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Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028

Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

HondaJet 2600 May Be Nearing Launch Decision

The HondaJet 2600 "Concept" could become Honda Aircraft's next program, and a launch decision may be made soon.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

Comac’s C919 Airliner Enters Revenue Service

The first China Eastern Airlines C919 narrowbody airliner entered service on May 28 with a flight from Shanghai to Beijing.

Aircraft

May 30, 2023

Videos

Quest Kodiak Takeoff, Flypast, and Landing

Quest Kodiak Takeoff, Flypast, and Landing

Aircraft

June 18, 2018

Why Does Gulfstream Still Offer an Aft Galley Option?

Why Does Gulfstream Still Offer an Aft Galley Option?

Cabin Interior and Electronics

June 6, 2018

Bombardier Introduces Nuage Seat for Global 7500 Jet

Bombardier Introduces Nuage Seat for Global 7500 Jet

Aircraft

May 30, 2018

Bombardier Unveils New Global 6500 and 5500 Jets

Bombardier Unveils New Global 6500 and 5500 Jets

Aircraft

May 29, 2018

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FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference

Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.

Aircraft

May 30, 2023

VoltAero Wins Kawasaki Funding for Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Japanese light-engine maker Kawasaki Motors is making an undisclosed investment in the French start-up that is developing the Cassio family of aircraft.

Aircraft

May 26, 2023

The 6X Leads Dassault’s Flock of Falcons at EBACE

Dassault Aviation celebrates 60 years of Falcons at EBACE 2023 with the 6X, 8X, and 2000LX on static display, and 10X mockup in Palexpo exhibition hall

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Angola’s Bestfly Executes New European Move

Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Fokker Unveils New Widebody Hangar for Completions

Fokker Services Group unveils new widebody hangar at EBACE, as the Dutch firm prepares for anticipated surge in completion services.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

LHT’s New BBJ 777 VIP Cabin Design Aims for Middle East

Lufthansa Technik Unveils at EBACE a Middle Eastern-flavored VIP cabin concept for the forthcoming BBJ 777-9

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Airbus Helicopters Lands Major Order at EBACE

On the final day of the EBACE show in Geneva, Airbus Helicopters announced a blockbuster, 43 ship sale to an Italian operator.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s

Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

GAMA: 1Q Bizjet Deliveries on Par with 2022

GAMA's first-quarter 2023 report shows business jet and pressurized turboprop deliveries slightly lower than in the same period last year.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Greenpoint Goes Zen with VIP 777X Cabin Concept Model

Greenpoint Technologies unveils scale model of 777X showcasing its Zen VIP cabin concept, incorporating biophilic elements and natural materials

Aircraft

May 24, 2023

Return of Corporate Buyers Driving Preowned Bizjet Demand

Having taken a dip during the pandemic, business aviation is rebounding in its aftermath, with increased demand from corporate customers.

Aircraft

May 24, 2023

Flying Colours Seeing Bounce in MRO Demand from Europe

Increasing numbers of European operators seeking one-stop MRO services are bringing their aircraft to North America, Canada’s Flying Colours said at EBACE

Aircraft

May 24, 2023

Lilium Jet Cabin Mockup Shows the Future of eVTOL Flight

EBACE visitors can try the four-seat eVTOL cabin to see the comfort and design features for the electric aircraft that will have a range of 155 miles.

Aircraft

May 24, 2023

Taking the Falcon 6X to the Limit: A Test Pilot’s Perspective

With certification of the Falcon 6X at hand, chief test pilot Philippe Duchateau explains what goes into the flight test program.

Aircraft

May 24, 2023

Web Manuals Intros Package for MRO Reg Changes

At EBACE, Web Manuals is offering a discounted maintenance tracking package to help MROs comply with coming regulatory changes.

Aircraft

May 24, 2023

New Charter Procurement Software Tool from MySky Bows

MySky debuts procurement tool for charter providers, the latest in its suite of spend and revenue management software solutions.

Aircraft

May 24, 2023