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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
AgustaWestland has a long history of designing and building helicopters. The company was founded in 1948, and within 5 years had already designed the Agusta-Bell 47G helicopter for civil use. In 1968 they introduced the Wasp, which became one of their most successful aircrafts. More recently, in 2005 they launched the AW109 helicopter to great […]
