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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Business Aviation Regional Snapshot - Asia

Asian business Aviation by the numbers

Aircraft

March 2, 2025

Dubai Helicopter Operator and SkyDrive Plan eVTOL Tourist Flights

Rotorcraft service group says it may buy up to 50 of the three-seat SD-05 vehicle

Charter & Fractional

February 28, 2025

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

Abu Dhabi Aviation Will be First Archer eVTOL Aircraft Operator in the UAE

Business aviation services group will receive a ‘Launch Edition’ Midnight eVTOL aircraft this summer

Aircraft

February 27, 2025

Videos

Embraer's E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

The Aircraft can carry as many as 146 passengers.

Aircraft

July 23, 2024

Airbus's ACJ TwoTwenty Airliner-Sized Business Jet Has All the Space You'll Ever Need

Traverse the globe in luxury with seventeen of your closest friends

Aircraft

June 24, 2024

Dassault Test Pilot Explains How the Falcon 6X’s Avionics Suite Makes Long-Range Flights Easy

Advanced avionics reduce pilot workload and improve situational awareness

Avionics

June 6, 2024

Dassault Pilots Fly Falcon 8X Into Geneva For EBACE Show

A short flight from France brought the trijet to the annual event

Aircraft

May 29, 2024

More Articles

Bombardier Reaches 1,000th Mark for Challenger 300/350/3500 Family

Milestone aircraft was handed over to JM Family Enterprises

Aircraft

February 27, 2025

Rising Bizjet Deliveries Boost Embraer’s 2024 Results

Brazilian group delivered 130 Phenom and Praetor jets last year

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 27, 2025

FAA Approves GTF Advantage Engine For A320neo Airliners

Manufacturer says new geared turbofan delivers higher thrust and lower fuel burn

Engines

February 27, 2025

Phenom 300 Claims Another GAMA Best Seller Title

Brazilian manufacturer hailed multi-year success in latest GAMA aircraft delivery data

Aircraft

February 27, 2025

Technology Tackles Supply Chain Import/Export Compliance Headaches

Tariffs and sanctions mean aerospace companies have to be transparent

Regulations and Government

February 27, 2025

Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust?

The road to certification is an expensive one.

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

April 9 to 12 event in southern Germany features an enlarged enclave for business aviation

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

Draco Selects PT6A-135A Engine To Power Short Takeoff Wilga Upgrade

Polish start-up is breathing new life into the out-of-production PZL 104 aircraft

Engines

February 26, 2025

January Bizjet Departures Up but Corporate Flights Drop

North America led gains in business aircraft departures, Jefferies reported

Aircraft

February 25, 2025

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace

Maintenance and Modifications

February 25, 2025

IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 24, 2025

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Environment

February 24, 2025

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year

Engines

February 21, 2025

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

First Flight-test HondaJet Echelon Begins To Take Shape

Aircraft wing assembly is coming together in anticipation of first flight next year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

Lilium Closes eVTOL Business As New Investment Falls Through

Group of investors fail to complete takeover of German company assets

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 21, 2025