Source: Boeing Lessor builds on first direct purchase in 2024, bringing 737-8 order book to 70 Macquarie AirFinance portfolio of over 300 owned and committed aircraft on lease to 84 airlines across 48 countries Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance announced today the lessor has increased its commitment to the 737 MAX with an order for 30 737-8 jets. The purchase was booked in July as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. With this order, Macquarie AirFinance will expand its 737 MAX portfolio to 70, providing its airline customers with access to the latest generation aircraft. The 737's large global customer base and low operating costs make it a cornerstone of most lessors' portfolios, representing approximately 30% of all financed airplanes. [...]

Source: H55 Over 100 systems already sold on the Bristell B23 Energic platform, as the company inaugurates its facility in the Canadian province of Quebec to continue supporting its customers Following the sale of the first 100 electric aircraft, H55, a global leader in certified electric propulsion systems for aviation, officially inaugurated today its new production site and engineering offices in Longueuil, located within Québec's aerospace innovation zone in eastern Canada. The new plant is manufacturing battery packs for customer aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. This marks H55's first North American location and the launch of its production operations in Canada. Today's inauguration not only celebrates H55's commitment to Canada but also the growing momentum of electric [...]

Source: H55 H55's sales momentum accelerates with commitments from both flight schools and forward-looking aircraft owners proving that electric aviation is ready to scale and cementing H55's leadership in clean, quiet, cost-efficient aviation H55, the Swiss electric aviation pioneer born from the Solar Impulse project, has completed its landmark 8-state "Across America" tour, introducing its Electric Propulsion System (EPS) aboard the Bristell B23 Energic to flight schools, aircraft owners, professional pilots, aviation universities, the US Air Force, aviation enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. Over a four-month period, the aircraft completed 192 all-electric passenger flights, visiting 25 airports across Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, Wisconsin, and New York—offering the U.S. market a firsthand experience of electric flight technology now ready for [...]

Source: Textron Aviation Customers who will be taking delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet now have the option to include the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution installed on their aircraft. By integrating Gogo Galileo HDX, customers can benefit from an additional global connectivity solution that delivers exceptional performance. Announced in October 2024, the CJ4 Gen3 is expected to enter into service in 2026. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. “Cessna Citation business jets are known for their luxury and productivity,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing. “Whether for work or entertainment, this robust solution ensures customers’ in-flight experience is as connected as their life [...]

Source: Textron Aviation The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE). The flagship of the Citation line of business jets, which are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, was ordered by a longtime Citation customer that currently operates several aircraft from across the Textron Aviation product portfolio, including a Cessna Citation business jet and a Cessna and Beechcraft turboprop. Expected to deliver in 2026, the Longitude will be used for business and personal travel. “With its class-leading performance, quiet cabin and range, the Citation Longitude is perfectly suited to meet the needs of our customers in Brazil — one of the most [...]