Buisness aviation news
Analysis of industry data by Horizon Aircraft (“Company” or “Horizon”), a Canadian-based innovative leader in hybrid electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aerial vehicles, reveals that for the period between January 1, 2023 and July 20, 2023, the number of air ambulance departures globally is 26% higher than for the same period in 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The corresponding increase in the number of Canadian air ambulance departures between these two periods is 97%.
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that the new owner of this CL-604 has taken possession of what is basically a new aircraft. With upgrades to multiple avionics systems, the eye-catching new interior, and striking new exterior paint, this aircraft makes a statement: It’s classy, flashy, and completely customized.
On 20 July 2023, the all-electric eDA40 made its first flight at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt (Austria). This marks a significant milestone for the manufacturer and all project partners and is a big step towards certifying the aircraft.
The sale process of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation - the two companies in extraordinary receivership proceedings that operate under the Piaggio Aerospace brand - enters a new phase. The company’s Extraordinary Commissioners announced that they have admitted to the due diligence phase 13 subjects among the 18 who had expressed their interest, thus granting them access to data room of the Company.
Bombardier announced that Kansas City-based private aviation company Airshare has committed to ordering up to 20 additional Challenger 3500 aircraft. Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of their Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand they have experienced from the outset of launching the aircraft within their fractional program.
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TAG Aviation Europe, has announced a further 2 aircraft to join its fleet in Q2. The aircraft include a factory new delivery Gulfstream 65OER and a Bombardier Global Express which will both be available for charter. The Gulfstream will be based between Switzerland and Turkey whilst the Global Express will be based in Farnborough, UK.
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced that it has delivered over 400 PT6 E-Series engines, with the fleet now having flown more than 100,000 hours worldwide. Building on the legacy of the iconic PT6 engine family, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the PT6 E-Series has raised the bar on engine performance, control systems, data intelligence and service solutions.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Honeywell Primus Epic Block 3 upgrade is now available for the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER. The upgrade includes multiple new and improved features, building upon existing visual, communication, alerting and navigation systems.
The Air Charter Association (The ACA) has seen exceptional international growth in recent months, leading to the USA now representing the second largest country for membership.
Daher announced the 80th delivery of a TBM 960, marking the latest achievement for this top-of-the-line member in the company’s turboprop-powered aircraft product line.
The composite, real-time radar picture provides pilots with great tactical and strategic weather advantages.
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the H175 helicopter.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the first flight of its second Gulfstream G800 flight test aircraft. The aircraft flew out of Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries.
Textron Aviation announced significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skylane and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD. Coming in 2024, customers will enjoy a range of new high tech standard features and sleek interior design options including modern and comfortable seating, updated instrument panels and new exterior paint styles.
Daher has delivered a turboprop-powered Kodiak 100 to the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division, which becomes a new customer as well as the initial operator of this multi-mission aircraft equipped with a composite five-blade propeller.
The force’s three highly advanced AW139 helicopters, which were delivered by StarFlight Victoria three years ago, are ranked at number one for flying hours, out of the 114 Leonardo AW139’s currently serving law enforcement around the world.