November 14, 2023News

ArcosJet Places Order For Ten Lilium Jets

Dubai-headquartered firm ArcosJet DMCC has announced the purchase of ten electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets from Lilium. These are likely to be delivered through 2026 and 2027. And since ArcosJet is an exclusive authorised dealer for private sales of Lilium Jets, customers in the Middle East will soon be able to order one.

The first model planned for production is called the Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet. It has a seating capacity of four and can travel nonstop for up to 17km at speeds of up to 250kmph. The aircraft maker confirms that the first manned flight is scheduled for late next year, while the type certification is expected in late 2025. Production will commence once those two stages have been completed.

At the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2023, ArcosJet and Lilium have set up a full-scale mockup for the Lilium Jet’s interior. Visitors can find them at stand 84.

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December 8, 2023

Cathay Cargo To Buy Up To 26 Airbus A350F Freighters

To make Hong Kong the world’s top air cargo hub, Cathay Group has placed a firm order for Airbus A350F Freighters. The agreement also gives the option for the Hong Kong-based airline to purchase a further 20 such aircraft. Cathay confirms that the first units from this order will start arriving in 2027. These freighter aircraft will help the carrier link its hub and China Mainland with long-haul destinations across North America, South America and Europe.

Presently, Cathay Group’s Cargo services are handled by 20 Boeing 747 freighters, including 14 B747-8Fs and 6 B747-400ERFs. In addition to those purpose-built aircraft, the airline serves cargo needs with belly capacity on its fleet of passenger aeroplanes.

The order book for Cathay Group currently includes 21 Boeing 777-9s, with deliveries expected to start in 2025, and 49 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, all expected to join the fleet by 2029.

December 7, 2023

Pratt & Whitney Propels The Falcon 6X Into Service

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada joins Dassault Aviation in celebrating the latter’s Falcon 6X’s entry into service. The business jet, which had bagged its type certifications from EASA and FAA earlier this year, is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW812D turbofan engines. The Falcon 6X entered service on November 30, 2023.

In the testing phase, the engines proved so fuel-efficient that they could fly the largest Falcon jet for up to 5,500 nautical miles (10,200km). Plus, compared to direct competition, the PW812D also offers improvements over noise and emissions. Pratt & Whitney Canada claims that the PW800 series engines require 40 per cent less scheduled maintenance and 20 per cent fewer inspections when compared to rivals in the same class.

The engines in question are already compatible with a 50 per cent blend of kerosene-based jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Further tests are being conducted for up to 100 per cent use of SAF.