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Cessna Grand Caravan EX Earns Type Certification, Performance Tops Initial Projections​

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the Grand Caravan EX has earned FAA Type Certification and has outperformed initial targets. Powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine, today's Grand Caravan EX boasts a 38 percent improvement in the rate of climb of the Grand Caravan, a figure which exceeds the original 20 percent improvement projection...

Bombardier Aerospace Delivers 233 Aircraft and Receives Orders for 481 Aircraft in 2012​

Business aircraft: 179 deliveries; 343 net orders Commercial aircraft: 50 deliveries; 138 net orders Amphibious aircraft: 4 deliveries Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it delivered 233 aircraft during the 2012 calendar year, compared to 245 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year, the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011. The Company also received orders for 481 aircraft, net of cancellations, compared to 249 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year...

Eclipse Aerospace and the U.S.A.F meet about the Eclipse Jet​

The United States Air Force is looking to potentially replace its fleet of Trainer aircraft that comprise mainly of Hawker T-1A Jayhawks, the military version of Hawker T-400 business jet. Eclipse Aerospace has been in talks with them about using their Eclipse Jet as the replacement.

"I have met with senior Air Force leaders and they are looking for an efficient and affordable solution to their challenges," says Mason Holland, Eclipse's chief executive officer...

Bombardier Aerospace Secures Orders for Six Learjet 75 Aircraft​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. “The Learjet 75 aircraft is a blend of innovative technology, modern cabin design and legendary Learjet aircraft performance,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft...

Gulfstream Receives FAA Production Certificate and EASA certificate For G650​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently received two important certifications for its new flagship aircraft, the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650. The company received the Production Certificate (PC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Atlanta Manufacturing Inspection District Office. Gulfstream also earned a Type Certificate for the G650 from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The PC was obtained on December 20, 2012, and confirms that Gulfstream’s production processes for the G650 are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 21...

Gulfstream Begins Delivering Outfitted G650 Aircraft​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today delivered its first fully outfitted ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 aircraft. The first aircraft was delivered to a U.S. customer. “We’re extremely proud of this aircraft and the work that’s been done by the G650 design, build and supplier teams,” said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream. “The first delivery of an aircraft is always an auspicious occasion and this one is especially so. This delivery represents the beginning of a new era in aircraft design and manufacturing in terms of quality, capabilities, reliability, parts availability and maintenance activities...

Bombardier Secures Orders for another Five Global Business Jets​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of five Global 6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $293 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. “There is strong momentum for our entire Global aircraft product line”, said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This order reinforces, once again, the leadership of our products in terms of range, cabin volume and comfort, as well as state-of-the-art technology,” he added...

Embraer Executive Jets’ ultra-large Lineage 1000 business aircraft received its Type Certificate from the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), also known by its Russian acronym MAK. Certification paves the way for Russian customers to register and operate the type in Russia. “This is exceptionally exciting news that the Lineage 1000 has received validation from the Russian authorities, a strong endorsement of our product,” said Colin Steven, Vice President Sales – Europe, Middle-East and Africa, Embraer Executive Jets...

Dassault’s Falcon 2000S Beats Performance Targets ​

When certified in early 2013, the final performance specifications for the Falcon 2000S will be substantially better than initially projected. An 18 month test program that lasted 350 flight hours over 150 flights demonstrated better than expected low speed performance, in particular. Landing distance at typical landing weight has been reduced to 2,315 feet (705 m), from 2,600 feet (792 m); approach speed, to 107 knots; and balanced field length, to 4,325 feet (1,318 m).

“The performance of this aircraft is remarkable...

Diamond Jet tests fly-by-wire on DA42 ​

Diamond Aircraft, the manufacturers of the Diamond Jet DA42 twin-engined aircraft, have tested the sophisticated fly-by-wire system on that model. According to Diamond, The four-axis fly-by-wire system was flown on the twin-engine aircraft as part of a European Union funded research project called small aircraft future avionics architecture (SAFAR).

The high-end goal of Diamond Aircraft is to utilize the fly-by-wire technology in order to achieve maximum safety features on the DA42 model...

Dassault Falcon to Offer New GSM, Internet Options for Falcon 7X ​

Dassault Falcon is introducing an in-flight phone and connectivity option for its flagship Falcon 7X. The option, to be offered in cooperation with OnAir, will be available as a linefit on new Falcon 7X aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2014. Mobile OnAir operates like any standard international roaming service, and enables business jet passengers to send and receive emails, text messages and calls in flight using their own phones or smartphones. All charges are included in the user’s standard mobile phone bill, making the payment process simple and transparent...

HBC to Bring Market-Leading Beechcraft King Air Family to 2012 MEBA​

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will display its full line of commercial Beechcraft King Air turboprops at the 2012 Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) expo Dec. 11-13 at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport – Dubai World Central. HBC has the largest number of business turbine aircraft in the Middle East with more than 140 aircraft, including the King Air family which continues to lead the turboprop category with more than 70 percent of the market share in the region...

Embraer Executive Jets will participate in the fifth Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) exhibition (www.meba.aero), during December 11-13, at the new Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai World Central venue (UAE). The Company will promote its entire business aircraft portfolio, as well as its customer services and support solutions including updates on the Legacy 500 which made its maiden flight on November 27. The large Legacy 650, with the new enhanced interior, will make its Middle East debut on the heels of the delivery of the 200th Legacy aircraft...

Embraer completes first United States manufactured Phenom 300​

Embraer is celebrating the completion of the first United States manufactured Phenom 300. Not only is the aircraft completed but it has already had its first flight as well. This particular aircraft will not be going to a client but will serve as a demonstrator aircraft for Embraer.

The newly U.S-made Embraer Phenom 300 comes approximately one year after the first Phenom 100 made its first flight at the Melbourne, Florida facilities of Embraer...

Embraer Breaks Ground for Florida Research Center​

Embraer S.A. broke ground today on the new Embraer Engineering and Technology Center USA, achieving the next milestone in the development of the 67,000-square-foot facility. The new building is expected to open in mid-2014 and will house the 200 employees the Center expects to have by the end of 2016. “The continuing development of Embraer in Florida reflects our growth as a global company and our commitment to the US market", said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President & CEO...

Embraer Executive Jets Offers Nose-to-Tail Maintenance Plan for the Phenoms​

Embraer Executive Jets has expanded its customer service and support solutions by launching the new Embraer Executive Care (EEC) Engine Add-On option, that will offer a nose-to-tail maintenance solution for Phenom jets, complementing the EEC and the Eagle ServiceTM Plan (ESP®) programs. The new EEC Engine Add-On option helps Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 operators to streamline and simplify invoice and payment processes, addressing one of the customers’ main concerns...

Embraer Delivers 200th Aircraft of the Legacy600-650 Family to China Minsheng Financial Leasing​

Embraer’s Legacy 600/650 program reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the 200th aircraft of the Legacy family, a Legacy 650 large executive jet, to China’s Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (MSFL) in a ceremony held this week at headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This aircraft, one of the 13 Legacy 650s ordered by MSFL in October 2011, will be used by an anonymous Chinese customer. As one of the largest financial institutions providing executive jets leasing services in China, MSFL ordered three Lineage 1000 ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jets as well...

Bombardier delivers the first NetJets 'Global' business jet​

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it delivered NetJets®’ first Signature Series Global 6000 jet at a special ceremony in Montréal at Bombardier’s Global Completion Centre, the first jet is now on its way to entering service. “When we handed over the ceremonial keys to NetJets at NBAA just a few weeks ago it marked a momentous occasion that embodies the partnership we are building,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Today NetJets has unquestionably become part of the Bombardier Business Aircraft family. We strive for excellence, and our customers don’t just expect it, they demand it...

Gulfstream Aerospace starts operations at Beijing Service Center​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today that its aircraft service center in Beijing — Gulfstream Beijing — is officially open for business after recently being approved as a Part 145 maintenance facility by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certification gives facility technicians the authorization to work on aircraft registered in China. Gulfstream Beijing is a joint venture (JV) between Gulfstream and two subsidiaries of Hainan Airlines Group, Hainan Aviation Technik (HNAT) and Deer Jet. Deer Jet, China’s largest business jet charter provider, has the largest Gulfstream fleet in China...

Gulfstream Aerospace launches flight operations department in Asia​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has established a satellite flight department in Hong Kong to support Gulfstream operators in Asia. The office is staffed by five pilots: three large-cabin demonstration pilots, one mid-cabin demonstration pilot and a chief pilot type-rated in both large- and mid-cabin aircraft. The pilots work closely with customers and their local aircraft management companies to facilitate the transfer of Gulfstream aircraft into the region. Additionally, they assist in the transit of aircraft to and from the United States, provide entry-into-service flying for customers and support regional air shows...