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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Supersonic commercial travel could soon be coming to the U.S. following a new executive order lifting a 52-year ban on overland commercial supersonic flights. While supersonic flights could cross the Atlantic, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned overland commercial supersonic flights in 1973 in response to public pressure over noise concerns. The new executive order, issued on June 6, lifts that ban and lays out a timeline for the introduction of noise-based certification rules for supersonic flights. This move could cut travel time between New York and Los Angeles almost in half, from six to just 3.5 hours. Before the ban, the U.S., France, the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union all pursued commercial applications for supersonic aviation technology. But each country's supersonic aircraft created deafening, window-shattering sounds at ground level. Related: Boom Supersonic's XB-1 smashes the sound barrier — becoming the 1st civil aircraft to go supersonic in US history The Soviet Union's Tu-144 design, meanwhile, depended heavily on loud afterburners for the aircraft to reach Mach 1 (767 mph, or 1,235 km/h) — or faster than the speed of sound. Today, companies like Boom Supersonic create "boomless cruise" where an aircraft can fly above 30,000 feet (9,100 meters), reach Mach 1 and produce no ground-level sounds — a phenomenon known as Mach cutoff. Boom's aircraft achieved this milestone in January 2025, when it completed a test flight that successfully propelled sonic booms upward, causing them to dissipate before reaching the ground. RELATED STORIES —Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo —How did the Concorde fly so fast? —Supersonic vehicles could better withstand extreme conditions thanks to new discovery Boom faces competition from Lockheed Martin and its research partner NASA in the form of their X-59 supersonic demonstrator jet. The X-59's design places the airplane's engines on top of the fuselage, helping to limit the shock waves, and the resulting noise, that reach ground level. The regulatory timeline for this technology can be considered aggressive. The new directive calls for a repeal of prohibitions on supersonic flight by Dec. 3, establish noise certification standards by Dec. 6, 2026, and implementation of final rules by June 6, 2027. By comparison, rulemaking for usage of commercial drones went from government mandate to final implementation in four years. Solve the daily Crossword
Argaam
13-07-2025
- Business
- Argaam
PIF's THC inks SAR 600M Islamic facility deal with ANB
The Helicopter Co. (THC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the largest commercial helicopter operator in Saudi Arabia, signed a SAR 600 million Islamic credit facility agreement with Arab National Bank (ANB). The financing represents a major boost to the company's loan structure through a long repayment period of eight years, supporting its ambitions to meet changing needs, enhance its flexibility to capitalize on strategic growth opportunities, and enable it to expand into other markets and services, the company said, in a statement. It added that the financing allows it to solidify its operational strength and effectively adapt to market changes and respond quickly and effectively to its requirements and promising future opportunities.
Travel Daily News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Embraer forecasts demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat aircraft by 2044
Embraer expects demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops within the next 20 years for the market in general. Value of new orders is US$680 billion. SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL – Embraer has published Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category. The report was released in advance of the Paris Air Show next week. Market Outlook 2025 estimates 10,500 orders for new jets and turboprops through 2044. It also presents analyses of global influences and trends in seven world regions that impact the demand for new aircraft. Because of its growing prominence in commercial aviation, statistics for China are detailed separately in this year's Market Outlook for the first time. The document also analyzes demand for cargo aircraft, including a forecast for passenger-to-freighter conversions. The overall forecast for the number of new sub-150-seat aircraft remains almost unchanged from Embraer's previous estimate. Arjan Meijer, Embraer President and CEO of Commercial Aviation, attributes the consistency of the estimate to the longevity of social, supply chain, and geopolitical trends Embraer identified during the pandemic. 'Five years after the onset of the pandemic, many of the structural changes it triggered have proven to be quite long lasting. In our first post-pandemic Market Outlook, we highlighted the transition from globalization to a more polarized geopolitical outlook. Today, as countries and regions pursue greater strategic autonomy, the demand for regional access will continue to grow. We believe mixed fleets that combine small and large narrowbody aircraft are essential for that long-term growth. They provide the versatility needed to better match capacity with demand, expand networks, and support national and regional development goals.' Highlights of the 20-Year Commercial Market Outlook – By the Numbers World passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) is forecast to grow 3.9% annually through 2044. China will lead among seven global regions. Annual RPK regional growth rate – ranked 5.7% China 4.7% Latin America 4.4% Africa 4.4% Middle East 4.1% Asia Pacific 3.1% Europe & CIS 2.4% North America RPK share by the end of 2044 39% Asia Pacific 37% Europe + North America Global demand for new aircraft up to 150 seats 10,500 units 8,720 jets 1,780 turboprops Market value of all new aircraft USD 680 billion Jet deliveries – 8,720 (% share) – by region 2,680 North America (30.7%) 1,990 Europe & CIS (22.8%) 1,500 China (17.2%) 1,050 Asia Pacific (12.1%) 770 Latin America (8.8%) 380 Africa (4.4%) 350 Middle East (4.0%) Turboprop deliveries – 1,780 (% share) – by region 640 Asia Pacific (36.0%) 280 North America (15.7%) 260 Europe & CIS (14.6%) 220 Africa (12.4%) 200 China (11.2%) 160 Latin America (9.0%) 20 Middle East (1.1%)
Bloomberg
10-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Boeing Orders Surge in May as Aircraft Become Key Trade Lever
Boeing Co. scored the highest monthly order intake in more than a year, including a huge haul during President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East, giving the US planemaker a commercial boost as it heads into the crucial Paris Air Show next week. The 303-aircraft win was Boeing's largest since December 2023, according to data on its website on Tuesday. The planemaker also delivered 45 aircraft during the month, including 32 jets from its narrowbody 737 family.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ASU showcases new aviation training facility
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Angelo State University held a grand opening ceremony for the new ASU Aviation Training Facility on Tuesday, May 20. According to ASU, the $10.2 million, 15,000-square-foot facility is located at 8450 Hangar Road on the eastern side of the San Angelo Regional Airport, 'right next to Skyline Aviation's new FBO facility, San Angelo Jet Center, where ASU student pilots undergo their flight training and where the ASU/Skyline fleet of Diamond aircraft is maintained.' The university stated that the training facility will now serve as 'the primary hub of ASU's Bachelor of Commercial Aviation (B.C.A) degree program' and has features such as: Large lobby modeled like an aircraft hangar Pre- and post-flight briefing room Large meeting room Technologically advanced classrooms Faculty offices Breakroom Advanced aircraft engine training displays Simulator Room with six industry-standard Redbird flight simulators Funding for the new ASU facility came from both public and private sources, including a $2 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, a $2 million local grant from the City of San Angelo Development Corporation, a $2 million gift from ASU supporter Richard Mayer and a $4.2 million gift from an anonymous donor. COSA swears in new City Council representatives 'This new facility is more than just an expansion of our program – it's a clear reflection of the university's dedication and the unwavering support of our partners and donors,' Dr. Scott Turner, B.C.A. program director, said. 'Like all the faculty and staff at ASU, we are passionate about our students' success, and this facility allows us to deliver a dynamic learning experience that prepares them for high-impact aviation careers.' The university said that it 'enrolled its first students in the B.C.A. program in fall 2021, produced its first graduates in spring 2024, a year ahead of schedule, and has now graduated over 30 students through the program.' It also said 'there are already 80 new students enrolled for the upcoming fall semester,' bringing the program's student total to around 250, which ASU reported is 'more than triple the initial programs.' On top of the growth of the aviation program's student population, the ASU/Skyline Aviation fleet of Diamond aircraft has expanded from the initial eight planes to the current 27 planes of various sizes. 'The success and advancement of our commercial aviation program has surpassed even our most optimistic expectations,' ASU President Ronnie D. Hawkins said. 'We are already graduating pilots and aviation administrators who will help fill dire needs within the aviation industry, and we will soon be graduating air traffic controllers, as well. But the continued growth of our program is essential because those industry needs are not going away, and this outstanding new facility will give us even greater forward momentum as we prepare our students for careers that matter in an industry that keeps the world moving.' The college also stated that, 'with the continued development and expansion of ASU's commercial aviation program, not only will students in the region get to stay home to prepare for fundamental roles in the aviation sector, but the program will also continue to attract even larger numbers of students from across the state and the nation.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
