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The NBAA-BACE is the world’s largest and most influential business aviation event, serving as a cornerstone for our industry’s progress and collaboration. The 2025 edition will continue the tradition of showcasing the industry’s multiple technological and service innovations, as well as unveiling the newest aircraft models, helping attendees stay ahead of industry trends.
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HQ: Stans, Switzerland
Founded in 1939
HQ: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Founded in 1969
TEXTRON AVIATION
CESSNA
HQ: Wichita, Kansas
Founded in 1927
DASSAULT AVIATION
HQ: Paris, France
Founded in 1929
BOMBARDIER
HQ: Montreal, Canada
Founded in 1942
GULFSTREAM
HQ: Savannah, Georgia
Founded in 1958
2025 PURPOSE-BUILT | BUSINESS JETS GUIDE MANUFACTURERS OFFERING
2025 PRE-OWNED GUIDE BUSINESS JETS OFFERING TIMELINE
2025 PRE-OWNED GUIDE
2025 PRE-OWNED GUIDE
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Introducing the Bombardier Global 8000
The world’s fastest private jet
Citation XLS with Garmin G5000
Legacy 600 with Honeywell Primus Elite (PEEF*)
Challenger 604 with Collins Pro Line Fusion
As technology capabilities continue to evolve, aircraft need to keep up with this modernization. Aircraft also need to adapt to new regulations and airspace infrastructure updates. In addition, old technology is slowly being replaced and, in some cases, is no longer supported.
Examples of Avionics Upgrade Requirements:
` New Airspace Requirement Compliance: FANS 1/A, CPDLC, ATN-B1/CPDLC, WAAS/LPV, TCAS II 7.1, ADS-B Out,…etc
` Enhanced Situational Awareness: Synthetic Vision System (SVS), Enhanced Vision System (EVS), Graphical Charts
` Obsolescence: CRT Display to LCD Display, Navigation system IRU, Avionics processing capabilities, FMS,…etc
Textron
Winglets are advanced aerodynamics wing extensions, designed to significantly reduce wingtip vortex, resulting in less drag, lower fuel burn and superior climb and cruise characteristics.
Aviation Partners blended winglets are a good example of innovation in business aviation that benefits to whole aviation industry. Introduced first, for the Gulfstream II in 1992, this patented technology was ultimately installed on over 70 percent of the GII fleet and is now flying on over 8,000 business and commercial aircraft.
Winglet Technology and Cessna Aircraft Company collaborated to develop the world’s fastest winglet for the world’s fastest civilian aircraft with a top speed of 0.92 Mach. Winglet Technology worked closely with Cessna Aircraft Company to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) permitting the installation of the Elliptical winglets on the Cessna Citation X business jet. Elliptical winglets become standard equipment on the Citation X+.
The active winglets from Tamarack combines three major elements to achieve new levels of aircraft performance, efficiency, and sustainability. A lightweight wing extension, a composite winglet and the autonomous ATLAS® load alleviation system.
Citation CJ M2 with Tamarack Active Winglets
Cessna Citation X with Winglet Technology Elliptical Winglets
Falcon 2000S with baseline Aviation Partners Blended Winglets
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satcom Network Offering
CORPORATE HELICOPTERS
QUICK GUIDE
TURBINE POWERED HELICOPTER CATEGORIES
LIGHT
MTOW < 7,000 lbs
With their large mission versatility and efficiency, Light helicopters are the most popular helicopters in the civil market. The Light category is divided into two sub-categories: single and twin-engine.
The primary differences between single and twin-engine helicopters lie in their power and speed capabilities. Twin-engine helicopters provide greater overall power and speed when compared to their single-engine counterparts. The engine redundancy is especially valuable when flying over water, densely populated areas, or inhospitable terrains.
INTERMEDIATE
7,000 lbs < MTOW < 10,000 lbs
The Intermediate category combines light helicopter versatility with increased cabin size and range capabilities making them perfect for a large number of missions ranging from Emergency Medical Services to Search & Rescue and offshore operations.
MEDIUM & SUPER-MEDIUM
Developed primarily to support the offshore oil and gas industry, the Medium and Super-Medium category helicopters have proven very popular in corporate transportation applications as their large and unobstructed cabins can embody the hallmarks of elegance, style, and sophistication. These helicopters can often be equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunications and entertainment systems, dedicated workspaces, and refreshment and stowage areas.
Designed primarily for the long-range offshore oil and gas market, Heavy helicopters are very popular in the VVIP market for government officials and head-of-state transportation.
LEONARDO
BIZLINERS QUICK GUIDE
THE MODIFIED AIRLINERS (BIZLINERS) ECOSYSTEM
Bizliners are commercial airliners modified for a lower passenger count usage in business aviation missions. They are mainly used for government transportation including head-of-state (~45% of the market), private including corporate operations (~40%), and charter operations (~15%).
Since most regional and narrow-body ranges are fuel limited at lower payload, OEMs or completion centers will certify Auxiliary Fuel Tanks (ACT) installation on these jets to increase their range capability.
Boeing in collaboration with General Electric launched Boeing Business Jets in 1996 followed by Airbus who entered the market in 1997 with the launch of Airbus Corporate Jets business unit.
Bizliners have a large number of benefits in comparison with purpose-built business jets, notably their large cabin and baggage capability but also some drawbacks in terms of performance, mission capabilities, and versatility.
MODIFIED AIRLINERS
A Lufthansa Technik, Middle East inspired BBJ 777-9 VIP cabin concept
In contrast to purpose-built business jets that are delivered ready for operations straight from aircraft OEMs. Bizliners are delivered unpainted, with only a green primer application, hence known as ‘green’. (generally) not painted with only a green primer application. The interior is literally empty and requires design and outfitting at a completion center.
Completion centers often offer customized interior design, engineering, and certification of the interior outfitting and additional modifications such as airstairs, connectivity, in-flight entertainment systems, and even airborne protection systems for government and VVIP aircraft.
Completion centers will also perform the interior installation and final certification. Completion centers also specialise in bizliners in-service maintenance and follow-on cabin retrofits.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Bizliners offer the ultimate customization opportunity for having a jet crafted absolutely down to the last detail in accordance with customers’ needs.
Interior designers will design the optimum cabin through a thorough understanding of client needs, cultural requirements, and expectations. Although most completion centers offer their internal design team, independent interior designers are often hired by customers or completion centers.
These independent interior designers will not only bring their experience in aviation but also from other luxury markets such as yachts, luxury residences, and high-end hotel designs.
COMPLETION MANAGEMENT
Although the completion process may seem complex, customers can rely on completion managers who will work closely with the interior designer and completion center, to transition design intent into a cabin that is comfortable, functional, and reliable, and then oversee the entire outfitting process to ensure that client expectations, budget and quality standards are met.
Green BBJ enroute to outfitting
A Boeing 787 at Greenpoint Technologies, a Safran Company, for interior completion
London-based ALTEA offers bizliners completion management and VVIP interior design
2024 PURPOSE-BUILT BUSINESS JETS GUIDE
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NARROW BODY AIRLINERS
BOEING | BBJ787-8
Max Range* 9,945 nm
Max Cruise Speed M 0.90
MTOW 502,500 lbs
Max Fuel Capacity 33,340 USG
Cabin Surface 2,415 sq ft
Engine manufacturer GE | Rolls-Royce
Engin Model GEnx-1B70 | Trent 1000-D
Engin Thrust 70,000 lbf | 70,200 lbf
* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves
WIDE BODY AIRLINERS
Max Range* 9,850 nm
Max Cruise Speed M 0.89
MTOW 696,200 lbs
Max Fuel Capacity 41,210 USG
Cabin Surface 3,315 sq ft
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Engin Model Trent XWB-97
Engin Thrust 97,000 lbf
* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves
BOEING | BBJ787-9
Max Range* 9,485 nm
Max Cruise Speed M 0.90
MTOW 560,000 lbs
Max Fuel Capacity 33,380 USG
Cabin Surface 2,775 sq ft
Engine manufacturer GE | Rolls-Royce
Engin Model GEnx-1B74/75 | Trent 1000-K
Engin Thrust 74,500 lbf | 74,400 lbf
* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves
Max Range* 11,645 nm
Max Cruise Speed M 0.89 MTOW 775,000 lbs
Max Fuel Capacity 52,300 USG
Cabin Surface 3,256 sq ft
Engine manufacturer GE Aerospace
Engin Model GE9X-93B1A
Engin Thrust 93,000 lbf
* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves
EXTRA WIDE BODY AIRLINERS
Max Range* 11,100 nm
Max Cruise Speed M 0.89
MTOW 606,200 lbs
Max Fuel Capacity 37,248 USG
Cabin Surface 2,905 sq ft
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Engin Model Trent XWB-84
Engin Thrust 84,000 lbf
* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves
EXTRA WIDE BODY AIRLINERS
| BBJ
Max Range* 11,000 nm
Max Cruise Speed M 0.89 MTOW 775,000 lbs
Max Fuel Capacity 52,300 USG
Cabin Surface 3,689 sq ft
Engine manufacturer GE Aerospace
Engin Model GE9X-105B1A
Engin Thrust 105,000 lbf
* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves
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Avionics Manufacturer Honeywell
Avionics
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Max Range* 1,600 nm
Max Cruise Speed 285 ktas
MTOW -
Usable Fuel -
PAX 10 + 1 Pilot
Cabin Volume 334 cu.ft
Number of Engines 1
Engine Manufacturer GE Aerospace
Engine Model Catalyst
Takeoff Power 1,300 shp
Avionics Manufacturer GARMIN
Avionics Model G3000
* 4 Passengers at LRC, NBAA Reserves
Max Range* 1,770 nm
Max Cruise Speed 402 ktas
MTOW 12,100 lbs
Usable Fuel 476 USG
PAX 8 + 2 pilot
Cabin Volume 486 cu.ft
Number of Engines 2
Engine Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine Model PT6A-66B
Takeoff Power 1,844
Avionics
Avionics
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Max Range* 1,720 nm
Max Cruise Speed 310 ktas
MTOW 12,500 lbs
Usable Fuel 544 USG
PAX 8 + 1 Pilot
Cabin Volume 283 cu.ft
Number of Engines 2
Engine Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine Model PT6A-52
Takeoff Power 1,346 eshp
Avionics Manufacturer Collins Aerospace
Avionics Model Pro Line Fusion
* Ferry mission at LRC, NBAA reserves
Max Range* 1,806 nm
Max Cruise Speed 312 ktas
MTOW 15,000 lbs
Usable Fuel 539 USG
PAX 9 + 1 Pilot
Cabin Volume 331 cu.ft
Number of Engines 2
Engine Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine Model PT6A-60A
Takeoff Power 1,218 eshp
Avionics Manufacturer Collins Aerospace
Avionics Model Pro Line Fusion
* Ferry mission at LRC, NBAA reserves
THE PATH TO NET-ZERO BUSINESS AVIATION SOLUTIONS GUIDE
CARBON FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT
A sustainability program requires first a solid assessment of the operation’s carbon footprint. It is better to report total gallons of fuel used rather than simply report aircraft hours flown to maximize integrity.
CARBON OFFSETTING PROGRAMS
Offsets are generated through carbon credits from projects that reduce or avoid carbon emissions, such as reforestation projects and renewable energy initiatives.
Project examples include helping make the transition from fossil-based power generation to renewable sources and projects like the protection of existing forests or starting new ones.
SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF - is any next-generation aviation fuel made from 100% approved sustainable sources such as used cooking oil, organic waste, residue raw materials, forestry or agriculture waste...etc
Through its production life cycle, SAF highly reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to fossil fuel and can be used as a direct replacement (drop-in) for fossil jet fuel as it is chemically similar. SAF has the potential to reduce net CO2 lifecycle emissions by more than 80% compared to the conventional jet fuel production life cycle. The current issues with SAF is its higher pricing, the limited availability and logistical challenges. That can be solved through Book-and-Claim solutions as they effectively transfer sustainability claims to final customers.
AIRCRAFT EFFICIENCY
Newer generation, more efficient aircraft can make a large contribution to reducing carbon and non-carbon emissions together with the reduction in the noise footprint. Over time the improvement rate in business jet engines Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC) average roughly 1% per year.
In addition to aircraft manufacturers continuous aircraft improvement program, third party solutions exist to improve aircraft performance and operational efficiency such as in-service retrofit winglets.
ELECTRIFICATION & HYDROGEN
Sustainable aviation fuels play a major role in the decarbonization of aviation, especially when it comes to long-range missions. Air transport electrification (eg eVTOLs, eCommuter) currently support short range flights.
Electrical power and propulsion systems will lead the way for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), enabling silent short and vertical take-off and landing capabilities while lowering emissions and reducing fuel consumption. Hybrid and hydrogen propulsion systems are looking promising for future medium range missions.
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