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Embraer Executive Legacy 450 jet makes first flight​

Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made a successful first flight today. Embraer test pilots Eduardo Camelier and Eugênio Cará, supported by flight test engineer Carlos Kobayashi, flew the aircraft for one hour and thirty-five minutes, conducting the evaluation of handling and performance characteristics...

Bombardier Learjet 70 Earns FAA Certification​

Alongside the Bombardier Learjet 75, the Learjet 70 also attained FAA Certification. The Learjet 70 is one of several new aircraft that Bombardier has been working hard on to bring to market. One of the other significant design aircraft is the highly anticipated Learjet 85. The Learjet 70 is expected to be the upgrade from the Learjet 40 model. Now that FAA certification has been attained by Bombardier, deliveries can now commence to clients.

The upgraded Learjet 70 is bringing a few new facets to the table for new owners. More advanced and powerful engines adorn the upgraded jet...

HondaJet Takes Major Step Toward Certification ​

Honda Aircraft company announced two significant milestones in the development of the world's most advanced light jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet and has certified Honda Aircraft Company's customer service facility as a Part 145 repair station.

"Achieving FAA Type Inspection Authorization is a tremendous milestone for the HondaJet program and a significant step toward type certification," said Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company...

Textron is to Acquire Beech Holdings​

Beechcraft Corporation announced today that Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) has agreed to acquire Beech Holdings, LLC, the parent of Beechcraft Corporation, for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. Bill Boisture, CEO of Beechcraft, said: “This transaction represents an important step forward in the evolution of Beechcraft’s business. The team at Beechcraft has worked tirelessly to strengthen our core business and to maintain our position as a leader in a highly competitive environment...

Bombardier Secures Orders for 10 Challenger Business Jets​

Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace announced recently that it has received a firm order for 10 Challenger business jets from an undisclosed customer. The order includes five Challenger 300 jets and five Challenger 605 jets. The transaction is valued at approximately $280 million US, based on the 2013 list price for typically equipped aircraft.

Bombardier’s Challenger 300 aircraft was the first in the super-midsize business jet category to challenge the standard with its clean sheet design. After extensive research to achieve customers’ business goals, the aircraft was crafted for true U.S...

Cessna Receives FAA Certification, Begins Deliveries Of New Citation Sovereign+​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is beginning deliveries of the newly certified Citation Sovereign+ midsize business jet. The new Citation Sovereign+, whose name now includes a “+” to more clearly differentiate it from its predecessor, brings increased range, updated technologies and enhanced performance to the company’s established Citation Sovereign business jet.

Brad Thress, Cessna senior vice president of Business Jets, says: “The Citation Sovereign+ makes a great airplane even better...

Cessna Celebrates Citation M2 FAA Certification And First Deliveries​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is today celebrating the first deliveries of the Citation M2 light jet following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification. Brad Thress, Cessna senior vice president of business jets, says: “Cessna is once more redefining the light jet segment with the Citation M2...

Gulfstream Celebrates First Anniversary Of G650 Entry Into Service​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today recognized the one-year anniversary of the first customer delivery of the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650. In a year’s time, the company has delivered nearly 50 G650 aircraft to customers. “The G650 has proven to be a game-changer, not only for Gulfstream, but for business aviation overall,” said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream. “Customers continue to tell us how impressed they are with the aircraft, which sets a new world standard for performance, range, speed, safety and comfort.”

Gulfstream announced the G650 on March 13, 2008...

Cessna TTx attains certification in Brazil​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has received type certification of the all-composite TTx aircraft in Brazil from the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil. Deliveries of the world’s fastest certified single-engine fixed-gear aircraft to customers in Brazil commenced in November at Cessna’s facility in Independence, Kansas. The TTx gained U.S. type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in June this year, followed by strong deliveries both stateside and internationally...

Dassault Aviation set to deliver first 2000S business jet in India​

Dassault Aviation is preparing to deliver its new Falcon 2000S business jet into the important Indian market, following certification by the Indian airworthiness authorities. The 2000S was certified on November 1st, continuing a process that began in the spring of 2013 with the receipt of FAA and EASA approvals. The aircraft has already been certified in Brazil, Mexico and Turkey, and Dassault expects approval from the Canadian authorities shortly. The 2000S also recently received EASA and FAA steep approach approval, paving the way for its operation at London City Airport in the heart of London...

Dassault’s New Falcon 5X Makes First Virtual Flight​

Dassault Aviation’s next-generation Falcon 5X has performed its first simulated flight, completing an important milestone in the development program. The “flight” was performed November 13 on the Falcon Simulation Bench at the company’s design office in St Cloud, France. Philippe Deleume, Dassault Aviation's chief test pilot, and Philippe Rebourg, test pilot, were at the controls. The 5,200 nm Falcon 5X was unveiled last month at the National Business Aviation Association Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will feature the largest cabin cross section and most advanced digital flight control system in the industry...

Embraer Executive Jets Announces Purchase Agreement with Arab Wings for Lineage 1000​

Embraer Executive Jets announced at the 13th edition of the Dubai Airshow, the signature of a purchase agreement for an ultra-large Lineage 1000 to Arab Wings. The aircraft will be managed on behalf of an undisclosed customer and be available for third party charter. The aircraft will join a super midsize Legacy 600 and large Legacy 650 already on Arab Wings’ AOC, operating out of its Jordan base. Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled for the first semester of 2014...

Gulfstream G280 Sets City-Pair Record En Route To Dubai​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s super mid-sized G280 established a city-pair record en route to the 13th annual Dubai Airshow, bringing the aircraft’s records total to more than 30. The G280’s record run started at 5:23 p.m. local time Nov. 15 when the aircraft departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport with Gulfstream pilots Jason Willis and Marilyn Whicker at the controls. The aircraft flew 3,356 nautical miles/6,215 kilometers, landing at Dubai World Airport 7 hours and 34 minutes after takeoff. Its average speed was Mach 0.80.

This is the second G280 city-pair record to the Middle East this year...

Bombardier Learjet Receives FAA Certification for the Learjet 75 Aircraft​

Bombardier Aerospace, the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturer, announced that Learjet has been awarded Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification for its Learjet 75 aircraft. “We are delighted to have received FAA certification for the first Learjet 75 business jet”, said Ralph Acs, Vice-President and General Manager, Learjet, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This jet is clearly a leader among its peers with its Bombardier Vision flight deck offering unmatched capability in its segment, the class-defining performance and efficiency improvements, as well as a completely new interior...

Beechcraft displaying KingAir fleet at Dubai AirShow 2013​

Beechcraft Corporation today announced it will display four aircraft at the Dubai Air Show Nov. 17-21 at Dubai World Central in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The company has a year-round presence in Dubai with a sales and support office there as well as a parts distribution center, and it continues to grow its market share of business turboprop aircraft throughout the Middle East region. “Beechcraft’s presence and market share continues to grow as the region’s use of special mission and business aircraft increases,” said Richard Emery, Beechcraft’s president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific...

Gulfstream celebrates first year anniversary of G280 service entry​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today recognized the one-year anniversary of the first customer delivery of the all-new super mid-sized Gulfstream G280. To date, approximately 20 G280s have entered service. “This is a significant milestone in the history of the G280 and of our company,” said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream. “The G280 is the only super mid-sized aircraft that can reliably fly between London and New York. Its range, in addition to its safety, reliability, handling, styling and cabin management, has made the G280 a winner for our customers since day one.”

Gulfstream announced the G280 on Oct. 5, 2008...

Dassault Aviation Launches “Falcon Elite II” Avionics Package​

Dassault Aviation has introduced a new avionics upgrade package for Falcon 900C and 900EX operators that will significantly enhance the capability of their aircraft. Dubbed “Falcon Elite II”, the new upgrade includes functionalities that will allow operators to comply with air traffic management mandates such as ADS-B Out, that will reduce crew workload or enable the use of beneficial new approach procedures like WAAS-LPV and RNP...

Dassault Aviation Delivers First Falcon 7X Equipped with Falcon Sphere​

Dassault is poised to deliver the first Falcon 7X equipped with Falcon Sphere, a new-generation paperless flight software suite designed for use with the popular CMA 1100 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) provided by CMC. Falcon Sphere consists of a Dassault-designed touch-based user interface and a full set of Falcon-tailored EFB applications, including Dassault’s new Falcon Manuals app. Falcon Manuals allows the crew to access cross-referenced flight documentation customized to each aircraft configuration, for quick, easy browsing and a virtually paperless cockpit...

Bombardier Aerospace Returns to the 2013 Dubai Airshow​

Bombardier Aerospace will bring a broad lineup of its industry-leading products to the biennial Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates, which will be held at a new venue, the Dubai World Central Airport, from November 17 to 21, 2013. Demonstrating Bombardier’s growing importance in the Middle East’s aviation sector, the company will showcase a diversified portfolio of its business and commercial aircraft, its technical expertise and its superior customer support and aircraft maintenance services...

Embraer participating in 2013 Dubai Airshow with commercial and business jets​

Embraer will participate in the 13th edition of the Dubai Airshow (www.dubaiairshow.aero), during November 17-21, at Dubai World Central (DWC), in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Company will promote its full line up of commercial and executive jets and showcase the large Legacy 650 and ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet in the static display. Embraer Commercial Aviation will hold a press conference in the Conference Center, on Sunday, November 17 at 1.00 p.m. in Room 2. Visitors are welcome at Chalet A7...