Buisness aviation news
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.
Titan Aviation, a global leading provider of aircraft management, sales, and charter services, announces the addition of two Hawker 4000 super midsize business jets to its San Marino fleet. With the addition of these aircrafts, Titan Aviation now manages a total of three Hawker 4000 aircraft worldwide.
Australia’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority today released Guidelines for Vertiport Design following extensive community and industry consultation.
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Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded a contract by AvMet International LLC (AvMet), based in Fargo, North Dakota, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. The Beechcraft King Air fleet will support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology program for cloud seeding.
RoyalJet and Sapura Resources Berhad (SRB) have signed a conditional Heads of Agreement (HOA) for the potential acquisition of SRB’s aviation business at Subang International Airport.
Textron Aviation today announced that it has delivered the first flagship Cessna Citation Longitude business jet registered in Mexico to a customer who plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel throughout Mexico and North America. The Longitude received certification from the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) in 2022.
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia (ExecuJet) continues to see higher demand for its maintenance services in 2023 from regional business aviation operators.
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Duncan Aviation is excited to showcase this Hawker 800XP that is unrecognizable after a complete refurbishment by the team of experts at Duncan Aviation’s full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. The aircraft left the Duncan Aviation facility having received engine inspections, airframe maintenance, winglets, Gogo AVANCE L5, a stand-by instrument replacement, and a stunning paint and interior overhaul.
Jekta, the Switzerland-based PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, has signed an order for fifty of its electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft. Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt. Ltd. (MEHAIR) has inked a deal with deposits agreed for ten firm orders and options for 40 more.
Bombardier today announced that it has completed the transaction to acquire Latécoère’s assets and activities of its Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) business in Querétaro, Mexico.
Leeds East Airport is opening with a brand new FBO including a state-of-the-art VIP lounge and facilities more than equal to any international FBO. The RNP(GNSS) Instrument Approach has been approved by the CAA and is active from 10th August. The system improves flight safety and provides a full instrument GNSS approach on runway 06/24 which is 25 feet ASL.