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First BBJ MAX 8 Aircraft Delivered
The first MAX 8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) has been delivered according to an announcement at the NBAA-BACE. The below interior rendering was also introduced to mark the releasing of the news of the completion of the first unit. The interior concept is by SkyStyle interiors. The number of orders for new Boeing 737 MAX BBJ aircraft has been growing and now stands at around 20...
Dassault Falcon 6X Accelerates Into Detail Design Phase
"Everything is on track for the Falcon 6X to begin deliveries in 2022," said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, at the annual NBAA Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). A full-scale mockup of the 6X's spacious cabin has been on display on the Dassault static display (#2648) at the show. Production of initial long-cycle structural parts has begun and development tests of Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW812D power plant are progressing well...
Global 5500; 6500 By Bombardier Timetabled For 2019
Bombardier has given a concrete timeline to the entry-into-service (EIS) for the new generation of Globals, the Global 5500 and 6500...
Speed Records For Embraer Executive Jets
At the ongoing NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Brazilian airframer Embraer announced that they have received official speed records from the National Aeronautics Association (NAA) for several of their business jets on recent trips. Half-a-doezen (6) records were given to the airframer that involved the Phenom 300, Legacy 450 and Legacy 500...
Netjets; Textron Aviation Sign Large Deal
Today an agreement between NetJets and Textron Aviation was made just ahead of the 2018 NBAA-BACE. Citation jets are at the heart of the optional order for NetJets with up to 175 Citation Longitudes and 150 Citation Hemispheres. The announcement solidifies NetJets as the launch customer for the new Hemisphere. NetJets is no stranger to making very large orders from airframers...
Embraer Unveils Praetor 500; 600 Models
Two new models were unveiled today by Brazilian airframer Embraer. At a company event held in Orlando, the airframer introduced the new Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. The aircraft are built off the recent Legacy 450 and 500 models and essentially will take the place of them as they will be the flagship of the midsize and supermidsize sectors in Embraer's lineup. Of course Embraer will still manufacture the Legacy 450 and 500 once there are buyers around...
One Aviation Enters Chapter 11
News is that One Aviation has entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. They stress that it is "consensual restructuring" which includes Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing. They also arranged to receiving capital injection to maintain operations. In recent months One Aviation has been in a bit of a tangle keeping itself viable. You would remember earlier this year the company had rent-related issues with its New Mexico facilities...
Gulfstream Officially Acquires Nordam G500; G600 Nacelle Line
At the start of the month General Dynamics company Gulfstream announced that it had officially acquired and taken over the Gulfstream G500 and G600 Nacelle Line from Nordam Group Inc. Gulfstream had already been operating the line from early September as part of an agreement with Nordam during its bankruptcy filing...
Dassault Falcon 8X Certified For EFVS To 100ft Operations
Yesterday French Airframer Dassault Falcon announced that the Falcon 8X has been certified by EASA and the FAA for an enhanced flight vision system capability. It gives operational credit for poor visibility approaches down to 100 ft, greatly improving access to airports in bad weather and significantly enhancing fleet efficiency. The new EFVS capability, provided through the 8X’s revolutionary FalconEye combined vision system (CVS), was certified for operational use following the completion of a joint EASA/FAA certification campaign earlier this year...
Garmin G1000 NXi Coming To Piper M500
Come next year, the Piper M500 will have the newest generation of the G1000 avionics suite, the G1000 NXi. The Piper M500 comes from the factory with the G1000 installed but once this STC for the G1000 NXi is validated then existing cockpits of the M500 model will be upgradable. Garmin says that there are no panel modifications needed for the upgrade when it becomes available...
Firm Orders For New Global 7500; 6500
Along with the announcement of the Global 7500 being awarded Transport Canada certification, Bombardier also announced that it received firm orders for six (6) Global business jets, inclusive of the same brand new Global 7500 . The order comes in from HK Bellawings Jet Limited based in Hong Kong...
First G500 Delivered By Gulfstream
The time finally came for Gulfstream to deliver the first G500 aircraft on September 27th. The delivery ceremony took place in Savannah, Georgia and the aircraft was handed over to an undisclosed North American client. The milestone first delivery has come just shy of four years since the G500 was introduced to the world, back in October 2014...
Bombardier Received Transport Canada Type Certification For Global 7500
The new Bombardier Global 7500 has received its type certification from Transport Canada. The momentous milestone was announced yesterday (September 29th) by the Canadian airframer. With the local governing body granting full validation it is expected that the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will follow suite soon with their respective validations...
Gulfstream G650 Conducting Steep-Approach Trials At LCY
Gulfstream is looking to add another accomplishment to the already well-decorated G650 model. The business jet airframer is presently engaged in conducting steep-approach trials for the G650 at the London City Airport (LCY). This airport is well known for its steep approach profile and many companies conduct trials there to help gain the related certification. Gulfstream G650, S/N6001 was responsible for conducting the trials...
Textron Still Keen On Citation Hemisphere
Textron Aviation is still keen on the Cessna Citation Hemisphere, their perceived flagship model. The company had put a stop on development of the new top-of-the-line jet because of issues relating to the Snecma Silvercrest powerplants. Snecma is actively working on a fix for the engines specifically relating to high-pressure axial compressor issues. That company is hoping that a fix would be available by July next year. This new fix is what Cessna/Textron are waiting on...
CIS; Russia ACJ Fleet Boosting
With the RUBAE 2018 show now over, Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) is revealing that the number of ACJ's operating within the region has grown. While the Russian regional market has seen stagnation over the last couple of years there is vast potential as well as tangible evidence to say movement is starting to happen again. Vast wealth exists in Russia as is evident by the number of billionaires there. Just since 2016, the number of billionaires there (for that period) grew to 29 and overall stands at 100 persons with worth at or above 1 billion USD. The most recent ACJ -an ACJ320- to be delivered was handed over last month to the region, Moscow-based Meridian...
First JetFly PC-24 Delivered By Pilatus Aircraft
Swiss airplane manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has delivered JetFly's first PC-24. JetFly is a fractional ownership company and was on-hand yesterday during the handover ceremony. The PC-24 has serial number 111 and is the first of four Super Versatile Jets on order for operation at Jetfly. Ignaz Gretener commented: "The Jetfly PC-24 looks stunning! Yet another eye-catcher to be seen in European skies from now on...
Dassault Falcon 8X At South Africa Air Show
French airframer Dassault Falcon will be present in South Africa at the 2018 edition of Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) Expo. Naturally it will be the first appearance of the Falcon 8X at the show since the aircraft is as new as it is. Dassault's three engined Falcons are very popular among African operators, who highly value their flexibility, reliability and operating economy...
India Introduced To The Daher Socata TBM900
The Daher Socata brand is spreading its wings worldwide and that is not an understatement. The latest area to be introduced to the Daher brand is India with a TBM900 very fast turboprop. The presentation will be organized on September 20th at New Delhi business aviation Signature’s terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport in cooperation with SRK Aviacom Pvt. Ltd, which is the Indian Area Sales Representative for TBM aircraft...
New Upgrades To Be Available For Learjet 70; 75
Bombardier has announced that flightdeck upgrades to the Learjet 70 and 75 will be soon available. It is a Garmin update involving the G5000 avionics suite...
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