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The Phenom 300EV has received simultaneous certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA, clearing Embraer’s latest light business jet for operation in three major markets. The aircraft is the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland, though customer deliveries are not expected to begin until 2028.
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The NTSB said investigators could not conclusively identify the ignition source of an in-flight fire that led to a Citation X’s loss of control during landing. The finding leaves the fire’s cause unresolved while highlighting the safety implications of onboard fires in business aviation.
Embraer’s Phenom 300EV has received certification from aviation authorities in Brazil, the U.S. and Europe, clearing the light business jet for global operations. The aircraft is the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland, while Embraer positions it as the fastest and longest-range aircraft in its class.
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The Phenom 300EV has received simultaneous certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA, clearing Embraer’s latest light business jet for operation in three major markets. The aircraft is the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland, though customer deliveries are not expected to begin until 2028.
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Brian Rohloff will succeed Ron Draper as Textron Aviation president and CEO on Aug. 31, 2026. Draper, who has led the Cessna and Beechcraft maker for eight years and spent more than 27 years at Textron, will remain through year-end to support the transition as Textron pursues a pure-play aerospace and defense structure.
The FAA is setting phased deadlines for cockpit voice recorder upgrades on new business aircraft: larger models must comply by 2027, while smaller turbine-powered aircraft have until 2029. The requirements will shape avionics specifications, certification schedules and procurement decisions for business aviation manufacturers and operators.
flyExclusive reported record second-quarter revenue of $111.1 million, up 22%, alongside its third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA. The results point to continued operating momentum for the business aviation company as it expands revenue while sustaining positive earnings performance.
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A Cessna pilot died when the aircraft collided near a runway with a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle airport. Two troopers aboard the helicopter survived, while federal investigators recovered intact data cards from both aircraft to support the crash investigation.
The business jet market remained stable in the second quarter while backlogs climbed nearly 20%, according to GJC. The divergence points to sustained order momentum and a growing pipeline despite otherwise steady market conditions.
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