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Vertis Aviation adds Africa-based Challenger 604 to portfolio

Gulfstream G280 got FAA affirmation of superior sound performance

The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 meets the certifying organization’s recently intensified noise standards. Known as Stage 5, the standard lowers the noise limit for subsonic aircraft. The G280’s noise emissions have a...

Strategic American Express Ventures investment in Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic announced a strategic investment from American Express Ventures. The funds will support the continued development of Boom's flagship product, the supersonic airliner Overture. Overture is Boom's 65- to 88-seat supersonic airliner, capable of running on 100% sustaina...

Ultimate convergence of performance and style - Bombardier and Aston Martin

Aston Martin and Bombardier – two iconic brands – have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on custom design services for Bombardier business jets. The collaboration would give customers the opportunity for a truly unique design experience, with the meeting of the top creative minds from the luxury automotive and private jet industries. “Bombardier’s discerning custo...

Vista Global to acquire Apollo Jets

Vista Global has entered into an agreement to acquire Apollo Jets. Founded in 2008, Apollo has become one of the most prominent and established private aviation providers in the United States, with strong client relationships across leading Fortune 500, medium and large businesses, and sports and entertainment industries — servicing clients such as Derek Jeter and Shaquille O&rsquo...

4AIR becomes first private aviation participant in the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange

4AIR has become the first private aviation stakeholder to make a trade on the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange ACE, a centralized platform where airlines and other aviation stakeholders can trade carbon offsets to reduce their climate impact. 4AIR has conducted its first transaction on the exchange with ClimeCo Corp., purchasing offsets from the environmental commodity products advisor on b...

New retailer for TECNAM P2012 series - German Air Alliance

TECNAM announces their partnership with Air Alliance to market its ultimate twin engine Tecnam P2012 series for the sales territories in Germany and Austria. Air Alliance, in business since 1993, is a large group offering different aviation services: sales, charters, maintenance and flight training. The P2012 will be the first turbocharged twin piston aircraft in the Air Alliance portfol...

The industrialization of electric aircraft and low-carbon aviation: AURA AERO & VERKOR

AURA AERO, whose ambition is to industrialize disruptive technologies for the aviation of tomorrow, has just signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with VERKOR, a brand new company developing battery cells for electric vehicles. Through this collaboration, AURA AERO will be able to develop its range of electric aircraft and thus reach a new stage in the creation of a low-carbon aviation. Based ne...

15 years of growth and accomplishments - Constant Aviation

This year is special for Constant Aviation as it is marking the 15th anniversary of its founding at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). What started as a single-hangar operation with just a handful of technicians has grown significantly. Today, Constant Aviation employs more than 450 people throughout the country. It operates 276,655 square feet of hangar space in Cleveland, O...

eFlyer 2 Serial #001 assembly underway, progress continues on FAA certification

The assembly of the fuselage for Serial #001 of Bye Aerospace’s two-seat all-electric eFlyer 2 is now underway.George E. Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace, said images of the fuselage assembly illustrate important eFlyer 2 program progress. “We appreciate the high-tempo level of support that Steve Ruege and his great team at CUG are giving to this project,” Bye said. Ruege is CEO of C...

Hartzell received Voyager Prop STC for Cessna 180/182/185/206 aircraft fleet

Hartzell has expanded the eligibility of its popular three-blade aluminum Voyager props. The Voyager is now STC approved for the large fleet of Cessna 180/182/185/206 aircraft, powered by Continental 520 and 550 engines. The Voyager, which has been well received by bush pilots, was previously approved for Cessna's A185E/F Skywagon and AgCarryall aircraft. "Inspired by enthusiastic...

Bombardier Challenger 350 & Global 7500 contributed to the great accomplishment

The best-selling of Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft was the most-delivered medium category business jet in 2020, making it the category leader for a seventh consecutive year. As detailed in GAMA annual shipment and billings report released February 24, the company also outpaced competitors by delivering 44 aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2020. This accomplishment was...

First EH216 trial flights over the Sea of Southern China completed

EHang recently successfully completed the first trial flights of EH216 over the sea of Southern China. The flights started from Hengqin New District and ended in Dong Ao Island in Zhuhai City. Dong Ao Island, located in the south-central part of Wanshan Archipelago of Zhuhai City, is a popular tourist destination in the sea of Southern China. With superior geographical location and pleasant nat...

Leading business and general aviation aircraft deliveries In 2020 - Textron Aviation

According to GAMA annual shipments and billings report, nearly 560 aircraft were delivered by Textron Aviation to customers worldwide in 2020. In total, Textron Aviation delivered more than a quarter of all general aviation aircraft last year. The report also reveals Textron Aviation as the world’s third largest jet manufacturer after Boeing and Airbus, while surpassing Boeing’s turbin...

For the 4th consecutive year the most delivered aircraft in its class - HondaJet

Based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fourth consecutive year. During 2020, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 31 aircraft to customers globally. “While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in overall business jet deliveries compared to previous years, we also have seen it accelerati...

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