Flying with three engine types, Rolls’ unusually configured testbed is designed for high-altitude evaluation of the Pearl 10X for Dassault’s long-range Falcon.
Shortfield capabilities of corporate turbojet aircraft such as the Falcon F are contributing to increased use of U.S. company-owened aircraft for travel abroad.
To address SAF production challenges, “a broad mandate may be needed,” a panelist said, citing efforts by the EU, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore and the UK.
StandardAero says the new facility will increase its footprint at Augusta Regional Airport by more than 60%, with construction expected to complete in 2025.
AERFI says it has now been contracted to supply its Iridium LEO inflight connectivity solution (uses SKYTRAC’s DLS-100 midband transceiver in conjunction with antennas mounted on either side window) on 50 aircraft.
ELEVATE AVIATION GROUP was selected by SpaceX as authorized dealer/installer of its Starlink inflight connectivity system out of Elevate MRO facility in Salt Lake City. Elevate Jet intends to offer Starlink as its sole connectivity product.
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G650 and G650ER business jets have surpassed 1 million flight hr. with more than 560 aircraft in service globally, the company says.
