Buisness aviation news
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.
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.