Diamond Aircraft Delivers DA42-VI & DA40 NG Piston Aircraft To Akagera Aviation Flying Academy

9/9/2022 3:49:25 PM
“This delivery is just the beginning of many more aircraft and flight simulators to follow, and we strongly believe Diamond Aircraft will help us achieve our goal of becoming a center of excellence in the region,” says Akagera's Patrick Nkulikiyimfura. ...

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Aviation Values Show Signs Of Cooling Across All Used Aircraft Categories As Inventory Levels Improve

9/9/2022 3:41:12 PM
The latest Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports indicate slight declines in asking values across the used piston single, turboprop, and jet aircraft categories in Sandhills marketplaces. ...

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Embraer: United Invests Another $15 Million In Electric Flying Taxi Market With Eve

9/9/2022 2:13:08 PM
Airline signs purchase agreement for up to 400 eVTOL aircraft from Eve aiming to revolutionize commuter experience in cities around the world. ...

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Embraer C-390 Millennium Multi-Mission Aircraft To Make First Appearance At AirPower22

8/31/2022 3:49:53 PM
“We are glad to have this opportunity to showcase the C-390 at this renowned Air Show and share the aircraft capabilities with the attendees of the event,” says Jackson Schneider, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. ...

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Lufthansa Group Receives First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

9/1/2022 10:19:04 AM
Europe's largest airline group takes delivery of the first of 32 787s it has on order as part of its modernization program and sustainability efforts. ...

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Beechcraft Delivers King Air 260 Turboprops To US Forest Service For Wildfire Mapping Missions

8/23/2022 12:22:00 PM
“Whether for the wildfire detection and mapping, resource management, aerial supervision module/lead plane, or air attack, the King Air continues to demonstrate its leadership in this mission,” says Textron Aviation’s Bob Gibbs. ...

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Italy’s Air Corporate SRL First In Europe To Offer Charter Service Aboard Bombardier’s Challenger 3500

8/8/2022 3:33:58 PM
“The new Challenger 3500 aircraft is the perfect charter solution for Air Corporate SRL and other flight departments, offering a truly seamless corporate travel experience,” says Ettore Rodaro, Bombardier regional vice president of sales in Europe. ...

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Used Aircraft Inventory Levels Continue Ascent With Piston Single & Turboprop Values Remaining Strong While Jet Values Dip Lower

8/4/2022 3:50:46 PM
The newest Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports identify value shifts in specific used aircraft categories amidst rising inventory levels overall in Sandhills marketplaces. ...

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Bonza’s First Boeing 737 Max Arrives In Australia

8/2/2022 11:20:43 AM
New carrier Bonza becomes first Australian airline to take delivery of the new 737 MAX and will launch operations to 17 destinations on 27 routes across Australia with super-efficient 737-8 fleet. ...

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Daher Makes World Debut Of New Kodak 900 Utility Turboprop At EAA AirVenture

8/2/2022 9:30:48 AM
The 900 builds on the success of the venerable Kodiak 100, with a longer airframe, a more powerful engine, and a fully updated interior that lets owners haul whatever mix of passengers and cargo best fits their needs. ...

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Airbus Successfully Tests Firefighting Kit On A400M

8/1/2022 4:18:38 PM
“The development of this firefighting kit is an intrinsic part of our journey towards helping to create a more sustainable and safer world, not only by our actions but also through our products,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. ...

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Boeing-Backed Wisk Aero Displays Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi At Farnborough International Airshow

8/1/2022 9:02:25 AM
The appearance marked the European debut for Cora, one of several aerospace decarbonization developments Boeing is involved in. ...

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Beechcraft Goes Back In Time At EAA AirVenture 2022 With Limited-Edition Bonanza G36

7/29/2022 9:29:43 AM
Textron drew inspiration for the limited-edition Bonanza G36’s design from Olive Ann Beech, who co-founded Beechcraft in 1932 with her husband Walter. ...

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FAA Minimum Equipment List Approval For Piper Aircraft M600/SLS Sets Stage For Part 135 Operations

7/29/2022 8:28:55 AM
“The addition of an approved MEL for the M600 is a testament to the diverse mission profiles this aircraft can accommodate and an important step forward in expanding the operational capability of the airplane,” says Piper’s Ron Gunnarson. ...

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Piper Aircraft Expands Brand Ambassador Program To Include The L3Harris Flight Academy

7/28/2022 11:24:05 AM
The L3Harris Flight Academy is Piper Aircraft’s first nondegree-seeking ambassador partner school and their first flight school in the southeastern United States. ...

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Sandhills Global Forum Returns With In-Person Workshops, Roundtable Discussions & Equipment Industry Seminars

7/27/2022 5:09:08 PM
Hundreds of professionals from across the agriculture, commercial trucking, construction, heavy machinery, and aviation industries will convene in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 9th-10th, for the 2022 Sandhills Global Forum. ...

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Cessna’s Turbo Skylane T182T Takes A Bow At EAA AirVenture 2022 In Oshkosh

7/27/2022 3:21:30 PM
The turbocharged piston single aircraft, which Cessna re-introduced in February, is on display at the manufacturer’s booth through Sunday, July 31. ...

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Textron Aviation Introduces Special-Mission Cessna Citation Longitude Maritime Patrol Aircraft

7/25/2022 12:00:00 AM
Textron says the jet’s special equipment, combined with its maximum airtime and flight range, make it ideally suited for surveillance over land and water, search and rescue, border patrol, fishery monitoring, and other missions. ...

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Cirrus Aircraft Expands Duluth Paint and Finish Facility to Meet Growing Demand

7/22/2022 10:32:44 AM
“These investments allow us to both meet the increasing demand for our leading-edge aircraft and create additional jobs in our local communities,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. ...

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Gulfstream To Offer Aviation Industry Career Insights At 2022 Farnborough International Airshow’s Pioneers Of Tomorrow Exhibit

7/19/2022 3:50:52 PM
Organizers say Pioneers of Tomorrow is the perfect platform for those interested in an aerospace-related career to take their first steps. ...

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Gulfstream G800 Business Jet Completes Successful First International Flight

7/18/2022 4:55:36 PM
Since its maiden flight on June 28, Gulfstream’s flight test team has also completed the G800’s first long-duration flight, pushed past its maximum operating speed (Mach 0.925), and exceeded its 51,000-foot maximum cruise altitude. ...

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Inventory Levels Continue Climb Across Aviation Categories, Values In Decline

7/7/2022 8:55:35 AM
According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports covering the aviation industry, values for piston single, turboprop, and jet aircraft may have peaked this May. ...

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Special-Mission Cessna Citation Longitude To Aid Japan Civil Aviation Bureau In Validation & Inspection Operations

7/5/2022 4:59:13 PM
The JCAB already operates five Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft for similar flight-inspection missions, the manufacturer says. ...

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Gulfstream Kicks Off Upcoming Gulfstream G800’s Flight Test Program With Inaugural Flight

6/30/2022 4:48:12 PM
The two-hour flight took off and landed at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, Georgia, and used a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). ...

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Gulfstream G700 Wins 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award For Cabin Design

6/21/2022 4:54:27 PM
The company’s upcoming 19-passenger flagship, which boasts hand-tailored finishes and handcrafted furnishings, is expected to enter service later this year. ...

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