Researchers seek input from pilots and aircraft owners
Source: General Aviation News By: General Aviation News Staff October 24, 2025 Researchers at Purdue University are looking for pilots to participate in a new study on equipment that transmits an aircraft’s position to air traffic control or other aircraft, such as ADS-B-Out. The purpose of the study, known as “Electronic Conspicuity Technology for Aircraft Operating in the National Airspace System,” is to “gather insight into the opinions and concerns of aircraft owners and pilots regarding the potential requirement of electronic conspicuity technology,” according to the researchers. Electronic conspicuity technology is any equipment that transmits an aircraft’s position information [...]
Textron Aviation debuts Cessna Citation Ascend, powered by RTX’s Pratt & Whitney
Source: RTX Latest addition to Cessna Citation business jet family boasts twin PW545D engines LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the annual meeting of the National Business Aviation Association yesterday, Pratt & Whitney Canada joined Textron Aviation to celebrate the world debut of the Cessna Citation Ascend. The new business jet is powered by twin PW545D engines. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. "The Citation Ascend is the latest product of Pratt & Whitney Canada's longstanding collaboration with Textron Aviation, a relationship that goes back more than 60 years and includes many iconic business [...]
Average Jet Card Charter Rates Remain Stable in Q3
Source: AINOnline By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor October 13, 2025 Private Jet Card Comparison tracked rates in North America The average hourly jet card rate paid by charter customers in North America dropped sequentially by 0.1% in the third quarter, according to analysis released by Private Jet Card Comparisons. However, despite the slight shift, the group reported that overall private jet charter costs increased by 1.4% over the same period. The buyer’s guide to jet cards, fractional ownership, and membership programs tracks over 80 private jet flight providers and more than 500 pricing options. More than 41 updates [...]
Leviate Air Group Acquires Vault Aviation
Source: AINOnline By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2025 Leviate Air Group has purchased charter broker Vault Aviation, adding to the Dallas-based company's charter provider World Class Jet (dba Leviate Jet Management) and charter broker Leviate Air Charter, as well as a business aircraft sales division. Vault Aviation specializes in booking charters for sports, entertainment, and high-net-worth clients. “This acquisition represents a pivotal step in Leviate Air Group’s growth strategy,” said Leviate Air Group CEO Luis Barros. Vault Aviation has built a trusted reputation among some of the most discerning clients in the industry, and we are proud to integrate their [...]
Preowned Jet Market Stabilizes into Fourth Quarter
Source: AINOnline By Amy Wilder • Writer October 1, 2025 Large-cabin demand returns as buyers refocus globally The preowned business aircraft market is entering the fourth quarter in healthier condition than during the post-pandemic surge, according to the latest market forecast from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). IADA credits two policy shifts with shaping demand in the U.S. market. First, the reinstated 100% bonus depreciation—now permanent—for qualifying new or pre-owned aircraft placed in service on or after Jan. 20, 2025. According to IADA, this has “pulled forward demand, sharpened year-end closing urgency, and improved net affordability for U.S. [...]
Gulfstream Finally Takes Wraps Off Super-midsize G300
Source: AINOnline By Chad Trautvetter • Online Editor September 30, 2025 Long-rumored airplane revealed during customer event in Savannah, Georgia Marking its sixth new aircraft model in 10 years, Gulfstream Aerospace launched the G300, a $28.9 million derivative of the super-midsize G280, on September 30 during a customer event at its Savannah, Georgia headquarters. Notably, the long-rumored model has 10 Gulfstream-signature panoramic cabin windows, a ten-foot cabin stretch, and Honeywell Epic 2-based “Harmony” avionics. During the event, Gulfstream president Mark Burns revealed a full-scale mockup of the G300 and showed photos of the first aircraft in production in Tel Aviv, where IAI [...]
Source: General Aviation News By: General Aviation News Staff October 24, 2025 Researchers at Purdue University [...]
Source: RTX Latest addition to Cessna Citation business jet family boasts twin PW545D engines LAS VEGAS, [...]
Source: AINOnline By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor October 13, 2025 Private Jet Card Comparison tracked [...]
Source: AINOnline By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2025 Leviate Air Group has purchased charter broker Vault Aviation, [...]
Source: AINOnline By Amy Wilder • Writer October 1, 2025 Large-cabin demand returns as buyers refocus [...]
Source: AINOnline By Chad Trautvetter • Online Editor September 30, 2025 Long-rumored airplane revealed during customer event in Savannah, [...]
