Paul Bannwarth
sábado, 28 de fevereiro de 2026
terça-feira, 24 de fevereiro de 2026
Embraer Redefines The Private Flight Experience With New Praetor 600E And Praetor 500E
Both aircraft introduce a completely reimagined cabin, featuring all-new seating, an advanced Cabin Management System (CMS), and next-generation technology that elevates comfort and connectivity—setting a new benchmark in their respective categories
The Praetor 600E debuts the industry-exclusive Smart Window™, enabling seamless virtual meetings, a fully immersive private cinema experience, and real-time exterior views delivered instantly at the touch of a fingertip
Embraer (B3: EMBJ3 / NYSE: EMBJ) today unveiled the next-generation Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, marking the first evolution of the Praetor family. The new aircraft introduce fully reimagined cabins that transform the private flight experience, maximizing the longer missions these aircraft are capable of flying. With these enhancements, the new Praetors represent the next era for private aviation as aircraft become tools to enhance productivity, connection, and performance.
The Praetor 600E introduces industry-first cabin technology with a 42-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen Smart Window™, an optional feature offering a new level of functionality and productivity. This Embraer-exclusive cabin technology enables video conferencing, high-resolution video streaming, and provides a real-time view via three externally-mounted cameras. With the option to configure a divan across from the Smart Window™, the cabin becomes an ideal setting to host meetings, watch movies, play video games, and more.
Both aircraft are equipped with a new Cabin Management System (CMS), as well as enhanced in-flight entertainment and lighting. The new CMS provides passengers with more intuitive control of the cabin environment via multiple interfaces, including a new app experience, able to adjust temperature, airflow, lighting, video playback, and audio. Seamless connectivity is supported by Bluetooth audio and wireless charging, while the all-new Smart Switch panels provide easy access to individualized seat controls. Voice commands and RGB mood lighting come as optional integrations. The upper valance has been re-engineered and includes new upper tech panels and ambient air system.
“In 2018, we introduced the Praetor family—named to embody their mission of ‘leading the way’—and we delivered on that promise, setting a new benchmark with the most advanced midsize and super-midsize jets ever built,” said Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “Their success ushered in a new era for Embraer, and today we are redefining the entire business aviation industry by introducing innovations never before seen in this segment. We are proud to unveil the Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, elevating the private flight experience with smarter, more intuitive jets designed for the next generation of private travelers.”
The seating has also been completely re-engineered and manufactured by Embraer to serve extended comfort on longer flight missions. This includes configurable cushion firmness, dual lumbar support, forward-tracking headrest, increased legroom, and electric-assist release for smoother seat movements. A redesigned berthing process enables quicker transitions for rest, while a dedicated lounge position enhances relaxation on long flights.
In addition to these improvements, the galley on the Praetor 600E and refreshment center on the Praetor 500E have been redesigned for the potential to serve more meals on extended missions. This translates to increased volume in terms of storage, disposal, ice drawer, and more.
Both aircraft feature Embraer’s comprehensive avionics suite, including class-exclusive full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction and Embraer Enhanced Vision System (E2VS). Adding advanced protection and peace of mind, both jets now include Embraer’s Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS). Together, these technologies reduce pilot workload, improve situational awareness, and contribute to smoother flights while expanding operational flexibility to more destinations.
For all new orders, deliveries are expected to begin in Q1 2029. For more information on the aircraft, please visit embraer.com/executive.
sexta-feira, 20 de fevereiro de 2026
quinta-feira, 19 de fevereiro de 2026
Textron Aviation Leads Industry In Key Aircraft Delivery Segments
Textron Aviation once again led the general aviation industry in several major delivery categories, according to the annual shipments and billings report published by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. These results underscore the trust customers place in the performance, reliab ility and mission versatility of the Cessna and Beechcraft brands.
Industry leadership across core categories
Textron Aviation topped the industry in:
Total business jet deliveries
Total turbine aircraft deliveries
Total turboprop deliveries
The Cessna Citation Latitude remained the most delivered midsize business jet for 10 years
The Cessna Caravan family again ranked as the most delivered utility turboprop lineup
The Beechcraft King Air continued its legacy as the most delivered twin-engine turboprop
Customers rely on Cessna and Beechcraft products for a wide range of missions around the world, from business travel and cargo transport to humanitarian relief, training and special mission operations.
Customers rely on Cessna and Beechcraft products for a wide range of missions around the world, from business travel and cargo transport to humanitarian relief, training and special mission operations.
With the support of Cessna and Beechcraft owners and operators, the company remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and inspiring the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation enthusiasts.Inspiring future generations
The strength of the Cessna and Beechcraft brands is a testament to decades of engineering advancements and to the operators who fly them every day. Textron Aviation continues to invest in new technologies, manufacturing excellence and global customer support to design and deliver the best aviation experience for customers. In 2025, the company celebrated four different FAA certifications across the iconic Cessna Citation line, including the M2 Gen2 with autothrottles, CJ3 Gen2, Citation Ascend and the Citation Latitude enhanced avionics.
quinta-feira, 12 de fevereiro de 2026
quarta-feira, 11 de fevereiro de 2026
Bombardier Announces Major Challenger 3500 Order From Longtime Customer Vista
Ordered by Vista and its commonly controlled entities, firm orders of 40 Challenger 3500 business aircraft are valued at US$1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices
Orders also include 120 new aircraft purchase options; if all options are exercised, the total orders value for all 160 aircraft would reach US$4.72 billion1
Orders reflect high market confidence in Challenger 3500 jets’ exceptional performance, reliability and cabin comfort
Bombardier today announced firm orders from longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities for 40 Challenger 3500 business aircraft, with purchase options for an additional 120 aircraft. The market value of the orders based on current prices is valued at US$1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices. If all purchase options are exercised, the total order value for all 160 aircraft would reach US$4.72 billion 1.
“Bombardier jets pioneered the super-midsize aircraft category, and with the Challenger 3500 aircraft we continue to raise the bar for customers when it comes to offering a full package of performance, reliability and cabin comfort,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “These significant orders are a testament to how well this aircraft serves our customers, delivering the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort, and proven value. Vista has been a valued Bombardier customer since they began operating. We are proud that our relationship will further deepen through these significant orders and are excited for Vista’s teams and clients to benefit from everything the Challenger 3500 aircraft has to offer.”
“This agreement is about leadership, preparedness and client experience,” said Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of Vista. “We are continuing to build the fleet our Members will rely on over the next decade, not reacting to short-term cycles, but investing with clarity, scale and discipline.”
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft stands as the ultimate expression of performance and value in the super-midsize segment, combining advanced technology with exceptional passenger comfort. In 2024, the Challenger 3500 aircraft became the fastest-growing platform to reach 100 deliveries in the super-midsize category. With a dispatch reliability rate exceeding 99.8% and the lowest direct operating costs in its category, it is engineered to deliver consistent, worry-free performance — making it the preferred choice for a wide range of operators, from corporate fleets to individual owners.
Leveraging some of the key features of Bombardier’s renowned Global family, the
Challenger 3500 aircraft offers unparalleled comfort and luxury in the cabin, seamlessly integrating design and technology innovations. Passengers can enjoy Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat. When it comes to purposeful technology, the Challenger 3500 aircraft leads the way. It introduced several industry-first features, including voice-control, unmatched 4K entertainment, first-in-class wireless chargers and a true bring-your-own-device cabin philosophy, making it the leading-edge aircraft in its class.
terça-feira, 10 de fevereiro de 2026
Cirrus Unveils New G3 Vision Jet
The Generation 3 Vision Jet is an evolutionary update to the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet™, featuring a reimagined interior, increased seating capacity and more safety innovations
The Vision Jet is recognized as the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet and the best-selling jet in aviation. Known for its V-tail design, quiet and spacious cabin, safety systems and intuitive Perspective Touch+™ avionics, the Vision Jet was designed with the pilot and passengers in mind. Cirrus is now delivering the G3 Vision Jet.
“The G3 Vision Jet is a testament to our relentless innovation, continued investment in Personal Aviation and our owners who want to travel efficiently with award-winning safety features, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) and Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland for peace of mind,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus. “The G3 Vision Jet interior was engineered for excellence and comfort, now offering expanded seating for increased mission capability. The Cirrus Perspective Touch+ flight deck adds new features for reduced pilot workload, including ATC Datalink and Alerts-Linked Checklists, while new Cirrus Spectra™ wingtips illuminate the ramp.”
A Reimagined Cabin
The G3 Vision Jet cabin supports expanded mission capability while prioritizing pilot and passenger comfort. Now, the G3 can seat seven occupants (six adults, one child). The cabin showcases newly designed seating, tray tables, personal device mount locations and interior aesthetic enhancements to create a flexible, productive and streamlined environment that adapts to every mission.
Cabin Seating Expands
The cabin now features a sleek, comfortable and convenient third-row bench seat that elevates the passenger experience by increasing spaciousness for seven passengers.
Enhanced bolstered seats feature fine-tuned ergonomics, providing support to the headrest, armrests and knee area for a comfortable journey.
The pilot and co-pilot seats can now be adjusted to their full aft range with single-handed operation, while the middle and third-row seats remain modular and can be removed or installed to serve the pilot’s mission.
Cabin Aesthetic Upgrades
All G3 seats feature a new hardshell back, hand-wrapped in Alcantara.
Personal device mounts are now positioned in front of each passenger seat behind a carbon fiber cover.
New Arrivée interior colorways now align with the SR Series product line.
Flight Deck and Exterior Light Enhancements
The G3 Vision Jet adds Perspective Touch+ flight deck features to reduce pilot workload, increase safety and maximize productivity:
ATC Datalink: Pilots can text to communicate with air traffic control to receive route updates, altitude assignments and more.
Automatic Database Updates: Flight data is always up to date, streamlining the preflight process with the Cirrus IQ PRO Advanced™ subscription.
Alerts-Linked Checklists: Provide quick access to relevant checklists during high-workload scenarios when a caution or warning alert may arise.
Taxiway Routing and 3D SafeTaxi®: Increase situational awareness in airport environments with clear airport surface maps and directions for navigating unfamiliar airports.
Cirrus Spectra™ Wingtips & Lights: New wingtip and landing lights are 2.7 times brighter, while the signature Cirrus halo light distinguishes the jet on the ramp.
Cirrus Aircraft Ownership
Over 700 Vision Jets have been delivered worldwide, maturing to serve business owners, entrepreneurs and those who demand efficient and cost-effective travel. Owners enjoy a lifetime of concierge, streamlined aircraft ownership through the Cirrus ecosystem of services for aircraft sales and management, finance and insurance, flight training, service and more.
Learn more about the Cirrus G3 Vision Jet at cirrusaircraft.com/aircraft/vision-jet.
HondaJet Elite II Certified by FAA to Become First Production Model Twin-Turbine Very Light Business Jet Available with Emergency Autoland
Emergency Autoland (EAL) is designed to enable HondaJet Elite II aircraft to land autonomously in an emergency situation where the pilot has become incapacitated
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified EAL for U.S.-registered HondaJet Elite II
Honda Aircraft Company is pursuing certification of EAL in other international markets
"Adding Emergency Autoland to the HondaJet Elite II demonstrates our commitment to delivering new value to our customers," said Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO Hideto Yamasaki. "I'm proud that our team is fulfilling on this promise by offering Emergency Autoland and giving our HondaJet Elite II customers greater peace of mind during every flight."
About Emergency Autoland
As the name Emergency Autoland implies, the EAL system is designed to enable the aircraft to land autonomously in an emergency situation where the pilot has become incapacitated. The system may be initialized either by pushing a button to engage the EAL, or by automated monitoring systems, which can detect pilot unresponsiveness that may render EAL activation appropriate. When active, the EAL system automatically transmits an emergency code and conducts radio calls to alert air traffic control to the emergency. EAL-equipped aircraft can autonomously evaluate weather, terrain, fuel, and runway dimensions to select the optimal diversion airport, configure the aircraft for landing, navigate along the approach path, land the aircraft, and apply the brakes to a full stop on the runway.
In October 2024, the HondaJet Elite II became the first twin-turbine very light business jet to equip Autothrottle, a key technology related to the EAL system. Certification flight testing of EAL was completed in October 2025, paving the way for this latest achievement.
quarta-feira, 4 de fevereiro de 2026
Dassault Aviation Brings Falcon 6X to Singapore Airshow 2026
Saint-Cloud, 01 February 2026 – Dassault Aviation will feature its new Falcon 6X at the Singapore Airshow 2026, highlighting the aircraft’s growing fleet in service worldwide since its entry into service in late 2023.
The twinjet — which offers the largest cabin cross-section of any purpose-built business jet before the Falcon 10X entry into service— will be on static display throughout the week at Changi Exhibition Centre.
Falcon 6X: Centrepiece of Singapore Airshow Display
The spacious interior, advanced flight controls and highly efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engines on the Falcon 6X have positioned the big new extra widebody twin as a leading choice for long-range travel in the Asia-Pacific region.
The 6X has earned strong marks from first operators for its exceptional cabin comfort, quietness and short-field capability — hallmarks of the Falcon family
Falcon 10X: Program Advancing Toward Rollout and First Flight
The 6X is slated to be joined by Dassault’s new ultra long range Falcon 10X, which is moving steadily through key development milestones as it progresses toward rollout and the beginning of its flight-test campaign. Designed to redefine the ultra-long-range segment, the 10X will offer the widest cabin in its class and alike all the Falcons, incorporate flight-control technologies developed for Dassault’s combat aircraft. With a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the 10X is engineered for nonstop intercontinental operations — a capability increasingly valued by business aviation users across the Asia Pacific.
Asia-Pacific Business Aviation on an Upward Trajectory
The business aviation outlook in the Asia Pacific continues to brighten, underpinned by economic growth, fleet modernisation requirements and rising demand for ultra-long-range aircraft with advanced cabin and operational capabilities. Today some 100 Falcon jets are operating in the Asia-Pacific region, a fleet that is expected to grow as operators seek greater range, efficiency and comfort in their flight operations.
Strengthening Aftermarket Support: ExecuJet Malaysia Expands Capability
Dassault Aviation continues to reinforce its customer support footprint through its ExecuJet MRO Services network.
In 2024, ExecuJet Malaysia opened a new MRO facility at Subang Airport designed to support the latest-generation Falcon aircraft, including the Falcon 6X and the future Falcon 10X. The state-of-the-art facility complements ExecuJet’s existing service centres in Australia and strengthens Dassault’s ability to deliver high-quality maintenance, repair and overhaul services for customers across Asia Pacific.
This expansion builds on Dassault’s rapidly growing global aftermarket network—the company recently added a big new service facility in Melbourne, Florida–and supports the long-term operational needs of the regional Falcon fleet.
“The Singapore Airshow is a key opportunity for us to engage with customers across one of the world’s most promising aviation markets. “The top of the Falcon line continues to set new standards for cabin comfort and flight performance. Through our expanded MRO presence in Malaysia we are furthering our commitment to supporting the long-term growth of business aviation in the region,” says Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.
Flying Coral Reef - Passion for the Sea, Love for Flying
An Incredible Aircraft This isn’t just any plane – it is Fred’s 70th aircraft. Over the years, he has flown jets and turboprops, often changing aircraft. But when he purchased his PC-12 in Johannesburg in 2002, he knew he had found something special. “I would never ever want a different plane. The PC-12 is by far the most utilitarian aircraft ever made for flights under a thousand miles. Period.”
With more than 3,000 hours on his PC-12, Fred flies it himself, logging about 150 hours per year. The aircraft has taken him all across the Western Hemisphere – from Alaska to Panama, and often deep into the Caribbean. It has also served a greater purpose during times of crisis. After the earthquake in Haiti, he ferried doctors and medical supplies, and following devastating hurricanes in the Bahamas, he made multiple relief flights. “We stacked it to the ceiling with supplies – that’s when you realize how incredibly useful this aircraft really is.”
The PC-12 as Trusted Partner
Beyond its striking appearance and humanitarian missions, the PC-12 is also central to both his business and personal life. As the owner of a thriving furniture enterprise with 14 stores and more than 500 employees, he relies on the aircraft to make the most of his time. “Flying has always been a huge part of my business. It allows me to attend markets, meetings, and still enjoy time at my homes in the mountains and in the Bahamas. I literally use it for everything – both business and private.”
For him, the PC-12 has become more than an aircraft, it is a trusted partner. “This plane is my right arm,” he says. “It has lived a very cool life – and so have I because of it.”
The PC-12 as Trusted Partner
Beyond its striking appearance and humanitarian missions, the PC-12 is also central to both his business and personal life. As the owner of a thriving furniture enterprise with 14 stores and more than 500 employees, he relies on the aircraft to make the most of his time. “Flying has always been a huge part of my business. It allows me to attend markets, meetings, and still enjoy time at my homes in the mountains and in the Bahamas. I literally use it for everything – both business and private.”
For him, the PC-12 has become more than an aircraft, it is a trusted partner. “This plane is my right arm,” he says. “It has lived a very cool life – and so have I because of it.”
segunda-feira, 2 de fevereiro de 2026
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