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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
