Airbus has sold its first corporate jet into Japan to a new private customer. This is an important step for the Airbus Corporate Jet business as it aims to build sales in the growing Asia Pacific region. The Aircraft sold is an Airbus ACJ318. Due to the internal space provided on-board the ACJ318 it provides its owner and passengers improved comfort and freedom of … [Read more...] about Airbus makes its 1st corporate jet sale in Japan
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Boeing unveils latest BBJ at Asian Business Aviation Conference (ABACE)
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) unveils its latest BBJ at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai. The airplane is based on a Boeing 737-700 with -800 wings and other modifications for longer range, and is the first BBJ to enter service with Honeywell's Ovation Select digital system allowing the passengers to be just as productive onboard their … [Read more...] about Boeing unveils latest BBJ at Asian Business Aviation Conference (ABACE)
Airbus rebrand corporate VIP aircraft family
Airbus have given their business and VIP jets division new corporate branding, clearly identifying them from the companies airliners from which each are derived. The change includes fresh designs, colour schemes and designated “Airbus Corporate Jet” naming. With regards to the updated naming given to Airbus corporate jets, “Airbus ACJ” now precedes the model it is derived … [Read more...] about Airbus rebrand corporate VIP aircraft family
Boeing and the next generation carbon composites
NASA developed composites are making their way to commercial use, as Boeing will employ up to 90% of the material in manufacture and assembly of its next generation aircraft. The material developed is 30 years on from the composite materials used in the construction of the Boeing 777 for example. Use of the next generation material removes the need for thousands of … [Read more...] about Boeing and the next generation carbon composites
Airbus A320neo deilvers up to 15% fuel savings with P&W turbofans
Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G turbofan has been selected as the lead development engine for the A320neo aircraft. Airbus has received more than 300 A320neo family commitments namely from commercial customers, and thus Airbus has responded by bringing forward the service entry date from 2016 to October 2015. The A320neo can deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings thanks … [Read more...] about Airbus A320neo deilvers up to 15% fuel savings with P&W turbofans