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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...
Federal Aviation Administration Verifies Cessna Citation X Speed
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, recently concluded all high-speed certification flights with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the new Citation X. This marks the completion of all testing requirements needed to validate the aircraft’s unmatched maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 (617 mph, 536 kts), solidifying the Citation X’s position as the fastest civilian aircraft in the world.
Michael Thacker, Cessna senior vice president of Engineering, said: “The high-speed testing of the new Citation X was a success...
Cessna Latitude packs heavy in the Mid-size category
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a significant addition to the eagerly anticipated Citation Latitude mid-size business jet. The cockpit of the seven-to-nine-passenger jet will come equipped with auto-throttles as part of the Garmin G5000 avionics package. The Citation Latitude mock-up was on display throughout the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business and Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas...
Cessna Delivers First Citation Mustang For India Debut
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, delivered the first Citation Mustang destined for service in India. IRM Limited, one of the largest integrated travel and travel-related financial services company in India, took delivery of the best-selling Citation business jet during a ceremony at the Cessna delivery center in Independence, Kan. The delivery ceremony was attended by B.V. Suresh, the Executive Vice President of IRM Limited...
Embraer Executive Jets Announces Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 Program Enhancements
Embraer Executive Jets announced today, during its press conference at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2013, product enhancements in the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 Program. The range of the Legacy 450 has been increased to 2,500 nm, with four passengers; 200 nm farther than its initial specification. The Legacy 450 fuselage has been extended to provide more cabin space. The Company unveiled a new interior design for the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 executive jets at NBAA, and exhibited a mockup of the Legacy 450 for attendees...
Gulfstream G650 Sets Around-The-World Speed Record
The Gulfstream G650 recently completed the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft. The ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin company flagship circled the globe in 41 hours, 7 minutes, establishing a world record in the C-1.l aircraft class. The record was officially certified by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in September. The G650, the fastest certified civilian aircraft, recorded an average speed of 568.5 miles per hour (915 kilometers per hour) on the journey, claiming 22 city-pair speed records in the process...
Beechcraft Sets San Diego-Orlando Speed Record with Multi-Mission King Air 350ER
Beechcraft Corporation was officially recognized by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) for a speed record set by its Beechcraft King Air 350ER. NAA President Jonathan Gaffney awarded the company with the official certificate at the 2013 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition. The King Air 350ER demonstrator aircraft set the record for “Speed Over a Recognized Course” during an Oct. 28, 2012, flight at 331.08 miles per hour for a 1,863.97-nautical mile route from San Diego, Calif., to Orlando, Fla...
Dassault Falcon unveils the brand new Falcon 5X jet
Dassault Aviation unveiled its biggest and most advanced Falcon jet. The Falcon 5X is a new-generation business jet with new a flight control system, new aerodynamics and other advanced technologies, many pioneered in Dassault’s military programs. “The Falcon 5X is the new benchmark for the creative use of advanced technology in business aviation,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation...
Cessna Wins Chinese Charter Order For Citation Mustangs
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is celebrating a landmark deal that will see Citation Mustangs being flown for charter services in China for the first time. Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company is acquiring two Citation Mustangs to operate charter flights in China. The company plans to offer customers connections to high-altitude airports, of around 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level. The first delivery is scheduled for December 2013, with the second delivery scheduled for 2014...
Embraer introduces the Lineage 1000E at the NBAA 2013
Embraer Executive Jets announced today, during its press conference at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2013, the introduction of the Lineage 1000E executive jet. The ultra-large Lineage 1000E is Embraer’s largest executive jet and carries up to 19 passengers in five cabin zones, and is equipped with an electronic fly-by-wire flight control system. The Lineage 1000E introduces an array of enhancements that deliver an extended range, enhanced interior features and functionalities, including latest generation in-flight entertainment, enhanced cockpit options, and a distinctive exterior design...
Embraer Executive Jets Announces Jackie Chan as Launch Customer of Legacy 500 in China
Embraer Executive Jets announced today, during their press conference at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2013, that the world renowned artist and philanthropist Jackie Chan is the launch customer of the Legacy 500 executive jet in China, with scheduled delivery for 2015. “We are thrilled that Jackie Chan is our first Legacy 500 customer in China,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets...
Flexjet, LLC Doubles Firm Learjet 85 Aircraft Order, Adds More Options
Today Flexjet, LLC – a newly created company funded by a group led by Directional Aviation Capital – announced it is doubling its recent Learjet 85 aircraft order of 30 aircraft by converting 30 options into firm orders for a total of 60 business jets valued at approximately $1.2 billion, based on the 2013 list prices. The options were originally purchased on September 5, 2013 as part of the historic order for up to 245 Bombardier business jets. Additionally, Flexjet, LLC is procuring incremental options for 20 Learjet 85 aircraft...
Embraer Displays Full Executive Jets Portfolio at NBAA
Embraer Executive Jets will display its complete portfolio of business aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition, in Las Vegas, NV, on October 22-24. This year will mark the Company’s largest participation at the NBAA Convention, when all of its executive jets will be exhibited, including a new mockup of the Legacy 450 mid-light jet, and the third production-conforming prototype of the Legacy 500 midsize jet, which is engaged in the flight test campaign...
Bombardier Discloses CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. as Customer for up to 30 CSeries Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (CLC), one of China’s top leasing companies, is the previously announced undisclosed customer that signed a conditional purchase agreement for five CS100 and 10 CS300 jetliners. The purchase agreement also includes options on an additional five CS100 and 10 CS300 aircraft, for a total of up to 30 CSeries aircraft. This agreement was initially announced as a conditional order from an undisclosed customer for five CS100 and 10 CS300 jetliners on July 8, 2012...
Piper Promotes Meridian as Business Aircraft at NBAA
Piper Aircraft Inc. will promote its flagship single-engine M-Class Meridian business aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association's Annual Meeting and Convention, held in Las Vegas from Oct. 22-24. "The Piper Meridian is becoming more accepted as a true business turboprop throughout the world," said Piper Vice President of Sales and Marketing Drew McEwen...
Bombardier Celebrates 50 Years of Learjet at NBAA 2013
Bombardier, the world’s largest business aircraft manufacturer, will showcase its leading business jet product portfolio and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Learjet aircraft at this year’s 66th annual National Business Aviation Association conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 22-24, 2013.
“This year’s NBAA marks an important milestone for Bombardier and Learjet as we celebrate Learjet’s 50th anniversary,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
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