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The 2023 Static Display Guide Purpose-Built BUSINESS JETS Guide VERY LIGHT JETS ENTRY LEVEL
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT HQ: Duluth, Minnesota Founded in 1984
HONDA AIRCRAFT HQ: Greensboro, North Carolina Founded in 2006
VLJ
LIGHT
HONDAJET ELITE II 2015 | 2022
HONDAJET ECHELON Mock-Up
TEXTRON AVIATION CESSNA HQ: Wichita, Kansas Founded in 1927
2028 Expected PC-24 2018
HQ: Stans, Switzerland Founded in 1939
HQ: Sao Paulo, Brazil Founded in 1969
SUPER LIGHT
VISION JET G2+ 2016 | 2021
PILATUS AIRCRAFT
EMBRAER
LIGHT
PHENOM 100EX 2008 | 2023
PHENOM 300E 2009 | 2020 CITATION CJ3 Gen 2
CITATION M2 Gen2 1992 | 2022
Mock-Up CITATION CJ4 Gen2 2010 | 2021
CITATION ASCEND Mock-Up 2025 Expected LEARJET 75 1998 - 2021
DASSAULT AVIATION
LEARJET 75 1998 - 2021
HQ: Paris, France Founded in 1929
BOMBARDIER HQ: Montreal, Canada Founded in 1942
LEARJET 75 1998 - 2021
GULFSTREAM HQ: Savannah, Georgia Founded in 1958
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BUSINESS JET MODEL Year 1 | Year 2
LEARJET 75
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MEDIUM MIDSIZE
SUPER MIDSIZE
PRAETOR 500 2015 | 2019
PRAETOR 600 2015 | 2019
Citation Latitude 2015
Citation Longitude 2014
LONG RANGE LARGE
FALCON 2000 LXS 1995 | 2013
FALCON 900LX 1986 | 2010
CHALLENGER 3500 2004 | 2022
G280 2012
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CHALLENGER 650 1980 | 2015
G400 2025 Expected
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6K nm <
7K nm <
FALCON 6X 2023
FALCON 8X 2016
FALCON 10X Mock-up 2025 Expected
GLOBAL 5500 2005 | 2019
GLOBAL 6500 1999 | 2019
GLOBAL 7500 2018
G500 2018
G600 2019
G700 2023 Expected G650 2012 | 2014
8K nm <
GLOBAL 8000 2025 Expected
G800 2024 Expected
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Textron Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 gets Autothrottle On October 13, 2023, Textron Aviation announced the introduction of Garmin Autothrottles to its renowned VLJ Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with deliveries planned to begin in mid-2025. The new capability will be fully integrated with the Citation M2 Gen2’s Garmin G3000® avionics system. Garmin Autothrottles streamlines operations from takeoff to landing by managing aircraft speed, engine performance, and power to allow the aircraft to climb, descend, or maintain altitude. It automatically manages engine thrust, optimizing airspeed and fuel efficiency, and adjusts engine power based on factors like altitude, airspeed, and aircraft weight. The new precise engine control system will allow for a smoother and more comfortable flying experience for passengers and enhanced flight envelope protection and alerting for pilots.
Embraer Phenom 100EX
Embraer introduces the Phenom 100EX On October 09, 2023, Embraer announced the introduction of the Phenom 100EX, the latest iteration of its successful Phenom 100 VLJ first introduced in 2008. The new updated model introduces new features including enhanced cabin comfort and new pilot-centric avionics features to deliver the ultimate flying experience for those in the cockpit and cabin. The Phenom 100EX Cabin enhancements include new upper control panels, a new seat design, and flush-to-the-wall tables that maximize the workspace in addition to a baseline sidefacing fifth seat and belted lavatory for additional passenger capacity. The Phenom 100 EX is also introducing Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS) and a large number of new avionics features
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Textron Aviation introduces the Citation CJ3 Gen2 On October 16, 2023, Textron Aviation announced the introduction of an updated version of its Light Citation CJ3 jet branded as the Citation Cj3 Gen2. The updated light jet will feature latest updates to the Garmin G3000 avionics suite including, Garmin Autothrottle, Optional Enhanced Vision System (EVS), Intuitive touch screen interface, and GDL60 for aircraft connectivity, One of the most notable changes in the cockpit is an added 4.5 inches of legroom for the pilot. The Citation CJ3 Gen2 introduces a more modern luxury cabin, designed with inputs from a Textron Aviation Customer Advisory Board, made up of owners, pilots, and mechanics.
The HondaJet Echelon, the next chapter for Honda Aircraft On October 16, 2023, Honda Aircraft Company revealed HondaJet Echelon as the official name of its new light jet. The HondaJet Echelon was previously introduced as the HondaJet 2600 Concept in 2021 prior to Honda’s decision to commercialize the new light jet on June 13, 2023. The HondaJet Echelon is designed to offer a mid-sized jet experience in the light jet category with range capability enabling nonstop transcontinental flight across the United States. The aircraft is set to deliver unmatched fuel efficiency through aerodynamic innovations to outperform conventional light jets on typical missions by up to 20% and mid-sized jets by over 40%. Honda Aircraft announced that early build processes are scheduled to begin in 2024, with the first flight planned for 2026, followed by type certification anticipated in 2028.
Introducing Enhanced Pilatus PC-24 On October 10, 2023, Pilatus announced the extension of the payload-range capabilities of its successful super versatile PC-24 light jet. Deliveries of the enhanced PC-24 should start in 2024. The new PC-24 features a 600-pound increase in full fuel payload and maximum payload capacity. This enables operators to increase the PC-24’s maximum range by 200 nm with six passengers on board. The PC-24 now offers a full fuel payload of a single pilot plus 1,315 pounds. the new PC-24 has also been given a number of cabin improvements including a reduction in cabin noise, a redesign of cabinetry and storage areas, and a new onboard welcome center. The most notable cabin improvement is the integration of a new integrated cabin management system for Lufthansa Technik and the addition of an optional large side-facing divan offering.
Embraer Phenom 300E gets a new Autothrottle feature The new optional autothrottle feature will be available for new Phenom 300E aircraft, in the third quarter of 2024. Embraer will also offer a retrofit service bulleting from the fourth quarter of 2024, for aircraft that have received factory-incorporated provisions. The new Autothrottle feature will enhance the aircraft’s pilotcentric cockpit featuring the advanced Prodigy Touch Flight Deck, based on Garmin 3000 avionics suite.
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Honda Aircraft HondaJet Echelon
Pilatus PC-24 Embraer introduces the Phenom 100EX
Embraer On October 09, 2023, Embraer announced the introduction of the Phenom 100EX, the latest iteration of its successful Phenom 100 Phenom 300E
VLJ first introduced in 2008. . The new updated model introduces new features including enhanced cabin comfort and new pilot-centric avionics features to deliver the ultimate flying experience for those in the cockpit and cabin
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BIZLINERS 2023 NBAA-BACE Updates
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BBJ SELECT A new streamlined offering featuring a pre-designed interior catalog from Boeing Business Jets BBJ SELECT LOUNGE EARTHBOUND STYLE
Designed in collaboration with award-winning business jet completion centers Aloft AeroArchitects and Greenpoint Technologies, the new BBJ Select offering has been exclusively developed for the BBJ 737-7 and offers a wide range catalogue of predesigned cabin layouts and configurations to expedite installation while lowering the total purchase price of the airplane. BBJ Select offers 144 unique modular cabin combinations in three different color palettes, covering the spectrum of personal, business, and head-of-state airplane requirements.
BBJ SELECT LOUNGE SERENE STYLE
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All BBJ SELECT configurations feature a fixed aft stateroom with an ensuite
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ACJ TwoTwenty makes its NBAA-BACE debut The new aircraft aims to create a new market segment marketed by Airbus Corporate Jets under the Xtra Large Bizjet, by emphasizing cabin space, range, and technology at a similar price point to ultra-long-range purpose-built business jets. With a range of up to 5,650 nm, the ACJ TwoTwenty can offer direct connections from Los Angeles to London, Miami to Buenos Aires, and New York to Istanbul. Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, the ACJ TwoTwenty is a leader in fuel-efficient aviation technology. The engines are designed for lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions, lowering costs, and reducing impact on the environment.
The aircraft in display is 9H-FIVE, pronounced Nine-Hotel FIVE, is operated by Comlux for FIVE hospitality group.
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SUSTAINABILITY 2023 NBAA-BACE Updates
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Embraer complete 100% SAF flight tests on Phenom 300 and Prateor 600 Tests will provide significant knowledge on the systems' performance when utilizing fuel that has a composition of 100% SAF on Pratt & Whitney Canada and Honeywell engines. Currently, all Embraer aircraft are approved to use a blend of up to 50% of SAF mixed with conventional Jet Fuel. The tests were performed with one engine running on 100% SAF out of Embraer’s facility in Melbourne . The SAF was provided by World Fuel.
Rolls-Royce announces the successful tests with 100% SAF on the Pearl 15 and the Pearl 10X. The Pearl 15, the first member of the Pearl engine family, powers Bombardier’s Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft, while the Pearl 10X will power Dassault’s ultra-long-range flagship aircraft, the Falcon 10X. The tests took place at Rolls-Royce’s Business Aviation headquarters in Dahlewitz, Germany, and are part of the company’s ongoing ambition to play a leading role in the journey to achieve net zero flight by 2050.
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Avfuel Introduces Avfuel Zero The leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is developing a new groundbreaking program, Avfuel Zero. This innovative initiative is designed to empower flight operators to effectively manage and reduce their carbon emissions while promoting sustainability within the business aviation industry. Avfuel Zero, currently in its beta testing phase, aims to revolutionize the way aviation stakeholders address their environmental impact and manage their carbon portfolio. This program will offer a comprehensive solution for measuring, mitigating, auditing and reporting carbon emissions in a seamless and sustainable manner.
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Global Jet Capital announced a strategic partnership with Azzera. Global Jet Capital, a global leader in financial solutions for business aircraft, announced a strategic partnership with Azzera, an innovative provider of carbon offsetting and compliance solutions for business aviation. The partnership is purposed to bolster the company’s commitment to sustainability. Global Jet Capital intends to compensate for its scope 1 and 2 emissions by purchasing a carefully curated portfolio of high-quality carbon offsetting projects identified by Azzera in adherence with the Oxford Principles for Offsetting. Additionally, the partnership will extend to supporting the company’s ongoing CleanFlight program which was originally launched in 2020. ELITE WINGS MAGAZINE | 9
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Oct 17, 2023 Viasat harmonizes its Viasat Ka-band offering with ex-Inmarsat Jet ConneX Following the recent acquisition of Inmarsat business, Viasat will now be offering an expanded range of service options to business aviation customers using Viasat’s existing GAT-5510 terminal, as well as three upcoming next-generation Jet ConneX terminals - Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple Ka-band, Orbit’s AirTRx30, and Honeywell’s JetWave X. These will be available in early 2024 for aircraft equipped with the GAT-5510 and upon entry-into-service for aircraft with any next-generation Jet ConneX terminal. Customers will benefit from the strength of Viasat’s network, which has more Ka-band capacity than any other in-flight Wi-Fi provider, in addition to the innovative technology and lightweight designs of the next-generation terminals, which optimize performance and reduce costs, while also simplifying installation and maintenance Viasat has also announced an incentive for business aviation customers that use its SwiftBroadband (SBB) and SwiftJet Lband in-flight connectivity, and upgrade to any Viasat Ka-band solution, so they can benefit from near-term savings and other benefits that SBB offers.
Honeywell unveils unveiled JetWave™ X, a next-generation high-speed in-flight connectivity solution optimized for the business aviation industry. JetWave X will provide customers with unprecedented coverage and data speeds by leveraging Viasat’s Ka-band network, including its ViaSat-3 satellites and the Global Xpress (GX) satellites from its recently acquired Inmarsat business, offering the highest capacity available in the market today. JetWave X builds upon the success of Honeywell’s JetWave™ SATCOM system by being easier to install and having greater service network flexibility, with the capability to connect to any Viasat Ka-band satellite. In collaboration with Viasat, Honeywell has designed JetWave X to unlock significant increases in data rates for the business aviation industry, enabling access to speeds that exceed increasing passenger demands and the most data-hungry applications of the future, with typical speeds consistently greater than 30 Mbps and as high as 100 Mbps, even in the busiest flight corridors.
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Picture: JetWave X builds upon the success of Honeywell’s JetWave™ SATCOM system, one of the most popular JetConneX terminals.
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Satcom Direct reveals new plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight broadband service The new service plans will be made exclusively available to Satcom Direct operators, equipping their aircraft with the SD Plane Simple® Ka-band tail mount terminal. The option includes the first-ever Power by the Hour option for Jet ConneX, enabling business jet operators to pay an hourly rate for inflight connectivity. Delivering greater flexibility and providing even more choice, the new service plans offer streamlined global connectivity for more aircraft owners worldwide, with compact hardware that requires minimallyGlobal Jet Capital announced a strategic partnership with Azzera. invasive installation. Jet Capital, a global leader in financial The terminal, which is purpose-built for business aviation, consistsGlobal of solutions for business aircraft, announced a only two line-replaceable units (LRUs) - a tail mount antenna with a strategic partnership with Azzera, an reduced footprint and the SD Modem Unit, which sits in the innovative provider of carbon offsetting and unpressurized part of the fuselage, saving valuable cabin space. In compliance solutions for business aviation. combination with the new service plans, including the Power by the The partnership is purposed to bolster the Hour options, SD and Viasat are making more powerful Ka-band company’s commitment to sustainability. connectivity available for more aircraft sizes than ever before. Global Jet Capital intends to compensate for In addition to the new service plans, Satcom Direct and Viasat have its scope 1 and 2 emissions by purchasing a confirmed that the SD Plane Simple Ka-band terminal will connectcarefully curated portfolio of high-quality carbon offsetting projects identified by Azzera immediately with the GX satellite constellation, launched by Viasat’s infull adherence with the Oxford Principles for recently acquired Inmarsat business and be upgradable to Viasat’s Offsetting. Ka-band network, including the ViaSat-3 satellites and next generation Additionally, the partnership will extend to GX satellites as they come online. supporting the company’s ongoing CleanFlight program which was originally launched in 2020.ELITE WINGS MAGAZINE | 11