Stable Growth Forecast For Next Decade

Honeywell has released its 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook with insights into current trends and longer term developments as determined by extensive surveys of business aviation operators around the world. Honeywell’s survey results forecast 8,500 new business jets worth about $280 billion will be delivered over the next decade. This represents an increase in value from last year’s forecast. The five-year new jet purchase plans of business aviation operators is about the same as last year, indicating that the demand for new aircraft is stabilizing above the levels seen before the pandemic.

‘World’s Fastest Business Jet’ Expected to Enter Service in 2025

Bombardier has recently begun manufacturing parts for its new Global 8000 aircraft, anticipated to be the fastest business jet in the civilian market. It is slated to enter service in the second half of 2025. The company’s manufacturing facilities are based in Saint-Laurent, Québec; Red Oak, Texas; and Querétaro, Mexico.

Unit Undergoing TSO Testing For Q4 2024 Deliveries

PS Engineering introduced on October 22 at NBAA-BACE 2024 its new PAC37, a drop-in, plug-and-play replacement audio panel for light to medium business jets. PS Engineering says that market has been neglected and the PAC37 is a reliable, easy-to-install system at a reasonable price. Because of its many connections to COM and NAV radios, many owner/operators choose to retain legacy audio panels even when upgrading the primary avionics suite.

Hartzell Composite Prop’s Pitch Latch Function Eases Maneuverability On Water

Daher announced at the 2024 NBAA-BACE the latest enhancement to its Kodiak 100 aircraft by incorporating Hartzell Propeller’s 5-blade composite propeller with a pitch latch function for water operations. Daher introduced the 5-blade prop on the Kodiak 100s in 2023, but the pitch latch function is new and enables the float-equipped aircraft to be more easily maneuvered on water with better control and safety because the prop can be set in a fine pitch position during engine startup and shutdown.

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power Have 50 Amps For You At NBAA 2024 Booth #2331

True Blue Power Unveils 50 Amp-hour Lithium-ion, Main Ship Battery New Gen5 TB50 is a same-size replacement for standard 44 amp-hour batteries with more power, less weight, and no maintenance

New Fort Worth Facilities Support E-Jet Customers

Embraer revealed on October 15 that it will be dropping $70 million to construct and expand maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. The services will be offered for commercial jet customers at Perot Field Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Company Plans ‘Serious Conversations’ After 777X Setback

Emirates, one of Boeing’s major customers, has stated that it will be having “serious conversations” with the manufacturer following yet another recent setback in 777X production. The widebody aircraft is now six years behind its original delivery schedule. “Emirates has had to make significant and highly expensive amendments to our fleet programs as a result of Boeing’s multiple contractual shortfalls,” stated Emirates President Tim Clark. “I fail to see how Boeing can make any meaningful forecasts of delivery dates.”

Save RGV Files Second Suit Over Wastewater Disputes

Environmental group Save RGV filed a second lawsuit against SpaceX -- just days before the company launched its fifth and quite successful Starship flight test. Save RGV is seeking an additional $56,460 per day over wastewater discharge violations. The wastewater dispute began last year with the first Starship launch. The rocket’s Super Heavy Booster powered up its 33 engines, generating force and heat that damaged the launch site and even vaporized its toilets. SpaceX’s lack of a water deluge system, which sprays water during liftoff to protect the launch pad, was partly to blame.

About 100 Ft Above Ground Level, The Engine Experienced A Reduction In Power

On October 8, 2024, about 1025 central daylight time, a Quicksilver GT 400 experimental airplane, N2490H, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Garden Ridge, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot and witnesses, the preflight and engine run-up prior to takeoff were normal and no anomalies were noted. During the takeoff roll, the engine achieved full RPM. About 100 ft above ground level, the engine experienced a reduction in power to idle RPM.

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Who You Gonna Call When you Have a Rocket Engine That Needs a Spacecraft?

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, sat down to talk with an old acquaintance about rocket flight and the spaceflight industry. He met up with Jeff Greason, who is the CEO of a new company called Agile Aero. Greason had been previously connected with XCOR Aerospace, and Jim asked about his venture in this new direction. 

Aero Linx: Piper Aviation Museum

Preserving the history and legacy of the Piper Aircraft Corporation and its founding family. Located at 1 Piper Way, Lock Haven, PA 17745.

Touchdown Zone Lighting Two rows of transverse light bars located symmetrically about the runway centerline normally at 100 foot intervals. The basic system extends 3,000 feet along the runway.

“The business aviation industry is in a prolonged period of healthy growth, and we don’t see that positive trend changing any time soon. Business aviation continues to see more users and, as a result, manufacturers are ramping up production to keep pace with growing demand, a trend we expect to continue for the foreseeable future. Despite a mixed macroeconomic environment and challenging geopolitical circumstances, operators are optimistic about their flight activity increasing in 2025 and beyond.” Source: Heath Patrick, president, Americas Aftermarket, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies commenting on Honeywell's annual Global Business Aviation Outlook with insights into current trends and longer term developments