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Embraer Executive Jets delivered today the 25th Phenom 300 to NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company. A Purchase Agreement for 50 Phenom 300, plus 75 options, was signed in October 2010. The total value of the deal may exceed USD 1 billion, if all options are exercised. “We are absolutely delighted with this delivery to NetJets, just over a year after the first Phenom 300 joined their fleet,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets...

The 6,450 nm ultra-long range 8X was unveiled at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva in May. Due to be certified in mid-2016, it will build on the strengths of the fast-selling Falcon 7X, and will feature the longest cabin of any Falcon, offering customers the most diverse selection of cabin layouts. The first 8X fuselage, built at Dassault Aviation’s Biarritz, France facility, arrived at the nearby main assembly plant in Mérignac near Bordeaux in May...

During the second quarter of 2014 (1Q14), Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) delivered 29 jets to the commercial aviation market and 29 to the business aviation market, for a total of 58 aircraft, compared to 51 aircraft delivered in the same period of 2013. On June 30, 2014, the firm order backlog totaled USD 18.1 billion. The Phenom line of light business jets continue to do well from Embraer with 22 being delivered in the second quarter. 16 Phenom 300s and 6 Phenom 100s were delivered in the period while 7 business jets in their large category were handed over to their owners...

Bombardier looks forward to its arrival at the 49th edition of the Farnborough International Airshow where it will showcase its iconic and sustainable aircraft and share the latest progress on its new programs with customers, suppliers, government officials and media representatives. Reflecting the important role the Farnborough Airshow fulfills within the aviation industry, six of Bombardier’s industry-leading aircraft will be on static display. They include the Learjet 75, the Challenger 350, the Challenger 605 and the Global 6000 business jets...

Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the first production HondaJet achieved its initial flight marking another milestone toward aircraft certification and entry into service in 2015. The event took place at the company's world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. "With this first flight, the HondaJet program has entered the next exciting phase as we prepare for delivery," said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino...

NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, together with Bombardier Aerospace, revealed today the first Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY. This event marked the official entry-into-service of the Challenger 350 aircraft. Bombardier Business Aircraft President Éric Martel presented the ceremonial keys to NetJets Chairman and CEO Jordan Hansell before unveiling the aircraft to employees and invited guests. NetJets is the worldwide launch customer for the Challenger 350 aircraft and will add eight of the jets to its fleet this year...

Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has earned Federal Aviation Administration type certification of the new Citation X+ mid-size business jet, the world’s fastest civil aircraft. Deliveries commenced immediately with the company celebrating the first delivery to Gerry Buchheit of Orchard Park, N.Y., who owns and operates road construction and commercial real estate development companies. “When selecting an aircraft that would best fit the needs of my businesses, the Citation X+ was a clear winner,” Buchheit said...

Bombardier Aerospace, the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturer, announced today that it has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Challenger 350 business aircraft. Transport Canada certification was granted on June 12, 2014. “FAA certification for the Challenger 350 aircraft is another key step on the path to entry-into-service,” said Stéphane Leblanc, Vice President and General Manager, Challenger Programs, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Designed with the feedback from existing Challenger aircraft owners and operators, this new aircraft will meet their ever-growing needs...

The Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft granted full type certification from Transport Canada on June 11, 2014. Great momentum on the program continues as we move towards entry-into-service of the aircraft. Bombardier Aerospace, the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturer, announced today that the Challenger 350 aircraft has been awarded Transport Canada (TC) Certification. Bombardier expects certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be received shortly...

Boeing (NYSE: BA) Business Jets (BBJ) today announced the order of a BBJ 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane to an undisclosed customer. "2014 continues to be a positive year for BBJ with strong order activity," said Capt. Steve Taylor, president, Boeing Business Jets. "Customers are showing strong interest in our wide-body VIP products and the BBJ 777-300ER is an airplane that really provides unmatched comfort and range on long-haul flights." This is the second widebody order for BBJ this year, further demonstrating Boeing's dominance in the widebody VIP market...

Embraer Executive Jets celebrated the delivery of the 500th Phenom family jet, a significant achievement only five-and-a-half years after entry into service of the first aircraft. Winners of various innovation and design awards, the Phenom 100E and the Phenom 300 are best-in-class jets, having redefined the entry-level and light jet segments with the latest generation technology, a new style concept, premium comfort, performance and reliability.

The commemorative aircraft, a Phenom 300, was delivered to Prime Fraction Club, a fractional ownership company that sells, manages, and coordinates the utilization of assets among its members in Brazil...

Bombardier confirmed that late yesterday there was an engine-related incident during stationary ground maintenance testing involving the CSeries FTV1 aircraft at its facility in Mirabel, Québec. Bombardier is investigating the incident with the support of Pratt & Whitney and the appropriate authorities. Safety is the priority, and the CSeries aircraft flight test program will resume once the investigation is completed...

First Production Cessna Citation CJ3+ Rolls Off The Manufacturing Line​

Cessna Aircraft Company, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), today celebrated the rollout of the first production unit of the Citation CJ3+ at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kan. The new aircraft was first announced on March 20 of this year, and it is expected to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification during the second half of the year. “Today’s rollout occurred just two months after the announcement of the new CJ3+, showing our strength in investment and certification of new products,” said Chris Hearne, vice president, Jets...

Dassault unveil Dassault Falcon 8X business jet at EBACE 2014​

Dassault Aviation today launched the Falcon 8X, the newest addition to the Falcon family in the ultra long range category. The Falcon 8X will offer a range of 6,450 nm (11,945 km) and will feature the longest cabin of any Falcon. Moreover, it will offer the same low operating economics and the remarkable operating flexibility for which all Falcons are known. “The Falcon 8X will be our new flagship and a great complement to our product line,” announced Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO, Eric Trappier. “It builds on Dassault expertise in aerodynamics, in precision design and manufacturing, and in advanced digital flight controls...

Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 300 receives steep-approach certification from EASA​

2014 – Embraer Executive Jets today announced that the Phenom 300 has received certification from EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) for steep-approach operation, which enables increased descent angles of up to 5.5 degrees. “This certification enhances the Phenom 300’s operational flexibility,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets...

Cessna Citation Latitude attains Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from FAA​

Cessna Aircraft Company, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), announced today at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) recent milestones in the certification program of the new Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate and the first production unit has joined the flight test program. The TIA for the Citation Latitude is a significant step toward certification as it allows Cessna to begin accumulating flight hours that will apply toward official certification...

Gulfstream Introduces new G650ER business jet​

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the new G650ER, an ultra-long-range aircraft that can travel 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. This represents an increase of up to 500 nm/926 km over the range of the G650, which entered service in 2012. “The G650ER provides our customers with greater mission flexibility and the longest range of any business jet,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Gulfstream. “It’s the only business aircraft in the world capable of traveling 7,500 nm...