Buisness aviation news
Satcom Direct, the global connectivity solutions provider, is marking the one-year anniversary of the Plane Simple Ku-band antenna commercial introduction during the Dubai Airshow, 13 – 17 November, at booth 218. With almost 50 Supplemental Type Certificates granted approval by the FAA, EASA, TCCA and ANAC Brazil for Dassault, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Embraer airframes, the SD Plane Simple Ku-band terminal has already transmitted more than 10,000 hours of uninterrupted connectivity via the Intelsat FlexExec high-throughput satellite network. SD is highlighting the ease of terminal installation, customizable options, and special mission capabilities to Dubai delegates.
ArcosJet DMCC and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, have announced ArcosJet’s purchase of 10 Lilium Jets, to be delivered through 2026 & 2027. Following the appointment of ArcosJet as an exclusive authorized dealer for private sales of the Lilium Jet in their region, ArcosJet’s purchase means eVTOL travel will soon be available for customers in the Middle East.
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, announced today multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs.
In a major breakthrough, aviation software and safety technology startup Skyryse has completed the world's first-ever fully automated autorotation emergency landing procedure, one of dozens of first-of-its-kind safety features that will come standard on all Skyryse technology-equipped airplanes and helicopters. Skyryse will unveil the first production helicopter featuring its technology — including the world's first simplified control system — in Q1 of next year.
Skyportz has released its latest vertiport design which fills a gap in the market for privately owned vertiports for public usage on compact sites.
Ornge, the provider of air ambulance and critical care transport services for the Canadian province of Ontario, will take delivery of twelve PC-12 single-engine turboprop aircraft between 2026 and 2030 to modernize its fleet and provide essential air medical services to its citizens. The announcement was made by Hon. Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Health, on 7 November at a news conference at Ornge’s base in Sudbury.
WINGX's weekly Business Aviation Bulletin for 9th November, 2023
On the occasion of the Dubai Airshow starting next week, Lufthansa Technik AG, in collaboration with Boeing Business Jets (BBJ), has now unveiled full details of its latest VVIP cabin concept for the BBJ 777-9.
Moment – a provider of entertainment, e-commerce and connectivity services for the travel industry – has partnered with ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to offer enhanced in-flight entertainment (IFE) services to customers of the Dubai-based MRO organisation.
Jetex, a global leader in executive aviation, is the first to offer SAF to customers in the United Arab Emirates. Building on the success of supplying SAF at selected locations in Europe, Jetex will now offer aircraft operators and private owners the possibility of significantly reducing emissions whenever they operate flights from its flagship private terminal in Dubai.
The Aircraft Electronics Association released its third-quarter 2023 Avionics Market Report. In the first nine months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $2,415,800,131.52, or more than $2.4 billion as reported by the participating companies.
For the first time in the Middle East, ArcosJet DMCC and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) will showcase a full-size mockup of the all-electric vertical take-off and landing Lilium Jet at the 2023 Dubai Airshow through 13−17 November. Lilium recently appointed ArcosJet the exclusive authorized dealer for private sales of the Lilium Jet in the UAE, Israel, and Cyprus.
Dassault Aviation will open a new company owned service center at Sao Paulo’s recently opened Catarina International Executive Airport. The center will replace Dassault’s current facility at Sorocaba.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the completion of its latest strategic expansion, the Savannah-based precision manufacturing facility for the Gulfstream G400, Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600. This expansion increases the facility’s capacity by 142,000 square feet/13,192 square meters.
Bombardier reported solid financial results for the third quarter 2023, reflecting continued progress towards reaching its 2023 targets on all guided metrics.
Empire Aviation Group, the Dubai-based provider of integrated private aviation solutions with aircraft management, sales, charter and CAMO services, is supporting Dubai Airshow 2023 with a dedicated pavilion at the show.
Comlux, a global leader in business aviation, proudly announces the successful delivery of the third ACJ TwoTwenty from Airbus to its state-of-the-art Completion Centre in Indianapolis. This achievement marks yet another milestone in Comlux's illustrious history, highlighting the company's expertise in crafting the most sophisticated and technologically advanced aircraft cabins.
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.