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
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
Letter from FAA indicates delays to certifying the Boeing 777X
Jim Cramer has reserves with Boeing management; in that he is not seeing the crisis management style that the company needs According to CNBC host Jim Cramer during the ‘Sqwark on the Street’ show – “he is not seeing the evidence that “Boeing management is getting down onto the factory floor and getting these problems solved until this thing is ready.” Cramer continued … [Read more...] about Letter from FAA indicates delays to certifying the Boeing 777X