De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is reviewing the potential market for a modernized version of the Short Sherpa twin-turboprop cargo aircraft, last produced in 1990.
Master warnings alerted the flight crew to engine issues before a Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed in Florida on Feb. 9, killing both pilots, the NTSB said.
The Air Charter Safety Foundation has called for “rapid adoption” of safety management tools by Parts 91 and 135 operators following a spate of recent crashes.
Bombardier has received a firm order for 12 Challenger 3500 super midsized business jets valued at $326.4 million at list prices, from an unnamed customer.
Bombardier kicked off the 2023 Safety Standdown event, called “Integrity in Safety,” by hosting more than 400 aviation professionals from across the industry.
Business aircraft deliveries to the Middle East, including business turboprops and jets, are expected to total 141 over the 10-year period from 2024-2032.
