Leonardo's AW09 Helicopter Gains Momentum with Strong Sales and Successful Flight Test
Leonardo Helicopters is making remarkable progress with the Kopter AW09 helicopter program, targeting 100 orders by year-end and accelerating production. With over 50 preliminary sales contracts secured and expectations to reach 60 before summer, the company foresees a potential total of 200 orders before the helicopter's projected certification in the second half of 2024. Initial deliveries are planned for late 2024, followed by an increase in the subsequent year.
Private Jet Demand Soars in 2023
The private jet industry is enjoying a resurgence in demand in 2023, with many air passengers opting for business aviation memberships and charter flights. After a challenging period during the pandemic, the market is expected to see growth in the first and second quarters of this year, sustaining a higher service demand compared to previous years.
The unstoppable rise of the pre-owned market
In the last year, the pre-owned business aviation market has gone through an exciting journey. The available inventory during this year reached an absolute minimum while prices soared to the highest levels. But what was the situation in the third quarter of 2022?
New aircraft coming to the market as NBAA-BACE returns after 2 years
After a one-year break caused by reasons known to all of us, NBAA-BACE - the biggest event in business aviation is back. Its return has traditionally been accompanied by many announcements and statements from the biggest players in the industry. We can therefore welcome several completely new but also improved aircraft on the market.
Business aviation rise from the ashes
2021 was for most of us definitely remarkable year, which will remain in our memories for a long time. Very often inflected “C” word, gave rise to wild polarization of society in matters of politics, ethics and many others. But one thing every aviation interested person agrees on, is drastic impact of the pandemic striking this industry.