made this milestone possible.
Gotland Sweden backs ‘Noemi’ electric seaplane for zero-emission flights Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) has announced a partnering with the government of Gotland, Sweden, to pursue its goal of zero-emission commercial flights to the island by 2027. Both parties recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore deeper collaboration.
Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier Combi Textron Aviation has announced the delivery of the first Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop equipped with a Combi interior conversion option.
ZeroAvia unveils AI software to slash hydrogen production costs ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation, has developed revolutionary AI-driven, scalable smart microgrid optimization software which promises to minimize the cost of hydrogen production for clean aviation and other applications.
Gulfstream G700 marks 100 days certified July 8th marked 100 days since the all-new Gulfstream G700 received FAA type certification on March 29th and subsequently entered into service.
American Airlines commits to conditional purchase of 100 ZeroAvia hydrogen-powered engines American Airlines has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for water vapor.
Sirius Aviation and BMW Group Designworks unveil revolutionary hydrogen-powered bizjets Sirius Aviation AG has unveiled two revolutionary hydrogen-powered luxury business jets, the Sirius CEO-JET and the Sirius Adventure Jet. Developed in collaboration with BMW Group Designworks, these groundbreaking aircraft aim to transform private air travel with eco-friendly alternatives, substantially reducing CO2 emissions.
Boom completes construction of Overture Superfactory Boom Supersonic has celebrated the completion of its new Overture Superfactory at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. Overture is Boom’s supersonic airliner, capable of flying twice as fast as today’s commercial planes on up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Milestone for Cessna Citation Ascend as second test article takes flight Textron Aviation has announced the successful flight of its second Cessna Citation Ascend flight test article (P1) as certification momentum builds for the newest Citation business jet. The milestone flight follows the Ascend prototype, which completed its first flight in 2023 marking the P1 aircraft the first conforming production flight test aircraft.
Gulfstream G500 and G600 each exceed 100,000 flight hours Gulfstream Aerospace Corp's clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 have each surpassed 100,000 flight hours.
Textron Aviation expands presence in Australia to modernize facilities and increase parts in region Textron Aviation is expanding its footprint in Australia to modernize facilities and increase Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker parts availability in the region. In addition, Premiair Aviation Maintenance, an Australian service center acquired by Textron Aviation in 2020, has changed its name to Textron Aviation Australia Pty Ltd.
Bombardier Defense and ADAC announce order for new medevac Challenger 650 The German automobile association, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC SE), has placed an order for a Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft through its daughter company Aero-Dienst.
Didier Kayat becomes Chairman and CEO of the Daher Group Daher’s Board of Directors have appointed Didier Kayat as the Daher Group’s Chairman of the Board, succeeding Patrick Daher, who has been the Chairman since 2016.
Cessna SkyCourier earns FAA certification for new Combi option The Federal Aviation Administration has granted certification of a new Combi interior conversion option for the passenger variant of Textron Aviation's twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier turboprop aircraft.
Gulfstream G700 earns EASA certification Gulfstream's all-new G700 has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification, following the aircraft’s FAA type certification on March 29th
Beechcraft Denali advances certification plans with successful avionics testing Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop continues to surpass significant milestones as it begins the certification flight test phase of the program following FAA Type Inspection Authorization achieved earlier this year.
Gulfstream G600 earns FAA steep-approach certification Gulfstream's clean-sheet, award-winning Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the US Federal Aviation Administration, opening access to more airports around the world.
Australian type certification for Cessna SkyCourier Textron Aviation's Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), paving the way for the aircraft to serve remote communities, improve regional connectivity in Australia and cater to the region’s diverse aviation needs.
Embraer to invest $390m and create 900 new jobs in 2024 Embraer plans to invest approximately $390m and hire 900 additional employees in the current year. The announcement was made during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company's headquarters in São José dos Campos. The objective is to meet increased aircraft production and anticipated future growth by developing new businesses, products and services.
magniX announces LoI with Harbour Air for 50 magni650 electric engines magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, announced that Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase 50 magni650 electric engines.
Daher increases Kodiak production capacity at Sandpoint Daher’s Aircraft Division has announced the startup of increased production capacity for its Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 multi-role utility aircraft at the company’s manufacturing and final assembly facility in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Cessna Caravan family soars past 25 million flight hours Textron Aviation's legendary Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours, reinforcing the Caravan as the most produced single-engine utility turboprop of all time.
Elixir Aircraft to open new US facility in Sarasota, Florida Elixir Aircraft has announced a new site in the United States, situated at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) in Florida. The facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the US.
NTSB releases photos of fractured CitationJet wingtip following Tampa incident Almost exactly one year after an event in Tampa, Florida the NTSB has posted detailed documents and photos related to the March 30th, 2024 incident where a CitationJet safely landed with nearly 70 inches of wingtip missing.
Bombardier discloses environmental impact of its entire aircraft portfolio Bombardier has become the only business jet manufacturer to ever disclose the scientifically-analyzed environmental impact of its entire product portfolio.
Gulfstream G700 earns FAA certification Gulfstream's all-new G700 aircraft has received Federal Aviation Administration type certification, paving the way for customer deliveries.
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