Honeywell 32nd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $278 billion from 2024 to 2033, in line with the same 10-year forecast a year ago. This year, surveyed business aviation operators reported higher five-year new jet purchase plans, which is up two percentage points from a year ago. However, fleet expansion rates nearly tripled in 202...
Lilium first all-electric eVTOL jet first high-voltage electrical harnesses have been completed. It is important achievement on the path to first assembly, industrialization, and entry into service of Lilium Jet. A collaboration between Lilium, its design and build partner for electrical wiring integration, GKN Aerospace, and connector supplier, Rosenberger, the high voltage el...
Boeing partners NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel's life cycle climate impact. Boeing second ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 destined for United Airlines, will fly with 100% SAF and conventional jet fuel in separate tanks and alternate f...
New autothrottle feature will be available for Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft. The optional feature is set to enhance the already single-pilot-friendly cockpit of the Phenom 300E, which includes the highly advanced Prodigy Touch based on Garmin G3000, further enhancing the aircraft’s operational capabilities. Pilots will be able to enjoy a more automated and intuitive flying experien...
The capabilities of VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft for eco-efficient business aviation mobility will be underscored during the company first-ever participation in the annual NBAA-BACE 2023. VoltAero will be exhibiting in the Emerging Technology Pavilion. Led by CEO and Chief Technology Officer Jean Botti, the VoltAero team will be presenting a full-scale Cassio 330 on...
Gulfstream Aerospace, principal sponsor of the second edition of The Irish Business and General Aviation Association annual conference on 1 November will be revisiting business aviation’s significant progress on sustainability by moderating a panel session titled, ‘Navigating aviation’s dynamic path to efficiency and sustainability.’ The panel...
Flight delays, flight diversions, and even emergency landings – all of that means inconvenience for travelers. In many cases the reason is far from weather conditions or issues with airline’s punctuality. I am sure many of you witnessed that and know that the reason can be an alcohol. One more issue – drugs taken due health issues and by mistake or ignorance mixed with alcohol. A...
Protium is working together with hydrogen industry leaders to deliver an ambitious project that could enable hydrogen-powered aircraft to take off from UK airports sooner than anticipated. Project HEART is a collaborative R&D project part funded by the UK Research & Innovation Future Flight Challenge. It is facilitating end-to-end hydrogen infrastructure capable of safely fuellin...
NBAA-BACE 2023 will be the place where Lufthansa Technik AG and Pilatus Aircraft will unveil their strategic cooperation regarding a cabin management system for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. For this purpose, the Original Equipment & Special Aircraft Services segment of Lufthansa Technik has adapted its renowned »nice« (networked integrated cabin equipment) specifically fo...
Aviation Carbon www.aviationcarbon.aero, the longest running aviation sustainability conference, returns on 6-7 November 2023, at the London Heathrow Marriott. Over 300 industry delegates, including 100-plus airlines/operators, from over 70 countries and five continents will engage on topics including sustainability-linked finance and ESG (environmental, social and governance)...
Dassault Aviation will become one-stop shop at NBAA-BACE 2023, designed to enhance the customer experience. The display will offer a larger modern chalet to let customers and guests to keep abreast of the latest product and service news and meet with sales and customer support/MRO network representatives in the same space. Static display will also host Falc...
Embraer and Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have signed a firm order for four E195-E2; the most efficient regional aircraft in the single aisle segment. The aircraft will complement the larger narrowbody aircraft recently ordered by the airline. Luxair has ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190...