Buisness aviation news
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed Airbus H145s to replace its current four-bladed versions. Rega’s new H145s will come equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system that will enhance the mission capabilities and the safety of operations.
Bell Textron announced that Mr. David Lukes, CEO of SMARTTECH based in Prague, Czech Republic signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi. The expected delivery is August 2022 out of Mirabel, Canada.
Textron Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express.
Dassault Aviation announced a new HEPA air filtration option for the Falcon 2000EX Series (EX EASy-DX-LX-LXS and S models) that provides added protection against airborne pathogens, including pandemic viruses like SARS Covid-2.
Sun Group announced the launch of SUN AIR, the very first luxury business aviation service company in Vietnam to offer aircraft management and private jet charter. Providing the utmost in comfort, convenience, and privacy, Sun Air is elevating luxury air travel in Vietnam to new heights.
Following the first delivery of a TBM 940 very fast turboprop aircraft to a Danish customer, Daher has appointed Uni-Fly A/S as a new Network service center for the TBM – providing Scandinavian coverage from Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen Airport near the city of Odense.
Osprey Flight Solutions announced a new collaboration with FAI Aviation Group, one of the largest private jet charter operators in Europe and one of the leading air-ambulance operators worldwide, to enhance their flight safety and security through the implementation of Osprey’s unique risk management system.
Bell Textron Inc. announced at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 the purchase agreements for three aircraft to customers in Switzerland. Centaurium Aviation, a Swiss helicopter sales and acquisition company, has expanded its Bell fleet with the purchase of a Bell 429.
Embraer S.A. Executive Vice-President and Investor Relations Antonio Carlos Garcia released a statement addressing the Russia and Ukraine conflict:
Aero Asset’s 2021 Annual Heli Market Trends report, released today at HAI HELI-EXPO here in Dallas, reveals a 25 percent increase in retail sale volume year over year and a strong decline in supply and absorption rate.
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The AW609 tiltrotor sets another major milestone further expanding its future user base with the addition of an undisclosed, long-established European operator of Leonardo helicopters.
WINGX and Parapex Media are today officially launching a joint venture to provide their combined market intelligence on the global helicopter market.
The general aviation aircraft industry has rebounded from pandemic-related lows. All aircraft segments saw increases in shipments in 2021, with preliminary deliveries valued at $25.2 billion, up more than 10 per cent.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced it has opened an aircraft service center at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to meet growing customer demand.
Dassault Aviation has announced the opening of a new company-owned service center at New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip.
ARGUS International's Market Intelligence Team saw similar turbulent patterns, depicted in the graph above, representing Business Aviation flight activity during the months of February 2021 and 2022.
Jet Aviation announced that its maintenance facility in Vienna has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to perform line maintenance on Gulfstream G650 aircraft.