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The Weekly of Business Aviation, September 22, 2023

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OEMs/Suppliers

Citation Latitude vertical assembly
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Record 15-Year NetJets, Textron Deal Sends Important Signal

Sep 21, 2023
“We’re excited. It’s a big deal for us,” Ron Draper, Textron Aviation president and CEO, told The Weekly of Business Aviation.
Textron Aviation
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Textron Aviation To Expand Interior Manufacturing Facility

Sep 18, 2023
Textron Aviation is adding 16,000 ft.² to its Interior Manufacturing Facility in west Wichita to support additional new models, the company says. 

Charters/Brokers

Castle Air hangar
article

Higher Workload Brings Challenges For UK Rotary Charter Sector

Sep 18, 2023
The helicopter charter market in the UK is booming. 
Wheels Up
article

Wheels Up Finalizes $500 Million Investment Rescue Package

Sep 21, 2023
Under the deal, Wheels Up will issue Class A common stock to the lenders, which will eventually own 95% of the company’s outstanding equity.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
article

Tradewind Aviation Opens New Palm Beach Base

Sep 15, 2023
Tradewind Aviation opened its new Southeastern U.S. base in Palm Beach, Florida, Sept. 15, hosting its growing fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

Intelligence

Forecasts/Industry Data

Bell 429
article

Pre-Owned, Twin-Engine Heli Sales Dip In H1 2023, Aero Asset Says

Sep 20, 2023
During the first half (H1) of 2023, retail transactions of pre-owned, twin-engine helicopters totaled 76, down 15% compared to the same period a year ago.
Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet
article

Bizav Operator Sentiment Turns Optimistic, While Growth Stabilizes

Sep 18, 2023
The coronavirus pandemic, while bad for individuals, led to a surprising boost to the business aviation industry.
data-charts-graphs

Worldwide Helicopter Forecast 2024-33

Sep 20, 2023
In-Service Turbine Fleet Growth and New Turbine Deliveries by Civil Mission/Role.

Programs

article

Joby Selects Dayton For eVTOL Production Plant

Sep 18, 2023
Joby’s S4 electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft are scheduled to begin rolling off the final assembly line at Dayton International Airport in 2025.

Research/Development

article

UK Automotive Motor Supplier Demos Aerospace Electric Drive

Sep 20, 2023
UK high-performance electric motor developer Helix has completed a project to demonstrate a direct-drive electric propulsion unit for aircraft.

Connectivity

Flexjet Gulfstream G650
article

Broadband Systems Approved For Gulfstream G650

Sep 19, 2023
Inflight connectivity options for the Gulfstream G650 have grown by two with announcements by Flexjet and Satcom Direct.

Associations

NATA logotype
article

NATA Implements Brand ‘Evolution’ Across Services

Sep 18, 2023
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has updated its branding with a new logotype.

Business Aviation Briefs

Business Aviation Appointments

Airworthiness Directives

Calendar Of Events