BOMBARDIER had $37m net loss on $1.9b revenues in 3Q23 vs $27m profit on $1.5b in 3Q22 and ended quarter with $14.7b backlog vs $14.8b a year ago. It delivered 31 business jets (15 large) vs 25 (13), and 82 of >138 planned in 2023.
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.
Mark Baker piloted the fuel demonstration aircraft for one hour on Oct. 31 with G100UL feeding the left engine and 100 Low Lead fueling the right engine.
Leonardo Helicopters is planning to further grow the capacity of the skidded-landing gear variant of its AW169 twin-engine intermediate-medium rotorcraft .
This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition.
GULFSTREAM completed 142,000 sq ft precision manufacturing facility at Savannah for G400, G500 and G600 as part of overall plan that includes expanded wing and empennage production as well as customer support service center.
