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The Gulfstream G650 model nears FAA Certification
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilots have completed all the scheduled flying required for the certification program for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650. In addition, the European Aviation Safety Agency test team finished the flight testing required for its validation of the FAA’s type certification.
The G650 received a provisional type certificate from the FAA on Nov. 18, 2011, and is in the process of completing the final certification tests with the FAA to support entry-into-service later this year...
Daher-Socata introduces the TBM 850 Elite
At a News Conference held at the SUN ’n FUN annual International Fly–In & Expo, DAHER-SOCATA announced the market introduction of its TBM 850 Elite, the 2012 Model Year version of its very fast turboprop aircraft – which offers a host of new features aimed at improving comfort and flexibility. The TBM 850 Elite’s most distinctive attribute is the capability of its middle seats to be positioned in either the rearward or forward-facing position. This new configuration provides extended cargo space to accommodate outsized baggage...
ICON Aircraft and Cirrus Aircraft to Partner on the Production of the ICON A5 Amphibious Sport Plane
ICON Aircraft and Cirrus Aircraft today announced that Cirrus will become one of the key strategic supplier partners for the ICON A5 amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. The companies have agreed that Cirrus Aircraft, the manufacturer of the leading SR20 and SR22 lines of high-performance single-engine aircraft, will produce a significant portion of the composite airframe components for ICON Aircraft.
“Cirrus has a global reputation for producing truly outstanding composite aircraft structures,” said Kirk Hawkins, founder and CEO of ICON Aircraft...
Hawker Beechcraft expected to display six aircraft at LABACE 2012
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will display six of its market-leading aircraft – ranging from the piston twin-engine Beechcraft Baron G58 to the Hawker 4000 super midsize business jet – at the ninth annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE), Aug. 15-17, at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil. In cooperation with its regional distributor, Líder Aviação, the company’s display will feature the Hawker 4000, Hawker 900XP, Multi-Mission Beechcraft King Air 350ER demonstrator, King Air 250, King Air C90GTx and a Baron G58...
Embraer Debuts the Lineage 1000 jet at the LABACE
Brazilian business jet manufacturer Embraer is set to officially debut the Lineage 1000 business jet at this year’s LABACE, Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition. The show gets underway later this month, August 15-17 at the Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo. This year, the LABACE is in its ninth year and is expected to be exiting for visitors looking at Embraer products. Not only with the Lineage 1000 be on display but also the entry-level Phenom 100, light Phenom 300 and the large Legacy 650...
Flexjet and Bombardier Launch Nationwide Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up Tour
Bombardier’s exclusive fractional launch customer, Flexjet, showcases new aircraft model at 11 private events in a coast-to-coast U.S. tour Guests to interact with an aircraft that is set to revolutionize the industry and enjoy experiences provided by select luxury partners Flexjet, the first fractional jet ownership company to offer shares on the all-new Learjet 85 aircraft, and business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier are launching an 11-city U.S. tour offering the opportunity to experience firsthand the aircraft that is poised to revolutionize the industry...
600th PlaneView cockpit delivered on Gulfstream jet
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently delivered the 600th Gulfstream business jet aircraft equipped with the innovative PlaneView™ cockpit, achieving the milestone just nine years after the flight deck was first delivered. Additionally, the company has installed more than 250 synthetic vision systems and enhanced navigation systems. The deliveries solidify the manufacturer's technological leadership position in the business-aviation industry. Gulfstream was the first original equipment manufacturer to get Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of synthetic vision in 2008...
Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Company Open Asia Pacific Service Facility in Singapore
Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. Bell Helicopter and Cessna are Textron companies (NYSE: TXT). The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop shop for comprehensive repair, completion, fulfillment, maintenance and customization solutions. “The grand opening of our Asia Pacific service center brings to life a vision of providing exceptional support to our current and future customers in this important growth region,” said John L. Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter...
Global 6000 Jet Continues its World Tour with China Showcase
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Global 6000 jet featuring the Vision Flight Deck will premiere in Shanghai for the Chinese chapter of its world tour, with a four day visit including stops in Beijing, Hong Kong and Chengdu from July 28 – July 31, 2012.
“China’s appetite for business aviation is strong and will continue to increase. According to our market forecast, China is expected to see a 13 per cent year-on-year growth* in business jet deliveries, from 2012 to 2031,” said Michael Han, Regional Vice President, Sales, China, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
Embraer and Conviasa sign a deal for up to 20 E190 jets
Embraer announced today an agreement with Venezuela’s Conviasa Airlines for the sale of six EMBRAER 190 jets. The deal also includes 14 purchase options for the same aircraft model. The value of the order, at list price, is USD 271.2 million, based on January 2012 economic conditions, and could total as much as USD 904 million, if all of the options to buy are confirmed. The first deliveries are scheduled to take place by the end of 2012...
Bombardier Delivers a Global 5000 Jet to Jana Aviation
Bombardier today announced the delivery of a Global 5000 jet to Jana Aviation. The aircraft will be managed by Executive Aircraft Services and based in Beirut, Lebanon. “We are delighted that Jana Aviation has continued to place their trust in Bombardier aircraft for their operations in Lebanon,” said Khader Mattar, Regional Vice President, Sales, Middle East, Africa and India, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Global 5000 jet is perfectly suited for the very discerning needs of our customers in the Middle East...
Cessna Citation M2: Customers Asked, Cessna Answered
Cessna’s Citation M2, on display at Cessna’s EAA AirVenture exhibit, is what their customers are asking for — ease of cockpit navigation, friendly transition for the pilot moving up or new to the jet market, comfortable cabin and efficient speed and range. Since the program was announced, nearly nine months ago, Cessna’s M2 engineering team has incorporated customer comments and suggestions into the design of the M2. Cessna Aircraft Company is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company...
United Airlines announced orders for 100 Boeing 737MAXs and 50 Boeing 737 NEXT GEN
The world's largest airline upgrades its fleet with 100 Boeing 737MAX and 50 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. United Airlines has announced an order for 150 737 airplanes, including 100 of the new Boeing 737 MAX 9. The world's largest airline by traffic is the latest carrier to choose the newest member of the 737 family which today eclipsed 10,000 orders overall.
Counting all variants, the 737 program has now logged more than 10,000 orders, further cementing the 737 as the undisputed best-selling jetliner in the world...
Cirrus Vision Progresses to C-Zero, Production line coming
After years of planning, designing, testing and flying, the Cirrus Vision SF50 personal jet is on course to begin production in 2015. With full program resource funding through certification now in the hands of the team, Cirrus is ramping up for the final push with recruitment, tooling and type certification. Since the inaugural first flight of V1, the Vision test plane, four years ago, the program’s development has reflected the twists and turns of the world economy...
Bombardier showcases Global 6000 aircraft in India
As part of the Bombardier Global 6000 world tour, the Canadian manufacturer made pit stops in India to showcase the aircraft and stir interest for the business jet. In early July the aircraft flew around various destinations within India as part of the demonstration showcase.
"The Global 6000 jet is receiving an astounding reception in India," said Nilesh Pattanayak, managing director, South Asia, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
London Air Services puts in order for five Bombardier Learjet 75 aircraft
A deal worth possibly around 65 million dollars based on the list price of the aircraft boosts the new order page of Bombardier. The new orders come in from London Air Services for Bombardier's Learjet 75 model, five of them. LAS is essentially a business jet charter service company based in Canada using premium executive aircraft to fly its clients around.
With sterling aircraft in its fleet such as the Challenger 604, two 605s, five Lear 45XRs and a Global 7000 on its way, they have surely been knocking at Bombardier's door in the past...
Hawker Beechcraft Receives Court Approval to Enter Into Exclusive Negotiations with Superior Aviation
Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. (Hawker Beechcraft) today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the company’s motion to enter into exclusive negotiations with Superior Aviation Beijing Co., Ltd. (Superior). Approval of this motion allows Hawker Beechcraft to spend up to 45 days exclusively negotiating with Superior regarding a strategic combination that would preserve jobs and product lines.
As part of the exclusivity agreement, Superior will make payments over the next month to sustain Hawker Beechcraft’s jet business...
Flexjet places orders for at least three Bombardier Learjet 70s
New orders come in for Bombardier's Learjet line, this time it is for at least three Learjet 70 aircraft. Flexjet, Bombardier's fractional jet-ownership company is the client. Flexjet is sprucing up its business jet fleet that on average is only five years old. The fractional jet-ownership company has its plans on fitting out the new Learjet 70 aircraft with WiFi and pop-up touchscreen monitors.
The three business jets are due for delivery to the client in 2013. The Learjet 70 is the long-awaited replacement to the Learjet 40XR as is the Learjet 75 to the Lear 45XR...
Embraer Delivers 35 Commercial and 20 Executive Jets in 2nd Quarter 2012
In the second quarter of 2012 (2Q12), Embraer delivered 35 jets to the commercial aviation market and 20 to executive aviation. Total deliveries for the first six months of the year total 56 commercial and 33 executive jets, 13 more than for the same period of last year.
In the executive market, Embraer delivered 20 business jets. If you were to segment these deliveries they would appear as seven Phenom 100s, ten Phenom 300s, two Legacy 650s and one Lineage 1000. On the commercial side of the market, Embraer delivered jets in their Embraer 170, 175, 190 and 195 ranges...
Bombardier Aerospace Concludes a Successful Farnborough Airshow
Bombardier Aerospace today concluded a successful week at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow, where it had the opportunity to connect with business and commercial aircraft customers from around the world and announced up to $3.27 billion in firm orders and other commitments for its Q400 NextGen, CRJ and CSeries aircraft.
“We arrived at Farnborough with solid momentum following a strong first half of the year, and I’m delighted with the success we have had this week,” said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace...
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