The TFE731 turbofan engine was the first designed specifically for business aviation, and it has played a major role in the development of the industry ever since. Garrett originally designed and built the engine, which is now produced by Honeywell Aerospace. The TFE731 was Honeywell’s first turbofan and has led to the development of the […]
MROs and Original Repair Manufacturers are expecting a surge in demand for special mission aircraft. The need for updated airframes and equipment is driving this market. With constantly changing technology and older aircraft becoming obsolete, there is a lack of suitable aircraft for special missions. The growing need for special mission aircraft has been fuelled […]
This year’s National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) was held from October 18-20 in Orlando, Florida. With more than 1,000 exhibitors, over 30 education sessions, and dozens of aircraft on static display, NBAA-BACE provided a perfect opportunity for the business aviation community to learn about the latest products and services. […]
Cessna Citation is one of the most popular business jets. Cessna Citations are renowned for their reliability, efficiency, advanced technology, class-leading performance, and of course their comfortable cabins. The Citation has been in service for 50 years and is used by many operators around the world. Citations are estimated to have clocked up more than […]
Business aviation is on the up, which means maintenance activity has increased, but operators, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and used parts vendors are having difficulty sourcing components. Supply chains for business aircraft parts are struggling to rebuild and keep up with the pace of recovery post-pandemic. Over the past […]
Aviation has always been an innovative industry, it feels like new technology is currently flying through the door, and MRO hangers are no exception. Digital technologies in particular are becoming necessary tools, and embracing new aviation technologies now will help keep your competitive advantage. It is important to recognise however that with the vast array […]
A Cessna Citation VII business jet will be adapted for the first full-scale flight test of Airbus UpNext’s eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator program. The eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator program has gained regulatory approval for the modifications on a Cessna Citation to test the concept of inflight folding wingtips, and other active control technologies, to improve […]
SmartSky Networks, GE Aviation, and Mosaic ATM, funded through a NASA innovation award, are working on a simulation and flight-test program to provide a digital twin of an aircraft’s flight management system (FMS) on the ground synced up to the one on the flight deck. It would be accessed over a secure internet connection to […]
The AgustaWestland AW109 is a top-of-the-line, lightweight, twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter used for charter transport, medevac, search-and-rescue, and military roles. It is known for its speed, ease of control, and aesthetic appearance. With the most advanced navigation and situational awareness technology, and the highest safety through sophisticated avionics, it is capable of operating in the most […]
Dassault is at the forefront again, designing its large-cabin, ultra-long-range, Falcon 10X for single-pilot operations in the cruise phase. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is currently assessing the extended minimum-crew operations (eMCO) concept, which aims to stretch the maximum flight time limitations by prolonging in-flight rest for pilots. If approved, the Falcon 10X, equipped […]
The aviation industry is seeing a resurgence after the pandemic. Air travel is picking up again, and the rate of new aircraft being produced is rising – both creating more work for MROs. As aircraft are brought out of storage and back into service to meet fleet demand, there is also a surge in return […]
EBACE (European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition) was back this year after missing two years due to Covid 19. The event was held in Geneva over three days from 23-25 May. Though exhibit numbers were a little lower than in 2019, EBACE 2022 was a success. This year’s convention was a great opportunity for the […]
The Falcon 8X is acclaimed for its long-range capacities, made possible by efficient engines, improvements in the wing design, and lower basic operating weight. The trade-off is a lower cruise speed, though this is far outweighed by the advantages. The 8X is smaller than other ultra-long-range business jets in terms of length and fuselage height, but […]
Digital technologies are becoming central to the core business strategies of MROs. Digital systems are no longer a peripheral tool but are changing how MRO is done. It can give companies a competitive edge. At the recent 2022 MRO Americas trade fair, panels discussed the acceleration of digital uptake. This was in part necessitated by […]
The business aviation sector is on the rise again. Despite Brexit and Covid throwing challenges at the industry, some companies have seen an increase in demand. With this increase in momentum comes an even greater need, and opportunity, to progress sustainable options. As an alternative to commercial flights, charter business flights are now seen as […]
Aircraft retirements were expected to accelerate with the pressure of the Covid pandemic. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) initiated the ‘Helping Aircraft Decommissioning’ program to support the industry to manage this increase. So far, this soar has not eventuated. What has changed? Uncertainty in the Global Aviation Industry The main reason cited for this shift […]
