Times have changed for the wide-body four engine market. Key Points: The global wide-body aircraft market has changed. No longer do customers worldwide; particularly commercial airlines want four-engine jets — and since global aircraft manufacture is driven by commercial airline demand; followed by demand from the cargo logistics companies; thereby making it … [Read more...] about No buyer found for BBJ 747-8
Planning for VIP ACJ320neo cabin completion underway at Lufthansa Technik
Key Points: Lufthansa Technik have landed the completion of a new VIP interior for a green ACJ320neo. The aircraft is expected to arrive at the company’s cabin completion center in Hamburg, Germany, early Q3 2023, The completion program is forecast to complete by spring 2024, when the aircraft will be delivered back to its unnamed customer. The aircraft is … [Read more...] about Planning for VIP ACJ320neo cabin completion underway at Lufthansa Technik
Increased demand for newer narrow-body jets
Commercial aircraft rental market drives lease prices high as demand for newer aircraft peaks Key Points: As travel demand returns demand increases on newer available aircraft modelsA shortage in supply of some parts for new aircraft slows deliveryThose leasing are in the main extended their leases If you are looking to add newer aircraft to your fleet, or a … [Read more...] about Increased demand for newer narrow-body jets
China one-step closer to an aircraft to rival to Airbus and Boeing
Key points: U.S. and Europe now have competition for the narrow-body jet marketNew Chinese entrant is now a step closer to entry into serviceThe COMAC narrow-body aircraft has been priced at circa $99 million USD The U.S. and Europe now have competition for the narrow-body jet market. The new Chinese entrant is now a step closer to entry into service. The C919 jet … [Read more...] about China one-step closer to an aircraft to rival to Airbus and Boeing
New ACJ TwoTwenty from Airbus Corporate Jets takes to the skies
Airbus Corporate Jets have completed the first flight of the all new ACJ TwoTwenty offering available in three interior specifications. The ACJ TwoTwenty, which launched just over a year ago, has completed its first flight taking off from the Mirabel airport on 14 December 2021 - the production test flight was performed by Christophe Marchand and Adam Mason as Test Pilots … [Read more...] about New ACJ TwoTwenty from Airbus Corporate Jets takes to the skies