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
Viasat launches direct Ka-band service
Viasat Select Offers Ka-Band In-Flight Connectivity Solutions to Match an Aircraft's Operational Profile Viasat has launched Viasat Select, a direct service model for Ka-band inflight connectivity (IFC) in the business aviation market. The service includes custom IFC solutions and connectivity plans tailored to match operational profiles. The service plans include global … [Read more...] about Viasat launches direct Ka-band service
ACJ display first time ever at NBAA-BACE
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) are exhibiting at NBAA-BACE for the first time ever and are showcasing a ACJ319neo from K5-Aviation K5-Aviation is the largest Airbus operator in Europe with four ACJ319s in its fleet and is preparing to operate two ACJ widebodies soon The ACJ319neo from K5-Aviation features four living areas with lie-flat beds, a king-size bedroom with … [Read more...] about ACJ display first time ever at NBAA-BACE
Jet Aviation’s new production center opens in Basel
Jet Aviation Basel is now occupying a new 8,000m² (86,111ft²) production center at its maintenance and completion facility in Switzerland. The project involved an extension and renovation, and it brings together the cabinetry, interiors and finishing and sheet metal shops into one location. Architectural design and planning commenced in mid-2019, with construction … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation’s new production center opens in Basel