The Next Bombardier Flagship; Global 8000 ​ Much of the news for Bombardier was focused on their current large-cabin ultra longrange flagship the Global 7500. The aircraft is almost in a league of its own competing only with one other purpose-built business jet, Gulfstream's newly minted G700. The G700 just entered commercial service after being granted certification at the end of March. For Bombardier, they have been trying to stay ahead of the... News: Bombardier Global 8000; The Next Flagship ..read more

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First Deliveries For Long-Awaited G700 Commence ​ American airframer Gulfstream has said it has delivered the first two G700 units to their respective customers. This comes after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification was granted to Gulfstream in relation to the G700 on March 29th. They also subsequently received production certification and cabin interior approvals on April 8, 2024. This moment has been a long time in the works as... News: Deliveries Finally Commence For G700 ..read more

First Deliveries For Long-Awaited G700 Commence ​ American airframer Gulfstream has said it has delivered the first two G700 units to their respective customers. This comes after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification was granted to Gulfstream in relation to the G700 on March 29th. They also subsequently received production certification and cabin interior approvals on April 8, 2024. This moment has been a long time in the works as... News: Deliveries Finally Commence For G700 ..read more

Pearl 10X Powerplant Commences Flight-Tests ​ The Rolls Royce Pearl 10X is the powerplant that will eventually power Dassault Falcon's flagship executive jet, the Falcon 10X. The engine manufacturer recently kicked-off flight testing of the engine with a test example attached to its Boeing 747-400 testbed. Philipp Zeller, Senior Vice President Dassault, Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce, said: "We are excited to enter into this important next phase... News: Rolls Royce Pearl 10X Commences Flight Testing ..read more

Hybrid-Electric Aircraft From Daher By 2027 ​ Daher is looking to bring a hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2027. If all goes according to plan, the aircraft will be based on the TBM 940. Remember, Daher is actually working on the EcoPulse demonstrator project in concert with Airbus and Safran which is utilizing a TBM 940 hull as the testbed. The data and knowledge gained from this project will inform the platform for the new Daher... News: Daher To Bring Hybrid-Electric By 2027 ..read more

Hybrid-Electric Aircraft From Daher By 2027 ​ Daher is looking to bring a hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2027. If all goes according to plan, the aircraft will be based on the TBM 940. Remember, Daher is actually working on the EcoPulse demonstrator project in concert with Airbus and Safran which is utilizing a TBM 940 hull as the testbed. The data and knowledge gained from this project will inform the platform for the new Daher... News: Daher To Bring Hybrid-Electric By 2027 ..read more

Gulfstream G700 Finally Enters Service ​ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally given full certification to the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft model should be in service already by nearly two years. Extra scrutiny on the American regulatory and safety body in the wake of the Boeing and 737 Max issues has added numerous extra and more rigourous certification parameters for Gulfstream to meet before the G700 could be finally... News: Gulfstream G700 Finally Certified ..read more

Gulfstream G700 Finally Enters Service ​ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally given full certification to the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft model should be in service already by nearly two years. Extra scrutiny on the American regulatory and safety body in the wake of the Boeing and 737 Max issues has added numerous extra and more rigourous certification parameters for Gulfstream to meet before the G700 could be finally... News: Gulfstream G700 Finally Certified ..read more

XB-1 Demonstrator Takes Flight ​ The first flight has finally come for the Boom Supersonic XB-1. You may remember that the first flight was supposed to have taken place towards the end of 2023. However, it was delayed to do some upgrades to the demonstrator aircraft before attempting a first flight. https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-boom-supersonic-missed-2023-first-flight-goal.4852/ . This is the first and major concrete step... News: Boom Supersonic XB-1 Takes First Flight ..read more