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Cirrus Aircraft Prepares SF50 For CAPS Testing
The last major hurdle in the testing phases for the Cirrus SF50 program looms. This is the extensive testing of the CAPS system, Cirrus' custom-made parachute system. Test bed aircraft C-1 will be responsible for test and evaluations of the system on the SF50 frame. Once everything goes to plan with testing on C-1, the system will be installed on the other members of the testing program. SF50 product line manager Matthew Bergwall says that they have spent a tremendous amount of time developing the CAPS system for the SF50 so now it is time to confirm everything is working properly in the real world...
Airbus/Daher E-Fan 1.0 Demonstrator Completes Channel Crossing
As part of the all-electric aircraft program launched by Airbus Group, Daher is responsible for the design and certification of the first electrically-propelled twin-seater training aircraft. This is a first concrete application of the program, with E-Fan 2.0 to be series-built and marketed as a trainer aircraft. E-Fan 2.0aims to be first electric aircraft certified by the European civil aviation authorities, and the first all-electric aircraft designed specifically for pilot training, and will therefore be setting an international standard...
M600 Mock-up To be Displayed By Piper Aircraft At Oshkosh
Piper is expected to be displaying a full mock-up of their brand new M600 turboprop at EAA Air Venture Oshkosh which will be held from July 20th to 26th, 2015. “AirVenture Oshkosh remains the greatest general aviation venue in the world,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott...
Another Gulfstream Maintenance Hangar Opens In Brunswick, Georgia
Gulfstream announced today that they have opened another maintenance hangar in Brunswick, Georgia. The additional facility is expected to plus 100 jobs and double aircraft site capacity. The hangar has been fully operational since the end of May according to Gulfstream. The nearly 110,000-square-foot/9,290 square-meter hangar at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport complements an adjacent Gulfstream maintenance facility and completions center. The new building accommodates all Gulfstream aircraft models and more than doubles the site’s under-roof capacity from a mixture of seven large-cabin aircraft to as many as 16...
First Phenom 300 Delivered To Luxaviation S.A
Brazilian airframer Embraer announces they have delivered Luxaviation S.A's first Embraer Phenom 300 business jet. This company ,-Luxaviation S.A- is part of the larger Luxaviation Group which at the moment is the second largest business aviation company in the world with its base in Luxembourg. “I’m glad to welcome Luxaviation S.A to the Phenom 300’s family,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President & CEO Embraer Executive Jets. “As an Embraer executive jets fleet operator, Luxaviation Group recognizes our expertise in design-differentiated products as well as our excellence in customer services...
Colombian Authorities Certify Challenger 300; 350 By Bombardier
Canadian business jet airframer Bombardier has received the green light from Colombian authorities for their Challenger 300 and 350 series executive jets. In a recent release, Bombardier said that the type certification came from the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aviación Civil (UAEAC) of Colombia. “Our Challenger aircraft portfolio is gaining strong momentum in Latin America,” said Stéphane Leroy, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft...
Eclipse SE -Special Edition- By One Aviation
Since Kestrel and Eclipse merged earlier this year to become One Aviation, the company has been moving full steam ahead with a new image and new direction. They have taken the Eclipse 500 and revamped it and are now introducing it as an Eclipse SE -Special Edition- model...
G450; G550 Get Enhanced Cabin Connectivity By Gulfstream
American executive jet airframer Gulfstream announced recently that the G450 and G550 are up for enhanced cabin connectivity, a better passenger experience. The new device that makes it all possible only weighs around 10 pounds and will simplify and improve cabin communication, as if it wasn't good already. Gulfstream now has approval from the U.S...
6000th Aircraft Delivered by Cirrus
Duluth based aircraft manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft has reached another milestone and they are proud to announce the delivery of their 6000th aircraft. The accomplishment comes just 16 years after the company delivered its first production aircraft and on the heels of a strong 2014 performance where the SR-series of aircraft maintained its position as the best-selling four/five-place aircraft in the world for the 12th year in a row.“Our customers, partners and employees are rightfully proud of this amazing accomplishment,” said Dale Klapmeier, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft...
Boeing Business Jets Launch BBJ Max 9 With New Order
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announces that they have kicked off the Max 9 BBJ variant with an order coming in for the new class of business jet from a European customer. They say that the sale came at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget. "We are thrilled to announce that the BBJ MAX 9 program is officially launched with our first BBJ MAX 9 order," said Boeing Business Jets President David Longridge...
VistaJet Fleet Grows to 50 Bombardier Business Jets
VistaJet's fleet is continuing to expand and has now reached the 50-jet mark with Bombardier business jet aircraft. Yes, VistaJet's fleet is exclusively comprised on only Bombardier executive jets and this month -June-, they will mark the 50th Bombardier executive jet with the delivery of a Global 6000. “We are thrilled to celebrate this important milestone with VistaJet, and we’re proud that the company exclusively operates Bombardier business aircraft in its fleet,” said Alain Bellemare, President and CEO, Bombardier Inc...
Gulfstream G280 Adds Another Speed Record (Paris to Abu Dhabi)
Gulfstream is in the news once again, this time for the G280, their super midsized speedster. It is exactly for that reason, the G280 has established another city-pair speed record recently while flying from Paris to Abu Dhabi. On April 24, the super mid-sized aircraft traveled from Paris-Le Bourget Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in United Arab Emirates. The distance of 2,908 nautical miles/5,386 kilometers was covered in 6 hours and 16 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.82. Pending approval by the U.S...
Gulfstream G650ER Sets City-Pair Record to Commemorate 2014 Collier Trophy
Gulfstream's ultra-long-range G650ER departed Paris-Le Bourget Airport, flew into an average 58-knot headwind and arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport 7 hours 50 minutes later. The aircraft accomplished the 3,869-nautical-mile/7,165-kilometer journey at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The record-setting G650ER flew to the U.S. capital to participate in a two-aircraft static display for the Collier Trophy presentation dinner on June 3...
FAA Certification Granted To Cessna Citation Latitude
Cessna, a Textron Aviation member is proud to announce that they have been granted FAA Certification for their Citation Latitude business jet. With the right paperwork in hand and validation completed, the Latitude now can full go ahead unrestricted in the production process with deliveries expected to commence by the third quarter of this year (2015). The new Citation Latitude represents the perfect balance of comfort and efficiency and is the first business jet to combine a roomy, flat floor, stand-up cabin, with a midsize price and best-in-class operating costs...
Dassault Unveils Falcon 5X At Roll-Out Ceremony
Yesterday, June 2nd, marked another momentous occasion for Dassault Falcon as they rolled-out the long-await Falcon 5X business jet. The aircraft was unveiled at Dassault’s Bordeaux-Mérignac final assembly facility before an audience of 400 customers, operators, suppliers and certification authority representatives, the 5X will offer the largest cabin cross-section of any purpose built business jet. It is expected that the aircraft's 5,200 nm (9,630 km) range will allow it to connect the majority of the world’s most heavily travelled city pairs...
Middle East Airlines Orders Embraer Legacy 500 For Executive Arm of Operations
Embraer announces that it recently sold another Embraer Legacy 500 business jet. This time the order came from Middle East Airlines. It might seem strange enough but this company is in the process of setting up an executive business arm and is starting out with an Embraer fly-by-wire, state-of-the-art Legacy 500. They also said that they have an option for a second Legacy 500 if needed. Middle East Airlines business jet company is anticipated to offer charter flights, with the base of its operations at its corporate headquarters, at Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut...
Cessna Citation Latitude Exceeds Expectations in Key Areas
Cessna announced recently that it was very pleased with the final details on the Citation Latitude business jet. The new aircraft has exceeded previous expectations in runway performance, range as well as operational costs. The testing regime for the new business jet is over and the revised figures to reflect the improvement in above mentioned sectors are released. Figures indicate that runway performance improved to allow the Latitude to takeoff in slightly less distance than previously calculated...
Third Dassault Falcon 8X Joins Test Program; Has Full Interior
Dassault Falcon has announced that a third Falcon 8X jet has joined the testing program. The regime is fully into swing and this latest aircraft will be evaluating and testing a very important aspect of this aircraft in real-would use, the interior. That's right, airframe number 3 will be fitted with a fully finished Falcon interior. Falcon 8X s/n 03 took off from Dassault Aviation’s Bordeaux-Mérignac facility on Monday, May 11 at 2.00 p.m. local time with test pilots, Etienne Faurdessus and Damien Brault at the controls. The flight plan was similar to that of s/n 02, which joined the test campaign on April 2...
New Embraer Legacy 650 Sold To Air Hamburg
“We are pleased and privileged to support Air Hamburg’s growth with one more Legacy 650,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “Based on a proven platform with over 25 million hours flown, the Legacy 650 continues to deliver a superior and unparalleled customer experience.” Air Hamburg is a Germany-based business charter operator, that serves European, Russian and Middle East destinations. With the acquisition, the company's Embraer fleet will go to six aircraft – five Legacy 600/650 and one Phenom 300. The delivery of this aircraft is scheduled for the third quarter of 2015...
Gulfstream Announce Increased Order From Qatar Executive
American business jet manufacturer Gulfstream, a General Dynamics company announced that it has received an increased order from Qatar Executive. The company had previously placed orders for new Gulfstream business jets but they have expanded the order to include the newest in Gulfstream's offering. The relatively young business aviation arm (Qatar Executive) or Qatar Airways is ensuring it has top of the line long range business jets to match its unparalleled service...
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