2024 AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN SHOW EDITION

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AERO 2024 will take place from April 17 - 20, 2024 at the Messe Friedrichshafen exhibition center. Europe's largestgeneral aviation eventis also one of the leading international trade shows for general aviation, business aviation and air sports.

AERO Conferences are an important platform for knowledge exchange with a focus on new propulsion systems, electric flight, state-of-the-art avionics, services and accessories for pilots.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AERO 2024

Spotlights European Business Aviation

Critical Role & Diverse Missions

Full House in the Business Aviation Segment at the AERO 2024 Edition

AERO 2024, Europe's largest general aviation show, covers the entire spectrum of general aviation from gliders, ultralights, and piston-powered aircraft to business jets and helicopters. This year, business aviation shows a larger representation at the leading global trade fair for general aviation than it has been for a long time.

AERO 2024 visitors will not only be able to see innovations and visions for the future of aviation, but also new aircraft, new accessories and innovative services from all segments of aviation at the exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen. Business aviation has been an integral part of AERO since the very beginning.

Business aviation in Europe is diverse, not only in terms of number of aircraft and different aircraft types, but also in terms of missions and operator models. In addition to the main missions of business jets, the safe and fast transportation of people for business purposes or spare parts, between eight and ten percent of all flights with business jets in Europe are for humanitarian reasons, such as the transportation of patients or transplant organs. More business jets are stationed in Germany than in any other European country.

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With Bombardier, Textron Aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace, Pilatus Aircraft, Cirrus Aircraft, Honda Aircraft and Piper Aircraft, leading manufacturers have confirmed their participation in the anniversary AERO. With Atlas Air Service, Rheinland Air Service and Air Alliance, leading service providers from the business aviation sector will also be represented as exhibitors in Friedrichshafen. The Business Aviation Static Display at AERO is more extensive than it has been for a long time.

Tobias Bretzel, AERO Project Manager at trade fair organizer fairnamic GmbH

The exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen have a direct taxiway to Friedrichshafen Airport. This means that larger aircraft can also be exhibited in the exhibition halls and in the static display directly in front of the halls. Aircraft highlights from the business aviation sector at AERO 2024 include the Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6000 business jets, Gulfstream G500, Pilatus PC-24, Cirrus SF50 VisionJet, HondaJet, Cessna CitationJet, Cessna CJ2 and others. Single and twin-engine turboprop aircraft on display will include the Beechcraft King Air, Daher TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12, Kodiak 100 Series III and – as a European premiere –the recently FAA-certified Piper M700 Fury. Visitors and exhibitors at the AERO can look forward to short distances to the aircraft.

Helicopters are taking up more and more space at the trade fair. Exhibitors will be showing no fewer than 20 helicopters at the AERO. Manufacturers, their regional sales partners and operators will be represented with the models Leonardo Helicopters AW139 and AW109, Robinson R22, R44 and R66, Bell 505,Guimbal Cabri and Konner, amongst others. From Wednesday, April 17 to Friday, April 19, renowned experts from the rotorcraft industry will be giving talks on current topics from their specialist areas in the Heli-Forum in Hall B5, which will be packed with speakers.

BUSINESS AVIATION

2024 TUBROPROPS STATIC DISPLAY

Category Manufacturer Aircraft

Piper Aircraft PA46-500TP

Piper Aircraft M700 Fury

Single Engine

Daher Aircraft TBM 960

What’s New at AERO 2024?

As a European premiere, Piper Aircraft is displaying this year its recently certified Piper M700 Fury single engine turboprop.

The new Piper Aircraft flagship aircraft achieved its type certification on February 29, 2024, coming quickly after the new aircraft’s announcement on February 6, 2024.

With a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range of 1,424 nm, the M700 Fury is the fastest single engine aircraft in Piper’s 87+ year history. This cabin-class turboprop aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A-52 engine generating 700 shaft horsepower and the latest version of Garmin’s G3000 cockpit, including Garmin’s Emergency Autoland as part of Piper’s HALO safety system.

Piper Aircraft| M700 Fury

Daher Aircraft | TBM 960

Daher Aircraft | TBM 960

Beechcraft | King Air 260

2024 BUSINESS JETS STATIC DISPLAY

Category Manufacturer Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet G2+

Textron Aviation | Cessna Citation M2 Gen2

Honda Aircraft Company HondaJet Elite II

Textron Aviation | Cessna Citation CJ2

Textron Aviation | Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

2024 HELICOPTERS STATIC DISPLAY

What’s New at AERO 2024?

This year’s show saw the return of Gulfstream with a G500 Long Range jet, Gulfstream marked its first appearance in Friedrichshafen at the 2023 show, viewing the event as a window to the market in the heart of Europe . Bombardier is also present with a Global 5500 and a Global 6000 displayed by the German Air Force. The longer-range jet is part of the three aircraft delivered by Bombardier to the Luftwaffe in 2019 and are used to fulfil political and parliamentary transport requirements.

HondaJet Elite II

Cessna

Pilatus | PC-24

Bombardier

AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 2024

CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

VISION JET G2+

The all-composite single-engine VisionJet was launched in 2006 and achieved certification a decade later. This jet was originally designed to offer the owners-pilot of piston-powered aircraft an easy step-up to a very light personal jet. The vision jet is also Part 135 approved for operators seekingto offer air taxi services. Unique to the Vision Jet is the Cirrus’s signature airframe parachute system, deploying from the aircraft’s nose. In 2018, the Vision Jet was awarded the Collier Trophy for developing the world’s first single-engine general aviation personal jet aircraft with a whole-airframe parachute system. In 2020 Cirrus Aircraft introduced SafeReturn , a revolutionary Safe Return Emergency Autoland system allowingpassengers to turn the VisionJet into a fully autonomous vehicle with just a touch of a button. The 2021 G2+ version introduces a more optimized FJ33-5Aengine thrust profile that provides up to 20% increased performance during take-off, allowing for shorter runways operations, Increased payload/ range, and Improved Take-Off safety margins, especially on hot and high airports.

LIGHT JETS CATEGORY VERY LIGHT JETS

TEXTRON AVIATION CESSNA CITATION M2 Gen2 CATEGORY VERY LIGHT JETS

The Citation M2 is the latest iterationof the original 1992 Citation525 model. The single-pilot Very Light Jet (VLJ) offering from Cessna shares the same fuselage cross-section, cockpit, and engines with 2 other larger Cessna Citation CJ models, the CJ3 and CJ4.

The M2 is developed around an all-aluminum airframe with a T-tail and a straight wing with room for two crew members and up to six passengers. Since its first delivery in March 1993, the CitationM2 has changed marketing designations two times, first marketed under CitationJet designationthen Citation CJ1, and enhanced CJ1+.

The latest M2, recognizable with the small winglets’ addition, introduces more powerful FJ44-1AP-21 engines and GARMIN G3000 avionics in replacement of the Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 on previous versions.

The 2022 Citation M2 Gen2 versionintroduces a new cabin experience with enhanced styling and updated functionalities.

HONDAJET ELITE II

The HA-420 HondaJet is the first aircraft developed by Honda Aircraft Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese Honda Motor Company. Developed in Japan, the airplane is assembled in Greensboro, North Carolina. Launched in 2004, the first HondaJet prototype took to the sky on December 20, 2010. The FAA certification was received in December 2015 following many years of development and certification delays.

The Low-wing very light jet is recognizable by the unique engine mounting configuration above the wing. The improved HondaJet Elite entered service in 2018 introducing many flight deck and cabin new functionalities together with a set of airfield performance enhancements.

The 2021 Elite S comes with an increased maximum takeoff weight of 200 lbs, allowing for an up to 120 nm range increase.

The jet was updated again in 2022, with the certification of the HondaJet Elite II upgraded version featuring a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. The Elite II pushes the range to 1,547 nm with increased fuel capacity and a 200lb MTOW increase.

TEXTRON AVIATION CESSNA CITATION CJ4 Gen2 CATEGORY LIGHT JETS

The Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) is the final stretched version of the original 1992 Citation 525 model.

The single-pilot light jet offering from Cessna shares the same fuselage crosssection, cockpit, and engines with the other Cessna Citation CJ models, the VLJ M2, and the shorter CJ3.

Instead of the straight wing of the M2 and CJ3 models, the CJ4 uses a higher speed moderately swept wing.

The Citation CJ4 first flew on May 5, 2008, and deliveries began in 2010. Introduced in 2021, the Gen2 features several enhancements including a new airstair and handrail, premium seating options, a wireless cabin management system, and enhanced cabin ambiance lighting.

PILATUS

PC-24

The PC-24 is the first and only jet-powered offering from the Swiss-based Pilatus Aircraft company.

Launched in 2007, the PC-24 first flew on May 11, 2015, prior to entering service in February 2018. With the PC-24, The Turboprop leader Pilatus succeeded to introduce a new generation of “off-road” business jets by combining the airfield versatility of a turboprop withthe cabin comfort and performance of a light jet.

The PC-24 is designed to operate from short and rough airstrips and incorporates an advanced wing design, with a large double-slotted flap system allowing for an outstandinglow-speed approach.

The PC-24’s cabin volume and design allow for exceptional interior configuration versatility.

A unique feature is the quick reconfiguration capability, with each passenger seat featuring a quick-change function allowing its addition or removal in just a few minutes. The aft partition is also movable, to easily enlarge the passenger cabin section or the baggage compartment prior to each flight.

LIGHT JETS CATEGORY LIGHT JETS

GULFSTREAM G500 CATEGORY

LONG RANGE

> 5,000 nm

The G500 is part of a new Gulfstream GVII family offering launched in 2014. This new family introduces a newly designed wide cabin, coupled with a G650 derivative high-speed supercriticalwing allowing for Mach 0.925 maximum speed. The G500 is powered by the latest generation PW800 engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada. The shorter fuselage G500 first flew on May 8, 2015, prior to entering service in September 2018.

The G500 wide cabin benefits from the highly optimized four circular arcs cross-section fuselage design complemented with fourteen Gulfstream signature large panoramic oval windows.

The three living zones allow for great configuration flexibility, withthe option of a forward or an aft galley and an aft fully enclosed stateroom.

The G500 offers the most advanced flight deck of any business or commercial aircraft. The Symmetry Flight Deck features active control sidesticks that provide visual and tactile feedback. An industry first on this cockpit is the three overhead touchscreen panels replacing traditional bulky switch panels.

BOMBARDIER

GLOBAL 5500

The Global 5500 is the second iteration of the 2005 short-cabin Global 5000. Taking advantage of the latest generation Rolls Royce Pearl 15 engine, the Global 5500 offers a 700 nm range increase coupled with 13% lower fuel burn compared to its predecessor.

The 2019 three zones cabin Global 5500, combine transcontinental long−range and high−speed capabilities with exceptional short-field performance.

With its steep approach certification, the Global 5500 aircraft is capable of landing at London City Airport. It can also operate in and out of other challenging airports like Aspen and Lugano.

The elegantly redefined Global 5500 interior lines create an aesthetic masterpiece and benefit from the new generation of Bombardier Nuage seats, designed to maximize comfort and relaxation on long-haulflights.

The shorter cabin Global 5500 offers flexible seating arrangements that can accommodate up to sixteen passengers.

LIGHT JETS CATEGORY LONG RANGE > 5,000 nm

The 2024 PURPOSE-BUILT BUSINESS JETS Guide

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TURBOPROPS QUICK GUIDE

2023 TURBOPROS DELIVERIES

Source: General Aviation Aircraft Shipment Report

BUSINESS AVIATION SUSTAINABILITY

QUICK GUIDE

ELITE WINGS 2023 SUSTAINABILITY POOL

Do Business Aviation operators have enough tools to achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2050?

SAF

THE GLOSSARY OF BUSINESS AVIATION SUSTAINABILITY

A Sustainability program requires first a solid assessment of operations’ carbon footprint. To maximize integrity total gallons of fuel used each month should be privileged vs simply using aircraft flown hours

SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF)

Sustainable Aviation Fuel – SAF - is any next-generation aviation fuel, made from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, like used cooking oil. SAF highly reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to fossil jet fuel and can be used as a direct replacement (drop-in) for fossil jet fuel as it is chemically similar. It is fully compatible with existing jet engines and fueling infrastructure, requiring zero additional investment into them.

SAF has the potential to reduce net CO2 lifecycle emissions by more than 75% compared to conventional jet fuel

The current issue with SAF is the limited availability and logistical challenges that can be solved through Book & Claim solutions as they effectively transfer sustainability claims to final customers.

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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.

AIRCRAFT EFFICIENCY

Newer generation more efficient jets can bring 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) was roughly 1% per year.

ELCTRIFICATION & 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) or hydrogen will contribute at a shorter range 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.

THE CONNECTIVITY ECOSYSTEM BUSINESS AVIATION

CONNECTIVITY QUICK GUIDE

NETWORKS

Business aviation connectivity relies on the availability of communication networks covering the geographic area of operation. There are two types of networks used in aviation:

▪ Satellites-based networks (SATCOM)

▪ Ground stations-based networks called Air-ToGround (ATG).

AIRCRAFT HARDWARE

A large offering of cabin connectivity hardware is available in the market for either line-fit installation by the aircraft manufacturer or as a retrofit by MRO centers. The hardware can be divided into three main sub-systems, the antenna system including the radome and steering electronics, the avionics transceivers allowing for data reception and transmission to the antenna, and the cabin subsystem allowing for laptops, tablets, and smartphones to connect to the cabin network

VENDORS & INSTALLATION

Cabin Connectivity installation is available from either the aircraft manufacturer for installation prior to aircraft delivery (Line-fit) or from a network of sales and installation providers in the after-market (Retrofit). These installation centers develop and install aircraft connectivity hardware through Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

In opposition to the Line-fit market where the offering is very limited by the aircraft manufacturer, the retrofit market offers a large choice of solutions and should be considered even for newly delivered aircraft.

SEVICE PROVIDERS

Most communication networks rely on business aviation dedicated service providers. These service providers offer tailored plans typically on a monthly subscription basis, as well as 24/7 technical support, billing, and value-added services to help manage usage and optimize bandwidth. These added-value services usually include WIFI Call and text apps, Acceleration and compression technology, Ground to Air Call service.

CONNECTIVITY QUICK GUIDE 2024 BUSINESS AVIATION

Turbine Powered Helicopters 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. Twinengine 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 10,000 lbs < MTOW < 20,000 lbs

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.

HEAVY 20,000 lbs < MTOW

Designed primarily for the long-range offshore oil and gas market, Heavy helicopters are very popular on the VVIP market for government officials and heads of state transportation.