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Bombardier Sees Blended-wing Future for Business Jets

Bombardier's research and technology teams have been flight testing a scale-model of a blended wing airframe that could be part of a green Eco Jet design.

Piaggio Ponders Electric and Hydrogen-electric Aircraft

Piaggio has considered new propulsion systems for its P180 Avanti Evo twin turboprop, but has concluded a new airframe is required.

Textron Aviation Continues Focus on European Support

At EBACE, the Beechcraft and Cessna OEM looks to build on its support assets in Europe while introducing new aircraft to the region.

Gogo Going Global with OneWeb and E-steerable Antenna

Gogo introduced the first global broadband satcom service using an electronically steerable antenna, with connectivity via OneWeb’s LEO network.

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The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

October 5, 2015

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

August 17, 2015

The Global 7000 Business Jet: Bombardier’s Home in the Sky

The Global 7000 Business Jet: Bombardier’s Home in the Sky

Cabin Interior and Electronics

August 10, 2015

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior

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Boeing Taps Company Vet Pearson as BBJ President

On the eve of EBACE, Boeing names Erika Pearson, veteran commercial division exec, as new Boeing Business Jets president

Business Aviation Builds Back Better at the EBACE Show

Business Aviation Builds Back Better at the EBACE Show

Honda Aircraft Debuts HondaJet Elite S

Honda Aircraft presents HondaJet Elite S in EBACE debut and touts new concept jet plan as well as recent milestones.

Daher Riding High with New TBM 960

Daher's new TBM 960 sports a more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT engine with a five-blade composite propeller and digital e-throttle.

Russian HNWIs Mull Switch To Domestically-made Bizjets

Wealthy people and sanctioned oligarchs in Russia are considering purchasing preowned domestic-made Tupolev Tu-214s and Tu-204s as business jets.

Boeing Business Jets Highlights BBJ Max, Dreamliner, and 777X

BBJ Max return to service and forthcoming BBJ 777X propel prospects, Boeing reports at EBACE

Dassault Wins Red Dot Award for Falcon 10X Cabin Design

The Dassault Falcon 10X has also been named a finalist in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards private jet interiors category.

Embraer Offers Ka-band on Super-mid Legacys, Praetors

Flexjet Europe is the first operator to install Ka-band on its Legacy 500 fleet.

Gulfstream's G400 Making Program Progress

Gulfstream’s large-cabin G400 twinjet, with planned 2025 entry into service, gets star treatment at EBACE.

Farnborough International Airshow Set To Return in July

After the 2020 show was abandoned due to the Covid pandemic, organizers have invested in new features for the event to be held July 18-22.

VoltAero Offers Fractional Shares in Hybrid-electric Aircraft

The manufacturer's Cassio family of aircraft will be operated by partners throughout Europe, providing flights for fractional ownership clients.

Pratt Canada Picks Battery Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Project

Pratt & Whitney Canada has chosen Switzerland’s H55 to supply battery systems for its hybrid-electric Dash 8 demonstrator program.

Africa Offers Opportunities for Bizjet Brokers

The full gamut of options is in demand, from Textron and Learjet aircraft, to Gulfstreams and Bombardiers.

Busy 2021 Turns Into Busier 2022 for Action Aviation

The firm says current buy-sell dynamics make for the best market it has ever been involved in.

ATR Eyes Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for New ‘Evo’ Turboprop

The Franco-Italian OEM is also exploring a new eco-design that includes new propellers as part of its drive to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions.

Surf Air IPO To Fund Hybrid-electric Fleet Conversions

Surf Air Mobility expects to raise $467 million through an IPO, which would fund conversion of its Cessna Grand Caravan fleet to hybrid-electric power.

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