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Assembly of First Flight Test Vehicle for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Underway
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the cockpit and all fuselage sections for the CSeries aircraft’s first flight test vehicle (FTV1) have arrived at Mirabel, Québec, and that the assembly of FTV1 is in progress. Additionally, the first wings for the all-new CSeries aircraft are now being mated to the test airframe that will be used during the Complete Airframe Static Test (CAST)...
Bombardier Delivers First CRJ1000 NextGen Aircraft to Garuda Indonesia
Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of six CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets ordered by PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the aircraft’s launch customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indonesian flag carrier also intends to operate 12 additional CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft through a third-party lease agreement and holds options on 18 more aircraft of the same type.
Garuda Indonesia was represented at the handover ceremony, held at Bombardier’s Mirabel, Québec facility, by Captain Agus Wahjudo, Executive Project Manager, Garuda Indonesia...
Cessna Announces Agreement with AirSprint for the Purchase of Nine Citation Business Jets
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, in conjunction with Innotech-Execaire, Cessna’s authorized sales representative in Canada, today announced an agreement with AirSprint Private Aviation, based in Calgary, Alberta, for a minimum of nine Citation CJ2+ aircraft. At a current retail price of $6.695 million per unit, this agreement represents a total retail value of approximately $60.255 million. The addition of the CJ2+ is positioned to support AirSprint’s focus on boutique customer service and regional private air travel...
Philippines Certifies the Phenom 300 by Embraer
Embraer’s Phenom 300 light-category jet received certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), paving the way for sales in the region. The Phenom 300 is now certificated in more than 40 countries. “The Phenom 300 is a sophisticated jet that has been designed for high-utilization,” said José Eduardo Costas, Vice-President, Marketing and Sales – Asia Pacific, Embraer Executive Jets...
Mexico Added to Global 6000 Jet World Tour
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that, as part of its world tour, the Global 6000 aircraft is scheduled to make stops at various major cities in Mexico from October 17 to 20. “Customer feedback for our Global 6000 jet in Latin America is superb,” said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
New Embraer Legacy 500 business jet finally emerges
The Embraer Legacy 500 business jet program was affected by delays and setbacks due to problems associated with the aircraft's unique fly-by-wire control system. These challenges derailed the schedule for maiden test flights significantly. In fact, the first of four flight-test aircraft was rolled out last December, however, when the problems with the fly-by-wire system arose Embraer withdrew the aircraft from the public's view. Instead of an anticipated maiden test flight late last year, that has now been slated for fourth quarter 2012...
HBC to Showcase Beechcraft Products; Support at 2012 AOPA Aviation Summit
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will feature three Beechcraft products and its customer support capabilities at this year’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit from Oct. 11-13 in Palm Springs, Calif. HBC will feature a Beechcraft King Air C90GTx, a Beechcraft Baron G58 and a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 at the summit’s Airportfest surrounding the Palm Springs Convention Center. Also on display will be a Bonanza XTRA, one of the company’s most popular upgrades for the Bonanza model...
Learjet 45 XR First Jet Aircraft to Land at New Business Airport
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Learjet 45 XR aircraft was officially the first jet to land at the newly dedicated Rooks County Regional Airport on September 29. Governor Sam Brownback was on hand to inaugurate the new airport which was built to accommodate business jet travelers.
“We are honoured to have been able to participate in the dedication of the Rooks County Regional Airport,” said Ralph Acs, Vice President and General Manager, Learjet, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of six Global 6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $350 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
Global 6000 aircraft: The Global 6000 jet’s unrivalled cabin size and levels of comfort combined with a stand-up shower and the Bombardier Vision Flight Deck means no other purpose-built business jet comes close in terms of high-speed range capability and passenger comfort...
Cessna Citation M2 business jet
What is the Citation M2? This is Cessna’s new Light business jet that bridges the gap between the CJ and Citation Mustang models. The new Citation M2 is run by two FADEC-controlled Williams International turbofans - FJ44-1AP-21-. These new engines are billed for better performance with approximately a ten to fifteen percent dependent on conditions. It is also more efficient on fuel consumption in long-range cruising mode over the previous engine set model...
Bombardier Secures Orders for Eight Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of eight Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and four Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $500 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
“Bombardier’s Global aircraft portfolio is unique to our industry...
Bombardier Secures Orders for Five Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of five Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and one Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $300 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...
DAHER-SOCATA exhibits its newly certified TBM850 at Moscow’s JetExpo exhibition
DAHER-SOCATA exhibits its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft for the fourth time in Russia, with the company taking an active participation in the 5th annual JetExpo International Business Aviation Exhibition on 27—29 September in Moscow’s Vnukovo-3 Business Aviation Terminal, Europe’s busiest airport for corporate aviation. DAHER-SOCATA announced earlier this year the certification of its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft family in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Russia...
ACJ stamping their presence with the ACJ319 at Jet Expo 2012
With the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, the Airbus ACJ319 being exhibited at Jetexpo delivers unequaled comfort, space and freedom of movement - despite being similar in size externally to competing aircraft. Airbus corporate jets can also carry more people than other large business jets, allowing them to transport large company, government and family delegations, as well as smaller groups.
The Airbus ACJ319 on display is operated by Acropolis Aviation on VVIP charters, and is being exhibited at Jetexpo for the first time...
Optional ABS for new Eclipse twin-engine jet
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. formally announces the addition of an Anti-Skid Braking System (ABS) as a new option for the Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet, the world's first and most efficient Very Light Jet. The new Anti-Skid Braking System is available as an option on the new production Eclipse 550 jets and will be offered as a retrofit to the existing fleet. In-aircraft testing is complete with certification and availability expected within six months.
ABS allows for maximum braking energy and skid control without the need for a conventional hydraulic system, which is unique to the Eclipse Jet...
Gulfstream to showcase three aircraft at Jet Expo 2012
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will display three of its business jets at the seventh annual Jet Expo Russian International Business Aviation Exhibition being held Sept. 27-29 at Vnukovo-3 Airport near Moscow. The show will feature the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150, the large-cabin, long-range G450 and the large-cabin, ultra-long-range G550. A media briefing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 2:15 p.m. until 3 p.m. During the briefing, Gulfstream executives will discuss the certifications of the company’s two new aircraft, the Gulfstream G650 and G280, enhancements to the company’s worldwide support network and other news...
Expanded Falcon Presence at Jet Expo to Reflect Russian Plans
Dassault Falcon is expanding its presence in Russia to improve its ability to serve this rapidly growing business jet market. Dassault Falcon will be present at Jet Expo 2012 (September 27-29) with an expanded trade show booth and a spacious static display. Two long-range Falcons, the flagship 5,950 nm Falcon 7X and the 4,000 nm Falcon 2000LX, will be part of the event.
Falcon Aircraft Well Received in Russia
Half of new Falcon orders in Russia are for the 7X, the only business jet equipped with a fully-digital flight control system, which ensures greater control and operational safety and a smoother flight...
Piper Delivers 500th Single Engine Turboprop Meridian
Piper Aircraft Inc. recently rolled out the landmark 500th pressurized single-engine turboprop M-Class Meridian to SouthEast Piper for delivery to the aircraft’s new Florida-based owner. “The milestone delivery of the 500th Piper Meridian, since first delivery in the year 2000, emphasizes its enduring value proposition even during recent periods of economic uncertainty around the world,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott...
Hawker Beechcraft to Display Three Aircraft at Russia’s Jet Expo 2012
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will display three aircraft at Jet Expo 2012, the seventh annual international business aviation show, Sept. 27-29 at the Vnukovo-3 Airport near Moscow, Russia. The company will showcase its super-midsize Hawker 4000 business jet, Hawker 900XP midsize business jet and Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop. Recent JETNET data shows that nearly half of all business jets registered in Russia and the CIS, in the segments in which HBC competes, are Hawker or Beechcraft products, as well as 35 percent of all business turboprops...
Cessna announces first Citation Service Center in the UK
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the first Cessna-owned Citation Service Center in the UK, located at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield. The newly-acquired 50,000-square-foot facility, rebranded as the Doncaster Citation Service Center, offers a wide range of services from maintenance to modernization and paint. Previously known as Kinch Aviation Services, the business has operated for 15 years and been a Cessna authorized service facility for the past four years...
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